342: Teens Tutor Teens: How One Student Started Her Own Peer Tutoring Network

Peer tutoring is a super effective method for improving academic skills. Meet Gabriela Nguena Jones, a teenager who started a nonprofit dedicated to teens tutoring teens. She chats with Megan and Gretchen about: * what prompted her to start a nonprofit when she was a sophomore in high school* where she got her work ethic and resilience from* what it’s like being a college freshman this year during COVID* tips for apply to college* tips for being a great peer tutor To find out more about Gabriels’s nonprofit, visit her organization’s website: www.teenstutorteens.com.

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Nationally recognized experts Megan Dorsey and Edward Coronado III share tips and tricks about creative study strategies, SAT/ACT prep, college applications, essay writing, teen-friendly time management tools, and more. They will also host experts on a number of subjects including scholarships, parenting, test prep, learning differences, NCAA athletics, and more! About the hosts: Megan is a college admissions consultant and test prep expert who helps students and parents plan and prepare for college admission. Edward is the founder of Alma Modern, a place for educators to learn the strategies students need to THRIVE in college. Together, they are a one-stop shop for how to survive...and thrive!...during the final approach into higher education.