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The question Megan is asked th most is, “what’s the different between the ACT and SAT, and which one should I take?”

Megan answers this question, walking listeners through the following:

• What colleges want in regards to standardized testing
• What’s on each of the tests
• What Megan likes about the SAT and ACT, respectively
• How can you find the test that’s best for you

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How much can a student’s behavior truly change after a semester of coaching?

In today’s episode, Gretchen walks us through a sixteen year old’s reflections about how he has grown as a result of academic coaching.

The following eight ideas resulted from a brainstorm during this young man’s final coaching session, during which he and Gretchen reviewed what he has learned and what habits he would like to maintain:

1. The Set Up Routine
2. Doing Spanish hw first
3. All the different study tools from the Anti-Boring Approach to Powerful Studying
4. Self Advocacy.
5. Keeping a Planner.
6. Finishing homework by a reasonable hour
7. Take advantage of meds before they wear off.
8. Marking period supply clean out.

Tune in to the episode to hear more about each of these take aways!

This podcast originally ran on as episode #205 on March 26, 2018.

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Megan talks with Coach Rob– David Robinson from Scholar Champion Athlete Recruiting– as he outlines some key issues to understand college athletic recruiting process. Listen as they discuss:

• How coaches view the process
• How what you see on tv represents only 5%
• The need to assess your talent and how to do a backwards assessment
• When to start the process
• Why most prospective college athletes have an admissions issue not a talent issue
• Some surprising numbers when it comes to NCAA athletes and $$$
• How athletes should promote themselves and
• Why it is essential to view recruiting with a business mindset.

David Robinson is the Founder and Director of Recruitment for Scholar Champion Athlete Recruiting. He has taught college prep and English at the secondary level, served as a Head Coach in the NCAA, and holds professional degrees in both Sport Management and Education. He is also the author of the new book “Winning the Ship: How to Win the College Athlete Recruitment Game”. You can find Coach Rob online:

• Website: www.SCArecruiting.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachrobrecruitingsca/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachRobRecruitingSCA/

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What is a school psychologist in a public school in Los Angeles seeing in regards to teacher and student burnout?

Guest expert Kendrea Hart and Gretchen Wegner speak openly and vulnerably about teacher and student burnout including:

• what Kendrea’s seeing in teachers and students in her own school and across the country
• the unique challenges of teachers not being able to close the door to protect themselves from stressors,
• why “self care” is more than a buzz word, and how schools can make more time for teacher self care
• their own experiences with burnout and attempts at self care routines
• and a lot more.

Kendrea Hart’s company Mzima Consulting will be offering a retreat this summer to help address teacher burnout and self care. For more information about that retreat, click here.

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The end of the school year presents challenges: exams, prom, award ceremonies, and all the unique challenges that come with it.

That means April is really our last month of normal– the last month for students to dig into their routines, work to improve habits, and put themselves on a solid footing heading into the end of year business.

Gretchen outlines strategies to maximize this “normal” time, including tips for students, educators and academic coaches building their own businesses.

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You’ve probably heard you should balance your college list with sure thing, competitive, and reach schools. Throw in financial safety and maybe some scholarship options.

This is all good advice. But it feels a little dry.

Are there some ideas you could add to your search that might broaden your possibilities and maybe add new and promising options?

Listen as Megan suggests some new ideas for putting together your college list, including how to:

• check for lesser known state schools
• search for strong programs in your prospective major
• include variety in the schools on your list.
• look at some comfort options
• dream outside the predictability box

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