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
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by Gretchen | Feb 15, 2021 | blog, College Prep, podcast
There is more and more demand for academic coaches! If you are a family considering whether to hire one, listen in to this discussion about how to find the right one… and how to set your student up for success. In this episode, Gretchen engages in conversation with...
by Gretchen | Feb 9, 2021 | Academic Coaching, blog
Learning to make effective plans is one of the skills I work a lot on with my students. It’s huge. But what happens when that great plan you made goes out the window? This happens a lot! In fact, it happens so often that another big skill you need is how to...
by Gretchen | Feb 8, 2021 | blog, College Prep, podcast
Concerned about the high cost of college? Join the club. Megan walks families through seven strategies to reduce the cost of college. This is a “must-listen” for anyone getting started with the college search journey! She covers topics like how to: Collect lower cost...
by April Sullivan | Feb 2, 2021 | Academic Coaching, blog
Do you ever find it hard to speak up for your own needs with a teacher, coach, or parent? If so, you aren’t alone! Self-advocacy is one of the more challenging skills a student can learn, and often it’s one that a student learns late in their academic...
by Gretchen | Feb 1, 2021 | blog, College Prep, podcast
A crucial life skill we need to teach our teens is how to ask for help and take better advantage of the resources right under their noses. Tune in as Megan and Gretchen brainstorm the resources they wish students would access more than they do, including: the campus...
by Gretchen | Jan 26, 2021 | Academic Coaching, blog
One of the frustrating things for students, when they’re learning new skills, is that they don’t always get everything right off the bat. For example, one of my clients is working really hard on her time management skills, and getting quite good at using...
by Gretchen | Jan 25, 2021 | blog, College Prep, podcast
(This episode originally aired in March 2018) The national average of number of AP classes taken by students admitted to top universities is five to eight total. That’s a lot! Deciding whether to take (or not take) Advanced Placement classes is more complicated that...
by Gretchen | Jan 19, 2021 | Academic Coaching
Hey there! No one wants to “get stuck,” but it happens to all of us! The question is, how long do you let yourself stay stuck trying to figure something out on your own before you shift gears or ask for help? I think most of us let ourselves stay stuck for...
by Gretchen | Jan 18, 2021 | blog, College Prep, podcast
When students grades are lower than you’d like, how do you talk them through improving them? Too often parents tell students to “study,” but that’s not enough. Here’s how to get specific about what actions students can take. In today’s episode Megan interviews...
by Gretchen | Jan 13, 2021 | Academic Coaching
Do you hate making lists? I know some people love them because it helps them feel in control, and they get pleasure and satisfaction from being able to cross things off. But some people find it stressful because it feels overwhelming to see all the things that need to...
by Gretchen | Jan 11, 2021 | blog, College Prep, podcast
It’s the start to a new semester, which means a fresh start and one more opportunity to turn the school year around. Tune in as Gretchen and Megan discuss tips for how to set yourself up for success this spring. Specifically, they discuss: 1. How to do a review of the...
by Gretchen | Jan 5, 2021 | Academic Coaching
Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed the holidays and are looking forward to the days ahead. I plan to keep us all interested and learn the new things we need to make this new year fun and rewarding for both students and teachers, regardless of what’s going on...
by Gretchen | Jan 4, 2021 | blog, College Prep, podcast
Not every student is built for an immediate transition from high school into the college of their dreams. Megan lays out unconventional pathways that can help students who need more support transition into their ideal college. Specifically, she discusses: School...
