by Gretchen | May 9, 2019 | College Prep, Study Skills, Test Anxiety
It’s final exam season again! In this episode from the archives, Gretchen walks you through exactly how to prepare for your final exams. Tune in to the episode to hear more about each of these tips: Map out your entire approach to final exams on one page, so you can...
by Gretchen | Apr 25, 2019 | Academic Coaching, blog, Procrastination
Did you know that we make hundreds and hundreds of micro-decisions every day? These decisions can make or break a student! Recently I was talking to a 16 year old client about the tiny decisions he makes on a daily basis that result in lots of procrastination … and...
by Gretchen | Apr 25, 2019 | podcast, Student Life
Have you ever considered whether your new college student’s medical and mental health needs will be appropriately met by their school’s on campus resources? Megan outlines 10 tips for families to consider about campus medical care as they prepare to transition their...
by Gretchen | Apr 18, 2019 | Academic Coaching, blog
Do you have finals coming up? Are you, or a student you love, overwhelmed with everything there is to do between now and the end of the semester? Recently I was overwhelmed with a big project. I noticed myself starting to stagnate and procrastinate, but then —...
by Gretchen | Apr 18, 2019 | College Prep, podcast
How do you get help in a class where you’re convinced your teacher is a “bad explainer”? Gretchen walks you through 10 practical tips for things to try first before giving up on getting answers from on your teacher. The tips include how to: Do your homework and use...
by Gretchen | Apr 11, 2019 | College Prep, podcast, Student Life
Student stress is at an all time high! What is the cause, and what can parents, students and educators do about it? Join guest Mary Hofstedt from Challenge Success to learn about the results of an interesting research project on student wellbeing, and find out what...
by Gretchen | Apr 11, 2019 | College Prep, Organization, podcast
The final slide to the end of the semester can feel like a drag for students and parents! Try a few of these simple “spring cleaning” tips to create some momentum, and also get organized BEFORE finals roll around: 4 things to clean out of your binders, bedroom and...
by Gretchen | Apr 11, 2019 | blog, note-taking
Do you struggle to take notes during lectures? Last week I shared a quick tip about how to create your own “secret code” so that you can write less while still capturing all the information you need. This week I provide a different tip, brought to me by my...
by Gretchen | Apr 11, 2019 | blog, note-taking
Do you ever struggle to write down everything the teacher is saying during a lecture? If so, then you’re totally normal! It’s virtually impossible to write down everything! One of my clients has been working really hard trying to write everything down, and...
by Gretchen | Apr 4, 2019 | blog, Communication, For Parents
Parents, are you driven to anxiety whenever you check your students’ grades online? Students, do your parents ambush you with bad news after they’ve checked your grades? I’ve noticed that one of the biggest sources of frustration between parent and...
by Gretchen | Apr 4, 2019 | blog, Communication, For Parents
Students, are you annoyed by the way your parents talk to you sometimes (or, who are we kidding, much of the time)? Parents, do you know you can be annoying, but haven’t quite figured out where the line is between begin vigilant and giving your kid...
by Gretchen | Mar 28, 2019 | College Prep
Many students complain that they are not “math people” and therefore struggle on standardized math tests. Join Megan as she breaks down three reasons why students tend to struggle needlessly, and five strategies for improving their scores. Specifically, she explores:...
by Gretchen | Mar 28, 2019 | College Prep, podcast
Students often worry that studying effectively for tests will take more time than they have! In this episode, Gretchen takes a deep dive into retrieval practice, which is arguably the most important things students can do when studying. Specifically she explores...
by Gretchen | Mar 26, 2019 | blog, Study Skills
Have you noticed I’m obsessed with note taking lately? If you haven’t caught the last few videos you might check them out here: How to Study Overwhelming PowerPoints Buy These Supplies to Make Studying More Anti-Boring Today I want to talk about whether...
by Gretchen | Mar 26, 2019 | blog, Study Skills
Do you notice those students in your class who don’t seem to be struggling as much as you do? How do you feel about them — jealous, annoyed, curious? In today’s video, I tell a story about a client who noticed that one of her study buddies had a very...
by Gretchen | Mar 19, 2019 | Anti-Boring Approach, blog, Study Skills
It’s almost the end of the school year! For some college students, semesters end next month; high school students have another couple months to go. Regardless, everyone is exhausted, and likely a lot of your school supplies have been used up by now! I recommend...
by Gretchen | Mar 14, 2019 | College Prep, Study Skills
There’s an important yet overlooked ingredient to performing your best on standardized tests! In this episode, guest expert Logan Thompson details how to apply some simple tools from the world of mindfulness to turboboost ACT and SAT performance. In a fun and...
by Gretchen | Mar 12, 2019 | blog, Study Skills, Test Anxiety
Do your teachers and professors primarily use PowerPoint during their lectures? Do you find yourself overwhelmed when it’s time to study, because you have 60 or 70 slides to review for each test? Lately, I’ve had a number of folks working with graduate...
by Gretchen | Mar 7, 2019 | College Prep, For Parents, Student Life
Finding the right scholarships takes planning! Megan breaks down how sophomores and juniors in high school can consider scholarship potential as they’re narrowing down their list. Specifically she shares: How to have realistic expectations for how much money is and...
by Gretchen | Mar 5, 2019 | Anti-Boring Approach, blog, Communication
Do you ever struggle with feeling ashamed at school? You totally INTEND to turn in homework and show up for makeup tests, but then you. just. don’t. Then shame sets in, and you KNOW you should probably go talk to the teacher, but you can’t bring yourself...
