My 1/2-day study skills seminar is officially called THE STRATEGIC COLLEGE STUDENT: How to Get Higher Grades While Studying Less Than Most Other People. I'll tell you how to access it below. "A study skills class that teaches you how to study LESS? Really?" Yes! In...
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My 1/2-Day STRATEGIC COLLEGE STUDENT Class Changed This Kid’s Life
It was 8:35 am on a Saturday, and I was standing at a whiteboard in a large classroom—drawing diagrams I'd need for the class I was about to teach. From behind me I heard a young male voice. "Hi, I'm early. I wanted to say hi to you." I turned to see a high school boy...
5 Ways Parents Head Off College Anxiety
This article is for you whether you've got a high schooler or a college student experiencing college anxiety. When Samantha was in 10th grade, her Dad offered her a great suggestion. "Sam, why don't we get your guidance counselor to sign you up for...
The Most Important Thing About High School? It’s Not Grades
Many families mistakenly believe that the most important thing about high school is getting good grades—so students can "get into a good college when they graduate." Not true. What is the most important thing about high school? In my work as an academic strategist,...
Is “Advanced Placement” the Best Way to Earn College Credit in High School?
Every year, millions of high school students are fed this line: "Hey, you should take Advanced Placement (AP) classes! They're way harder, but if you do well on the test at the end, you'll get free college credit!" It sounds like a great deal. But is it actually true?...
7 Reasons Your MIDDLE SCHOOLER Needs A College Study Skills Class
You already understand why college students and grad students need a high-quality college study skills class. You can even see why it makes sense for high school students to take one. (Especially if they'll be taking dual enrollment college classes in 11th and 12th...
Sprint—Then Rest. 9 Surprising Ways to Achieve More by DOING LESS
We've all had those days. You have a mountain of work in front of you that you genuinely want to get done, but you find yourself procrastinating. Struggling to focus. Failing to get tasks completed. What's the problem? It's probably not that your time management...