What You Will Learn in Wise Student 101:

Welcome: Get to Know Penny, Your Academic Coach
Meet Penny and understand why she's passionate about helping students awaken to their full potential

Getting Started: How to Take This Course
Discover how to follow the course modules for the most impactful learning experience

Module 1: Get Your Stuff
Explore supplies and materials, including Penny's not-so-well-known favorites

Module 2: Set Up Your Space
Establish an effective learning environment

Module 3: Eliminate Distractions
Create a distraction-free learning space

Module 4: Nightly Timeline
Master Penny's flagship time management technique

Module 5: Monthly Calendar
Expand your view to the coming weeks

Module 6: Long-Term Projects
Plan ahead with ease

Module 7: Zero Zeros
Say good-bye to these grade-crushers

Module 8: Taking Notes
Gain a new appreciation for this lost art

Module 9: How to Read a Textbook
Get the most out of this important learning tool

Module 10: Get Curious
In the age of YouTube, a close-watching strategy for online videos is critical

Module 11: What to Do With a Handout
Up close and personal with these unsung paper heroes

Module 12: Error Corrections
Establish a new routine to learn from your mistakes

Module 13: How to Study for a Quiz or Test
Effective strategies for maximum retention & comprehension

Module 14: Pop Quiz Mentality
A unique mindset for the win

Module 15: Ask for Help
Learn how to self-advocate and leverage your support system

Module 16: Free Time
Your time is precious - make it count!

Module 17: Take a Break
Discover the benefits of purposeful rest

Module 18: Make Time for Life’s Work
Improve self-concept and cooperation while gaining valuable life skills

Module 19: Get Your Sleep
Manage your sleep for optimal performance

Module 20:  Academic & Personal Goals
Now that everything's in place, it's time to tackle what you want

Congratulations!
Course complete & Wise Student certificate

All course modules are accompanied by full text pdf’s, worksheets and/or quizzes to aid learning.

Penny Kostaras
Instructor & Academic Coach

Penny Kostaras has been a trusted academic coach and educator for 14 years and is an expert at taking students from struggling to confident and successful. As the founder of Wise Student, she has created programs that offer effective strategies to help students improve time management, organization, and study skills. Her unique methods merge executive functioning with interpersonal and life skills to motivate and empower students to achieve their academic and personal best.

Penny is a Certified Life Coach and holds a B.A. from Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts, graduating Summa Cum Laude in Psychology & Hispanic Studies, and earning membership to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. She loves languages and speaks Spanish, Italian, and Greek. In her spare time, she enjoys going for bike rides and baking. Penny lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and two young children.

Pricing Options

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