by Gretchen | Jun 27, 2019 | College Prep, podcast
How full is your study toolbox? In this “mini-cast” episode, Gretchen shares the 7 different “toolkits” students need in order to study as effectively and efficiently as possible. Here’s the list, but make sure you tune in to hear details about each! tools for...
by Gretchen | May 23, 2019 | blog, note-taking, Study Skills
How good are you at talking into your cell phone? Probably pretty good, huh? I beg to differ. 😉 Maybe you’re ok at talking to your friends or parents… but what about talk into your dictation app? A couple months ago a 7th grade client got...
by Gretchen | Apr 11, 2019 | College Prep, Organization, podcast
The final slide to the end of the semester can feel like a drag for students and parents! Try a few of these simple “spring cleaning” tips to create some momentum, and also get organized BEFORE finals roll around: 4 things to clean out of your binders, bedroom and...
by Gretchen | Mar 28, 2019 | College Prep, podcast
Students often worry that studying effectively for tests will take more time than they have! In this episode, Gretchen takes a deep dive into retrieval practice, which is arguably the most important things students can do when studying. Specifically she explores...
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...
