The very skills students need most to succeed in college are the ones that few adults teach them. But what if every parent, teacher and tutor mastered several easy conversations, and engaged teens regularly in these dialogues? Students’ academic success … Read More »

Are college tuition waivers really as good a deal as they seem? Several  months ago on Facebook, Gretchen noticed her friends excitedly reposting an article about Stanford’s new tuition waiver rules. Here’s an excerpt: But fewer parents will have to … Read More »

Do rewards really help students change their habits? Gretchen shares an experiment she’s currently running with two clients, and breaks down the exact system they are trying to build some critical new habits for studying and following through on homework. She … Read More »

If you’re a high school senior applying for college, now is the time to fill out your FAFSA form. Although it’s tempting to wait until your 2015 tax info is complete before you fill out the form, Megan breaks down … Read More »

Are you a student who has zero idea how to start thinking about college? How do you begin the college search process when you have no idea what you want to major in? During this episode, Gretchen asks Megan’s advice … Read More »

Questions! Questions! We love questions! Here are the latest queries from College Prep Podcast listeners: Waiving Fees. I belong to a middle class family with a tight family income. Is there any way by which my SAT fees can get waived? … Read More »

Does it take you forever to fill out college and scholarship applications? Have you forgotten the exact date that you were a CIT at camp, or that your sports team won a state championship? When it comes to filling out … Read More »

It’s time to study for final exams! Are you ready? Whether you take your finals in December or later in January, the following tips are super relevant. Gretchen outlines 7 tips for how to plan and study for your finals, … Read More »

There are six common myths and misunderstandings that many students and parents believe that cause extra stress senior year. They may also hurt your prospects for getting in to college. Megan breaks them down for you (see the list below), … Read More »

One of parents’ biggest concerns and confusion about raising kids in today’s world is how to help them manage their technology use. Guest expert Jason Brand breaks down how to talk to kids about how they’re using technology and what … Read More »