by gretchenwegner | Feb 7, 2016 | Academic Coaching, blog, note-taking
Let’s play a quick word association game! When I say “note taking,” what’s the first thing you think of? I just *bet* that the word you thought of is more likely to make you frown than smile. But note taking doesn’t have to be that way!...
by gretchenwegner | Nov 1, 2015 | Academic Coaching, blog, Study Skills
As midterms approach, that one math test is approaching. Yes, the one that has seven formulas to go with it. How are you ever going to remember all of the formulas without mixing them up? Here’s a recommendation I made to a student regarding a silly, quick way...
by gretchenwegner | Aug 2, 2015 | Academic Coaching, blog, Creativity & Edges, Procrastination
Do you ever have trouble staying motivated to do hard tasks? Whether you’re 7 or 70, I think we all have trouble with this! Several weeks ago, my 7-year-old nephew was visiting me from Pennsylvania. We had lots of fun trips planned, but he ALSO had some summer...
by Gretchen | Jul 19, 2015 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep, Student Life
Are you jumping with excitement for your first semester of college? Or maybe you’re nervous? Probably both? Either way, it’s going to be a fantastic new journey. Along with the new independence, college is also going to offer you a more flexible schedule...
by Gretchen | Jul 11, 2015 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep, Communication
Do you have a learning difference that impacts your experience of school? How do you feel about telling your teachers and professors about it? Many of my clients resist telling their professors because it’s such a vulnerable thing to admit! However, this is such...
by Gretchen | May 3, 2015 | Academic Coaching, Procrastination
Have you ever worried about how well you (or your teen!) will handle all that free time in college? It can be a harsh transition to move from the structured nature of high school to the unstructured days of college. A college client of mine was struggling with her...
