better grades with less stress on the path to the perfect college
International students often get confused by the terminology we use in the United States to refer to the university experience. Megan and Gretchen define all the important terms, from the difference between “college” and “university” to how to interpret degree … Read More »
When you understand how your brain learns, you really can learn anything you are taught quickly and effectively. Fresh from her attendance at the Learning and the Brain Conference, Gretchen shares a number of new tips and tricks for students … Read More »
What’s the story behind these new “Bonus” episodes? Megan and Gretchen introduce themselves to their new international audience, who are curious about how the American high school and college system works.
Not every teen is ready to succeed in college by the time they finish high school. How can you tell whether this is your student? What alternatives are there if college isn’t the right next step? Megan, Gretchen, and guest … Read More »
Summer is a great time to grow as a person, pursue your interests, and create a well rounded application for college. What activities are the most meaningful, and which ones are just a waste of time? On today’s episode of … Read More »
It’s course selection time at high schools across the country! If you’re the parent of a rising freshman, this podcast is a must-listen, as we walk you through the ins and outs of how to choose courses in high school … Read More »
Time management does not come naturally to teens, that’s for sure! But there are some simple actions parents can take to support their teenagers in becoming time aware, pro-active, anti-procrastinators. Today’s Guest Expert Leslie Josel shares brilliants tips, tools, and … Read More »
Gretchen has published a new e-book: The Parent’s Handbook to Helping Your Teen Raise Their Grades Without All the Stress and Drama. During today’s episode Megan quizzes Gretchen about what’s in the book. A highlight of the conversation includes an … Read More »
We love our listener’s questions! Here are the ones we tackle on today’s episode: SAT or ACT? Should my son take the SAT or ACT? We don’t want to take two prep classes, but don’t know which one to sign … Read More »
One of the single greatest predictors of professional success is an extensive vocabulary! On the SAT vocabulary is 50% of the reading score. Clearly in both academia and business, knowing your vocab is crucial. During today’s podcast, Megan presents the surprising … Read More »