by Gretchen | Jan 31, 2017 | blog, College Prep, For Parents, podcast, Student Life
Teens and parents! What will you do this summer to have experiences that are both meaningful and impress colleges on your applications? Looking for free and low-cost solutions? Now is the time to start planning. We know it seems super early, but the truth is that many...
by Gretchen | Jan 25, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, Procrastination
Do you ever experience huge roadblocks that make it impossible for you to finish a big project you started? Recently, I had a client who was working on his first major research project ever. As often happens with students who struggle with executive functioning, there...
by Gretchen | Jan 24, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep, podcast
Junior year it’s time to start compiling your list of colleges. However, how can you tell if your grades are high enough to be considered by the schools on your list? Megan introduces us to a cool online tool that provides a host of valuable information about what...
by Gretchen | Jan 18, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, Student Life
Recently, a client’s teacher emailed me to say that in his physics class, this teen seems glassy-eyed and has trouble focusing. When I checked in with my client, a high school senior, he reported that indeed — he has trouble keeping his eyes open in that...
by Gretchen | Jan 17, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep, podcast, Speed Reading
One of the most time-consuming activities for students is reading! Tune in to discover simple tips for reading faster and more effectively than you ever thought possible. The section of the book readers usually skip (but shouldn’t) How to skim for the structure of the...
