by Gretchen | Jan 9, 2018 | blog, College Prep, podcast, Study Skills
What does research teach us about the best ways for teachers to teach and students to study? Guest experts Yana Weinstein and Megan Sumeracki, otherwise known as The Learning Scientists, school us on what research shows is is the best ways to learn, including some...
by Gretchen | Jan 2, 2018 | blog, College Prep, For Parents, podcast
Many families are confused about where to start with college admissions, and Megan has noticed there is a lot of faulty information out there. In this episode, she lays out, in concrete terms, what’s important when prepping for college and corrects some myths...
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 | Aug 30, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep, podcast
Do you have questions about College Admissions? Want to know the secrets to getting into College and get all the tips and tricks others wish they knew? Well, luckily that’s what I’m here to tell you today, along with guest host, Megan Dorsey – who...
by Gretchen | Jun 20, 2017 | blog, College Prep, For Parents, podcast, Student Life
Budgeting is a skill that many adults don’t have! However, it’s a super important skill to teach your students before they go off to college. On today’s episode, Megan and Gretchen discuss some tips for how to get started helping teens practice how...
