by Gretchen | Dec 8, 2020 | Academic Coaching
It’s time for that dreaded “E” word…Exams! To be confidently ready for your exams, there’s another dreaded “E” word you need to consider: Effort. I know, I know…groan! Luckily, I know two other words that will make an...
by Gretchen | Feb 20, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, For Parents, Study Skills, Test Anxiety
Are you (or a student you love) naturally good at taking tests? Do you have to do minimal, or no, studying for your chapter tests… but then suddenly discover you’re not ready for final exams? It’s frustrating, isn’t it?! The info got into your...
by Gretchen | Dec 20, 2014 | Academic Coaching, note-taking, Organization, Study Skills
Have you (or your student) ever been sent home with a lot of new material and no study guide? That’s exactly what my client complained about during a recent session. High school students are so used to teachers handing out study guides that it can totally throw...