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449: Why Colleges Say No–Top Reasons for Rejection Nov 28, 2022

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Rejection can hurt and leave us wondering “why?” Megan covers some of the reasons a college might say no to a student. Erin and Megan also discuss how many colleges to apply to and how to strategize when applying to ... Read More »

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448: Do Colleges Want to See Depth or Breadth? Nov 21, 2022

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We’ve all heard that colleges want to see involved students who show academic readiness by completing a rigorous high school program. But do colleges prefer depth– specializing in fields like STEM or humanities, focusing on one or two extracurriculars, or ... Read More »

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447: How College Rankings Hurt Students Nov 14, 2022

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College rankings have been in the news again. Columbia University fell from #2 to #18 after lying about student data. Rankings are flawed and rarely reflect families’ college priorities, but they captivate audiences and continue to drive admission decisions at ... Read More »

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446: November: Middle of the Semester Tasks for Success Nov 07, 2022

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The month of November is deceptively calm for some students, but there are still college planning and academic tasks to complete. Tune in to find out how students can work this month to make the end of the semester much ... Read More »

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445: How To Identify (And Fix) Common Causes of Procrastination Oct 31, 2022

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Many students struggle with procrastination–sometimes for surprising reasons. Erin Wilson of Seattle Success Coaching shares the 5 primary reasons students procrastinate and multiple strategies to get past your desire to put off tasks. There might also be times when procrastination ... Read More »

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444: Success in Admission Starts with the Right List of Schools [reprise] Oct 24, 2022

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This episode originally aired in September 2017. Most admission disappointment start now, with families who don’t take time to create the right college list. Listen in as Megan walks you through the 6 kinds of schools you should definitely apply ... Read More »

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443: College Admissions Essays: Frequently Asked Questions Oct 17, 2022

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Essays can be a key factor in successful college applications. Guest co-host Erin Wilson asks some of the most frequent questions she’s hear from students. Which topics are overdone? Should you disclose a disability? Should the essay focus on your ... Read More »

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442: October: How to Make the Most of the Inevitable Dip This Month Oct 10, 2022

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Hopefully you’ve settled into this semester! October is a good time to identify academic weaknesses and make plans for improvement. Gretchen offers strategies for families and teachers to assess progress and work on better habits and grades while there is ... Read More »

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441: College Orientation: A Make or Break Factor for Student Success Oct 04, 2022

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College orientation is not usually a factor students and parents consider when choosing what colleges to apply to, but it should be! Megan walks us through what makes for a good orientation, the power of meaningful connections as soon as ... Read More »

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440: Stop Student Brain Drain and Take Charge of Technology Sep 26, 2022

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We are draining our brains of much needed energy and attention, thanks to social media and the way new communication technologies work. Tune in to discuss a single act that all families can do to help preserve parents’ and students’ ... Read More »

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