college preparation

help
students transition from high school to college?

First, our college prep program covers the basics of college life for college-bound students. We sharpen students' skills in several key academic areas that are critical to college success. We also address each of these areas in the context of real-life college situations and expectations. Key academic skills for college preparation taught at Quantum U include:

Effective, compelling, and creative writing
Improved reading speed and comprehension
Efficient study habits, including memorization techniques
Preparing and making written and oral presentations
Working and communicating effectively in team environments
Developing interactive leadership skills

Second, our instructors discuss real-world life skills that often overwhelm students who don't have this level of college preparation. Failure to manage any of these skills effectively becomes, at the very least, a major distraction for college students and, at worst, a reason for dropping out of college altogether. Our college preparation life skills instruction includes:

Time management
Life management
Decision-making for handling college challenges
Responsibility for personal finances
Taking ownership for choices and actions
Short-and long-term goal setting
Critical thinking and problem solving

What are the benefits of attending Quantum U's
college prep program?

There are many specific benefits a student who is preparing for college can gain from attending Quantum U, in addition to the overall value of being better prepared for college success. These benefits include:

Better grades
Less stress
Clarity on choosing a major as well as a career direction
Enhanced self-esteem and confidence
Increased motivation and self-direction
A new commitment to lifelong learning and success
More maturity
Greater interpersonal skills

For parents, the benefits of Quantum U are twofold. For one, it helps to protect the substantial financial investment you have made in your college-bound student's education. More importantly, however, it contributes to making your son or daughter's college experience the happiest and healthiest it can possibly be.

"I will use each and every skill in the future and say, 'Yeah, I did this at Quantum U, I can do anything!" - K. McDonald, Quantum U Graduate