Set Up Success™ College Planner


The Set Up Success™ College Planner is a unique system created by Marydee Sklar, executive function expert and speaker. It has been specifically designed to build the key executive function skills of time-management, planning and organization for college students.

This academic calendar was designed to support the habits of daily planning and future thinking to get assignments and multi-step projects done on time. It makes the abstract concept of time visible, supporting kids at school and home.

The Set Up Success™ College Planner is designed to be USED and USEFUL as it develops key executive function and brain skills necessary for success at school and in life - for all students. This planner will be particularly helpful for any student needing organizational support, particularly those who struggle with ADHD, EFD and other LDs.

School Bulk Discounts are Available! Use the Following Codes to Order:

10 - 30: 15% off = $18.65 per planner | code: 15_offPlanners
31 – 99: 20% off = $17.56 per planner| code: 20_offPlanners
100 - 199: 25% off = $16.46 per planner | code: 25_offPlanners
200 or more: 30% off = $15.36 per planner | code: 30_offPlanners

The Set Up Success™ College Planner will:

  • Function as a support system to get papers to and from class
  • Provide structure for planning and prioritizing assignments, essays, social events and downtime
  • Support future thinking and planning for larger, muliti-step assignments 
  • Allow your college student to take ownership of their schedule and teach them to plan independently

This Planner Features:

  • 13-month calendar from August 2020 - August 2021
  • Each month is a two page spread with large boxes for planning ahead
  • Two-page year calendar spread for seeing the "big picture"
  • Two clear, vinyl slash pockets in the front to transport assignments to and from classes to their home
  • Day / Week pad with tear-off sheets to develop the habit of daily planning and support working memory
  • A clear vinyl back pocket for storing week sheets.
  • Project page where students can visually plan the steps needed to complete a project and add them to their calendar
  • Four sheets to record students' ongoing quarterly school and extracurricular schedule
  • Six pages in the back for notes
  • Two pages of visual instructions on how to use the planner
  • Video support showing how to best use the planner
  • Flat enough to stay on a desktop while students are working
  • Lightweight and easy to carry and slip in and out of a backpack.