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 | Jul 12, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, Creativity & Edges, Organization, Student Life
Back in July 2015, I presented a webinar, “5+ Oddly Effective Tools That Build Great Habits” with special guest Thomas Frank, from CollegeInfoGeek.com. This webinar was to help introduce high schoolers and college students to some unique and potent tools...
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...
by Gretchen | Jun 13, 2017 | blog, College Prep, podcast
Advanced Placement courses can provide a huge advantage to students when they hit college, but they can also be a huge drain on a high school student’s schedule and sense of balance. Recent a mom named Tamra wrote in with the following question: I’m...
by Gretchen | Jun 6, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, For Parents, podcast, Student Life
Although perfectionism can seem like a good thing, students with perfectionist tendencies can struggle with exhaustion, poor self-esteem, and unhealthy habits related to school/life balance. Guest expert Ann Marie Dobosz sheds insight into how perfectionist students...
