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519: Unique College Programs Apr 01, 2024

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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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518: What We Mean When We Suggest You “Research Colleges” Mar 25, 2024

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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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517: Looking Forward to Summer- Suggestions for Students Mar 18, 2024

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You might be getting invited to fancy conferences or thinking about travel or camps–are 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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516: What to do if you get deferred or want to appeal your college decision Mar 11, 2024

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You heard from a school but were either waitlisted or deferred–now 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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515: SAT or no SAT: What is best for students? Mar 04, 2024

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Issues, issues, issues with the SAT! The SAT is changing again–and 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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514: Strategies for Selecting Early Decision 1 and 2 Schools Feb 26, 2024

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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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513: How to Make the Most of Merit Scholarship Money Feb 19, 2024

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A listener writes in with a question about merit scholarships–can 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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512: Q&A Session! Feb 12, 2024

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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 – Normalizing Rejection

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511: SPECIAL GUEST: Sonia Cacique from The College & Career Ready Podcast Feb 06, 2024

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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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510: How Do I Know if I am Ready for Independence? Jan 29, 2024

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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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