Seven Wonderful Reasons to Go to College

by Ruth Bomar | Jul 25, 2016 | Blog, College Transition 101, Resiliency

Everyone should go to college. People might criticize me for making such a blanket statement. And I understand the reasons for some folks who choose not to attend college. But hear me out.  I work with college students with and students without learning disabilities...

Academic coaching in Texas and Oklahoma

by Ruth Bomar | Jul 18, 2016 | Blog, College Transition 101

  Hubby Dear and I took  a quick trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma last weekend. Before heading home we stopped by Schusterman Center, OU – Tulsa and Oral Roberts University. Being a photographer, he captured these striking images  of both universities.  I love...

Stages of Change for People with Learning Disabilities or ADHD

by Ruth Bomar | Jul 14, 2016 | College Transition 101, Resiliency, Study Routines

Do you have a learning disability or ADHD?  Then change is something you must figure out in order to move toward your goals. According to research* there are six well-defined stages of change.   First stage: Precontemplation People in this stage don’t think...

What to do after you fail a course in college – 6 steps.

by Ruth Bomar | Jul 7, 2016 | Blog, College Transition 101, Resiliency, Study Routines

Many students come see me after they  have bombed their first semester or first year in college.  Together we work on action steps to get their GPA back on track and take the steps each semester towards graduation. It’s not easy. It takes a courage to examine...

Self-Determination in College Students with Learning Disabilities

by Ruth Bomar | Jul 5, 2016 | Blog, My PhD Journey or How to study like a pro

Hello everyone! What’s happening with my research? There are several parts in my doctoral journey. Coursework, comprehensive exams, proposal writing, acceptance and approval to conduct research. The next step is recruitment of participants and then conducting...