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 »

Surprisingly few students applying to college understand how to use college statistics wisely to help them hone their college lists — and guarantee that they’ll find a school they’ll love that they can easily get into. In this episode, Megan … Read More »

Are you sick of flashcards? Or do you recognize they’re an effective study strategy, but wish they could be more fun? In Gretchen’s academic life coaching practice, she notices that many students mindlessly use flashcards to memorize information. This makes … Read More »

Students who homeschool can stand out from the crowd during the college prep process, but only if they are intentional about how to design their experience with college in mind. Megan talks our homeschool listeners through the following 5 steps: … Read More »

Every fall the Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP) sends out invitations to high performing 7th graders to join their program. During this episode Megan breaks down all the reasons you would, and wouldn’t, want to participate in this program. She knows … Read More »

Many teens struggle to memorize vocabulary effectively for the SATs, but how many teens would turn their struggles into an entrepreneurial opportunity? High school senior Jason Ofman did just that with his website VisualVocab.org. On today’s Podcast, Megan and Gretchen … Read More »

We’ve got another Q&A episode for you! Here are the questions that Megan and Gretchen tackle today: How to Convince Immigrant Parents That College is Worth the Money. I’m currently a high school senior.  I’ve been trying very hard to keep … Read More »