by Gretchen | Dec 16, 2019 | College Prep, podcast
Junior year is supposed to be “the most important year” of high school! Megan breaks down why that is, and gives you a 5-part checklist for how to tell if you’re on track with making the most of the year. Specifically, she shares: Why junior year grades are the first...
by Gretchen | Dec 9, 2019 | College Prep, podcast
University learning centers are a lesser-known gem on college learning centers. Guest expert Lauren Hensley from the Ohio State University explains about how their learning center helps students learn how to learn, and provides tips for parents and students about how...
by Gretchen | Dec 2, 2019 | College Prep, podcast
There are 7 different types of students, in Gretchen’s experience, who have 7 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 what students,...
by Gretchen | Nov 25, 2019 | College Prep, podcast
Study Smorgasbord! Gretchen lists more than 15 anti-boring strategies students can choose from as they prepare for final exams, to make sure that they’re practicing retrieval and encoding in new ways. Tune in to learn: The 3 most important steps any student needs to...
by Gretchen | Nov 18, 2019 | College Prep, podcast
For students open to spending a few years in military service after college graduation, the ROTC offers generous scholarships. Join us for an interview with Lieutenant Colonel Robert Kirkland, as he explains how families might take advantage of this opportunity....
by Gretchen | Nov 14, 2019 | College Prep, podcast
In today’s episode, Megan responds to a mom’s question about how to choose what schools her son has a chance of getting into based on his high SAT but average GPA scores. Here’s Sandra’s question: Any tips on how to be honest about chances of a senior with very high...
