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Two Words That Transform Students’ Willingness to Put in Effort

Two Words That Transform Students’ Willingness to Put in Effort

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...
302: Select the Right High School Classes to Avoid Common Pitfalls

302: Select the Right High School Classes to Avoid Common Pitfalls

by Gretchen | Feb 3, 2020 | College Prep, podcast

This episode is a re-broadcast of episode 30 originally published on February 30, 2015. However, the content is still relevant today! Enjoy. It’s course selection time at high schools across the country! If you’re the parent of a rising freshman, this podcast is a...
302: Select the Right High School Classes to Avoid Common Pitfalls

254: Finding Scholarships – Specific Steps and Realistic Expectations

by Gretchen | Mar 7, 2019 | College Prep, For Parents, Student Life

Finding the right scholarships takes planning! Megan breaks down how sophomores and juniors in high school can consider scholarship potential as they’re narrowing down their list. Specifically she shares: How to have realistic expectations for how much money is and...
302: Select the Right High School Classes to Avoid Common Pitfalls

249: The Limitations and Realities of Taking AP Classes in High School

by Gretchen | Jan 31, 2019 | College Prep, podcast

Many AP Coordinators at high schools list all the benefits of taking AP classes, but rarely do they list the drawbacks and limitations. Megan spells out for families a number of reasons why you might not want to take AP classes if your goal is college...
302: Select the Right High School Classes to Avoid Common Pitfalls

235: Is it Even Possible to Make School Work “Fun”?

by Gretchen | Oct 25, 2018 | College Prep, podcast

At a recent speaking gig about how to tackle procrastination, students asked Gretchen how to make school work fun! They seemed incredulous that “fun” is even a worthwhile pursuit when it comes to school. Listen in as Gretchen provides a few thoughts about how to take...
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