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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...