by Gretchen | Sep 27, 2018 | College Prep, Student Life, Study Skills
Whether you are in middle or high school, it’s not too early to put several key organizational habits into place that help you be college ready. In today’s episode, Gretchen shares a funny story about a conversation with students that happened recently when she went...
by Gretchen | Sep 25, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog
I just started taking a water aerobics class at the swimming pool of a local high school. Sometimes there are high school students working behind the front desk, and this particular day we got in a fascinating conversation as I was leaving. I was so inspired, I...
by Gretchen | Sep 20, 2018 | College Prep
How do parents and teachers support students in becoming more and more independent? Elaine Taylor-Klaus from ImpactADHD walks us through the four phases of transition in the adult/student relationship, and shares how taking on a Coach Approach to communicating with...
by Gretchen | Sep 18, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep, Study Skills
Do you ever struggle to read difficult texts? I’ve had a few different videos on this topic lately because it’s such a buggaboo for many of my clients. In today’s video we explore a way to THINK about reading that might shift your ability to...
by Gretchen | Sep 13, 2018 | Academic Coaching, College Prep, Study Skills, Test Anxiety
Questions! Questions! We love questions! Below are two questions about the SAT and Advanced Placement tests that we got recently from two moms: (1) “I just heard someone talking about their 2nd child who took a gap year and delayed taking the SAT until after high...
by Gretchen | Sep 10, 2018 | Academic Coaching
There’s just a week left before the start of my NEW and IMPROVED course for educators, The Art of Inspiring Students to Study Strategically. I spent all weekend creating videos and downloadables for the course. Super exciting to see things coming together, and...
by Gretchen | Sep 6, 2018 | Academic Coaching, Anti-Boring Approach, College Prep, Study Skills
Well-meaning teachers make mistakes when it comes to setting students up to study effectively! Listen in as Gretchen shares five mistakes teachers accidentally make, including tips for how both students and teachers about how to handle the fallout of these mistakes....
by Gretchen | Sep 4, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep, Study Skills
Did you know that WHERE you study can make a difference in how well you get prepped for a test? More about that topic in a moment. But first — wow!! We had over 180 educators (and parents!) sign up for the Study Cycle 101 Masterclass yesterday. I was...
by Gretchen | Aug 30, 2018 | Anti-Boring Approach, blog, College Prep, Test Anxiety
Are you buying into some faulty information about ACT science? Megan walks you through what this section of the standardized test is really about — and believe it or not! — it’s not science. Go figure. Specifically, we discuss: (1) What the ACT science portion...
by Gretchen | Aug 28, 2018 | Academic Coaching, Anti-Boring Approach, For Parents, Study Skills
Students, today you’re off the hook because I have a super hard question to ask your parents and teachers! To all you grown ups — do you expect more of the teens in your life than you sometimes expect of yourself? In today’s video — filmed...
by Gretchen | Aug 23, 2018 | blog, College Prep
How do you help a teen overcome their procrastination and take action on academic assignments they don’t want to do? In today’s episode Gretchen walks you through a checklist of four ways to help teens “get in gear” when they are procrastinating. Tune in to find out...
by Gretchen | Aug 20, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, Study Skills
?Do you teach students learning styles at your school, or in your classroom or coaching sessions? Do you assume — as many educators do — that knowing your learning style can help you study and learn more effectively? Well, the research shows that this is...
by Gretchen | Aug 17, 2018 | Academic Coaching, Anti-Boring Approach, Study Skills
? I interviewed Melissa Sprock, Indiana Wesleyan University’s Learning Center Director. I recently trained their staff in my Art of Inspiring Students to Study Strategically toolbox. As a result of this training, the Learning Center has overhauled three key services...
by Gretchen | Aug 16, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep
For many families, the costs of taking standardized tests like the ACT, SAT and AP’s are out reach. However, it is possible to receive fee waivers, and Megan breaks down exactly how. Tune in to learn more about topics like: The difference between reduced and...
by Gretchen | Aug 14, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep
Do you, or a student you love, struggle to keep a calendar? I’d like you to meet Sarah Weidman, one of my star Anti-Boring Approach™ Certified Coaches. It’s August, we’re all revving up for the new school year, AND I’m excited to show off the expertise of the coaches...
by Gretchen | Aug 10, 2018 | Academic Coaching
This article first appeared on Medium.com and you can read it here. I’m back from my month-long vacation in the great outdoors, and wow!! Transitioning back to work as an educator and academic coach has been a buggaboo. ...
by Gretchen | Aug 9, 2018 | blog, College Prep, podcast
The most important part of studying is retrieval practice (in other words, testing yourself)… …but how do you test yourself in new and interesting ways so that you don’t bore yourself to tears? Tune in for Part 4 of the Anti-Boring Summer Series, where Gretchen walks...
by Gretchen | Aug 7, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, For Parents, Student Life, Study Skills
Has your school gone digital, but you and your kiddo are at a loss on how to keep assignments straight? I’d like you to meet Marni Pasch, one of my star Anti-Boring Approach™ Certified Coaches. It’s August, we’re all revving up for the new school year, AND I’m excited...
by Gretchen | Aug 3, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep, podcast
It’s possible to receive accommodations on the SAT & ACT for students with physical or learning differences. However (and this is a super important point for families of these kinds of students): you need to apply in advance. Both SAT & ACT have tried...
by Gretchen | Jul 31, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep
Do you ever freeze up when you do math? I’m so excited to introduce you to Nicole de Picciotto, who is a wiz at coaching students and one of my brand new Anti-Boring Approach™ certified coaches. Now that it’s August, it’s time to start up with our study tips to get...
