by Gretchen | Dec 20, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, Student Life, Study Skills
I wonder if right now you have any habits that you are trying to solidify in your life? But something always slips, and you can’t get that habit going? My client — a sophomore in high school — had a habit he just couldn’t shift. We spent some...
by Gretchen | Dec 19, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep, Creativity & Edges, Student Life
Do you worry whether your high school student has the right kind of activities to impress the colleges to which they’re applying? Megan lays out an easy way to think about extracurriculars to help teens make the most of their time outside of school. She shares:...
by Gretchen | Dec 12, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, Communication, For Parents, Student Life
Parents, do you feel like you are endlessly nagging your teens to get their homework done? Teens, are you sick of hearing your parents nag? Some of my clients are benefiting from creating a “nag plan” with their parents. Check out this video to hear more...
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 29, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, Procrastination, Student Life
Do you ever have the strong, stubborn feeling that you just DON’T wanna do your homework? In a client session recently, a junior in high school reported in that she just couldn’t motivate herself to get her work done over the past weekend. When I...
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...
