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Managing time is hard for anyone in this modern world, and teenagers struggle more because their brains are still developing. Gretchen shares one time management trick that she does with all her clients, and it really helps them see time […]

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We recently got an email from a homeschool parent about how to organize a gigantic project — preparation for the Congressional Award — in a way that doesn’t steamroll her high school’s son ability to learn how to organize himself. […]

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Do you have a good way to organize your your research — both the digital and nondigital variety — as well as other aspects of being a student? Evernote is a surprisingly robust note taking tool, which we learn how […]

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We recently got an email from a concerned parent about how to prepare her daughter for the SAT and ACT. In a surprisingly wide ranging conversation, Megan addresses this common concern for parents, as well as some others too! Here […]

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It’s every parent’s dilemma — how involved is TOO involved to be in your child’s education? On the one hand, you want them to be self-sufficient, and a self-motivated learner. On the other hand, you also want them to be […]

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Do you know the 5 essential deadlines for college admissions? Megan has noticed that most of her newest clients seem clueless about what college app dates to pay attention to, and what to ignore, as the school year progresses. So, […]

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Should you hire a tutor, coach or consultant? Or should you DIY for just a little longer? During this episode, Gretchen and Megan help you decipher when it makes sense to spend the big bucks and get professional help…and when […]

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Why is it important to graduate in four years? What are some ways that you can choose your college smartly to ensure that you do graduate without spending needless extra money and time? Guest expert Karina Dusenbury walks us through […]

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The beginning of the school year is always crazy and stressful for families. But if you follow these tips for wrapping up the summer, you’ll save yourself some stress later on. It’s an investment of time that’s well worth it.  […]

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Would you rather be the smartest person in an average school or the middle student at the smartest school? Malcolm Gladwell’s book David and Goliath has a wealth of wisdom about how to approach college admissions sanely. Megan shares key […]

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