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...
