by Gretchen | Nov 22, 2016 | blog, For Parents, podcast, Student Life
This week on the College Prep Podcast with Gretchen Wegner and her co-host Megan Dorsey: Anxiety in teens is on the rise! At least, this is Megan and Gretchen’s experience working with students all over the country. Guest expert Yshai Boussi, a family therapist, helps...
by Gretchen | Oct 19, 2016 | blog, Organization, Study Skills
Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Does stress sometimes take over and leave you lost and looking for answers? Gretchen shares advice with a friend who is dealing with this very issue. Listen in and find out how you can use Gretchen’s advice to help make your life...
by Gretchen | Aug 8, 2016 | College Prep, For Parents, Organization, podcast
The beginning of the school year is always crazy and stressful for families. But if you follow these tips for wrapping up the summer, you’ll save yourself some stress later on. It’s an investment of time that’s well worth it. Here’s the basic checklist: Update your...
by Gretchen | Aug 2, 2016 | Academic Coaching, blog, Communication, For Parents
Why are so many students hesitant to talk to Librarians? Have you (or a teen you know) ever had a burning research question but been afraid to talk to a librarian? So many of my clients would prefer to spend hours alone googling for resources than spend 20 minutes...
by Gretchen | Jul 26, 2016 | Academic Coaching, blog, Writing
Does your poor typing slow you down when writing essays? During client sessions, I often have an opportunity to watch my clients type. They often make so many mistakes that they are constantly deleting what they typed…and rarely can their bumbling fingers keep...