163: Why Perfectionism in Teens Is Not Always Healthy

5 Jun

Although perfectionism can seem like a good thing, students with perfectionist tendencies can struggle with exhaustion, poor self-esteem, and unhealthy habits related to school/life balance. Guest expert Ann Marie Dobosz sheds insight into how perfectionist students can transform their perfectionism … Read More »

162 – Summer Programs, Study Guides, Improving Vocab & More

22 May

You’ve got questions, and we’ve got answers! Join us as we discuss the following questions: Summer Programs for College Prep: We are looking at the Stanford University “High School Summer College” program for our son. The classes are interesting, and it looks … Read More »

160: Why Parents Should Resist Scheduling Extra Events in May

15 May

May is a crazy month for parents and students! Families often have the habit of thinking that May will be an easy month because school is winding down. Actually, May is worse than December in terms of scheduling a multitude of … Read More »

158: 5 Secrets to Taking Multiple Choice Tests Well

1 May

Too many students struggle with multiple choice tests. Often, this difficulty is not that they don’t know the material but rather because they haven’t learned how to take those tests well. Listen in as Megan provides her top five tips so you … Read More »

150: Time Saving Homework Tips, Admissions Deadlines & Early Decision

6 Mar

You’ve got questions, and we’ve got answers! On today’s Q&A show, learn about how to make online textbook reading less time consuming, what to do once you’ve been accepted via early decision, and whether there’s wiggle room to submit another ACT … Read More »

074: Are You Guilty of These Teaching & Studying Mistakes?

21 Sep

Students and teachers make a number of mistakes when it comes to giving, studying for, and grading tests. In preparation for her upcoming webinar How to Be 100% Ready for Every Test, Gretchen walks Megan through what gets in the … Read More »