One of the important ingredients of studying strategically is cultivating your willingness to try new strategies, even if they require effort and are uncomfortable. Gretchen breaks down why this is, and tells some stories from her recent educator training about … Read More »

Since you can’t wear a smart watch when you take the SAT & ACT, what kind of watch SHOULD you wear? Megan breaks down the importance of bringing your own time piece for your wrist, which one to buy, and … Read More »

There’s a common controversy that comes up in Gretchen’s educator trainings: Should academic coaches teach students skills, or must they remain neutral parties who draw out the student’s inner wisdom? This controversy comes up because life coaches are taught not … Read More »

Wish you knew exactly what colleges look for when they evaluate high school students? In this “mini-cast” episode, Megan share’s a list of skills and experiences that help high school students stand out from the crowd when applying to colleges. … Read More »

How full is your study toolbox? In this “mini-cast” episode, Gretchen shares the 7 different “toolkits” students need in order to study as effectively and efficiently as possible. Here’s the list, but make sure you tune in to hear details … Read More »

Do you ever run out of time on standardized tests? Does it feel impossible to get all the questions answered? Welcome to our summer mini-casts! In this one, Megan shares several strategies for how to pace yourself on the ACT … Read More »

So many students study accidentally, or at the very least, incompletely. What’s the alternative, that delivers better learning and better grades in less time? Why, “studying strategically,” of course! Gretchen calls her course for educators The Art of Inspiring Students … Read More »

Ever wish you could ask a neuroscientist all your questions about teaching and learning? Today Megan and Gretchen got to interview professor and author Jared Cooney Horvath about his new excellent new book, Stop Talking, Start Influencing: 12 Insights from … Read More »

The whole point of going to college is to get a job, right?! Yet families often forget to evaluate their prospective college’s career services. Join podcast parent Lydia Schulz as she details everything she learned about how colleges help students … Read More »

Drum roll please! Megan’s daughter has made her final college decision. In this episode, Megan outlines the lessons her family learned in their very personal college decision process, including: How many schools she applied to, and how they honed their … Read More »