by Gretchen | Jan 16, 2018 | blog, College Prep, For Parents, podcast
Did you know that many of the practice SAT & ACT tests offered by companies to help you study — are fake?! Don’t fall for fake tests! Megan walks you through how to make sure the practice tests you are taking are legit… and will actually help you...
by Gretchen | Jan 9, 2018 | blog, College Prep, podcast, Study Skills
What does research teach us about the best ways for teachers to teach and students to study? Guest experts Yana Weinstein and Megan Sumeracki, otherwise known as The Learning Scientists, school us on what research shows is is the best ways to learn, including some...
by Gretchen | Jan 2, 2018 | blog, College Prep, For Parents, podcast
Many families are confused about where to start with college admissions, and Megan has noticed there is a lot of faulty information out there. In this episode, she lays out, in concrete terms, what’s important when prepping for college and corrects some myths...
by Gretchen | Dec 25, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, podcast, Student Life, Study Skills
There are seven different types of students, in Gretchen’s experience, each with different approaches to school and studying. As final exams approach, it’s a great opportunity to explore each type of student’s weaknesses in regards to studying, and...
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 | 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...
