Academic Game Plan
You don’t need to work harder. You need a better strategy.
A personalised study strategy designed around your course, schedule and real life – so you know exactly what to prioritise, feel confident you’re studying in the right way and make steady, sustainable progress.
Academic Game Plan is my premium 1-on-1 support offer for adults who are serious about succeeding in their qualification – but don’t want studying to take over their whole life.
Already know this is what you need? Enrol in Academic Game Plan now.
You’re motivated. You care about doing well. You’re willing to put in the effort, but:
you’re just not sure if you’re studying in the best way for your course, or just doing what feels productive and hoping for the best
studying feels way more time-consuming and mentally draining than you expected, to the point where you’re wondering how sustainable this really is
you’re constantly feeling behind, overwhelmed or like you’re just about clinging on – and you’d love to feel calm, clear and actually on top of things
your evenings and weekends are disappearing into studying (or worrying about it) and you’re desperate to find a way of doing this that doesn’t take over your life
you’re trying to follow your course syllabus but the reading is taking FOREVER and you’re unsure what actually matters or how much is “enough”
you’re trying really hard but your results aren’t reflecting your effort, or they are, but at a cost that feels completely unsustainable
this qualification really matters for what comes next in your career or life and you can’t afford to drift, burn out or get this wrong
The problem isn’t that you’re lazy, unmotivated or “bad at studying.”
And it’s definitely not that you’re not smart enough.
The problem is that higher education assumes you already know how to study strategically, manage your time, process huge amounts of information and demonstrate what you know in your assessments in the way your course expects.
But these aren’t skills you magically pick up on your own.
And when you’re balancing studying alongside work and real life? You don’t have the time (or frankly, the energy!) to spend months figuring it out alone through trial and error while your course keeps moving.
That’s where Academic Game Plan comes in.
Instead of wasting precious time feeling overwhelmed and second-guessing yourself, I’ll help you quickly figure out what actually matters for your qualification, how you should be studying and exactly what to focus on to make meaningful progress.
Because your goal isn’t to become a studying expert.
Your goal is to get the qualification you need…without sacrificing your whole life to it.
What is Academic Game Plan?
Academic Game Plan is a premium 1-on-1 study strategy intensive designed to help you stop wasting time, reduce overwhelm and finally feel clear on how to approach your qualification.
Together, we’ll create a realistic, personalised study strategy built around your qualification, workload, schedule and actual life.
I won’t give you 10 hours of trainings to watch.
I won’t tell you to work harder or be more disciplined.
And I definitely won’t share generic advice you could’ve found on YouTube.
Instead, I’ll help you quickly figure out:
what actually matters for your qualification
how you should be studying
where you’re likely wasting time or energy
what to prioritise each week to stay on track
You want a clear plan, guidance that’s realistic and tailored to YOU.
And if you’re honest? You’d kinda just like someone to tell you what to do.
Here’s how Academic Game Plan works
Stage 1
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We start by understanding how your qualification actually works.
Before our first call, you’ll complete a guided qualification audit to help us map out your course structure, assessments, workload, schedule, responsibilities and current challenges.
This helps me quickly identify what matters most, where you might be wasting time and which strategies will actually move the needle for your qualification.
Stage 2
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Next, we’ll meet online for a 90-minute strategy intensive. Together, we’ll reverse engineer your qualification into a realistic, personalised Game Plan that works with your life, energy and goals.
We’ll cover things like:
what to prioritise (and what you can stop stressing about)
realistic study routines that fit around your actual life
reading and note taking strategies tailored to your course
how to stop drowning in information and avoid overwhelm so you can stay on track
a high-level week-by-week study structure that supports your assessments and deadlines.
Depending on your qualification and needs, we’ll create a plan for your current semester, module or academic year – whatever feels most useful and realistic for where you are right now.After the session, I’ll turn everything into your personalised Academic Game Plan document. This is your practical, step-by-step operating manual for approaching your qualification strategically and sustainably.
This becomes your roadmap for knowing exactly what to do, when to do it and how to make progress without burning yourself out.
Stage 3
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Over the next few weeks, you’ll put your strategy into practice in real life. You’ll test your routines, study methods and systems while receiving email support from me if questions or challenges pop up along the way.
Because we’re not trying to create a study plan for the fantasy version of you, we’re creating one that actually works in your real life.
Stage 4
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After 3–4 weeks, we’ll meet again for a 60-minute refinement session.
We’ll troubleshoot challenges, tweak what’s not working and strengthen what is, so your Game Plan feels realistic, sustainable and genuinely helpful long term.
By the end of Academic Game Plan, you’ll have:
a personalised study strategy designed specifically for your qualification
clarity on exactly what deserves your time (and what doesn’t)
realistic routines that fit around work and real life
tailored reading and note taking strategies that save time and reduce overwhelm
confidence that you’re approaching your qualification in the smartest, most efficient way for your goals and lifestyle
a sustainable, repeatable system you can use for future modules, semesters or academic years
Academic Game Plan Investment
Pay In Full
£575
3 monthly payments
£195
This includes:
guided qualification audit
90-minute personalised strategy intensive
your bespoke Academic Game Plan document
tailored study recommendations and resources
email support while testing your plan in real life
60-minute review + refinement session
This isn’t another course to work through. It’s personalised, expert support to help you stop wasting time, study more strategically and move through your qualification with far more clarity and confidence.
What happens next?
Book a free Academic Strategy Call
Or if you already know this is what you need, enrol now.
FAQs
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Academic Game Plan is designed for adults studying ANY higher education qualification. This includes undergraduate and postgraduate university degrees, professional qualifications, certifications and high-stakes exams.
And this works for any subject too because I’m not teaching your subject matter. I’m helping you work out how to study strategically for the way your qualification works.
That means understanding things like:
how your course is structured
what your assessments actually require
how to prioritise your time
the best reading, note taking and study strategies for your situation
So, whether you’re studying counselling, nursing, law, engineering, business, psychology or something completely different – strategic studying principles still apply. -
Almost any stage. Academic Game Plan works whether you’re:
about to start your qualification and want to begin on the right foot
a few months in and already feeling overwhelmed
halfway through and fed up of feeling behind
approaching your final assessments and you want help to turn things around and finish on a high
The earlier we work together, the longer you’ll benefit from the strategies. But even if you’ve only got a few months left, creating a clear plan now can still make a HUGE difference to your stress levels, confidence and results.
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Usually within 1–3 weeks, depending on my availability, [though I’m happy to book you in for later support too]. Once you enrol, you’ll book your 90-minute strategy intensive and receive your qualification audit to complete beforehand.
If you’ve got a big deadline or exam coming up then feel free to reach out beforehand to make sure the timing works for what you need – either by emailing me (chloe@chloeburroughs.com) or by booking in a quick Academic Strategy Call to discuss.
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You are very welcome here. Academic Game Plan is designed to be practical, realistic and flexible because studying isn’t one-size-fits-all.
I’m a qualified Specialist Support Tutor and have extensive experience supporting students with ADHD, Dyslexia and other specific learning differences (SpLDs), so we’ll build a strategy around your brain, energy, challenges and strengths.
If you’re eligible for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), it may also be possible for you to receive funded 1-on-1 specialist study support from me instead. This support looks a little different to Academic Game Plan and is subject to DSA approval, but if you think this might apply to you, feel free to mention it on our call or reach out and I’ll point you in the right direction.
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It depends on the type of support you need.
Academic Game Plan is best if you want personalised, fast-moving 1-on-1 support and a completely bespoke strategy for your qualification. You want clarity quickly and you want someone to help you work out exactly what to prioritise, how to study and what’s likely to work best for your qualification, life and schedule. And you don’t want to spend months figuring it out alone through trial and error while your course keeps moving. You can enrol today and have changed your studying trajectory next week.
Qualification Basecamp is better if you want ongoing support, accountability and access to a full ecosystem of study training, resources, live sessions and community over a longer period of time. It will open for the first time in August for a September start and will likely only open 2–3 times a year.
Ultimately:Academic Game Plan is for you if you want me to tell you what to do and create a step-by-step plan quickly.
Qualification Basecamp is for you if you want longer-term support, skill building and smart strategies as you navigate your course.
If you’re unsure which is right for you, book a free call and we’ll figure it out together.
Hi, I’m Chloe
Academic Strategist, Specialist Support Tutor and author of The Return to Study Handbook.
I returned to education as an adult so I know what it’s like to do the ol’ study / work / life juggle. I intimately understand that tension between knowing just how important your qualification is for your future goals…while also not wanting to put the rest of your life on hold to achieve it.
I’ve been supporting students like you for over 10 years so I know exactly how to help you study in the best way for your course, life and brain. I will always share advice that’s practical, personalised and realistic for your life – and my support will always be warm, non-judgemental and full to the brim with “I’m rooting for you” energy.
My goal isn’t to turn you into a super serious academic. My goal is to help you finish your qualification smoothly, with the result you want, so you can get back to the rest of your life.
You don’t have to keep figuring this out alone
Right now, you could keep second-guessing your study methods, spending far too long reading and worrying whether you’re capable enough or doing enough.
Or…you could give yourself the kind of strategic support that helps everything finally click into place and gives you relief and confidence in what you’re doing and why.
The kind of support that actually moves you towards the qualification that matters so much to you, without sacrificing every evening, weekend and ounce of energy along the way.
You don’t need to work harder. You need a strategy that actually works for your course, your life and your brain.
And I’d love to help you build it.
Already know this is what you need?
Enrol in Academic Game Plan now.