The post 467: Why is Single Sex Education a Hard Sell? The post 196: Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. Elaine Taylor-Klaus from ImpactADHD walks us through the four phases of transition in the adult/student relationship, and shares how taking on a Coach Approach to communicating with Read More This is a great episode to listen to before we get started with Read More Whats the one question we should be asking students, and ourselves, this school year? The reality of the rejection is a lot harder than many families expect. Megan provides some tips for how to start thinking about costs, and talking about it with our student and family members. Preparing for college is not just about academics! The post 312: Tailor Your College Application to Improve Your Admission Chances appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. The post 455: What You Need to Know About the New Digital SAT appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. There are 7 different types of students, in Gretchens experience, who have 7 different approaches to school and studying. Megan and Gretchen check in about the changes theyre seeing in In the world of college planning and test prep, Megan shares: How to handle Read More About the hosts: Megan is a college admissions consultant and test prep guru who helps students and parents plan and prepare for college admission. Too many students struggle with multiple choice tests. Erin reflects on her time as a math teacher and provides some tips for numerical literacy and how to avoid simple math mistakes. 291: How to Pay for College with ROTC Scholarships. 227: Debunking Misinformation about the ACTs Science Exam. The post 340: A Crucial Learning Habit for Students During Distance Learning and Beyond appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. Questions! appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. The post 445: How To Identify (And Fix) Common Causes of Procrastination appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. Many families of high achieving students sign up for too many specialized courses in high school, and forget to prioritize the core curriculum. Plus, we share some SAT upcoming changes in 2024 and what Megan and her son Read More Megan walks families through seven strategies to reduce the cost of college. The post 304: Why Students Dont Ask for Help and What to Do About it appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. What can families and educators be considering as we slide into June and July? Megan spells out for families a number of reasons why you might not want to take AP Read More its not science. Summer is still too far away and many students fall into a March slump. Specifically she and Megan discuss: Read More Students need to become familiar with failure earlier than their parents often let them. Megan reassures us that there are many options, and provides some tips for how to sift the Read More Megan walks us through a set of reasons why we dont want to make this mistake. The post 260: 10 Tips for Learning Even If Your Teacher is a Bad Explainer appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. What is the cause, and what can parents, students and educators do about it? Megan and Erin answer a parent question today about service opportunities and where to find them (even with a busy schedule). The post 257: Why Students Struggle on SAT / ACT Math & How to Improve Scores appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. As of June 2023, there are just over 2 million podcasts, but over 600 million blogs! Here are some resources mentioned:* The Power of Habit Charles Duhigg * Atomic Habits James Clear, 476: College Applications Series: Personal & Demographic Information, Megan & Erin are featuring shorter episodes for the summer. Today Megan talks with Ayden Berkey of Accessscholarships.com a new site for students to find scholarships and resources that are: Personalized to your year, school, area of study, etc. Todays focus is on self-care. 335: One Black Students Advice for White Academic Coaches. The key to effective studying for tests is a brain-based trick called retrieval practice. Most students forget to do this when studying. appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. Listen to 360: The Absolute BEST Way To Prep For College Success and 299 more episodes by The College Prep Podcast, free! Why Gretchen Doesnt Follow Her Academic Advice. The post 294: Learning How to Learn: Hot Tips from a University Learning Center appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. 221: Four Tips for Knocking Off Your Summer Reading Assignment. The post 337: How Colleges Evaluate Applicants The Breakdown appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. The post 244: Finding a Good Safety School appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. The post 372: 10 Things Schools Get Wrong About Student Learning & Wellbeing appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. The post 335: One Black Students Advice for White Academic Coaches appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. Should we change our podcast programming during the Corona Virus shutdowns? How can students take responsibility for reminding themselves to follow through on tasks large and small? appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. 262: Everything You Need to Know to Rock Your Finals. The Co-Hosts Catch Up About Summer Adventures & Fall Plans. For juniors and seniors, there are so many important dates to remember and plan around related to academics, extracurriculars, and the college search. Its quite a tough balance to strike within this industry! We love student questions! Tune in while Gretchen breaks down her three step study cycle, and explains how to use a very specific study tool to rock your learning Read More The post 218: Anti-Boring Tool #1 The Study Cycle appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. 380: When the College You Chose Ends Up Being a Bad Fit. Many students struggle with procrastinationsometimes for surprising reasons. She chats with Megan and Gretchen about: what prompted her to start a nonprofit Read More 472: Its the end of the school yearnow what? Megan walks you through what this section of the standardized test is really about and believe it or not! The post 392: How to Get (or Write!) It takes preparation, both on the content side and on the audio setup side. 372: 10 Things Schools Get Wrong About Student Learning & Wellbeing. The post 216: Why Learning is Hard and How to Make It Easier appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. In this episode she outlines 6 bad habits that all learners seem to have, regardless of Read More Erin Wilson of Seattle Success Coaching shares the 5 primary reasons students procrastinate and multiple strategies to get past your desire to put off tasks. 220: Anti-Boring Study Tool #2 The Study Senses. The most common question Megan gets from families is how to choose between the ACT, SAT or both? appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. She and Gretchen will be discussion Dr. Fletchers new book In All Lanes: Action Steps for New Leaders to Empower Black and Brown Students, Rethink School, Read More This summer Megan is working on a series featuring all parts of a typical college application. Yes, you read that right, there is a new SAT coming and Megan helps answer all of the questions about what has been announced thus far: Erin and Megan also discuss some of the potential challeges with the new testing Read More What does this mean for high school seniors applying to colleges? 478: College Applications Series: Family Information. How good are your notes? The post 282: How to Honestly Evaluate How Strong a College Candidate You Are appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. Specifically, she discusses: What the Read More Here are some resources mentioned: Megan & Erin are featuring shorter episodes for the summer. Erin explores how we set habits, tweak habits, and when it is a good idea to sustain a habit. Most admission disappointment start now, with families who dont take time to create the right college list. The post 410: More Note Taking Strategies for the Savvy Student appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. In todays episode Gretchen walks you through a checklist of four ways to help teens get in gear when they Read More Tune in to discuss a single act that all families can do to help preserve parents and students Read More Check out these ten tips for how to learn best when your teacher, textbook, and tools are all (or mostly) via a screen. appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. Here are 6 straightforward tasks that will help you wrap things up, and position yourself to take a full break this summer, and then rock the next school year. Tune in to Read More Do you want a college that supports your religious beliefs? The post 366: Tips to Help Students Plan & Study for Finals appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. 352: Stop Telling Students to Study & Try This Instead. appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. The whole point of going to college is to get a job, right?! 472: Its the end of the school yearnow what? Now . The post 300: Dont Stretch the Truth; Colleges Are Fact Checking More Applications appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. How do you get help in a class where youre convinced your teacher is a bad explainer? 402: Some Surprising College Rejection Lessons. The post 332: Updates for the SAT, ACT & PSAT: Who Should Test & Who Should Wait appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. 224: Anti-Boring Tool #4 Quizzable Study Tools. The following eight ideas Read More Its time for another super relevant podcast from the archives! 363: 5 Secrets to Taking Multiple Choice Tests Well. Podcasting is a much less crowded and competitive space than blogging, making now the perfect time to get started. Megan reports in about a book she read recently that has lots of great advice for teens: Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Lifeand Read More Many students are exhausted with learning during a pandemic, and more and more are considering taking a gap year between high school and college. But for the other 5% it is an important test that qualifies students for the National Merit Scholarship competition. The whole point of going to college is to get a job, right?! The excitement of the new year has worn off. In fact, it is nearly impossible to screw up your interview unless you Read More Which topics are overdone? Nationally recognized experts Megan Dorsey and Gretchen Wegner share tips and tricks about creative study strategies, SAT/ACT prep, college applications, essay writing, teen-friendly time management tools, and more. 270: 7 Types of Tools Students Need to Study Strategically. They also look ahead to what exciting things are coming for the fall. The post 251: An Overview of How to Prepare for the ACT & SAT Admissions Tests appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. They will also host experts on a number of subjects including scholarships, parentin appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. How can schools help bridge this preparation gap? The post 339: How to Build Strong Virtual Relationships with Professors appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. in high school. At a recent speaking gig about how to tackle procrastination, students asked Gretchen how to make school work fun! You'll find this podcast's material can help bring your family closer and will boost your teen's self-confidence. Tune in as Megan and Gretchen brainstorm the resources they wish students would Read More School is boring much of the time! Have you thought about starting your own? The post 446: November: Middle of the Semester Tasks for Success appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. For more info about this, see www.gretchenwegner.com/actionguide Read More 211: Six Ways to Use Friends to Get Stuff Done. Learn more during this episode about how to tackle the PSAT, whether Read More Families often mistake financial aid with scholarships, which can lead to confusion, disappointment, and wasted time as seniors choose their college and figure out how to pay for it. The post 291: How to Pay for College with ROTC Scholarships appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. So, what is Read More Today we discuss * Skipping Core Courses * Lack of Rigor * Too Much Rigor (too hard or too much for the given time) * Not Pursuing Interests * Failing to Meet Graduation Requirements, 474: The Good and Not So Good of Checklists, Erin took a deep dive into the world of checklists. 354: 6 Academic Resources Students Dont Use Enough. appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. 205: One Students Takeaways From a Semester of Coaching. Megan has been hearing students (and her son) say that they have so much work to do and that things are so hard. How can we help students reframe their thinking? 278: A Surprising (and Fun!) As a parent, teacher, mentor there are so many things we need to keep up with as we guide students. 293: 7 Types of Students and Their Study Blindspots (Reprise). Tune in to find out why, and what shes Read More Megan and Gretchen weigh in about how to maneuver through all the changes one day at a time. Many students complain that they are not math people and therefore struggle on standardized math tests. When students grades are lower than youd like, how do you talk them through improving them? To download the full list Read More Sometimes small study tweaks can make a difference. 209: How to Study When Given Essay Questions in Advance. The post 263: Practical Tips for Becoming a Working Artist in College and Beyond appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. In this mini-cast episode, Gretchen shares the 7 different toolkits students need in order to study as effectively and efficiently as possible. What can parents do to nurture the habit of calendaring? The post 232: Colleges are Marketing To You appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. Megan walks you through how to sit down for a few hours and map out the year Read More Get the latest posts delivered to your mailbox: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), 478: College Applications Series: Family Information, 476: College Applications Series: Personal & Demographic Information, Avoid Mistakes When Choosing High School Courses, 474: The Good and Not So Good of Checklists. Ever wish you could ask a neuroscientist all your questions about teaching and learning? However, this is not always the case. 265: What College Did Megans Daughter Choose, and What Did the Family Learn?! Since you cant wear a smart watch when you take the SAT & ACT, what kind of watch SHOULD you wear? Are you buying into some faulty information about ACT science? In this episode, we chat with Rebecca Barr from www.EFGapyear.com about how gap years work and Read More 206: Strategies to Improve Reading Comprehension on SAT, ACT or AP Tests. Megan walks you through four steps including: Get organized know what schools, what questions, how many unique essays and short answers you Read More This summer Megan is working on a series featuring all parts of a typical college application. Gretchen reimagines accountability by telling a story of a sneaky way she supports her clients (adults and kids) to take action, and asks Read More However, there are some ways its useful, and Megan breaks down exactly how. The post 323: Urban Legend or Reality Do Colleges Actually Rescind Offers of Admission? Way to Use LinkedIn for Your College Search. Weve all heard that colleges want to see involved students who show academic readiness by completing a rigorous high school program. There are a number of misconceptions that families have about state schools and in- and out- of state tuition. Too often educators teach specific note taking strategies like Cornell Notes without teaching students WHY they work. 266: An Often Overlooked Way to Evaluate Colleges Career Services. Yvonne wrote in concerned that she doesnt have enough rigor in her high school schedule, and wanted to know what to do about it. Gretchen walks students through more than 10 simple ways to keep yourself going so you can learn Read More Tune to in to Read More Listen in as these 3 newly minted academic coaches Read More The post 415: April: The Last Month of Normal appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. The post 270: 7 Types of Tools Students Need to Study Strategically appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. Are there some ideas Read More The College Prep Podcast. In this episode, Gretchen walks you through her Read More 448: Do Colleges Want to See Depth or Breadth? How can educators package the most important study theory and strategies for students in a way they will actually hear? But it matters which one you bring on test day, so pay attention as Megan schools you on clever calculator criteria. How has the push for test-optional schools changed the Read More * What makes a good checklist? Listen in as Megan walks you through the 6 kinds of schools you should definitely apply to, to make sure that you get Read More Finding the right scholarships takes planning! They may also hurt your prospects for getting in to college. 474: The Good and Not So Good of Checklists. Too many students try to go it alone, but school is hard enough as it is! The post 203: Dont Overlook These Seven Surprising Study Techniques appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. This is a great episode to listen to before we get started with Read More , Erin took a deep dive into the world of checklists. Todays episode kicks off with personal and demographic information. The post 284: How a Student with Fs and ADHD Got into Her Dream University appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. Tune Read More What to podcast about Equipment you'll need How to record & edit How to promote your podcast Get started today! Why do colleges ask for household information and a list of all siblings? 279: College Confidential: The Good, the Bad, and How to Use It Effectively. Students are hesitant to turn their videos on in zoom classes. Why do they Read More . 218: Anti-Boring Tool #1 The Study Cycle. 195: Watch Out for Fake Practice Tests for the SAT & ACT. This episode Read More Most admission disappointment start now, with families who dont take time to create the right college list. Youve likely heard the advice to make sure you include a safety school in your college list. Finally! What can families and educators be considering as we slide into September? Megan and Erin have college admissions results coming in and they share what they are noticing. Deciding whether to take (or not take) Advanced Placement classes is more complicated that simply taking as Read More How much can a students behavior truly change after a semester of coaching? Erin reflects on her time as a math teacher and provides some tips for numerical literacy and how to avoid simple math mistakes. appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. In this one, Megan shares several strategies for how to pace yourself on the ACT Read More Megan breaks down how sophomores and juniors in high school can consider scholarship potential as theyre narrowing down their list. The post 457: How to Find Meaningful Community Service Opportunities appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. 329: How Will Cost Play a Factor in Your College Choices? Have you ever noticed that adults often have higher expectations for students than for themselves? How do we motivate teens to take little actions that offer big results? The post 470: How to Stop Managing Your Child appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. 378: When Youre Kicked Out of College First Semester. 231: 3 Organizational Habits Students Need to Be College Ready. appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. The post 450: December: Standardized Tests and Final Exams appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. 312: Tailor Your College Application to Improve Your Admission Chances. They will also host experts on a number of subjects including scholarships, parenting, test prep, learning differences, NCAA athletics, and more! Its the time of year students get the news about what colleges they have (and havent!) ? How to Help Students Participate Better in Class appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. The post 394: How to Do An Audit of Your Notes appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. Keep hot foods above 140 degrees Fahrenheit during serving. About 35,000 valedictorians in US not enough seats in Read More Read More Teachers often threaten that students need to stay academically engaged through senior year because colleges might take away their offer of admissions. 464: The Importance of the GPA in the College-Admissions Process. Find out what colleges are looking for in a good recommendation letter, what teachers should and shouldnt say, and what families can do to help ensure that your letters knock it out of the park. been accepted into. So how should you get started? Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Sometimes, tough love is the answer and here are all of the things people ask that Megan winces before answering. The post 354: 6 Academic Resources Students Dont Use Enough appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. The post 315: SAT Delays? Megan lays out an easy way to think about extracurriculars to help teens make the most of their Read More In this episode, Gretchen interviews two recent graduates from her training program about what surprised them most, and gleaned some great tips for families about how to be Read More Its hard to stay motivated in the face of increasing pressure, but its not impossible if you Read More 334: Understanding the PSAT & National Merit Scholarships. Specifically she Read More Also, the *immediately* applicable tips and razor-sharp insights these two consistently deliver make this my favorite podcast to recommend to my colleagues and families I work with! The post 190: 12 Skills We assume Students Know (But They Dont) appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. 226: A Simple Checklist for Helping Students Overcome Procrastination. Over the years training folks to start their businesses, Gretchen has encountered a surprising array of reasons that people shift their careers and become coaches. The post 178: Understanding the PSAT & National Merit Scholarships appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. There is more and more demand for academic coaches! The post 269: Strategies for Pacing on the ACT and SAT appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. 257: Why Students Struggle on SAT / ACT Math & How to Improve Scores. Wish you knew exactly what colleges look for when they evaluate high school students? Maybe you are trying to navigate all the terms and graduation requirements for your new Read More The post 396: Tips for Being Productive on Vacation Without Sacrificing Downtime appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. Here is the exact question the mom Nathalie asked: Read More Megan walks us through whether it makes sense for students to take aptitude and interest tests to figure Read More to Run Self-Experiments appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. 285: Tips for Parents About How to (Not) Check Your Students Grades. 425: Early Decisions Has Significant Personal Benefits. 326: 3+ Digital Clean Ups for Teens & Adults to Do Over the Summer. 20mins. How to Decide Which Test is Best. But families often put so much effort into the first part of the process that they forget to pay attention to the second. Read More Did you know that a college degree from England may be cheaper than one from the United States? The post A Personal Message from Megan & Gretchen appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. Do your teachers ever give you the essay questions far in advance of the chapter test or final? The post 208: How to Make Your Final College Decision appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. 355: Realistic Strategies for Reducing College Costs. Tune in to hear Gretchen outline a straightforward approach to helping take better notes. 403: What We Really Should Pay Attention to About Student Mental Health. 399: Teaching Students (and Ourselves!) The post 363: 5 Secrets to Taking Multiple Choice Tests Well appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. Listen in as Megan walks you through the 6 kinds of schools you should definitely apply Read More Accepted - The PrepScholar College Admissions Podcast on Apple Podcasts 10 episodes Confused by college applications? Stressed out in high school? 230: The Coach Approach to Parenting and Teaching with ImpactADHD. Guest Expert Leonard Geddes breaks down the key differences between high school Read More 416: Lets Take Teacher (and Student!) When should students enroll in a program outside of homeschooling? 387: 7 Tips for Taking Your First Test This Semester. Welcome to the Simply Smarter Podcast hosted by College Prep Expert Caleb Pierce and Marketing Director Jill Purcell. What can teachers do to better set students up for their exams? The post 371: What to Know About the Latest Changes in College Admissions Testing appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. The first tests of the school year are happening now for many students! Erin shares how her student, Victoria, is whittling down her college list and how some of the terminology can really change our feelings about the various schools. 356: What (Not) To Do When Hiring An Academic Coach. appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. The post 411: How To Handle Marchs Sudden Student (and Educator) Slump appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. This summer Megan is working on a series featuring all parts of a typical college application. Gretchen breaks down how to help students get over their discomfort with looking stupid and asking the right questions to get Read More The post 277: Mistakes Families Make When Choosing High School Courses appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. Erin talks about a study she read and wonders how do you get others to take your good advice? Link to researcher Lauren Read More 193: Whats REALLY Important in College Admissions? From hurricanes to snow storms, sudden massive weather can disrupt your college application plans. The post 383: Case Study How One College Student Goes From Fs to As in Physics appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. appeared first on The College Prep Podcast. Gretchen does two things at once in this episode: teaches you how to skim a nonfiction book effectively while also introducing you to Read More 246: 8+ Non-Boring Ways to Study for Tests. Have you ever thought about why schools are structured the way they are, from grades to homework and more? In junior high and high school, teachers often hand out study guides to help students prepare for tests. Nationally recognized experts Megan Dorsey and Gretchen Wegner share tips and tricks about creative study strategies, SAT/ACT prep, college applications, essay writing, teen-friendly time management tools, and more. Its not as complicated as you think to identify your college admissions weaknesses. The post 286: SAT or ACT? Listen in as Megan provides her top five tips so you stop losing Read More On this show, we'll help families navigate some of the areas surrounding the college prep process by providing college and ACT related advice for students and their families. Theres a new planner in the works that combines all the important college admissions tasks while also tracking a high school students assignments and due dates. Tune in as Megan and Gretchen provide four tips for getting a head start on your summer reading, and getting it done well before Read More 460: How Faculty Issues Can Affect Your College Experience. The post 186: Should Your Teen Take Online Courses? How many note-taking techniques do you consciously use when learning from a textbook?