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620: How to Maximize College Scholarship Opportunities Mar 09, 2026

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Join Megan and Erin as they discuss strategies for maximizing college scholarship dollars while avoiding scams. Scholarship Search Tools Overview Megan and Erin discussed scholarship search tools, with Megan recommending several legitimate scholarship aggregators and advised listeners to be cautious ... Read More »

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619: From Local Youth Orchestras to Top Conservatories – Strategies that Win the Audition with Darren Sacks Mar 02, 2026

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Admission to music programs and conservatories is a specialized process that involves more steps than simply sending application material and essays to the admissions office. This week Megan is joined by Darren Sacks, a professional double bassist and music college ... Read More »

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618: Financial Literacy for College Students Feb 23, 2026

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In this episode, Megan and Erin dive into practical financial literacy topics students need to understand before and during college. Their discussion centers on managing money in an increasingly cashless world, avoiding common student loan mistakes, and building credit responsibly. ... Read More »

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617: How to Make College Fairs Work for You Feb 16, 2026

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Megan and Erin break down how students and families can turn college fairs into a genuinely useful part of the college search process. Drawing on both student and admissions-side perspectives, they emphasize that preparation, smart engagement, and follow-up are what ... Read More »

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616: 3 Ways Students Can Stand Out in Admissions Feb 09, 2026

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In this episode, Megan and Erin break down effective college application strategies, using insights from a U.S. News article featuring Rice University’s Dean of Admissions. Rice says it wants to see Listen as Megan and Erin discuss Here’s the U.S. ... Read More »

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615: How NOT to Build Your College List Feb 02, 2026

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Building a college list can feel overwhelming—and it’s easy to get it wrong. In this episode of The College Prep Podcast, Megan and Erin break down the most common mistakes students and families make when creating a college list and explain ... Read More »

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614: SAT / ACT 2026: Which Test to Take & When Jan 26, 2026

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When should students take the SAT or ACT—and how many times is enough? In this episode of The College Prep Podcast, Megan and Erin break down the ideal testing timeline and clear up common misconceptions that cause unnecessary stress for families. They ... Read More »

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613: What Are Colleges Really Looking For? Jan 19, 2026

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In this episode of The College Prep Podcast, hosts Megan and Erin tackle a question that causes a great deal of stress and confusion for students and parents alike: What do colleges really want from applicants? Moving beyond myths about perfect GPAs, nonstop ... Read More »

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612: How to Maximize College Scholarship Opportunities Jan 12, 2026

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Paying for college can feel overwhelming, especially for families who do not qualify for need based financial aid. In this episode, Megan and Erin break down how merit based scholarships really work and how families can be more strategic about ... Read More »

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611: Early Steps for College Planning and Academic Success Jan 07, 2026

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LISTENER EMAIL! We love these–and our friend Ben sent one in wanting to know what he might do in the early stages of college prep to set himself up for success. Megan and Erin make a must-have checklist for this ... Read More »

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