Course Description


Course Description

Congratulations and welcome to "The Successful Student Mindset" course. 

Students need this course to put an end to the challenges of college life and become successful fast. Not every college course is interesting but it could be if students learn the strategies this course teaches them to adopt. We need to change our perspective and replace old ways of doing things with new ways and then we will achieve success.

This course has been developed from my own experience as a student who struggled for a long time until I learned the strategies I am about to teach you in this course.

It is incredibly easy once we discover and learn to implement each step, which could also be used in any areas of your life-personal, professional and academic.

Begin your academic and personal success today and see yourself speed up to graduation and having the freedom to live your life as you please while saving time and money.

Become part of the 5% (Associate Degree) or 36% (Bachelors) of college students who graduate on time.

Are you ready?

Let's get started! I am so excited and look forward to this transformational journey!


What are the requirements?


  • Students should be ready for a transformative journey
  • Students should keep an open mind
  • Students should make a cup of coffee or tea, set back and enjoy the learning process
  • Students should be ready to record or take notes about their journey


What am I going to get from this course?


  • Students will create a powerful mindset to succeed in college and in life
  • Students will learn to control their time and study effectively
  • Students will be able to conquer procrastination
  • Students will be able to learn how to get an A in every class
  • Students will be able to improve the overall GPA
  • Students will become lifelong learners and achieve success and happiness



What is the target audience?


  • Students who care about their education and well-being
  • Students who are in college and want to improve their GPA and become successful
  • Students who are in college or university and struggle
  • Students who are tired of getting a C or a D in their class
  • Parents who want their child to become a 4:o GPA college superstar
  • Students who dropped out of college and thinking about going back to finish that degree
  • Anyone who wants to help students earn an A in every class
















Educator. Leader. Author. Speaker. Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

Dr. Val Margarit

Val Margarit is an award-winning Educator, author, and coach with 15 years of teaching and leadership experience in secondary, post-secondary, and adult education. Her incredible personal story inspires countless people every day and now you too will have an opportunity to learn from Val's life lessons and change your life, just as Val did. No, it wasn't luck. And no, it wasn't any special gift. It was hard work, perseverance and commitment to learning successful strategies that others have used, and implementing them consistently in my own life. It works. And now I want to share them with the world. Val earned a Doctor of Education degree in higher education leadership and a Educational Specialist degree from Nova Southeastern University, and a Masters and a Bachelors degree in Sociology from University of Central Florida and an Associate degree form Miami Dade College, respectively. Her academic awards include: Teacher of the Year, Faculty of the Semester, Teaching Excellence Award and Professionalism Award. Why learning with me? "I am very grateful for having Dr. Margarit as a teacher. Your insight and guidance was very much needed and I truly appreciate your help and teachings....If students had teachers like you, the world would be a better place. You allowed me to have a voice and that I truly honor and appreciate..."Marques - Student" I thank Professor Margarit for this opportunity and the dedication to our class, giving us not just book lessons, but more important, LIFE LESSONS." Julio, student"In all honesty, this has been one of the most interesting and educational classes I have ever taken. Thank you Professor Margarit for a life-changing learning experience." Sasha, studentPlease read more testimonials hereVal has been teaching face to face and online a variety of courses in sociology and leadership. She has developed and presented on topics such as education leadership, self-empowerment, personal development, lifelong learning, professional development, and student success. Val is passionate about helping people achieve change thru education and personal empowerment. As an immigrant, speaking little English, Val had to overcome incredible challenges and now she wants to pass on the hard-earned lessons of her long journey and help others discover what is possible. Today, some 15 years later, she remains ever enthusiastic, driven, determined, energetic and committed to making a difference and helping others achieve their personal and professional goals. As she often says: " If I could do it, anyone can do it". Val's love for travel and exploring new cultures expands over 35 countries she visited thus far. She has the street smart and the book smart to help you discover your own potential. I cannot wait to meet you in my courses, which have been developed with you in mind. "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world"- Nelson Mandela

Course curriculum

  • 1

    CHAPTER 1- INTRODUCTION

  • 2

    CHAPTER 2 - THE MINDSET OF A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT

    • Video Lesson 1 -Mindsets

    • Lesson 1 Text - Mindsets- Fixed vs. Growth

    • Lesson 2 Text - Who Controls Your Mind

    • Lesson 3 - Mindset Assessment

    • Lesson 4 - Mindset Closing Gap Step 1

    • Lesson 5 - Mindset Closing Gap Step 2

    • Lesson 6 - Mindset Closing Gap Step 3

    • Lesson 7 - Mindset Closing Gap Step 4

    • Chapter 2 Discussion

  • 3

    CHAPTER 3 - AWARENESS - You don't know what you don't know

    • Chapter Awareness Overview - Video

    • Chapter 3 Overview - Text

    • Lesson 1- Meet Your Instructor Before First Class

    • Lesson 2 - Show up to every class on time and prepared

    • Lesson 3 - You've got 7 seconds to make a first impression

    • Lesson 4 - Dumb question OR dumb people

    • Lesson 5 - Where you sit matter or not?

    • Chapter 3 - Discussion

  • 4

    CHAPTER 4 - TIME MANAGEMENT VS. ENERGY MANAGEMENT

    • Who is control: Time vs. energy management chapter overview

    • Lesson 1 - Prioritize YOUR Priorities

    • Chapter 4 Discussion

  • 5

    CHAPTER 5 - COURSE WRAP-UP

    • Chapter 5 Discussion - End of Course reflection