by Gretchen | May 5, 2021 | Academic Coaching, blog
Today I’m sharing an excellent essay writing trick that can make writing any essay easier and probably result in higher quality writing–but it’s especially useful at the end of the year when students have so many other things on their plate and need...
by Gretchen | Apr 28, 2021 | Academic Coaching
Are you a parent or an educator who’s been on my list for a while, watching all my weekly videos and secretly wondering whether becoming an academic life coach might be right for you? If so, you aren’t alone…and this video is for you! I met with one...
by Gretchen | Apr 21, 2021 | Academic Coaching
As an academic life coach, I am accustomed to talking with parents about the different, measurable ways in which we might be able to tell if their kids are becoming better students. But sometimes, progress shows up all on its own in less measurable–but...
by Gretchen | Apr 13, 2021 | Academic Coaching, blog
You may know by now that I am obsessed with figuring out how we can help students become more active (and, therefore, more effective) learners…and I want to share a bit about that with you today! Would it surprise you if I said that one of the keys to this is to...
by Gretchen | Apr 12, 2021 | blog, College Prep, podcast
Students’ mental health is struggling more than ever at this stage of the pandemic. Gretchen and Megan discuss the available resources to support students, along with tips and trick for everyone to make it through to the end of the semester. Specifically, Megan &...
by Gretchen | Apr 6, 2021 | Academic Coaching, blog
Hiya! If you’re like many students, you probably think having a test where “cheat sheets” are allowed means all you have to do to prepare for the test is create your cheat sheet. After all, why spend time and energy studying when you get to have all...
by Gretchen | Apr 5, 2021 | blog, College Prep, podcast
Too many students struggle with multiple choice tests. Often, this difficulty is not that they don’t know the material but rather because they haven’t learned how to take those tests well. Listen in as Megan provides her top five tips so you stop...
by Gretchen | Mar 30, 2021 | Academic Coaching, blog
Happy Spring! At this point in the school year, you may have noticed a dip in your energy level – at the same time, you see an increase in your school workload. Ouch, right? At times like this, it pays to have some strategies in place for managing your workload...
by Gretchen | Mar 29, 2021 | blog, College Prep, podcast
Today’s podcast is a special interview with school leader, consultant and author Taryn Fletcher. She and Gretchen will be discussion Dr. Fletcher’s new book In All Lanes: Action Steps for New Leaders to Empower Black and Brown Students, Rethink School, and...
by Gretchen | Mar 23, 2021 | Academic Coaching, blog
This is primarily for teachers, but if you’re a student or parent, I think you should check it out, too, and see if you’ve had similar experiences. I recently met with a student to work on an assignment, but our plans derailed when what appeared to be a...
by Gretchen | Mar 22, 2021 | blog, College Prep, podcast
Parents and educators often ask, “What order should we teach our students what academic skills?” In this episode, Gretchen rethinks whether the Study Cycle, her model for teaching students how the brain learns, really should be the center of her academic toolkit. In...
by Gretchen | Mar 17, 2021 | Academic Coaching, blog
Lately, I’ve been doing lots of thinking, reading, and discussing the concepts of equity, liberation, anti-racism, and decolonization as they relate to education and ask myself lots of questions as a result. Today, I’d LOVE to ask your help in answering...
by Gretchen | Mar 15, 2021 | blog, College Prep, podcast
If you want to prepare your student to get in the perfect college for them, there really is a clear front runner that you absolutely should be paying attention to. In this episode, Megan breaks down the importance of making sure your core academics are as...
by Gretchen | Mar 9, 2021 | Academic Coaching, blog
Are you carrying around thoughts about yourself that came from the adults in your life? Often, grown-ups think they’re being helpful when they tell us things they think are right about us – but those things can hurt sometimes and influence our decisions,...
by Gretchen | Mar 8, 2021 | blog, College Prep, podcast
Many students don’t want to start thinking about college until they’re a junior (or even a senior!) in high school. However, it’s important to start them exploring college, and improving their academic track record, when they’re in middle school and early high school....
by Gretchen | Mar 3, 2021 | Academic Coaching, blog
If you’ve been in my world for a while, you know I am passionate about helping students understand how their brains work and making the most of their study time and resources. Recently, that passion took center stage during a coaching session…and led me to...
by Gretchen | Mar 1, 2021 | blog, College Prep, podcast
Note: This podcast episode originally ran on November 24, 2014 as Episode #18. Are you stressed out at this point in the semester? It’s hard to stay motivated in the face of increasing pressure, but it’s not impossible if you consider this checklist of motivation...
by Gretchen | Feb 24, 2021 | Academic Coaching, blog
Happy Wednesday! So, did you play the game I told you about in last week’s video? I hope you did and that it was as helpful for you as it was for my client! (If you missed it, you can watch the video HERE) I promised this week that I would let you know how it...
by Gretchen | Feb 22, 2021 | blog, College Prep, podcast
The college search process is intimidating for any families; add an “undocumented” status, and it becomes even more complex. In this episode, Megan walks us through some basic things to think about for any undocumented students and families, as well as the...
by Gretchen | Feb 16, 2021 | Academic Coaching, blog
Hi there! Do you want to play a game? I hope so, because I have a great one to share! It’s super quick and easy, it helps you move forward when you’re feeling stuck or resistant, and you get to give it your own fun name! Wanna’ know more? Watch this...
