4-Part Fun Virtual Course

College Launchpad

Set yourself up for a confident college launch.

JULY 28-31 2025, 3-4:30PM
ON ZOOM ONLY $495

College Launchpad is a 4-part online course designed to help students navigate the real challenges of college life—before they even step on campus.

Through engaging, live Zoom sessions (that don’t feel like lectures), students will gain essential tools to succeed academically, emotionally, and socially in their first year. From setting meaningful goals to managing stress, balancing time, and building confidence, this course provides everything high school didn’t.

Spots are limited. Reserve yours today.

Course Overview

4 Live Zoom Sessions That Don’t Suck

This isn’t another boring lecture. These are interactive, energizing, real-talk sessions that prepare students for the academic, emotional, and social challenges of college.

You’ll leave with:

A Personalized College Success Plan
Goal-setting worksheets & checklists
Tools for time management & stress recovery
The confidence and skills to handle the emotional ups and downs
A communication plan that bridges students and parents

Course Details

Format: Live Zoom Sessions (4 total)
Length: 90 minutes per session
Bonus: Final session includes optional parent participation
Includes: Downloadable worksheets, planners, and success tools

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Jeff Ayes

UC Berkeley Professor

Aidan Whitehead

Wall Street Exec & Performance Coach

Jo Talbot

College Success Coach

Mitchell Felton

College Admissions Consultant

What You’ll Learn

This course isn’t about memorizing tips—it’s about building habits, mindsets, and systems you’ll actually use in college.

Each session tackles a core challenge of the college transition—so you walk away ready to thrive, not just survive. From time management to emotional resilience, goal setting to real-world communication, you’ll build a strong foundation for your college years and beyond.

Session 1:

Setting Expectations & Preparing for College Life

You’ll learn to:

Take ownership of your time and decisions
Set your Top 4 College Goals & how to stick to them
Mentally prepare for freedom and uncertainty
Know your values & navigate peer pressure

Session 2:

Setting Goals & Developing a Success Mindset

You’ll learn to:

Set motivating academic and personal goals
Build confidence and resilience
Reframe setbacks using brain-based strategies
Use your “why” to stay grounded and focused
Stay true to yourself during growth

Session 3:

Time Management & Balancing Responsibilities

You’ll learn to:

Use time management tools that actually work
Balance school, downtime, and social life
Prioritize like a pro and protect your energy
Set boundaries and prevent burnout
Recover from stress before it spirals

Session 4:

How To Adjust Emotionally & Thrive Socially

You’ll learn to:

Recognize signs of homesickness
Build routines and campus connections
Stay in touch with home (without staying stuck)
Create a healthy communication plan with your family

For Students

College is more than textbooks and dorm tours.
Learn the real-life skills you need to thrive, not just survive:

Stay organized and self-motivated
Build independence with confidence
Master the transition from high school to college life

For Parents

Join us for the final 30 minutes of Session 4.

Get peace of mind.

Learn how to support your student without micromanaging.

Walk away with a communication game plan built to last.