About Plum & Ivy
Plum & Ivy provides individualized academic and executive functioning support for college students navigating the complexity of higher education.
Through structured systems and high-engagement collaboration, we help students translate potential into consistent performance, confidence, and long-term success.
Who It's For
Lori Botolino, M.Ed
Founder, Plum & Ivy
Over 25 years of experience in education, teaching, and student support, including work with ADHD, learning differences, and executive functioning challenges.
“Lori helped our daughter bridge the gap between potential and execution. With her guidance, our daughter gained confidence, developed real systems for managing her ADHD, and is now thriving in college.”
How It Works
Each engagement begins with a comprehensive assessment to understand the student’s learning patterns, academic demands, strengths, and areas of concern. Between sessions, Plum & Ivy remains closely engaged — reviewing coursework platforms, monitoring deadlines, providing feedback, and helping students maintain momentum across the semester.
Students meet virtually at least twice per week for focused one-to-one working sessions where we:
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Build organization systems
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Strengthen academic strategy
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Clarify priorities
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Move assignments forward in real time
Who It's For
College students navigating academic or executive functioning challenges
High-potential students with ADHD, learning differences, or mental health considerations
Students struggling to manage the independence and complexity of college life
Capable students whose performance doesn't yet reflect their potential