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By Megan Dorsey & Erin TempestEducation Kids & Family

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August 12, 2019 277: Mistakes Families Make When Choosing High School Courses

Many families of high achieving students sign up for too many specialized courses in high school, and forget to prioritize the core curriculum.

Megan walks us through a set of reasons why we don’t want to make this mistake. Specifically, she discusses:

* which classes are considered core and how many years you need* why four years in “other languages” is so important, even if it’s hard to do* examples of areas in which families make mistakes, such as specialized courses in medicine and engineering* the importance of choosing specialized courses IN ADDITION to, rather than as a REPLACEMENT for, the core curriculum.
12 min
August 12, 2019 277: Mistakes Families Make When Choosing High School Courses
Many families of high achieving students sign up for too many specialized courses in high school, and forget to prioritize the core curriculum. Megan walks us through a set of reasons why we don’t want to make this mistake. Specifically, ... Read More »
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12 min
August 05, 2019 276: 6 Ways Adult Learners Are Just Like Teenagers

As Gretchen teaches adults in her courses for educators, she’s started noticing a number of similarities between the grown ups and her teenage clients.

In this episode she outlines 6 bad habits that all learners seem to have, regardless of age. They include:

* Perfectionism* An aversion to making mistakes* Getting behind in their work* Not asking for help* Asking questions that have already been answered* Not paying attention to instructions.

Apparently, learning is hard regardless of how old you are! And some of these habits, which adults often attribute to students’ laziness or lack of motivation, is actually a natural reaction to learning to build competency in a new skillset. Interesting!
15 min
August 05, 2019 276: 6 Ways Adult Learners Are Just Like Teenagers
As Gretchen teaches adults in her courses for educators, she’s started noticing a number of similarities between the grown ups and her teenage clients. In this episode she outlines 6 bad habits that all learners seem to have, regardless of ... Read More »
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15 min
July 29, 2019 275: Is College Board’s Adversity Index Necessary or a PR Grab?

The College Board recently announced that each student will now be assigned an adversity index in addition to their SAT scores.

In this short summer podcast, Megan walks us through what the adversity index is and how she’s been thinking about it.

If you’d like to read more about this index, check out this article too.
12 min
July 29, 2019 275: Is College Board’s Adversity Index Necessary or a PR Grab?
The College Board recently announced that each student will now be assigned an adversity index in addition to their SAT scores. In this short summer podcast, Megan walks us through what the adversity index is and how she’s been thinking ... Read More »
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12 min
July 22, 2019 274: Try New Study Strategies, Even if They Are Not Your “Learning Style”

One of the important ingredients of studying strategically is cultivating your willingness to try new strategies, even if they require effort and are uncomfortable.

Gretchen breaks down why this is, and tells some stories from her recent educator training about what happens when learners push themselves out of their comfort zone.

If you are interested in learning some new study strategies to try, consider the:

* Anti-Boring Approach to Powerful Studying (for families), or* Art of Inspiring Students to Study Strategically (for educators).
11 min
July 22, 2019 274: Try New Study Strategies, Even if They Are Not Your “Learning Style”
One of the important ingredients of studying strategically is cultivating your willingness to try new strategies, even if they require effort and are uncomfortable. Gretchen breaks down why this is, and tells some stories from her recent educator training about ... Read More »
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11 min
July 15, 2019 273: What Watch Should You Wear at the SAT & ACT?

Since you can’t wear a smart watch when you take the SAT & ACT, what kind of watch SHOULD you wear?

Megan breaks down the importance of bringing your own time piece for your wrist, which one to buy, and how to use it.

In this episode, she refers to this youtube video, which will guide you through how to make your digital watch silent.
13 min
July 15, 2019 273: What Watch Should You Wear at the SAT & ACT?
Since you can’t wear a smart watch when you take the SAT & ACT, what kind of watch SHOULD you wear? Megan breaks down the importance of bringing your own time piece for your wrist, which one to buy, and ... Read More »
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13 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…