Category: Student Focus

These blog posts are focused on empowering students.

How to Find a New Therapist When You’re Going to College Out of State

By Jane Taylor | April 23, 2026 | Student Focus

Starting college is a major life transition. You’re juggling move-in, new classes, roommates, unfamiliar routines, and a level of independence you may not have had before. It’s exciting—but it can also be overwhelming. Now add one more layer: you might not be able to continue seeing your current therapist. If you’re heading out of state for college, this is a common—and solvable—challenge. Read More...

From Managed to Independent: How College Students Learn to Take Responsibility for Their Medications

By Jane Taylor | April 22, 2026 | Student Focus

For many first-year college students,

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Seven Ways to Find Confidence in an Unfamiliar Environment

By Jane Taylor | April 9, 2026 | Student Focus

Confidence in unfamiliar environments isn’t something students “have” or “don’t have”—it’s something they build through repeated,

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Senioritis: Stepping Off the Senior Slide

By Jane Taylor | March 5, 2026 | Student Focus

“Senioritis” is a real thing.

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Three Reasons Why The Summer Before College Matters More Than Any Other

By Jane Taylor | February 4, 2026 | Student Focus,Summer Cohort

The summer before college often gets framed as a victory lap—one last chance to relax before “real life” begins.

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Getting Back into the Swing of College after Thanksgiving Break

By Jane Taylor | November 18, 2025 | Outcomes,Student Focus

Getting back into the swing of college after Thanksgiving break can feel rough — your routine gets disrupted just long enough to lose momentum,

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Build Your Future During Each High School Year

By Jane Taylor | October 31, 2025 | Outcomes,Student Focus

At Focus Collegiate,

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High School Seniors, Here is the Short List for College Prep + Accommodations

By Jane Taylor | September 9, 2025 | Outcomes,Student Focus

Hey High School Seniors,

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Why the Bad Stuff Sticks: Helping Students Rebalance Their Attention

By Jane Taylor | June 26, 2025 | Outcomes,Student Focus

One of our (many) favorite sources of inspiration is Katy Milkman.

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The Dangers of Falling Behind and How Stay on Track

By Jane Taylor | June 4, 2025 | Outcomes,Student Focus,Summer Cohort

It’s critically important for students with learning differences not to fall behind in college for several reasons—academic,

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