Do you ever stare at the blank page for hours, wishing that essay would write itself? Many students struggle with writing, and recently Gretchen has coached a couple of desperate students who are tired of agonizing over their writing, but … Read More »

Scores from the October 2015 PSAT and PSAT 8/9 are now available. Results have been online at CollegeBoard.com since January 7 and today, January 29, high schools should receive individual printed score reports from College Board. Today Megan and Gretchen … Read More »

How should parents roll out the idea of college to students who are reluctant to engage in the conversation or are stressed out by the idea? Recently, Megan and Gretchen received this question from a parent named Dale: I started … Read More »

It’s the start of a new semester for most students! Here are some straightforward actions to take to make sure that you’re set up to rock the semester, and stay on pace with college applications — no matter what grade … Read More »

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 »