by Gretchen | Dec 19, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep, Creativity & Edges, Student Life
Do you worry whether your high school student has the right kind of activities to impress the colleges to which they’re applying? Megan lays out an easy way to think about extracurriculars to help teens make the most of their time outside of school. She shares:...
by Gretchen | Dec 12, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep, podcast, Student Life
There are some basic life and school skills that adults assume teens know how to do — but they really don’t! Gretchen and Megan break down 12 seemingly simply skills they’ve observed in their practices and urge their adult listeners to support...
by Gretchen | Dec 5, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep, For Parents, Study Skills
You’ve heard it’s bad for your brain to cram for finals, but what should you do instead to get ready for semester exams? Make an Anti-Cram! plan, of course! During this episode of the podcast (which is a reprise of Gretchen’s recent Master Class for...
by Gretchen | Nov 28, 2017 | Academic Coaching, College Prep, For Parents, podcast, Student Life
Families often mistake financial aid with scholarships, which can lead to confusion, disappointment, and wasted time as seniors choose their college and figure out how to pay for it. In this episode Megan breaks down how to think about the different pathways to paying...
by Gretchen | Nov 20, 2017 | Academic Coaching, College Prep, Study Skills
It’s time for a mid-semester tune-up! Take a couple hours this Thanksgiving Break to organize yourself, clean up any broken systems, and assess your study skills. Gretchen will teach you how, including: How to tune up your organization systems, including what to...
by Gretchen | Nov 13, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep, For Parents, podcast, Student Life
Have you ever taken, or considered taking, online courses as a high school students? Megan describes her daughter’s experience taking on online course through the Duke Talent Identification Program and delivers her final assessment about whether these programs...
