Dr. J Hall
Helping students navigate the college journey with confidence.
About Dr. J Hall
For more than 35 years, J Hall has been helping high school and college students—and the families who support them—navigate the college journey with confidence. He has spent the last two decades working in higher education as a faculty member, curriculum leader, and dean, giving him a clear, firsthand understanding of the challenges students face and the questions parents most need answered.
With a master’s and Ph.D. in sociology, J combines academic insight with an approachable, practical style that helps audiences feel informed, empowered, and ready for what comes next.
He is the author of College Unpacked: A Practical Guide to Choosing, Preparing For, and Excelling in College, a straightforward resource designed to demystify everything from choosing a school to thriving once students arrive on campus.
A seasoned speaker, J has presented at conferences, school events, and community gatherings across the Midwest. Whether delivering a keynote for hundreds or leading small-group seminars and Q&A sessions, he’s known for offering clear, actionable guidance that students and parents can use immediately.
Event organizers appreciate his reliability, professionalism, and ability to connect meaningfully with diverse audiences—making him a valuable voice for any program focused on student success.
Getting Ready for What's Next:
Designed for high school students, this talk focuses on 3-5 essential tools students need to learn and develop to help them prepare for the next step in their journey toward college, the workforce, military service, or wherever else life might take them.
Takeaways:
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​Communicating effectively
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Discovering how they best learn
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Thinking critically
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Learning to focus
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Managing time
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Operating with integrity
Your Best First Year:
Designed for incoming first-year college students or students early in their first year, this talk focuses on practices and mindsets that will help students navigate the opportunities and challenges presented to them as they engage their new environment and status as "college student".
Takeaways:
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​Time management
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Interacting with professors
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Taking care of physical and mental health
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Trying new things
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Using available resources
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​Getting connected
J thrives at translating messy materials into understable messages about personal and professional growth. His communication strengths draw largely from a genuine love for seeing people succeed, which includes eliminating fussy pretense and becoming a voice for the voiceless.
Dr. Garret Castleberry
Professor, Media Scholar
J's an experienced, high-impact speaker and emcee who engages audiences with humor, clarity, and heart, ensuring every event is meaningful and memorable.
Amy M. Le
Author, Publisher
J knows how higher education functions and possesses the ability to share
that knowledge in layman’s terms and in a manner that is comfortable instead of intimidating for students and
parents alike.
Bottom line: If you have an opportunity to bring J Hall to your students and parents, do not hesitate!
Krista L. Pierce
Quapaw Nation Higher Education
Booking
Dr. J Hall is the perfect speaker for your assembly, first year student / parent orientation, or college prep seminar.
Contact us today to tell us about your event!
For booking inquiries:
405.650.5624
