better grades with less stress on the path to the perfect college
Junior year it’s time to start compiling your list of colleges. However, how can you tell if your grades are high enough to be considered by the schools on your list? Megan introduces us to a cool online tool that … Read More »
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 »
Does foreign language learning seem awfully slow? Tune in as Megan and Gretchen reflect about 10+ ways to learn languages, including English, faster and more effectively. Today’s episode is a response to a listener named Hassan, who lives in Iran … Read More »
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 »
Do you ever buy books that are important professionally but never get around to reading them? Megan and Gretchen both have books on their shelves that they haven’t gotten around to reading yet. Listen in as they list these books, … Read More »
Meet two amazing educators teaching students study skills in creative and cutting edge ways. Gretchen interviews Eda Chen and Natalie Borrell about how the unique ways they’ve integrated the Anti-Boring Approach in their work. Together they discuss: why it’s important … Read More »
Ever considered adventure travel as a interesting summer option for your teen? There are a number of companies that take teens on cool trips around the world and build their life and leadership skills, to boot. On today’s podcast, we … Read More »
Smart phone apps can be a great support, but also an annoying distraction, for students. Gretchen provides a list of 10+ apps and suggestions for how to use them so that students maximize productivity and minimize distractions. Tune in to … Read More »
The college interview is a great way to round out your college application. However, students often make silly mistakes! Megan provides numerous tips to help you be your best self at your interview. Tune in to this episode to explore: … Read More »
Anxiety in teens is on the rise! At least, this is Megan and Gretchen’s experience working with students all over the country. Guest expert Yshai Boussi, a family therapist, helps us understand more about this phenomenon. In this super insightful discussion, … Read More »