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Academic CoachingMay 1, 2019

Teachers want their students to do well on their tests. Contrary to what it may seem like at times, their end goal is not to trip their students up or make their exam questions overly complicated. In fact ­­– coming

Academic CoachingApr 24, 2019

I always loved the beginning of the semester. I had a new schedule, new notebooks, and new ideas for staying on my

Academic CoachingApr 3, 2019

I had one coach in high school. He was my cross country coach, and he rode his bike behind me on long

Academic CoachingSep 19, 2018

End Teacher-Blaming: How (and Why) You Should Avoid It . I can still remember the indignation that burned in my chest when

Academic CoachingAug 22, 2018

The Memorization Trick That’ll Help You Get Straight As Throughout high school and college, I used every memorization trick in the book

Academic CoachingAug 15, 2018

5 Ways to Impress Your Teacher On the First Day of School Whether you want to admit it or not, first impressions

Academic CoachingMar 21, 2018

Recommended Reading: The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good At It . Spring break

Academic CoachingMar 7, 2018

Reading the Common Data Set When you’re in the business of college admissions, the most difficult question to answer is, “Do you

Academic CoachingDec 13, 2017

Eight Questions to Ask Yourself at the End of This Semester Your last projects are turned in, your finals are graded, and

Academic CoachingNov 29, 2017

Masterful Memorization: Tips for Remembering a LOT of Information Finals are just around the corner, which means it’s about time to get

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