by Gretchen | Aug 1, 2016 | podcast
Would you rather be the smartest person in an average school or the middle student at the smartest school? Malcolm Gladwell’s book David and Goliath has a wealth of wisdom about how to approach college admissions sanely. Megan shares key insights from reading this...
by Gretchen | Jul 26, 2016 | Academic Coaching, blog, Writing
Does your poor typing slow you down when writing essays? During client sessions, I often have an opportunity to watch my clients type. They often make so many mistakes that they are constantly deleting what they typed…and rarely can their bumbling fingers keep...
by Gretchen | Jul 25, 2016 | blog, College Prep, podcast
Colleges are increasingly checking out students’ online social media profiles to decide whether they are worthy of admission into their schools. Colleges are increasingly checking out students’ online social media profiles to decide whether they are worthy of...
by Gretchen | Jul 19, 2016 | Academic Coaching, blog, Organization
Do you have trouble keeping track of all of your To Do Lists and School Projects? There are so many awesome apps out there to help you manage your time. Since it is summer, this is a perfect opportunity to discover and play with new time management applications. In...
by Gretchen | Jul 18, 2016 | blog, College Prep, podcast
Just because it’s summer and students aren’t on campus doesn’t mean that you can’t have a rich, meaningful college visit. In fact, summer is one of the most practical times for families to visit colleges around the country, as a part of their...
by Gretchen | Jul 12, 2016 | Academic Coaching, blog, Organization, Study Skills
Time management and organization are vital pieces for successful study habits and grades. All too often, students do not have their cell phones or calendars attached to their laptops. In this video, I offer a simple way to connect and see the “big picture” of what...
by Gretchen | Jul 5, 2016 | Academic Coaching, blog, Study Skills
Memorizing definitions accurately can be a real challenge for students. Not to mention booooring! Here’s an “anti-boring approach” success story from a client who used what I call my “formula technique” to learn and memorize some complex...
by Gretchen | Jun 28, 2016 | blog, podcast
Alas! Grab the popcorn because the third, and final, video to my motivational series is here! The teenage brain is wired to have difficulty controlling impulses, which is my getting motivated to do school work can be so hard. Check out some brain science I shared...
by Gretchen | Jun 21, 2016 | blog, podcast
Last week I shared 5 different ways to tackle motivation with teens. This week we’ll look at one of them in more depth — the importance of figuring out where you want to go. Goal setting is easier said than done, however, which is why many teens get...
by Gretchen | Jun 15, 2016 | blog, podcast
Do you (or any kids you know) struggle to get motivated about school? Chances are the answer is “Yes!” Lack of motivation is a common complaint amongst the teens with whom I work. Here is how one of my high school juniors and I tackled the motivation...
by Gretchen | Jun 7, 2016 | Academic Coaching, blog, podcast, Study Skills
I know that summer is here for most students ..so math is the last thing you might want to think of. However, I couldn’t wait to share this trick! The other day, I was talking with a client of mine who has been struggling in her math class. Trying to decide if...
by Gretchen | May 31, 2016 | blog, podcast
With June here, you know what’s right around the corner? SUMMER VACATION!! A couple months ago I was talking to a client of mine — a junior in high school — about how he can have fun this summer AND do some activities that will be great on his...
by Gretchen | May 25, 2016 | blog, podcast
Are you (or do you know) a student who’s struggled to find the perfect organization system? If so, I have a solution for you! Forget the binders and portfolio folders and check out this trick. Cheesy as it sounds, it really does have my clients going gaga: Want...
by Gretchen | May 18, 2016 | blog, podcast
I know I normally talk to students, but parents this one is for you! I’ve noticed a little pattern in most of the families I talk to and wanted to address this with the broader community. This simple trick is something every family can do to help shift the...
by Gretchen | May 11, 2016 | Academic Coaching, blog, Student Life
Recently a young woman about to graduate from college called me desperate: “I’m such a mess! I’ve almost failed out of school several times! I’m thankfully about to graduate, but now I’m scared that I’m too much of a disaster...
by Gretchen | Apr 3, 2016 | blog, podcast
Do you sometimes feel you’re being ignored by your teacher? Or maybe you go to a study hall and you leave feeling you didn’t get enough attention? If you’re feeling frustrated because you’re not getting the attention you need, perhaps this...
by Gretchen | Apr 3, 2016 | blog, podcast
When working on school work, do you ever find yourself stuck about what to do next? (I know, stupid question, right?) This came up in a session with a client the other day and we were able to find a sneaky solution! Check it out and if you’re itching for more...
by Gretchen | Apr 3, 2016 | blog, podcast
How are your spreadsheet skills? As good as THIS 16 year old teen? One of my daily delights includes teaching teens tiny technology skills (like how to create formulas in spreadsheets) and watching them do AMAZING things with their new knowledge. Check out how a...
by Gretchen | Mar 22, 2016 | blog, podcast
We all know that we shouldn’t be late to class or to work, but it’s a bad habit for many of us! Harrison, a college student I recently befriended, sat down with me to brainstorm some ways to help YOU stop being late to class. Want some more creative time...
by Gretchen | Mar 22, 2016 | blog, podcast
YOU! Yes, YOU! Stop making this mistake NOW! So many of my clients try hard to be “normal” students. This often results, though, in a lot of pain and agony because they’re forcing themselves to go against the natural inclinations of their unique...
