by Gretchen | Feb 15, 2021 | blog, College Prep, podcast
There is more and more demand for academic coaches! If you are a family considering whether to hire one, listen in to this discussion about how to find the right one… and how to set your student up for success. In this episode, Gretchen engages in conversation with...
by Gretchen | Feb 9, 2021 | Academic Coaching, blog
Learning to make effective plans is one of the skills I work a lot on with my students. It’s huge. But what happens when that great plan you made goes out the window? This happens a lot! In fact, it happens so often that another big skill you need is how to...
by Gretchen | Feb 8, 2021 | blog, College Prep, podcast
Concerned about the high cost of college? Join the club. Megan walks families through seven strategies to reduce the cost of college. This is a “must-listen” for anyone getting started with the college search journey! She covers topics like how to: Collect lower cost...
by April Sullivan | Feb 2, 2021 | Academic Coaching, blog
Do you ever find it hard to speak up for your own needs with a teacher, coach, or parent? If so, you aren’t alone! Self-advocacy is one of the more challenging skills a student can learn, and often it’s one that a student learns late in their academic...
by Gretchen | Feb 1, 2021 | blog, College Prep, podcast
A crucial life skill we need to teach our teens is how to ask for help and take better advantage of the resources right under their noses. Tune in as Megan and Gretchen brainstorm the resources they wish students would access more than they do, including: the campus...
by Gretchen | Jan 26, 2021 | Academic Coaching, blog
One of the frustrating things for students, when they’re learning new skills, is that they don’t always get everything right off the bat. For example, one of my clients is working really hard on her time management skills, and getting quite good at using...
