by Gretchen | Aug 7, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, For Parents, Student Life, Study Skills
Has your school gone digital, but you and your kiddo are at a loss on how to keep assignments straight? I’d like you to meet Marni Pasch, one of my star Anti-Boring Approach™ Certified Coaches. It’s August, we’re all revving up for the new school year, AND I’m excited...
by Gretchen | Aug 3, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep, podcast
It’s possible to receive accommodations on the SAT & ACT for students with physical or learning differences. However (and this is a super important point for families of these kinds of students): you need to apply in advance. Both SAT & ACT have tried...
by Gretchen | Jul 26, 2018 | College Prep, podcast
Do you ever review your lecture notes after you take them? Most people don’t… mostly because it seems like a lot of work and they don’t know how. This simple note taking tip could change your entire ability to learn effectively. It’s not easy, but if you could get...
by Gretchen | Jul 24, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, Student Life
How well do you rest? Are you a pro at taking deliberate down time, or do you struggle to keep up with all your responsibilities? I try to be good at taking time to rest, but after reading this book I realize I haven’t been deliberate enough about my rest. In...
by Gretchen | May 17, 2018 | blog, College Prep
Cheating is on the rise in high schools around the country! Megan has been observing this in the reports coming from her clients’ and her daughters’ school. Tune in as Megan and Gretchen explore this topic in more detail, including: The reasons Megan observes for this...