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354: 6 Academic Resources Students Don’t Use Enough Feb 01, 2021

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A crucial life skill we need to teach our teens is how to ask for help and take better advantage of the resources right under their noses. Tune in as Megan and Gretchen brainstorm the resources they wish students would ... Read More »

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353: AP or Not to AP: Controversy & Considerations [Reprise] Jan 25, 2021

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(This episode originally aired in March 2018) The national average of number of AP classes taken by students admitted to top universities is five to eight total. That’s a lot! Deciding whether to take (or not take) Advanced Placement classes ... Read More »

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352: Stop Telling Students to “Study” & Try This Instead Jan 18, 2021

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When students grades are lower than you’d like, how do you talk them through improving them? Too often parents tell students to “study,” but that’s not enough. Here’s how to get specific about what actions students can take. In today’s ... Read More »

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351: Start the New Semester Better Than Before Jan 12, 2021

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It’s the start to a new semester, which means a fresh start and one more opportunity to turn the school year around. Tune in as Gretchen and Megan discuss tips for how to set yourself up for success this spring. ... Read More »

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350: Unconventional Ways of Getting to the College of Your Dreams Jan 04, 2021

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Not every student is built for an immediate transition from high school into the college of their dreams. Megan lays out unconventional pathways that can help students who need more support transition into their ideal college. Specifically, she discusses: School ... Read More »

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349: 5 Fears Students Have That Need to Be Acknowledged (From the Archives) Dec 28, 2020

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Sometimes adults forget that being a student is an emotionally taxing job, and students need reassurance! On today’s New Year’s episode we discuss the 5 ways that feelings get in the way of student success if they’re not acknowledged. Each ... Read More »

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348: Ways We Hope Schools Don’t “Go Back to Normal” Dec 21, 2020

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As we celebrate the holidays together, let’s envision what’s possible for schools and schooling! How can we use some of the changes forced by this global pandemic to create something beautiful and new, and not just “go back to normal”? ... Read More »

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347: Access Scholarships: How to Find, Apply, and Earn Scholarships with Ayden Berkey Dec 14, 2020

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Who doesn’t want to make college life easier and more affordable? Today Megan talks with Ayden Berkey of Accessscholarships.com a new site for students to find scholarships and resources that are: Personalized to your year, school, area of study, etc. ... Read More »

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346: The Right and Wrong Ways to Use Study Guides to Prep for Tests Dec 07, 2020

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In junior high and high school, teachers often hand out study guides to help students prepare for tests. However, there’s a wrong way and a right way to use them, if you care about optimal learning! Listen in for the ... Read More »

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345: Watch Out for Fake Practice Tests for the SAT & ACT Nov 30, 2020

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Did you know that many of the practice SAT & ACT tests offered by companies to help you study — are fake?! Don’t fall for fake tests! Megan walks you through how to make sure the practice tests you are ... Read More »

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