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415: April: The Last Month of “Normal” Apr 04, 2022

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The end of the school year presents challenges: exams, prom, award ceremonies, and all the unique challenges that come with it. That means April is really our last month of normal– the last month for students to dig into their ... Read More »

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414: New Ideas for Putting Together Your College List (Beyond the Standard Advice) Mar 28, 2022

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You’ve probably heard you should balance your college list with sure thing, competitive, and reach schools. Throw in financial safety and maybe some scholarship options. This is all good advice. But it feels a little dry. Are there some ideas ... Read More »

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413: Colleges are Marketing to You Mar 21, 2022

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If you have a high school junior or senior, you’ve probably seen the college admissions marketing machine in action. Colleges are spending about $1 million dollars each year to attract new students and there are some things you need to ... Read More »

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412: Help Teens Transition to College with These Surprising Experiences Mar 14, 2022

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Preparing for college is not just about academics! Megan and Gretchen discuss a host of easy-to-create, growth-filled experiences that help students gain the skills necessary for independent living on a college campus. For example: social skills and how to meet ... Read More »

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411: How To Handle March’s Sudden Student (and Educator) Slump Mar 07, 2022

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The excitement of the new year has worn off. Summer is still too far away and many students fall into a March slump. Gretchen walks us through strategies to stay focused during this challenging part of the school year. Listen ... Read More »

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410: More Note Taking Strategies for the Savvy Student Feb 28, 2022

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Gretchen is hot off of a speaking gig all about note taking, and was impressed with the good questions the high schoolers asked her. Hear her answers, and take your note taking to the next level. What if you can’t ... Read More »

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409 – How to Get Accommodations on the ACT / SAT Feb 21, 2022

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Would you benefit from extra time on the SAT, or other accommodations? Megan breaks down everything you need to know about accommodations on college prep testing. Together with Gretchen, she discusses: who can receive testing accommodations what accommodations are possible ... Read More »

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408: Two Straightforward Steps to Taking Great Notes Feb 14, 2022

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Too often educators teach specific note taking strategies like Cornell Notes without teaching students WHY they work. Tune in to hear Gretchen outline a straightforward approach to helping take better notes. Specifically, she discusses: Review the Study Cycle, which summarizes ... Read More »

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407: Controversy – How Binding Is Early Decision & What You Should Know Feb 07, 2022

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Recently the New York Times shared an article questioning how binding early decision admissions truly are to families. Megan shares more about the controversy that erupted, and shares her own two cents about how families can navigate early decision with ... Read More »

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406: The Study Tool That Every Classroom & Home Needs NOW! Jan 31, 2022

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It’s the start of a new semester, which means time to hone your study skills!! Tune in while Gretchen breaks down her three step study cycle, and explains how to use a very specific study tool to rock your learning ... Read More »

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