Actionable Insights

Data-driven decision-making is key to institutional success, bolstering academic achievement, increasing retention and student persistence, and supporting family and student well-being. We collaborate with schools and organizations to gather data so to identify trends and actionable insights.

The Student Success Survey (S3) can be taken anonymously as well as with identifiable information when students, families, and schools decide to do so. Data and recommendations are provided to schools and organizations, and we also collaborate to track student progress and conduct research at the organizational level and overall institution of education. 
​"The Good Student's pioneering work is sure to empower students everywhere."
  ―Kare Anderson, Author of Mutuality Matters, TED Speaker, and Emmy-winning NBC journalist

Workshops & PRESENTATIONs

We conduct workshops and presentations for high school and college students. These provide an informative and engaging experience for students to address the learn about the key factors to school and life success. Currently they are only offered online, due to the pandemic and so to reach learners everywhere. 
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  • Psychology of School and College Success: covers the psychological factors relevant for a smooth transition into and through college.  ​
  • The Life Journey: learn about oneself through assessments, identify promising careers, and prepare for a life of personal and professional success.
​"It (the Psychology of School and College Success workshop) was fun and engaging. I liked how each lesson was paired with an activity... I honestly liked everything about it."
―Student Survey Feedback, High School Student
"As a result of the Good Student's Workshop, our students better understand how to find their place in college and bring value to it. It was obvious that the students enjoyed the workshop."
―Jameel Misbahuddin, Lead Instructor & High School STEM Supervisor

Book

The Good Student: How to Take Control of Your College Years is written to equip every high school and college student with the insights and skills necessary to smoothly transition into and through college. 

Decades of research and first-hand experiences are used to help students find a fulfilling career, graduate sooner, have zero or less debt, and be healthy and happy through it all. 
"In the award-winning PBS series Discovering Psychology, I cover the fundamental principles in psychology and make the subject accessible to the public. In this book, my mentee, Joe, has done the same for college access and success. He makes use of personal experiences, applies years of empirical research, and his personable teaching style to help young people connect the dots from their present to a fulfilling future.

Fundamental to this work is the highlight of psychological factors that influence college success and life outcomes, which include mental health, a sense of belonging, and most effective mindsets. Any student who is interested in achieving academic success, gaining life direction, navigating college, living healthy, and maximizing their time in college should read this book. This book also highlights self-development, civic engagement, and other crucial topics that make a college experience whole and worthwhile.

Those who support students, such as parents and counselors, also need to read this book to gain a comprehensive look at the obstacles that emerging adults face. This book addresses the distinct challenges of diverse student populations, such as first-generation college students, minorities, women in STEM, and athletes. Furthermore, school leaders will benefit from this read as they will find useful initiatives and practices to increase academic achievement, retention, and the long-term success of their pupils and institutions. Joe establishes himself as an expert in the field.

I highly recommend this book and The Good Student organization, which offers the Student Success Survey (S3). This survey will enable students to get immediate support to life challenges and streamline their journey to school and life success. Joe's work is especially needed during the challenges of the pandemic and changes in learning environments. This is the right vaccine for the institution of education."

​– Philip Zimbardo, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Stanford University, President & Founder of the Heroic Imagination Project, former APA President, and TED Speaker
 "It has the potential of creating a tailwind in college for those who read it."
​  ―Dr. Frank Chang, USC's Head of Registrar and Professor of Education

Upcoming: ​Training and Curriculum

​We are soon to offer training to educators, organizations, and schools for our specially designed week and semester-long curriculum. The  educational material offers detailed content and activities and the training enables instructors to easily and effectively run these lessons.