by Gretchen | Aug 9, 2018 | blog, College Prep, podcast
The most important part of studying is retrieval practice (in other words, testing yourself)… …but how do you test yourself in new and interesting ways so that you don’t bore yourself to tears? Tune in for Part 4 of the Anti-Boring Summer Series, where Gretchen walks...
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 17, 2018 | blog, Reading, Study Skills
Have you heard that idea that Malcolm Gladwell made famous, that it takes 10,000 hours of deliberate practice in order to develop world class expertise in a skill? If you haven’t, you might check out this summary here. Well, in the book Rest: Why You Get More...
