by Gretchen | Jul 12, 2018 | College Prep, podcast, Study Skills
Is studying tedious and boring? Use the Study Senses as a simple checklist for how to engage your brain while learning, so that you learn more in less time. Tune in for Part 2 of the Anti-Boring Summer Series, where she walks you through a simple model for how to mix...
by Gretchen | Jul 10, 2018 | blog, College Prep, note-taking, Study Skills
Have you been following along with my three part series on how to take notes on nonfiction book? I’m super excited because I finished my notes!!! Today I probably should have titled the video “How to Fit An Entire Nonfiction Book Onto One Page of...
by Gretchen | Jul 5, 2018 | College Prep, podcast
Essays are an important component of college applications, but most people– students, parent, and even educators– have little idea what a winning essay looks like or how to write one. Check out these resources that we highlighted on the episode: Megan’s online course...
by Gretchen | Jul 3, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep, note-taking
?Have you been following along with my three part series on how to take notes on nonfiction book? (Remember to go back and check out Part 1 if you missed it) In today’s video I talk about the Rest process. How to get more work done when you work less. Who...
by Gretchen | Jun 26, 2018 | blog, College Prep, Reading
Do you have a hard time remembering what you read? I have this trouble all the time — I read a super interesting nonfiction book, but when it’s time to tell a friend about it, I can’t remember a single interesting fact! Today I want to share a way I...
by Gretchen | Jun 21, 2018 | blog, College Prep, For Parents, podcast, Student Life
As a parent, teacher, mentor there are so many things we need to keep up with as we guide students. One new development at schools in the last year is the rise of vaping amongst teens. Is your student affected by this new trend in tobacco and marijuana consumption? In...
