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529: Short Summer Series: Megan–The Gatekeepers by Jacques Steinberg Jun 10, 2024

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Megan’s resource for the week is a book that was very influential to her early in her career: The Gatekeepers by Jacques Steinberg. This non-fiction work reads like a story and follows admissions officer Ralph Figaroa through a season of ... Read More »

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528: Short Summer Series: Erin Suggests Books Jun 03, 2024

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We’ve made it to June! Hang in there if you have a few more weeks of school. We typically do shorter episodes in the summer and this year, Megan and Erin will take turns sharing different resources to help you ... Read More »

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527: The Price You Pay For College May 27, 2024

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Megan and Erin did some reading and have a book report on The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make by Ron Lieber. What does this book cover? ... Read More »

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526: Drop That Class! May 20, 2024

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Students are told that dropping a class will ruin their future prospects–the dreaded W on the transcript is the scarlet letter. Erin argues that sometimes dropping a class is the best and most strategic choice. She also discusses what other ... Read More »

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525: College Essay Question: “What Will You Bring to the College?” May 13, 2024

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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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524: Tips for Visiting Colleges: Notes from Megan’s Recent College Visits May 06, 2024

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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 “special” day? Lots of tips like ... Read More »

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523: Spring Start / Summer Start / Transer Students: What to do when you don’t enter with the rest of your graduating class? Apr 29, 2024

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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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522: NCAA & Athletics in College Apr 22, 2024

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Maybe you are interested in participating in your sport in college. Or maybe you haven’t 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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521: Warning Signs when Researching Colleges Apr 15, 2024

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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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520: How Can I Tell if a College Is “Good”? Apr 08, 2024

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Everyone wants to get into a “good college,” but if we don’t 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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