SMART Start is an interactive workshop series designed to help Harvard students develop executive functioning skills that encourage persistence and are crucial to college success. In small and large group discussions and through a series of exercises, students will learn strategies for:
- Managing their time.
- Prioritizing their work.
- Sustaining attention.
- Identifying the resources available at Harvard.
The SMART Start series is hosted by the ARC’s Learning Specialist, Sam Orsagh-Yentis, on Zoom. Students who identify as neurodivergent are encouraged to attend, but a formal diagnosis is not necessary. Attendance is limited and daily attendance is required.
If you’ve ever been challenged to break down assignments, balance your commitments, prioritize your tasks, or maintain focus, this series may be a great fit for you!
Upcoming Workshops
SMART Start is offered exclusively to incoming first-years in August. The series is open to all Harvard College undergraduates in January. The next series will be held January 20 – 23, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST on Zoom.
Register for SMART Start by emailing Sam Orsagh-Yentis.