by Gretchen | Oct 20, 2020 | Academic Coaching
Those of you who’ve taken my course for educators know that I like a good metaphor.And today, I get all giggly about… bridges! It’s worth watching this video to experience the ridiculous moment when I first step foot on a bridge crossing a creek (Me?...
by Gretchen | Oct 19, 2020 | Academic Coaching, College Prep
In this new age of virtual learning, how does a student build a strong enough relationship with a teacher in order to ask for a letter of recommendation? Megan and Gretchen take on the following listener question: One fear I have is that I’m applying to medical school...
by Gretchen | Oct 13, 2020 | Academic Coaching, Anti-Boring Approach, blog, Random Stuff, Student Life
This past weekend I turned 47! I realize in my middle age, I might have some wisdom to share, and I drop some of it in today’s video — about choosing your life’s path. There are two more videos in this birthday series, so stay tuned through the rest...
by Gretchen | Oct 12, 2020 | Academic Coaching, College Prep
One of the most time consuming activities for students is reading! Tune in to discover simple tips for reading faster and more effectively than you ever thought possible. The section of the book readers usually skip (but shouldn’t)How to skim for the structure of...
by Gretchen | Oct 5, 2020 | Academic Coaching, College Prep
Don’t fall prey to myths about how colleges evaluate their applicants! If you have a full understanding of all the criteria, you can better plan for a more successful college search. Here’s the breakdown: Know the 6 factors that are part of the admissions...
by Gretchen | Sep 29, 2020 | Academic Coaching
Do you struggle to learn from PowerPoints? Recently my assistant was perusing my YouTube comments, and we came across a question about how to apply my anti-boring study techniques to classes with overwhelming powerpoints. Good question. On the one hand, I’d need...
by Gretchen | Sep 28, 2020 | Academic Coaching, College Prep
Not sure where to start with visiting colleges? Have you visited a school or two only to get overwhelmed with information? In today’s episode, Megan talks with Danielle Marshall, author of “The College Visit Journal: Campus Visits Demystified.” Danielle knows not...
by Gretchen | Sep 21, 2020 | Academic Coaching, College Prep
What does one black student wish white academic coaches would know about how to better support him about race? Recently Gretchen sat down with a former client to have a straightforward conversation about race. In this excerpt from the longer conversation, listen in as...
by Gretchen | Sep 21, 2020 | Academic Coaching
A couple of weeks ago, I shared a video about how one student discovered she could lessen her parent’s nagging by changing her OWN behaviors. In this video, I want to share an exchange I had with a different student about her parents. In this one, the parent...
by Gretchen | Sep 15, 2020 | Academic Coaching
I hope the new school year is going well for you. I’ve been creating a bunch of new “Anti-Boring Learning Nuggets.” My big challenge is to make them all 2 minutes or less!! Do you think I can do it? I’m such a wordy gal. Anyhoo, I was...
by Gretchen | Sep 14, 2020 | Academic Coaching, College Prep
The PSAT is practice for 95% of test takers. But for the other 5% it is an important test that qualifies students for the National Merit Scholarship competition. Learn more during this episode about how to tackle the PSAT, whether you’re in the 95% or the 5%....
by Gretchen | Sep 8, 2020 | Academic Coaching
Do your parents nag you too much? Or say “no” to your requests far too quickly? I have a client who has experienced her fair share of parents being “on her” to get her work done, and often won’t allow her to have fun until that’s...
by Gretchen | Sep 7, 2020 | Academic Coaching, College Prep
What are academic coaches noticing as they start working with students this school year? Listen in as six Anti-Boring Approach coaches share reflections based on their coaching sessions thus far this year. Each one also shares a specific tips for students and parents....
by Gretchen | Sep 2, 2020 | Academic Coaching
I talk about self care a lot with my clients. Students desperately need to be more intentional about caring for themselves in ways that are invigorating (like getting good sleep) rather than depleting (like playing video games late at night). Grown-ups also need to...
by Gretchen | Aug 28, 2020 | Academic Coaching, College Prep
Although many colleges have relaxed their requirements for standardized testing this year, many students still want to take the SAT, ACT or PSAT. Megan walks you through how to decide whether you should go ahead with testing as planned, or wait. Specifically she...
by Gretchen | Aug 25, 2020 | Academic Coaching
Do you have “school trauma”?I don’t, but I do have “water trauma.” I almost drowned twice; So I’m skittish around water, the same way some students with terrible experiences at school are skittish in their academics! The problem is,...
by Gretchen | Aug 18, 2020 | Academic Coaching
Are you in a school situation this year that is less than ideal? So many of us are in that boat, thanks to COVID and distance and/or hybrid learning. This summer I learned an interesting lesson about how to turn a sucky situation around, and I thought it might apply...
by Gretchen | Aug 11, 2020 | Academic Coaching
Oof! I’m kinda embarrassed. Two years ago I posted this video about a new product that I was testing, called the ReVibe Anti-Procrastination WristWear. I never made a follow-up review video, though, someone in my YouTube comments pointed that out. So here you...
by Gretchen | Aug 11, 2020 | Academic Coaching, College Prep
There’s going to be lots of virtual learning this school year! Check out these ten tips for how to learn best when your teacher, textbook, and tools are all (or mostly) via a screen. How to set up your space prior to learningWhether to have your video on or offThe...
by Gretchen | Aug 10, 2020 | Academic Coaching, College Prep
Welcome to the weirdest school year ever! We thought it would be a good idea to check in with each other, share about our strange summers, and look ahead to plans for a very different kind of school year. Tune in to hear updates like: How is Megan organizing online...
