better grades with less stress on the path to the perfect college
So many students sacrifice their health for good grades, but today’s guest Clarissa Rodriguez says this isn’t necessary! After teetering on the edge of an eating disorder AND being told by her biology instructor that she doesn’t have what it takes, … Read More »
College Board has made some significant changes to the SAT that will effect most rising juniors. From longer math sections to massive reading requirements, tune in to hear Megan explaining the ins and outs. Here are the 5 biggest changes … Read More »
Are you a teacher thinking about starting your own service? Or a parent who works with one or more freelance educators, like college consultants, tutors or academic life coaches? Megan and Gretchen lay out what to expect about working as, … Read More »
Do you suspect that there’s more to college rankings than meet the eye? In a recent Forbes article, Megan was shocked to read about how simple things students write in their FAFSA and ACT applications can hurt their changes in … Read More »
Too much learning, not enough time! Overwhelm is a common experience for students in school, and to some degree, it is part of the process of learning. We can’t always control whether or not we get overwhelmed in the first place, … Read More »
Summer is a great time to get ahead on your college essays. It is definitely possible to write a captivating piece that gets you noticed by colleges in all the RIGHT ways (and none of the WRONG ones). Students will … Read More »
Would you like your college applications to “wow!” colleges and create a superstar effect? Steve Schwartz is an expert in how to help students create a college admissions application that knocks the socks off school around the country. Steve learned the … Read More »
What do you do when you notice your kids’ neighborhood friends don’t seem college bound; should you change schools to find a more college-friendly peer group? What about when you suspect your ADD son isn’t producing high quality homework? Should you … Read More »
Want some great beach reading over the summer? Gretchen and Megan recommend their favorite light-and-enlightening reading for parents and teens alike. For a fun explanation about why each of the books is both fascinating and educational, tune into the discussion. Here’s a … Read More »
Want free help? There’s a lot of it out there, but few people take enough advantage by asking the right kind of questions of the experts around them. For example, each summer Gretchen leads a “learning extravaganza” with a number … Read More »