by Gretchen | Dec 27, 2018 | College Prep, podcast
You’ve likely heard the advice to make sure you include a “safety” school in your college list. However, what exactly does that mean? Megan helps you understand the two types of “safety” schools you will want to consider, and provides tips for finding these types of...
by Gretchen | Dec 20, 2018 | College Prep, podcast
There’s a new book about habits that’s all the rage right now: Atomic Habits by James Clear. Gretchen does two things at once in this episode: teaches you how to skim a nonfiction book effectively while also introducing you to some key tips and tricks about...
by Gretchen | Dec 13, 2018 | College Prep, podcast, Student Life
Are you surprised by what the “most important factor” in getting into college is? Gretchen was surprised when Megan told her that it’s the high school transcript. This episode contains everything you need to know about your high school transcript. Specifically we’ll...
by Gretchen | Dec 11, 2018 | Academic Coaching, College Prep, Study Skills, Test Anxiety
It’s finals time for many students around the country and world! Are you freaking out? Self care during this stressful time is super important, and recently I ran across this awesome resource. It’s an infographic for how to take care of yourself during...
by Gretchen | Dec 6, 2018 | College Prep, podcast
The cost of college continues to skyrocket! That doesn’t mean, however, that there aren’t all kinds of ways to save money wherever possible. Tune in to hear Megan’s wisdom about each of these money saving tips: Work as a Teaching Assistant or Resident...
by Gretchen | Nov 15, 2018 | Academic Coaching, Anti-Boring Approach, College Prep, podcast
Too many students have poor grammar, and it weakens their writing. This has become increasingly obvious to Megan as she works with students on writing their college admissions essays. If you are looking for skills to build or strengthen with students grades 6-12,...
