Do you ever struggle to take action? On the day I filmed today’s video, I was a wreck! Stuck on the couch, browsing on Facebook, unable to get started with the work I really needed to do! So, I decided to make a video of a tiny trick I use to get myself going....
Managing time is hard for anyone in this modern world, and teenagers struggle more because their brains are still developing. Gretchen shares one time management trick that she does with all her clients, and it really helps them see time in a new way. Tune in today as...
How ya doin’ with your reading? Are you getting more efficient since I started sharing these reading tips? Here’s the final video in the series about how to read a 400 book in two hours. Check it out, and then please-oh-please pop me an email! I’d...
We recently got an email from a homeschool parent about how to organize a gigantic project — preparation for the Congressional Award — in a way that doesn’t steamroll her high school’s son ability to learn how to organize himself. Here’s the text of the email we...
Do you have a good way to organize your your research — both the digital and nondigital variety — as well as other aspects of being a student? Evernote is a surprisingly robust note taking tool, which we learn how to use under the guidance of guest expert Darren...
Have you started getting lots of reading assignments this school year? Tired of reading the same paragraph over and over and remembering nothing? A few weeks back I gave you some tips about how to read a 400 page book in two hours, but I have EVEN MORE to say on the...
We recently got an email from a concerned parent about how to prepare her daughter for the SAT and ACT. In a surprisingly wide ranging conversation, Megan addresses this common concern for parents, as well as some others too! Here is the text of the email that we...
The school year is upon us! How ya holding up’? I’ve had a rough go of it this summer, including a trip to the emergency room (don’t worry! I’m ok!! but it did throw me off my game; more about that below). As a result, I haven’t had the...
Are you, or a student you know and love, starting the school year feeling hopeless, like there’s no way this school year is going to be any better — and in fact, may be worse — than previous years? For students, especially for students who have...
It’s every parent’s dilemma — how involved is TOO involved to be in your child’s education? On the one hand, you want them to be self-sufficient, and a self-motivated learner. On the other hand, you also want them to be college ready, and are scared that — left to...
Do you know the 5 essential deadlines for college admissions? Megan has noticed that most of her newest clients seem clueless about what college app dates to pay attention to, and what to ignore, as the school year progresses. So, if you are the parent of a high...
I’m excited to share with you a handy tool for college students. This was taught to me by a real live student (shout out to Harrison!). He is a sophomore in college and interned with me over the summer. I LOVE this tool that he makes for himself, and I wanted to...
Should you hire a tutor, coach or consultant? Or should you DIY for just a little longer? During this episode, Gretchen and Megan help you decipher when it makes sense to spend the big bucks and get professional help…and when you don’t need to! Specifically, they...
Reading is hard for students!! Especially reading books that you don’t necessarily choose for yourself…and at an assigned pace that isn’t natural for you. So it’s important to have some tricks up your sleeve for how to read large quantities,...
Should you hire a tutor, coach or consultant? Or should you DIY for just a little longer? During this episode, Gretchen and Megan help you decipher when it makes sense to spend the big bucks and get professional help…and when you don’t need to! Specifically, they...
What if I told you it was possible to read a 400-page book in under two hours? You wouldn’t believe me, right? This summer I had a stack of books I wanted to catch up on, but I only had limited time. So I challenged myself to skim each of the books as quickly as...
Why is it important to graduate in four years? What are some ways that you can choose your college smartly to ensure that you do graduate without spending needless extra money and time? Guest expert Karina Dusenbury walks us through how to plan for college so well...
Do you ever feel as if your teacher hates you? I can’t tell you how many of my clients complain of this. In fact, it’s their number one excuse for why they don’t like their teacher! However, taking the time to get to know a bit more about your...
The beginning of the school year is always crazy and stressful for families. But if you follow these tips for wrapping up the summer, you’ll save yourself some stress later on. It’s an investment of time that’s well worth it. Here’s the basic checklist: Update your...
Why are so many students hesitant to talk to Librarians? Have you (or a teen you know) ever had a burning research question but been afraid to talk to a librarian? So many of my clients would prefer to spend hours alone googling for resources than spend 20 minutes...
