(PRWEB) August 5, 2006 -- As the 2006 school year rapidly approaches students seeking success in college would do well to find a personal coach and mentor to help them balance the demands of college life. The percentage of students that drop out of college before they receive a cap and gown has not decreased in the past few decades regardless of the billions of dollars that the federal government pours into financial aid programs. Although a small percentage drop out due to financial reasons a much larger group quit their college career because of stress caused by poor time management, personal crisis, relational problems, and bad study habits. Government agencies continue to argue for more funding but according to David Brooks of the New York Times these increases would not augment the rate of graduation because the core issues lie in the lack of support a student faces when they move out on their own, not in their wallet.
“ According to college. ”
“As a life coach to college students I have to agree with Mr. Brooks’ assessment. According to college.gov the number one impediment to academic performance is college student stress. It contributes heavily to the national 50% dropout rate,” states David Ritchey, life coach and mentor for college students across the nation. Ritchey goes on to state, “Students that have a good support system in place and learn the fine art to balancing social, work, and academic demands have a much higher graduation rate.”
David Ritchey, the college student’s advocate and coach, follows the ideals of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation by offering individual coaching for students across the nation. More and more students are racing toward the finish line as Ritchey teaches them to focus on balance in the four main areas of concern for college students, academic, social, time management and relationships.
For more information on how The College Coach can eliminate stress and put you on the path to success in college contact David Ritchey at 717-845-1008, or visit http://www.davidritchey.com
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