by Gretchen | Jan 7, 2013 | Academic Coaching, Communication
My client Jose told me that he is sure his science teacher doesn’t like him: “I was asking so many questions in class, and my teacher was getting really annoyed. His breath changed and his face looked tense.” I highly doubt that Jose’s teacher...
by Gretchen | Dec 17, 2012 | Academic Coaching, Communication
My client Moses just won’t go get a tutor! He’s struggling with his freshman math course; in fact, he made a 20/50 on his midterm. At the end of last week’s academic coaching session, Moses committed to getting a math tutor, but when I checked in...
by Gretchen | Dec 10, 2012 | Academic Coaching, Study Skills
Finals are just around the corner! What a great time to revisit a study I read recently that announced a sure-fire way to study for tests: reorganize information in your own way. Over the years as an academic coach, I’ve been helping students practice their own...
by Gretchen | Dec 3, 2012 | Academic Coaching, Study Skills
The first wave of final exams are upon us, which means (drum roll, please!) it’s time to map out the final exam study schedule. This is easier said than done. I’m saddened that most teachers seem to pass out final exam review information *only* a week...
by Gretchen | Nov 26, 2012 | Academic Coaching, Study Skills
Happy belated Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope all you students got some much needed R&R. I’m taking this week off of blogging. However, for those of you who find yourself stuck with some homework, I recommend trying this person’s funny study incentive....
by Gretchen | Nov 19, 2012 | Academic Coaching, Writing
How do you go more deeply when you are writing a paper? It’s one of those catch 22’s, isn’t it. Don’t you think you WOULD engage in more critical thinking if only you knew HOW?! Today I was working with a college sophomore who had just finished...
