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How to Talk to a Grumpy Teacher About Grades

by Gretchen | Sep 27, 2018 | blog, Communication, Student Life

?Are you scared to talk to your teacher about your grades? I have a client who really wants to raise her Spanish grade, but she says her teacher is a “grumpy old lady” and fears the exchange will be very unpleasant. I helped my client think through the...

A Thinking Hack to Help You Read More Effectively

by Gretchen | Sep 18, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep, Study Skills

Do you ever struggle to read difficult texts? I’ve had a few different videos on this topic lately because it’s such a buggaboo for many of my clients. In today’s video we explore a way to THINK about reading that might shift your ability to...

228: Five Teacher Mistakes And What Students Can Do Instead

by Gretchen | Sep 6, 2018 | Academic Coaching, Anti-Boring Approach, College Prep, Study Skills

Well-meaning teachers make mistakes when it comes to setting students up to study effectively! Listen in as Gretchen shares five mistakes teachers accidentally make, including tips for how both students and teachers about how to handle the fallout of these mistakes....

225: Save Money on Testing with Fee Waivers

by Gretchen | Aug 16, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep

For many families, the costs of taking standardized tests like the ACT, SAT and AP’s are out reach. However, it is possible to receive fee waivers, and Megan breaks down exactly how.   Tune in to learn more about topics like: The difference between reduced and...

Does the idea of keeping a calendar overwhelm you?

by Gretchen | Aug 14, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep

Do you, or a student you love, struggle to keep a calendar? I’d like you to meet Sarah Weidman, 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 to show off the expertise of the coaches...
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