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November 12, 2018 238: Colleges Love Good Grammar! - The College Prep Podcast

Too many students have poor grammar, and it weakens their writing. This has become increasingly obvious to Megan as she works with students on writing their college admissions essays.
If you are looking for skills to build or strengthen with students grades 6-12, consider following some of Megan’s advice to improve students’ grammar and usage.
In this episode, Megan breaks down:

* three reasons why it’s important to improve grammar sooner rather than later (hint: one of them is the SAT and ACT tests)
* the importance of not just acquiring knowledge of grammar rules, but of ALSO practicing this knowledge so that it becomes fluent, and
* some tools and tips for how to get this practice regularly.

Megan also recommends the following resources:

* Khan Academy’s writing practice,
* Grammar Girl’s The Ultimate Writing Guide for Students, and
* The Elements of Style.

34 min
November 12, 2018 238: Colleges Love Good Grammar!
Too many students have poor grammar, and it weakens their writing. This has become increasingly obvious to Megan as she works with students on writing their college admissions essays. If you are looking for skills to build or strengthen with ... Read More »
The post 238: Colleges Love Good Grammar! appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.
34 min
November 05, 2018 237: 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Parents of Teens - The College Prep Podcast
Parenting teens is hard!
Recently Gretchen asked all the coaches in her Facebook group for their advice to parents of their clients.
Here is a summary of what they said — in a convenient and memorable top 10 list. We’ve included the full list below.
Tune in to hear Gretchen and Megan discuss them all, as well as to find out which ones Megan disagrees with and why.

DO…
DON’T…

1. Get Curious and ask questions
1. Lecture or feign curiosity

2. Pause. Ask consent.
2. Ambush

3. Analyze grades.
3. Freak yourself out by checking grades alone

4. Refer to observable data
4. Blame, especially with “you always” or “you never”

5. Acknowledge effort and process
5. Hyperfocus on grades as desirable outcomes

6. Remember change takes time
6. Expect immediate improvement

7. Make family expectations visible
7. Agree verbally on expectations

8. Follow through. Do what you say.
8. Make threats you may not carry out

9. Celebrate mistakes as learning
9. Save your kid from mistakes

10. Have multiple ways to soothe your own anxiety
10. Wait for behavior change to soothe anxiety

35 min
November 05, 2018 237: 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Parents of Teens - The College Prep Podcast
Parenting teens is hard!
Recently Gretchen asked all the coaches in her Facebook group for their advice to parents of their clients.
Here is a summary of what they said — in a convenient and memorable top 10 list. We’ve included the full list below.
Tune in to hear Gretchen and Megan discuss them all, as well as to find out which ones Megan disagrees with and why.

DO…
DON’T…

1. Get Curious and ask questions
1. Lecture or feign curiosity

2. Pause. Ask consent.
2. Ambush

3. Analyze grades.
3. Freak yourself out by checking grades alone

4. Refer to observable data
4. Blame, especially with “you always” or “you never”

5. Acknowledge effort and process
5. Hyperfocus on grades as desirable outcomes

6. Remember change takes time
6. Expect immediate improvement

7. Make family expectations visible
7. Agree verbally on expectations

8. Follow through. Do what you say.
8. Make threats you may not carry out

9. Celebrate mistakes as learning
9. Save your kid from mistakes

10. Have multiple ways to soothe your own anxiety
10. Wait for behavior change to soothe anxiety

35 min
November 05, 2018 237: 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Parents of Teens
Parenting teens is hard! Recently Gretchen asked all the coaches in her Facebook group for their advice to parents of their clients. Here is a summary of what they said — in a convenient and memorable top 10 list. We’ve ... Read More »
The post 237: 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Parents of Teens appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.
35 min
October 29, 2018 236: Tips for Writing Resumes and Rocking Interviews - The College Prep Podcast
College interviews are not as big a deal as you think, but there are still some easy tips for how to knock them out of the park.
In fact, it is nearly impossible to screw up your interview unless you commit some basic faux pas.
Listen in as Megan provides some tips, including:

* what exactly a college interview is for, and how the basic process works
* why the college interview is are more casual than they think
* how to incorporate a resume into your interview, and what to include on your resume
* how to make it a 2-way conversation and what kinds of questions you can ask them (since you’re also interviewing them about whether you want to go to the school in the first place!)
* basic interview etiquette, including how to dress, and
* additional hot tips too!

33 min
October 29, 2018 236: Tips for Writing Resumes and Rocking Interviews - The College Prep Podcast
College interviews are not as big a deal as you think, but there are still some easy tips for how to knock them out of the park.
In fact, it is nearly impossible to screw up your interview unless you commit some basic faux pas.
Listen in as Megan provides some tips, including:

* what exactly a college interview is for, and how the basic process works
* why the college interview is are more casual than they think
* how to incorporate a resume into your interview, and what to include on your resume
* how to make it a 2-way conversation and what kinds of questions you can ask them (since you’re also interviewing them about whether you want to go to the school in the first place!)
* basic interview etiquette, including how to dress, and
* additional hot tips too!

33 min
October 29, 2018 236: Tips for Writing Resumes and Rocking Interviews
College interviews are not as big a deal as you think, but there are still some easy tips for how to knock them out of the park. In fact, it is nearly impossible to screw up your interview unless you ... Read More »
The post 236: Tips for Writing Resumes and Rocking Interviews appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.
33 min
October 22, 2018 235: Is it Even Possible to Make School Work “Fun”? - The College Prep Podcast
At a recent speaking gig about how to tackle procrastination, students asked Gretchen how to make school work fun! They seemed incredulous that “fun” is even a worthwhile pursuit when it comes to school.
Listen in as Gretchen provides a few thoughts about how to take responsibility for making your learning by “anti-boring” no matter how bored you really feel, including:

* Two mindset tips, so you can change your THINKING about school work and fun
* Three practical actions to make your experience of class less boring.

21 min
October 22, 2018 235: Is it Even Possible to Make School Work “Fun”? - The College Prep Podcast
At a recent speaking gig about how to tackle procrastination, students asked Gretchen how to make school work fun! They seemed incredulous that “fun” is even a worthwhile pursuit when it comes to school.
Listen in as Gretchen provides a few thoughts about how to take responsibility for making your learning by “anti-boring” no matter how bored you really feel, including:

* Two mindset tips, so you can change your THINKING about school work and fun
* Three practical actions to make your experience of class less boring.

21 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…