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Why Students Struggle: Tutor’s Guide to Fixing Anxiety, Motivation, and Scores With Michelle Chasin

In this episode of The Admittedly Podcast, host Thomas Caleel speaks with Michelle Chasin, Associate Director of Advantage Testing New York and a senior tutor with more than 30 years of experience working with high school students. Michelle specializes in building academic foundations, reducing anxiety, and helping students develop the long-term study habits needed for success on the SAT, ACT, and in the classroom. Together, Thomas and Michelle break down how students really learn, why academic pressure has increased, and what parents can do to support their teens without adding more stress. They discuss: • Why academic anxiety is rising for high school students • How to rebuild missing academic foundations • The importance of consistent, incremental practice in test prep • How students learn from failure and why mistakes are essential • What motivates gifted but disengaged students • How strong work habits improve SAT and ACT performance • What parents should and should not do during the tutoring process • Lessons from competitive chess that apply directly to academics and testing If you are a parent, student, or educator, this conversation offers a practical roadmap for building confidence, reducing stress, and supporting healthy, long-term academic growth. 📍 Learn more about Admittedly’s partnership with Advantage Testing: admittedly.co/programs 📱 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @admittedlyco