Hit the Ground Running When You Get to College
Our college readiness program was created by a University of Chicago PhD with years of experience as a high school teacher, professor, and university residence head. It will equip you with the essential tools you need to succeed in freshman year and beyond: time management, note-taking, critical reading and essay writing, completing labs and problem sets, following college honor codes, interacting with administrators and professors, navigating dorm life, and living independently.
Q: As you think about going to college in the fall, are you:
A) Excited?
B) Nervous?
C) Ready for this!
D) Not sure what to expect?!
E) All of the above!
What does this mean for me?
If you’re like many of our students, you might have picked “All of the above!” That makes sense! Transitioning from living at home and going to high school to living on your own and attending college is one of the most momentous and formative life events you’ll ever experience. It pays to do a little bit of homework to know what to expect and make your college journey as seamless as possible.
Giving High School Graduates a Jumpstart at College Success
Our college readiness program is designed to give high school graduates the essential skills they’ll need to succeed in college. The level of assignments and demands on time management are much higher in college than in high school and can present significant challenges and potential stumbling blocks for the unprepared.
Customized to Fit Your Needs
Though we have a curated curriculum and reading list, our college readiness course is designed to be customized around each student’s needs and questions. Please let us know what specific questions or concerns you have about college life, and we’ll make sure you get the answers you need. In addition to our eight 1-on-1 coaching sessions, we expect each student to put in an hour of time between each meeting to complete assigned readings and targeted assignments. We know it’s summer break, so we’ll keep the workload light but effective.
Dr. Lucas Carmichael
Educator
Curriculum designed by an academic superstar, lifelong educator, and college veteran.
Dr. Lucas Carmichael, PhD, is a lifelong student and educator who has seen the value of college readiness from multiple perspectives: first in his own transition from a rural Colorado public high school to Stanford University (BA 1998), then as a Resident Head at the University of Chicago (MA 2004, PhD 2017), next as a adjunct professor at CU Boulder (2011 – 2019), and now as a teacher at a top independent college-preparatory high school (since 2019). He has seen the difference between struggle and success in college and designed this course to help bridge the gaps between high school and college expectations.
Program Overview
The College Readiness Program is an 8-hour course starting at $1000
- 8 hours of one-on-one college readiness coaching with a Mindfish mentor
- A structured but flexible curriculum to address your specific needs, concerns, and questions
- Multiple best-selling books on thriving at college
We also offer college readiness coaching on an hourly basis (5-hour minimum) if you’d like to do an abridged version of this course. If that’s the case, please call 720-204-1041 to inquire about setting up your program.