by gretchenwegner | Nov 23, 2015 | blog, podcast
With Thanksgiving here and the holidays right around the corner, vacation mode is starting to set in! In other words, that list of homework assignments is getting longer, and motivating is waning. Parents, this tip is special for you, to help your struggling...
by gretchenwegner | Nov 16, 2015 | blog, podcast
Hablas Español? Français? Learning a new language can be tough! But it’s also a requirement for college entrance. So you might as well learn a few tricks for raising your grades with less stress on those tests. Recently, I spoke with a few clients who...
by gretchenwegner | Nov 9, 2015 | blog, podcast
Stress! What if one tiny action could decrease the amount of stress in your life? I know it may sound too simple, but I’ve discovered the power, not just of making lists, but of crossing things OFF my list. It’s amazing to me how few teenagers actually use...
by gretchenwegner | Oct 24, 2015 | blog, podcast
Note-taking can be an overwhelming task, especially when you have professors who don’t have slides for you to follow along. Recently, a client and I brainstormed how to summarize their professor’s lecture notes. The ultimate goal is to be better prepared...
by gretchenwegner | Oct 18, 2015 | blog, podcast
Do you have that one subject that you study your hardest for, but never seem to get that “A” you were hoping for? Bombing a test can be very discouraging. Especially when you walk out of the test feeling confident. So, what happens when you get the...
by gretchenwegner | Oct 9, 2015 | blog, podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYmUrrCPZVohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYmUrrCPZVo Hi There- Your school day ends (thank goodness!) and you’ve finally returned home. The LAST thing a student typically wants to do is more schoolwork, right? Recently I...