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344: The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids with Elaine Taylor Klause Nov 23, 2020

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Parents, have you done an inventory recently of the way you talk about and to your kids? are you 100% sure it’s shame and blame free? Join Elaine Taylor Klause in this interview as we discuss her “coach approach” to ... Read More »

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343: Tips for How to Search for Colleges During COVID and Beyond Nov 16, 2020

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Putting together your college list is daunting at any time, much less during a global pandemic. However, there are some straightforward tips you can follow for how to research the best college for you during this strange time. Megan walks ... Read More »

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342: Teens Tutor Teens: How One Student Started Her Own Peer Tutoring Network Nov 09, 2020

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Peer tutoring is a super effective method for improving academic skills. Meet Gabriela Nguena Jones, a teenager who started a nonprofit dedicated to teens tutoring teens. She chats with Megan and Gretchen about: what prompted her to start a nonprofit ... Read More »

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341: Accommodations, Waivers & Special Circumstances in College Testing & Admissions Nov 02, 2020

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Although there is a “standard” path towards college for most students, there are many families who have special circumstances. Tune in as Megan discusses all things unique in the college admissions process, including: how to apply for fee waivers, why ... Read More »

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340: A Crucial Learning Habit for Students During Distance Learning and Beyond Oct 26, 2020

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Now that so many students are studying virtually, they learning world is limited to two dimensions. That means that now, more than ever, students need to learn the power of 3D learning tools — what Gretchen calls the “Study Senses.” ... Read More »

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339: How to Build Strong Virtual Relationships with Professors Oct 19, 2020

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In this new age of virtual learning, how does a student build a strong enough relationship with a teacher in order to ask for a letter of recommendation? Megan and Gretchen take on the following listener question: One fear I ... Read More »

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338: How to Read a 400 Page Book in Under 2 Hours Oct 12, 2020

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One of the most time consuming activities for students is reading! Tune in to discover simple tips for reading faster and more effectively than you ever thought possible. The section of the book readers usually skip (but shouldn’t) How to ... Read More »

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337: How Colleges Evaluate Applicants – The Breakdown Oct 06, 2020

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Don’t fall prey to myths about how colleges evaluate their applicants! If you have a full understanding of all the criteria, you can better plan for a more successful college search. Here’s the breakdown: Know the 6 factors that are ... Read More »

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336: How To Make College Visits Like A Pro with Danielle Marshall Sep 28, 2020

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Not sure where to start with visiting colleges? Have you visited a school or two only to get overwhelmed with information? In today’s episode, Megan talks with Danielle Marshall, author of “The College Visit Journal: Campus Visits Demystified.” Danielle knows ... Read More »

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335: One Black Student’s Advice for White Academic Coaches Sep 21, 2020

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What does one black student wish white academic coaches would know about how to better support him about race? Recently Gretchen sat down with a former client to have a straightforward conversation about race. In this excerpt from the longer ... Read More »

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