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Why a Strengths-Based Coaching Model Works
Why a Strengths-Based Coaching Model Works

“You are unique and if that is not fulfilled, then something has been lost." Our origin story is tenderly wrapped up within that quote above. Thanks for letting us share the “why behind the why.”

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Academic AdvisementRebekka Whiteheadeducation, educational psychologists, educational advisement, education consultant, educational empowerment, educational consulting, Strength-based assessment, educational consultant, education advisement, elementary school, Strength finders, Clifton Strengths, academic strengths, enneagram, what enneagram type are you, enneagram type
New for Summer 2020: The App Checkup
New for Summer 2020: The App Checkup

Given the abrupt impact of COVID-19 to the college application landscape, it’s paramount that seniors tackle what's shaping up to be the most complicated admissions season in decades. But where should they even begin? New for Summer 2020, we’re featuring the App Checkup, a tailored 1:1 intake approach to help seniors and parents know what to manage.

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College PlanningRebekka Whiteheadcovid-19, covi, coronavirus, app review, application review, Application, application, application season, applications, applicants, application interview, coalition app, changes to common app, common app essays, common app prompts, school applications, common app, application timeline, common application, seniors, seniors in high school, class of 2021, intentionality, Strength-based assessment, Strength finders, academic strengths, Clifton Strengths
What's an Academic Index?
What's an Academic Index?

When it comes to college applications, what’s an academic index? How do schools use it? What does that mean for your high school senior?

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College PlanningRebekka WhiteheadGPA, unweighted vs weighted, unweighted vs weighted gpa, unweighted gpa, weighted gpa, unweighted GPA, maybe pile, applications, application season, college applications, college apps, college app review, app review, application review, admissions officers, admissions office, admissions rep, admissions review, academic index, academic rigor, academic strengths, SAT test, SAT prep, SAT test prep, ACT test, ACT scores, TEST prep, SAT scores
On the Twelfth Day of Christmas
On the Twelfth Day of Christmas

…Whitehead Learning Group gave to me a new way to study! For today’s final gift in this “12 Days of Learning” series, we want to encourage our hardworking seniors as they make the final push towards the 1/1 Regular decision college admissions deadline.

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College PlanningRebekka Whiteheadstudying, academic strengths, college interview, college consulting, college counseling, college acceptance, college admissions, College applications, college board, college planning, college essay