Afleveringen
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Why does this college application question elicit blank stares from students? How do we help students to figure out what they might bring to the college experience or what sets them apart from other applicants? Megan and Erin discuss how ... Read More »
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Megan is back from a whirlwind tour of college visits and is sharing her notes and secret tips. When should you go? Is it worth it to time your visit to coincide with their âspecialâ day? Lots of tips like ... Read More »
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How do you get plugged-in? What goals should you have for socialization? What factors should you consider before accepting a delayed admission? What questions should you be asking? What should you do prior to your delayed start? Megan and Erin ... Read More »
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Maybe you are interested in participating in your sport in college. Or maybe you havenât thought about it at all. Or maybe you are confused as to what the Divisions mean. Wherever you are in the college athletics process, Megan ... Read More »
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Approach with Caution! When you see these red flags, it may be a sign that the college on your list could be more of a gamble than you were looking for. These are factors to watch for as you research ... Read More »
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Everyone wants to get into a âgood college,â but if we donât rely on rankings, what are some ways prospective students can tell if a college is good? Megan shares the things she looks for including specific numbers that might ... Read More »
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Some colleges do their curriculum in very different ways. Megan and Erin talk about some of these programs, their features, and what students might enjoy these colleges. Some of these you may never have heard of but could be your ... Read More »
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What do we mean when we ask students to research colleges? What information is helpful? What are some good tools to get started? More importantly, WHY is this information relevant?
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You might be getting invited to fancy conferences or thinking about travel or campsâare these opportunities worth it? What can students do to make an impact over the summer? Megan and Erin share their suggestions for what students can do ... Read More »
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You heard from a school but were either waitlisted or deferredânow what? Megan walks through the questions you should ask youself and shares her top tips on what to do (and what NOT to do). Plus, Erin brings in a ... Read More »
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Issues, issues, issues with the SAT! The SAT is changing againâand schools are trending back toward requiring the test. Have you noticed this trend? Megan and Erin debate the value of the SAT and help to make sense of this ... Read More »
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A parent writes in asking about the difference between Early Action and Early Decision. Megan gives us a brief primer on what our Juniors need to be doing right now in the college search process. Then, she helps us make ... Read More »
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A listener writes in with a question about merit scholarshipsâcan they count on them for all four years or can colleges change their mind? Megan shares what she generally sees with merit scholarships, what to look for, and general guidelines ... Read More »
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Erin has asked for topic ideas and questions and has brought them all today. Social media and mental health? College rejections? Preparing for finals? Taylor Swift? All this covered in one episode! EPISODE #505 â Normalizing Rejection
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Sonia works with students (and parents!) around career and technical education. Sonia is a student advocate and career coach expert that empowers parents and students in the college and career ready journey. Her goal is to help students with self-awareness, ... Read More »
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Students and parents often wonder what it takes to be indpendent. What skills will they need in college besides academics? How can they start honing those skills now? Erin and Megan go through their top lists of skills and provide ... Read More »
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Erin goes on a deep dive about Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, and the Executive Function while Megan shares questions that parents and students have asked. This episode is a basic primer on Learning Differences and a couple study hacks to help with ... Read More »
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A parent writes in and feels overwhelmed with the amount of information coming in about colleges during the application process. How do Megan and Erin keep it all organized? Is there a âbest wayâ to make sure deadlines are compiled ... Read More »
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Erin shares that she is beyond burnt-out and has been doing research on what thatâs like and what to do about it. Whether you are a student, an educator, or a parent, we all suffer from burn-out. Erin gives some ... Read More »
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A parent has a number of questions about financial aidâand Erin and Megan have answers! Everything from the timeline, to how to choose which school based on their offer, this episode is a great overview of the financial aid process.
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