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579: 5 Core Skills Every Student Needs BEFORE Day One of College May 26, 2025

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College admissions are behind us and it’s time to check out and enjoy summer, right? Wrong. This summer is your secret weapon. Why? Because getting into college is just step one. The next challenge is making it all the way ... Read More »

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578: College Applications 101: Everything You Need to Know (College Admissions Essentials #4) May 19, 2025

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Your college application isn’t just paperwork—it’s your personal sales pitch. It’s how you present your academic story, your values, and your potential to admissions committees who may only spend a few minutes reviewing it. In the fourth episode of our ... Read More »

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577: They Got In! Here’s how they make it to Graduation Day May 12, 2025

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Getting accepted to college is a huge milestone, but getting in and graduating are two very different challenges. The truth? Most students spend months preparing college applications and almost no time preparing for what happens next. In this episode, we ... Read More »

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576: 10 Essential Tips for Neurodivergent Students Preparing for College May 05, 2025

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For students with learning differences or executive functioning challenges, the transition from high school to college can be exciting—but also overwhelming. That’s why we invited Cindy Palmer of Threshold Coaches to share her most essential, experience-tested tips to help neurodivergent ... Read More »

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575: The Most Powerful Study Strategy You’ve Never Tried | the Feynman Technique Apr 28, 2025

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Most students think they’re ready for finals—until they try to explain the material out loud and suddenly blank. That moment? It reveals more than hours of rereading ever could. This episode introduces the Feynman Technique, a simple, research-backed method for ... Read More »

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574: Big Name School vs. Best Fit: A Real-Life College Decision Story Apr 21, 2025

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Choosing the right college isn’t just about rankings or prestige—it’s about finding the best fit. In this special episode, Megan shares the story of how her son made his final college decision for next fall. Along the way, we reflect ... Read More »

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573: The Truth About Extracurriculars: What Colleges Actually Care About (College Admissions Essentials #3) Apr 15, 2025

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When it comes to college applications, extracurricular activities often feel like a mystery. Are leadership titles essential? Do you need to be in five clubs? What actually matters? In this episode, we break down how students can move beyond simply ... Read More »

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572: End-of-Year Survival Guide: How Students Can Beat the Stress Apr 07, 2025

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It’s that time again—the final weeks of the semester, when papers, projects, presentations, and exams all pile up at once. But what if our students could spread out the work now and avoid the stress later? In this episode, we ... Read More »

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571: Planning for College in Uncertain Times: How Current Headlines Affect College Choice Mar 31, 2025

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Between economic uncertainty, political shifts, and institutional changes, students and families planning for college in 2025 are facing new pressures—and many old ones that have become more urgent. In this episode, we explore how current events are directly impacting college-bound ... Read More »

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570: The #1 Factor in College Admissions That Families Often Overlook (College Admissions Essentials #2) Mar 24, 2025

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When families start thinking about college admissions, they often focus on test scores, extracurriculars, and essay strategies. But the most essential factor in getting accepted to college is so obvious that it’s often overlooked: your high school transcript. Colleges don’t ... Read More »

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