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The Only Thing You Need to Know to Ace Tests

by Gretchen | Jul 26, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, Creativity & Edges, Study Skills

Hey there, do you have trouble with tests? Do you study by rereading your notes or textbook? Even if you don’t, it’s very likely that you use the same method every time you study right? Well, I’ve got some good news and some bad news. The bad news is...

How to Make a Final Exam Study Plan

by Gretchen | Jun 5, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, Study Skills

Do you ever feel lost or stressed when it comes time to start studying for final exams? I know a lot of my clients have over the years, and so I wanted to share with you all my favorite technique for how to organize your final exam study plan. Don’t have time...

College Prep Podcast #162: Summer Programs, Study Guides, Improving Vocab, & More

by Gretchen | May 23, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep, podcast, Study Skills

You’ve got questions, and we’ve got answers! Join us as we discuss the following questions: Summer Programs for College Prep: We are looking at the Stanford University “High School Summer College” program for our son. The classes are...

Do You Get Bored When Studying? Try This!

by Gretchen | May 22, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, Study Skills

Do you ever get bored using the same studying technique over and over again? I have a client who, until recently, has used nothing but flashcards when preparing for all her tests. Because we’d developed a number of fun ways to use flashcards, she enjoyed this as...

College Prep Podcast #152: Q&A: Math Mistakes, Gap Years, Distracted Studying & More

by Gretchen | Mar 20, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep, podcast, Study Skills

It’s another Q&A Show! Here are the questions that we tackle in this episode: 1. Weird Mistakes in Math. My math teacher is a little confusing, which gets me doing weird things that complicate matters on simple problems. Mom thinks it could be that I’m...

College Prep Podcast #150: Time Saving Homework Tips, Admissions Deadlines, & Early Decision – Q&A

by Gretchen | Mar 7, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep, For Parents, podcast, Study Skills

You’ve got questions, and we’ve got answers! On today’s Q&A show, learn about how to make online textbook reading less time consuming, what to do once you’ve been accepted via early decision, and whether there’s wiggle room to submit...
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