by Gretchen | Dec 8, 2020 | Academic Coaching
It’s time for that dreaded “E” word…Exams! To be confidently ready for your exams, there’s another dreaded “E” word you need to consider: Effort. I know, I know…groan! Luckily, I know two other words that will make an...
by Gretchen | Dec 12, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, Student Life, Study Skills
It’s gift giving season! I’m actually TERRIBLE at giving gifts at specific times of the year — birthdays, holidays, etc — but I’m GREAT at giving them when the spirit moves me, and I see that one of my clients has a need. In today’s...
by Gretchen | Dec 11, 2018 | Academic Coaching, College Prep, Study Skills, Test Anxiety
It’s finals time for many students around the country and world! Are you freaking out? Self care during this stressful time is super important, and recently I ran across this awesome resource. It’s an infographic for how to take care of yourself during...
by Gretchen | Dec 10, 2012 | Academic Coaching, Study Skills
Finals are just around the corner! What a great time to revisit a study I read recently that announced a sure-fire way to study for tests: reorganize information in your own way. Over the years as an academic coach, I’ve been helping students practice their own...
by Gretchen | Dec 3, 2012 | Academic Coaching, Study Skills
The first wave of final exams are upon us, which means (drum roll, please!) it’s time to map out the final exam study schedule. This is easier said than done. I’m saddened that most teachers seem to pass out final exam review information *only* a week...