Although the benefits of Early Decision applications to college are huge, it can be a costly mistake for families who don’t consider all the angles. In this episode, Megan Dorsey turns a complex process about whether to apply Early Decision … Read More »

Find out what colleges are looking for in a good recommendation letter, what teachers should and should say, and what families can do to ensure that your letters knock it out of the park. Students and parents will want to … Read More »

Good note taking can help you ace your tests, but bad note taking can really get in the way of getting great grades. During this episode, we discuss the following mistakes that most students make: Writing too much Not writing enough … Read More »

In high schools across the country, 9th and 10th graders will be taking the PSAT test in the next few weeks. Many of them have no idea how important this test is for their college prospects! Megan Dorsey breaks down … Read More »

We love your questions! Please take advantage of this free coaching from nationally renowned experts in the fields of college admissions and academic life coaching for students. In order to submit questions, please email us here or post questions at the bottom of this … Read More »

Megan and Gretchen are thrilled to announce that they’ll be using their podcast to provide free coaching for listeners. In order to submit questions, please email us here or post questions at the bottom of this blog entry. During this … Read More »

The most common complaints teens and their parents make when they come in for academic coaching is “procrastination and disorganization!” During this episode, Gretchen helps students overcome these two common ailments: Step One: Collect Your Tools.  It pays to be thoughtful about what … Read More »

There are appropriate (and inappropriate) times during the school year or college admission process to hire a tutor. Make sure you know the ins and outs of when and how to hire a tutor so that you can save time, … Read More »

How do college-bound families keep up with the escalating, and ever changing, cost of higher education? Is it possible to make a realistic plan for paying for college that works with your family’s budget? In this week’s episode, Andrea Travillion reveals … Read More »

The word “meeting” sounds so boring, so why would anyone, parent or child, want to do one?! This week on the podcast, Julie Smith debunks the myth that meetings aren’t fun, and provides a number of tips for how — in … Read More »