by Gretchen | Aug 2, 2016 | Academic Coaching, blog, Communication, For Parents
Why are so many students hesitant to talk to Librarians? Have you (or a teen you know) ever had a burning research question but been afraid to talk to a librarian? So many of my clients would prefer to spend hours alone googling for resources than spend 20 minutes...
by Gretchen | Jul 26, 2016 | Academic Coaching, blog, Writing
Does your poor typing slow you down when writing essays? During client sessions, I often have an opportunity to watch my clients type. They often make so many mistakes that they are constantly deleting what they typed…and rarely can their bumbling fingers keep...
by Gretchen | Jul 25, 2016 | blog, College Prep, podcast
Colleges are increasingly checking out students’ online social media profiles to decide whether they are worthy of admission into their schools. Colleges are increasingly checking out students’ online social media profiles to decide whether they are worthy of...
by Gretchen | Jul 19, 2016 | Academic Coaching, blog, Organization
Do you have trouble keeping track of all of your To Do Lists and School Projects? There are so many awesome apps out there to help you manage your time. Since it is summer, this is a perfect opportunity to discover and play with new time management applications. In...
by Gretchen | Jul 18, 2016 | blog, College Prep, podcast
Just because it’s summer and students aren’t on campus doesn’t mean that you can’t have a rich, meaningful college visit. In fact, summer is one of the most practical times for families to visit colleges around the country, as a part of their...
by Gretchen | Jul 12, 2016 | Academic Coaching, blog, Organization, Study Skills
Time management and organization are vital pieces for successful study habits and grades. All too often, students do not have their cell phones or calendars attached to their laptops. In this video, I offer a simple way to connect and see the “big picture” of what...
