by Gretchen | Jan 27, 2020 | College Prep, podcast
Have you ever wondered what teachers’ who care about student learning talk about when they’re in a room alone withe each other? In this episode Gretchen lets you “in” on what the discussions in her Anti-Boring Educators’ Club are like. For confidentiality reasons she...
by Gretchen | Jan 20, 2020 | College Prep, podcast
Thanks to the Varsity Blues scandals, colleges are reviewing their application policies and looking to improve the integrity of their admissions systems. What does this mean for high school seniors applying to colleges? Tune in to find out. In today’s podcast, Megan...
by Gretchen | Jan 13, 2020 | College Prep, podcast
Parenting is always challenging, and being a parent of a “differently wired” kids comes with its unique set of adventures. Listen in as parenting expert Debbie Reber shares tips for navigating the transition from homeschooling to high school with a 2e kid....
by Gretchen | Jan 6, 2020 | College Prep, podcast
A downside of being a student is that you’re the subject of constant comparison to other students — whether it’s related to smartness, grades, SAT scores, or what college you got into. There are some simple ways adults can shift they way they talk to teens to avoid...
by Gretchen | Dec 30, 2019 | College Prep, podcast
Can it be that we are still podcasting as we start our 7th year?! We’ve outlasted many of our “competitors” who were also doing college prep podcasting back in 2014 when we began. Join Megan and Gretchen as we reflect about the last 7 years. Specifically we’ll share:...
by Gretchen | Dec 23, 2019 | College Prep, podcast
The advice has changed! Although we used to suggest that students should always write the “optional” essay on the ACT/SAT, now it really depends. Tune in to hear the updates on this key college admissions topic. Specifically, Megan walks you through: What the written...