by Gretchen | Aug 7, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, For Parents, Student Life, Study Skills
Has your school gone digital, but you and your kiddo are at a loss on how to keep assignments straight? I’d like you to meet Marni Pasch, one of my star Anti-Boring Approach™ Certified Coaches. It’s August, we’re all revving up for the new school year, AND I’m excited...
by Gretchen | Aug 3, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep, podcast
It’s possible to receive accommodations on the SAT & ACT for students with physical or learning differences. However (and this is a super important point for families of these kinds of students): you need to apply in advance. Both SAT & ACT have tried...
by Gretchen | Jul 31, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep
Do you ever freeze up when you do math? I’m so excited to introduce you to Nicole de Picciotto, who is a wiz at coaching students and one of my brand new Anti-Boring Approach™ certified coaches. Now that it’s August, it’s time to start up with our study tips to get...
by Gretchen | Jul 24, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, Student Life
How well do you rest? Are you a pro at taking deliberate down time, or do you struggle to keep up with all your responsibilities? I try to be good at taking time to rest, but after reading this book I realize I haven’t been deliberate enough about my rest. In...
by Gretchen | Jul 3, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep, note-taking
?Have you been following along with my three part series on how to take notes on nonfiction book? (Remember to go back and check out Part 1 if you missed it) In today’s video I talk about the Rest process. How to get more work done when you work less. Who...
by Gretchen | May 17, 2018 | Academic Coaching
There is a certain subset of students with whom I work who really struggle to do well on tests. It turns out that the reasons why are more obvious than they think: they’re not doing their homework, and they’re too scared to go talk to their teachers after...
