Academic mentoring
Whether you’re juggling an elite pursuit with your education, or shooting for the very top academically, our mentors can support you to find balance and achieve your potential.
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What you can expect
Aiming for great heights can be exciting. But with so much to think about – from strategy to technique, or emotional resilience – it can also be a daunting prospect.
Honing a talent in a sport or in the performing arts shouldn’t have to mean sacrificing your academic potential.
But balancing those commitments can be a complex task, and that’s where an academic mentor can help – supporting you to manage your time effectively, set realistic goals, and communicate your needs.
And if you’re still discovering your talents, a mentor can help you explore new paths and identify the goals you want to work towards in future – as well as achieving academic success. Our mentors will work with you, your family and your coach or academy, if you have one, to tailor a programme that’s focused on the challenges you need help with most. These might include:
- Time management and organisation
- Academic tutoring
- Self-management and personal responsibility
- Goal-setting and planning
- Emotional and psychological support
- Communication and advocacy
- Crisis management and problem-solving
Is academic mentoring right for me?
You might find an academic mentor helpful to work with if:
- You're spending over five hours a week on an elite pursuit outside of school, and need support to balance the two
- You're pursuing academic excellence and could use some extra help to realise your potential
