Five ways to Recover from Failing Grades

When a child brings home low grades how can a parent help?

We looks at strategies and ideas to help your struggling student rebound from a low report card.

High School, OrganizationMarni PaschJanuary 13, 2019senior year, College ApplicationComment

How to Stay Calm during Stressful Conversations with your Teenager

Are you dealing with a stressful relationship with your child or students? School-related arguments can start as early as elementary school! With the stress of parenting a struggling student, comes a visit from someone I call - Monster Mom.

High School, OrganizationMarni PaschJanuary 6, 2019senior year, College ApplicationComment

Does your Child Need a Tutor?

A parent's reaction to poor school grades is to look for a tutor to work with their struggling child. This is typically followed by your child screaming they have no desire to meet with a tutor

Could your child be right? Maybe a tutor IS NOT the answer to your child's school struggles.

High School, OrganizationMarni PaschDecember 17, 2018senior year, College ApplicationComment

How to Stop Writers Block in 6 Steps

Writer’s block is real and it drives students into procrastination. How can a student move past writer’s block and organize their thoughts for an essay? Here are 6 steps!

High School, OrganizationMarni PaschDecember 9, 2018senior year, College ApplicationComment

Why your Child Studies but Fails the Test

Parents always ask why their teens study but receive poor grades on tests. When I coach students, there are always study skills we can work on to improve their test scores. However, the answer to why your child is receiving high test scores might be relatively easy to fix. You are asking the wrong question!

High School, OrganizationMarni PaschDecember 2, 2018senior year, College Application Comments

Amazing Resources to Help your Writing Style

If you are frustrated with grammar rules and style, don’t neglect these five resources. They have everything you need to be a flawless, and successful writer.

High School, OrganizationMarni PaschNovember 25, 2018senior year, College ApplicationComment

Grammarly Vs Hemingway App: Moving Beyond Spellcheck

Many students struggle with how to edit a paper. Heck, adults can struggle with comma placement! Writers depend on online editing tools to make their writing flawless. Two of the most common editing tools are Grammarly and Hemingway App.

High School, OrganizationMarni PaschNovember 19, 2018senior year, College Application Comments

The Team Pasch Guide to Essay Domination

Are you tired of essay frustration? Why do we hear the word thesis and freeze? With these easy worksheets, your middle school, high school or college level student will be on their way to dominating the essay!

High School, OrganizationMarni PaschNovember 12, 2018senior year, College ApplicationComment

How to Read Books to Ace the Test

Analyzing literature can be dull for some students, but using a guide can take some of the pain out of it! How can students read for detail even if it is a book they hate? Use The Pocket Book!

High School, OrganizationMarni PaschNovember 5, 2018senior year, College Application Comments

Four Major Essay Mistakes your Child is Making and how to Stop Them!

Proof-reading can be torturous and dull. I get it. However, as much as it pains me to say this, it does help. If you are going to turn in a paper you may as well do your proofreading correctly. Use these tips to help with your high school, middle school or college essays!

High School, OrganizationMarni PaschOctober 28, 2018senior year, College ApplicationComment

Should your Child take the SAT or the ACT?

When preparing for college, high school juniors and seniors are expected to take the ACT or SAT test. Heck, in my city, students are supposed to start taking the SAT in kindergarten (ok maybe not, but in 8th grade).

High School, OrganizationMarni PaschOctober 7, 2018senior year, College ApplicationComment

Are you the best Homework Partner for your Child?

You want to be the best parent you can, but are you the right fit for homework time?

High School, OrganizationMarni PaschSeptember 30, 2018senior year, College ApplicationComment

3 Steps to Build Your Resume for College Applications

Resumes aren’t just for college graduates or people seeking employment. When you build your college resume, you simplify the process for college and scholarship applications.