by Gretchen | Apr 11, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, Reading, Writing
Does your heart sink when you notice that the essay prompt asks you to find the “theme” or the “purpose” of the book you’re reading? Do you often think to yourself, “I have no idea!!” and then BS your way through the essay?...
by Gretchen | Apr 11, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, podcast
What’s it like to build a successful business as an academic life coach? Guest Debbie Lehr-Lee shares the ups and downs about her path, including how Gretchen’s Anti-Boring Approach Coach training helped her go from 4 clients to a thriving a practice....
by Gretchen | Apr 4, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, Student Life, Test Anxiety
Are you the kind of student who does OK at school? Parents and teachers sometimes nudge you, telling you that you’re not quite living up to your potential because your grades could be even higher than the B’s they are now? I have a client like that who was...
by Gretchen | Apr 4, 2017 | blog, College Prep, For Parents, podcast
Attending a National College Fair with your high school student? We recently heard from a listener who had some questions about how to make the most of her National College Fair visit with her son. Here’s her email: My son is attending a National College Fair coming...
by Gretchen | Mar 28, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, Procrastination, Writing
Are you a perfectionist? Many of my clients are! They often don’t seem like they are perfectionists because they often procrastinate and don’t turn work in on time. But they are! Check out this video, where I tell the story of a high school freshman, and...
by Gretchen | Mar 28, 2017 | blog, College Prep, For Parents, podcast
If your child has a life-threatening allergy, you know how important it is to find a college that cares, and has specific policies in place to make sure your kiddo is taken care of. Join guest expert Monica Randall PH.D as she helps explain how to make sure the...
