Ep 32: College Admissions Made Simple: An Exe...

Hi everyone! I announced it in the last episode, but in case you didn’t catch it, this will be my last Focus Forward episode so I thought we could dive a little into the experience of doing a podcast and share some of what we’ve learned. First, I want to take a moment to reflect ...  Show more

Hi everyone! I have something to tell you and I don’t really know how to say it, so I’m just going to say it like it is. I’ve decided to end my time as part of the marketing team at Beyond BookSmart and sadly, that means that I’ll no longer be hosting Focus Forward. Today’s episo ...  Show more

To help you develop a healthy and productive mindset, I created “The Successful Student 21-Day Mindset Makeover”. This course will break down the false beliefs you have about school and teach you the 3 principles that enabled me to dominate college and medical school. They will a ...  Show more

How can we effectively educate kids with mental health or basic well-being concerns? Carissa, a former teacher, current school counselor and mental health therapist, says it's not realistic. Students can't learn if they aren't regulated and works to be her best ...

If you want to become a better student you must start with developing a better mindset. So many students don't believe in themselves, struggle with negative self-talk and a fixed mindset. Carol Dweck made the concept of Mindset popular, but many students don't fully grasp what a ...  Show more

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