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How to Use the Course Organizer?
This Course Organizer was designed by Tierney Education to help students take control of their semester through structure, reflection, and intentional planning. It’s the same tool we use with our academic coaching clients—and now, we’re offering it to you for free.
Start by filling out the Course Info tab for each class, including details like your professor’s office hours and major assessments. Then, make it a weekly habit to complete the Course Recap and Weekly To-Do List tabs—this helps ensure nothing falls through the cracks and gives you a clear picture of what needs to get done and when. Use the Big Picture tab early in the semester to map out exams, projects, and personal commitments so you can plan ahead during busy weeks.
As the semester unfolds, track your attendance, update your goals, and log your grades each week. The GPA Calculator can help you monitor academic progress, and the Assignment Needs tab is perfect for breaking down big projects into smaller, manageable steps.
You don’t have to use every tab—but we’ve found that students who do feel more in control, less anxious, and more successful. Whether you’re working with a coach or going it alone, this organizer is here to help you stay focused, organized, and confident throughout the semester.
Why Did We Create the Course Organizer?
At Tierney Education, we’ve worked with hundreds of students—and we’ve seen firsthand how stress, disorganization, and last-minute cramming can hold students back. We created the Course Organizer to give students a system that helps them feel in control of their academic experience. This tool brings together everything we teach in coaching: proactive planning, intentional goal-setting, time management, and academic accountability.
It’s not just about getting good grades—it’s about building lifelong habits that support success both in and out of the classroom. We believe learning is hard work, and this organizer is here to make that work more manageable, more strategic, and less overwhelming.
Who would benefit from this Course Organizer?
This Course Organizer is ideal for college students who want to stay organized, reduce stress, and take control of their semester. It’s especially helpful for students who struggle with time management, executive functioning, or keeping track of multiple classes and assignments. Whether you're a first-year student adjusting to college life, a returning student juggling academics and extracurriculars, or a parent looking to support your student from afar, this tool provides a structured system to stay on track. It's also a perfect companion for students working with an academic coach—but it’s designed to be useful for any student, with or without outside support.