The Missing Curriculum

A Time Management Program for Students Heading to College

Our small-group program helps students build habits and systems for managing their time, tasks, and technology before they leave home.

Most students are never taught how to manage themselves independently.

In high school, deadlines are reinforced. Schedules are built in. Parents and teachers step in when something slips.College is different.Assignments span weeks. No one checks that work has started. Free time expands, and so do distractions. A missed deadline can carry more weight.Without clear systems for planning and follow-through, even capable students can fall behind before they realize what is happening. When students head to college, they’re managing harder classes, looser schedules, and more independence than they've ever experience before.Most importantly, they’re managing themselves for the first time.

Why We Teach These Skills Early

We've been teaching these skills to college students and young professionals for over 15 years and have seen first-hand what a difference clear planning systems and daily habits can make.Students who learn to break down complex work, prioritize effectively, and manage their time responsibly perform more consistently and feel more in control of their responsibilities.Rather than waiting for students to struggle and adapt under pressure, we're focused on teaching these habits before they leave for college.

15+

Years teaching time management skills

280+

Program graudates

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Students report...?

What to Expect

Students meet weekly in small groups of up to twelve participants.Over four 90-minute sessions, we focus on:Time Awareness
Students learn to track how they actually spend their time and identify patterns in attention and focus.Screen Time Management
Students learn how and why screen habits affect focus and energy. They build simple systems for managing technology independently.Task Management
Students practice breaking down large assignments, prioritizing effectively, and time blocking focused work sessions.Skill Application
Students apply the full system to a live project, reflect on progress, and leave with a repeatable process they can use moving forward.

What Students Leave With

Students complete the program with:

  • A clear method for planning weekly and long-term assignments

  • A repeatable process for breaking down complex work

  • Defined boundaries around technology use during focused work

  • Greater confidence managing unstructured time

  • A system they have already practiced, not just discussed

Over time, these habits support:

  • Fewer last-minute deadlines

  • More consistent follow-through

  • Reduced overwhelm when workloads increase

  • Greater independence during the first semester of college

Olivia Dunham

"I learned more in this program that I did in my entire college career."

Henry Case

"I feel much more confident now and can manage my time better and I'm just the best I've ever been."

Alex Murphy

"This was the best thing that's ever happened to me."

Join our March 2026 Time Management Program

The next session runs over four weeks in March 2026. Students may choose one of the following cohorts:Monday Cohort
Mondays, March [insert dates]
6:30-8:00pm?
Four weekly 90-minute sessionsWednesday Cohort
Wednesdays, March [insert dates]
6:30-8:00pm
Four weekly 90-minute sessionsEach cohort is limited to 12 students to maintain a focused group environment.

Investment$299 per studentTuition includes all four sessions and in-class materials.
No additional coursework is assigned outside of sessions.ApplicationEnrollment is limited to maintain a focused group environment.Students apply through a brief application form.Families will receive follow-up information and confirmation of enrollment after review.

Contact Us

We're now accepting applications for our Time Management program, launching in March 2026...- name, school, grade, college (if applicable), checkbox for pricing, preference for Monday vs WednesdayAdd a contact us

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