Novella’s founder, F. Tony Di Giacomo, Ph.D., has 20 years of experience working in admissions, development, teaching, and research, and is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). Our team of highly trained, 100% credentialed teachers and advisors are IECA– and NACAC-credentialed with top-tier admissions experience from leading institutions.
Novella Prep
College Planning | Test Prep | Academic Tutoring | Rye New York | Stamford Connecticut
Other Frequently Asked Questions
If your child understands the classroom material but consistently struggles with missing assignments, late cramming, poor desk organization, or managing their time, they don’t need a subject tutor—they need executive function coaching. Regular tutoring fixes a temporary grade problem; executive function coaching fixes the underlying behavioral gaps that become heavily exposed during major academic transitions, like entering high school or tackling the complex college application process.
Executive functioning is the foundation for both college persistence and long-term career success. Research shows that 90% of modern jobs demand strong communication, self-management, and problem-solving skills—the exact executive habits we emphasize. By transforming struggling students into disciplined, self-directed learners now, we ensure they possess the time-management and accountability skills required to thrive in college and the workforce.
Our program centers on mastering the 12 core executive functioning skills that dictate how a student manages their academic and personal behaviors. From self-restraint and flexible thinking to emotional regulation, prioritization, and goal definition, our step-by-step approach gives students a streamlined learning experience. We teach students how to respond calmly to academic pressure while systematically working toward long-term goals.
Our executive functioning program is designed to give students the tools and skills that they need to excel in the classroom. Strong executive functioning leads to greater focus, discipline, and follow-through.
Yes! Executive functioning coaching is highly effective for students managing ADHD. Novella Prep designs a custom, step-by-step plan that tackles executive dysfunction directly. We focus on building concrete structural routines, tailored organizational habits, and time-management strategies that help students channel their focus and feel in control of their day.