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600: College Investment Information Oct 20, 2025

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UGMA? UTMA? 529? Saving for college can be overwhelming and daunting. Erin is here with her finance experience to break down the difference between them and help you determine what is the best financial plan for your needs.

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599: Cognitive Overload in Student Learning with Gretchen Wegner Oct 13, 2025

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Megan and guest host Gretchen Wegner explore the concept of cognitive overload and its impact on students’ learning abilities, particularly focusing on working memory and its limited capacity. Listen to learn about working memory which has a limited capacity and ... Read More »

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598: Pros & Cons of Early College Entry Oct 08, 2025

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This week we are answering a listener question. Jason’s 9th and 19th graders are on track to exceed their state’s graduation requirements by the end of their third year in high school. They will also have surpassed the maximum number ... Read More »

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597: Supporting Students with College Essay Writing Strategies Oct 01, 2025

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Writing college admissions essays is hard. We are here to help. This week, Megan and Erin discuss strategies to produce better essays and tips for educators and parents looking to support students through this process. We share lots of ideas ... Read More »

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596: Universities in the UK & Canada: Is admission the same? Sep 22, 2025

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We love getting listener questions! Today we answer a question about universities in the UK and Canada.

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595: Is Two AP Classes + Varsity Sport Too Much? Sep 15, 2025

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This week we are answering a listener question: is it feasible for a 10th grader to take two AP courses, compete in varsity swim, and still have time for everything else? Listen as we discuss:— the rationale behind taking two ... Read More »

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594: Bad schedule choices based on rumor Sep 11, 2025

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We are seeing it already this school year— students making bad schedule choices. High school course selection is important. Students and parents should make informed decisions. Listen as we discus A bad schedule choice can result in daily struggles. Avoid ... Read More »

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593: Another School Year– Goals and Outlook for Fall Sep 02, 2025

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As we head back to school, there are a lot of changes. We have some changes at “The College Prep Podcast” too. Listen as we discuss: — How to decide when a big change is necessary — How to focus ... Read More »

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591: Three Warning Signs Your Student Is Behind (and how to fix it) Aug 26, 2025

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UPDATE– this episode didn’t post correctly last week, so we are releasing it with the correct audio . Most college students don’t fall behind at midterms. They fall behind starting Week 1 and it can rough to dig themselves out. ... Read More »

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590: Community College Doesn’t Have to Be Your Backup Plan Aug 11, 2025

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Too often, students view community college or commuting as a last resort, but it doesn’t have to be, unless you want it. In this mini-episode, we help students and families rethink how to build a smart, balanced college list. We ... Read More »

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