Is your teen struggling with study habits, test anxiety, or the pressure of preparing for college? For parents navigating high school, college admissions, and scholarships, helping students develop strong study skills and independence is just as important as getting accepted. In this episode of Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?, Shellee Howard sits down with Marc Hoberman, a veteran educator with over 33 years of teaching experience, bestselling author, and founder of Great Success Education, to discuss how parents can help their teens become more confident, independent learners. Marc shares why studying longer doesn't always mean studying better, how ineffective study habits contribute to academic stress, and why executive functioning skills are essential for success in high school and college.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why teens experience test anxiety and academic stress
How better study strategies can improve learning and retention
Why executive functioning and time management matter for college readiness
How parents can support their teens without creating dependence
What students need beyond good grades to succeed independently in college
College entrance prep isn't just about SAT scores, applications, or getting accepted. It's about preparing your student to handle the academic responsibilities and independence that come next.