by Gretchen | Mar 9, 2020 | College Prep, podcast
School is boring much of the time! So how do you stay awake and engaged when your whole system wants to tune out? Gretchen walks students through more than 10 simple ways to keep yourself going so you can learn what you need to learn. Specifically she discusses: Silly...
by Gretchen | Mar 2, 2020 | College Prep, podcast
Many students experience a rude awakening when they get to college, and realize they aren’t ready to do the kinds of learning and thinking tasks college professors expect. Guest Expert Leonard Geddes breaks down the key differences between high school and college....
by Gretchen | Feb 24, 2020 | College Prep, podcast
Visiting colleges is an important factor in deciding what school to go to! Megan breaks down the who, what, when, where, why and how of planning and going on your college visits. Specifically she discusses: why college visits are important and should be...
by Gretchen | Feb 17, 2020 | College Prep, podcast
There are two huge reasons why students don’t ask for help, but this can change with a little prodding. Gretchen breaks down how to help students get over their discomfort with looking “stupid” and asking the right questions to get the help they need. Specifically,...
by Gretchen | Feb 10, 2020 | College Prep, podcast
There are a number of misconceptions that families have about state schools and in- and out- of state tuition. Megan breaks down everything you need to know if you’re considering going to a state school (and might convince you why you should be considering one, if...
by Gretchen | Feb 3, 2020 | College Prep, podcast
This episode is a re-broadcast of episode 30 originally published on February 30, 2015. However, the content is still relevant today! Enjoy. It’s course selection time at high schools across the country! If you’re the parent of a rising freshman, this podcast is a...
