by Gretchen | Dec 23, 2019 | College Prep, podcast
The advice has changed! Although we used to suggest that students should always write the “optional” essay on the ACT/SAT, now it really depends. Tune in to hear the updates on this key college admissions topic. Specifically, Megan walks you through: What the written...
by Gretchen | Oct 21, 2019 | College Prep, podcast
The most common question Megan gets from families is how to choose between the ACT, SAT or both? The answer is sadly not clear cut, so Megan walks parents through a number of considerations around the following three questions: Will either test work for my student?Do...
by Gretchen | Aug 2, 2019 | College Prep, podcast
Since you can’t wear a smart watch when you take the SAT & ACT, what kind of watch SHOULD you wear? Megan breaks down the importance of bringing your own time piece for your wrist, which one to buy, and how to use it. In this episode, she refers to this...
by Gretchen | Mar 14, 2019 | College Prep, Study Skills
There’s an important yet overlooked ingredient to performing your best on standardized tests! In this episode, guest expert Logan Thompson details how to apply some simple tools from the world of mindfulness to turboboost ACT and SAT performance. In a fun and...
by Gretchen | Feb 18, 2019 | College Prep, podcast
There are 5 key steps to take when planning how your high school student will take their college admissions tests. In this episode, Megan gives a detailed description for how to make a 4-year plan for managing your college admissions tests. Here are each of the steps;...