Resources for Navigating College
College asks students to manage far more than coursework. These resources explore executive functioning, planning, time management, ADHD, assignments, and the thoughtful use of technology in college. They are written by Perry LaRoque, PhD, founder of Tanglio and Mansfield Hall, drawing on his work across special education, higher education, mental health, and postsecondary support.
- Executive Functioning in College: Why Smart Students Can Still Struggle
Learn how executive functioning affects college students, why college places new demands on planning and organization, and practical strategies that can help.
- ADHD in College: Why Planning and Time Management Get Harder
Why do students with ADHD often struggle more when they reach college? Learn how planning, time management, prioritization, and executive functioning change in college.
- How to Turn a College Syllabus Into a Semester Plan
A college syllabus tells you what is due. A semester plan helps you decide when to do it. Learn how to turn multiple syllabi into a usable college plan.
- How to Break Down a Big College Assignment
Big college assignments are easier to start when the work becomes specific. Learn how to break papers, projects, and presentations into manageable steps.
- Time Management for College Students: Why a Calendar Isn't Always Enough
College time management is more than putting deadlines on a calendar. Learn how students can estimate time, prioritize work, plan realistically, and recover when plans change.
- AI Study Planners for College: What AI Should and Shouldn't Do
AI can help college students plan, prioritize, and organize without doing the learning for them. Here is where AI study planners can help and where they should stop.