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- 342: Teens Tutor Teens: How One Student Started Her Own Peer Tutoring Network
Peer tutoring is a super effective method for improving academic skills.
Meet Gabriela Nguena Jones, a teenager who started a nonprofit dedicated to teens tutoring teens. She chats with Megan and Gretchen about:
- what prompted her to start a nonprofit when she was a sophomore in high school
- where she got her work ethic and resilience from
- what it’s like being a college freshman this year during COVID
- tips for apply to college
- tips for being a great peer tutor
To find out more about Gabriels’s nonprofit, visit her organization’s website: www.teenstutorteens.com.
The post 342: Teens Tutor Teens: How One Student Started Her Own Peer Tutoring Network appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.
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- 341: Accommodations, Waivers & Special Circumstances in College Testing & AdmissionsAlthough there is a “standard” path towards college for most students, there are many families who have special circumstances.Tune in as Megan discusses all things unique in the college admissions process, including:* how to apply for fee waivers, * why it’s so important for the college process to fill out the form for free/reduced lunches if you qualify* when and how to apply for testing accommodations for the college board (SAT) and the ACT* three other special circumstances students might experience in the college admissions process,* and more!24 min
- 341: Accommodations, Waivers & Special Circumstances in College Testing & Admissions
Although there is a “standard” path towards college for most students, there are many families who have special circumstances.
Tune in as Megan discusses all things unique in the college admissions process, including:
- how to apply for fee waivers,
- why it’s so important for the college process to fill out the form for free/reduced lunches if you qualify
- when and how to apply for testing accommodations for the college board (SAT) and the ACT
- three other special circumstances students might experience in the college admissions process,
- and more!
The post 341: Accommodations, Waivers & Special Circumstances in College Testing & Admissions appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.
24 min - 24 min
- 24 min
- 340: A Crucial Learning Habit for Students During Distance Learning and BeyondNow that so many students are studying virtually, they learning world is limited to two dimensions.That means that now, more than ever, students need to learn the power of 3D learning tools — what Gretchen calls the “Study Senses.”Tune in to learn more, including:* an Introduction to how to learn according to the Study Senses* The importance of using as many senses as possible during virtual learning* Note-taking and quizzable study tools as crucial 3D learning methods* What do to when taking tests digitally,* and more!To learn more about how to use or teach the Study Senses, check out one of Gretchen’s courses!24 min
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Better grades with less stress on your path to the perfect college. Join Megan Dorsey and Erin Tempest as they discuss strategies for SAT/ACT prep, academic planning, study skills, finding the right…
college, and how to develop successful applications. We know higher education isn't a one size fits all process and we discuss the unique paths and challenges to finding success at a school that is right for you.
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