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By Megan Dorsey & Erin TempestEducation Kids & Family

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August 27, 2018 227: Debunking Misinformation about the ACT’s Science Exam - The College Prep Podcast
Are you buying into some faulty information about ACT science?
Megan walks you through what this section of the standardized test is really about — and believe it or not! — it’s not science. Go figure.
Specifically, we discuss:
(1) What the ACT science portion actually tests, if it’s not your knowledge about science, and
(2) What your score on this section of the test does (and doesn’t) tell you about your aptitude for studying science in college and working in science related careers.
12 min
August 27, 2018 227: Debunking Misinformation about the ACT’s Science Exam - The College Prep Podcast
Are you buying into some faulty information about ACT science?
Megan walks you through what this section of the standardized test is really about — and believe it or not! — it’s not science. Go figure.
Specifically, we discuss:
(1) What the ACT science portion actually tests, if it’s not your knowledge about science, and
(2) What your score on this section of the test does (and doesn’t) tell you about your aptitude for studying science in college and working in science related careers.
12 min
August 27, 2018 227: Debunking Misinformation about the ACT’s Science Exam
Are you buying into some faulty information about ACT science? Megan walks you through what this section of the standardized test is really about — and believe it or not! — it’s not science. Go figure. Specifically, we discuss: (1) ... Read More »
The post 227: Debunking Misinformation about the ACT’s Science Exam appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.
12 min
August 20, 2018 226: A Simple Checklist for Helping Students Overcome Procrastination - The College Prep Podcast
How do you help a teen overcome their procrastination and take action on academic assignments they don’t want to do?
In today’s episode Gretchen walks you through a checklist of four ways to help teens “get in gear” when they are procrastinating.
Tune in to find out more information about how to help students troubleshoot which of the following is their weakest “time management” link:

* Tools
* Team
* Routines, and
* Self Talk

To go deeper with this checklist, or for more information about how to help students overcome procrastination, check out Gretchen’s upcoming course for educators The Art of Inspiring Students to Study Strategically.
13 min
August 20, 2018 226: A Simple Checklist for Helping Students Overcome Procrastination
How do you help a teen overcome their procrastination and take action on academic assignments they don’t want to do? In today’s episode Gretchen walks you through a checklist of four ways to help teens “get in gear” when they ... Read More »
The post 226: A Simple Checklist for Helping Students Overcome Procrastination appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.
13 min
August 13, 2018 225: Save Money on Testing with Fee Waivers - The College Prep Podcast
For many families, the costs of taking standardized tests like the ACT, SAT and AP’s are out reach. However, it is possible to receive fee waivers, and Megan breaks down exactly how.
Tune in to learn more about topics like:

* The difference between reduced and waived fees
* How to use the “free lunch waiver” as the first step in waiving testing fees
* The costs of regular registration
* How to use these processes for waiving university application fees as well.

This is a super important episode, and many families don’t realize the college-related reasons they should apply for the “free lunch waiver.”
Please spread the word among friends, local organizations, and those who work with students who may need assistance.
14 min
August 13, 2018 225: Save Money on Testing with Fee Waivers
For many families, the costs of taking standardized tests like the ACT, SAT and AP’s are out reach. However, it is possible to receive fee waivers, and Megan breaks down exactly how.
Tune in to learn more about topics like:

* The difference between reduced and waived fees
* How to use the “free lunch waiver” as the first step in waiving testing fees
* The costs of regular registration
* How to use these processes for waiving university application fees as well.

This is a super important episode, and many families don’t realize the college-related reasons they should apply for the “free lunch waiver.”
Please spread the word among friends, local organizations, and those who work with students who may need assistance.
14 min
August 06, 2018 224: Anti-Boring Tool #4 – Quizzable Study Tools - The College Prep Podcast
The most important part of studying is retrieval practice (in other words, testing yourself)…
…but how do you test yourself in new and interesting ways so that you don’t bore yourself to tears?
Tune in for Part 4 of the Anti-Boring Summer Series, where Gretchen walks you through how to create quizzable study tools, so you have lots of choices for how to test yourself .
If this anti-boring tip delights you and you want more from where this came from:

* More tools to fill your study toolbox? Check out the Anti-Boring Approach to Powerful Studying.
* Gretchen’s training for educators? Check out The Art of Inspiring Students to Study Strategically?
* Summer coaching? Check out these certified Anti-Boring Approach Coaches.

15 min
August 06, 2018 224: Anti-Boring Tool #4 – Quizzable Study Tools
The most important part of studying is retrieval practice (in other words, testing yourself)…
…but how do you test yourself in new and interesting ways so that you don’t bore yourself to tears?
Tune in for Part 4 of the Anti-Boring Summer Series, where Gretchen walks you through how to create quizzable study tools, so you have lots of choices for how to test yourself .
If this anti-boring tip delights you and you want more from where this came from:

* More tools to fill your study toolbox? Check out the Anti-Boring Approach to Powerful Studying.
* Gretchen’s training for educators? Check out The Art of Inspiring Students to Study Strategically?
* Summer coaching? Check out these certified Anti-Boring Approach Coaches.

15 min
July 30, 2018 223: How to Apply for Testing Accommodations for ACT & SAT - The College Prep Podcast
It’s possible to receive accommodations on the SAT & ACT for students with physical or learning differences. However (and this is a super important point for families of these kinds of students): you need to apply in advance.
Both SAT & ACT have tried to make the process easier, but unfortunately not all families know this is an option.
Listen in as Megan breaks down common issues related to applying for accommodations on standardized testing. Then, for more information, check out an article she wrote on the topic.
15 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…