Episodes

#029 – Today we talk about something very important in the college admissions process, creating a system that allows you to maintain the many documents and information that will be part of your college application. This is especially true for juniors, who suddenly find themselves having to gather a great many important documents that will be …

Junior Year Checklist (Part 4). How to create a system to keep your important college admission documents organized and, most importantly, meet all your deadlines. Organization is a big part of your personal leadership and success Read More »

#028 – Today on the show, we are joined by a very special guest, Kristina Campos. She is the experienced parenting coach, teen expert, and founder of The Impactful Parent. Kristina shared with us 10 very important tips that parents need to share with their kids as they get ready to go to college. These are …

10 Tips Teenagers Need to Hear from Their Parents Before Heading Off to College. Interview with Parenting Coach and Teen Expert, Kristina Campos, from The Impactful Parent Read More »

#027 – On this special episode, we are stepping away from our normal episode line-up to make you aware of important information that will affect you if you are a high school student planning to go to college, or if you are the parent of one. I walk our listeners through Biden’s Plan for Education Beyond …

Special Episode. President Biden’s Plan for Higher Education. Everything That May Be Coming Your Way Soon, Including, Free Community College and State University Tuition, Increased Pell Grant Amounts, and More. Read More »

#026 – This episode is very important because in it we present a way for high school students to create a well thought out plan of action to prepare for the SAT.  The SAT is extremely important, especially to gain admission into the more selective schools. We introduce Khan Academy as that great tool to help …

Junior Year Checklist. Conquer the SAT by Preparing on Khan Academy, the 100% Free, Official SAT Prep Partner of the Makers of the SAT! (Part 3) Read More »

#025 – This is a special and timely episode that will give you important information to help you manage your college admission path within the changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. You will understand how most college admissions departments are gearing up for the next academic year, the pressures that are guiding what they do, and …

Special COVID-19 Episode. Hidden Advantages and Threats Brought by the Pandemic. Specific Steps to Benefit Your College Plans During These Challenging Times. Also, the End of the SAT Essay and Subject Tests, How to Ask for More Financial Aid Read More »

#024 – On this episode, we continue uncovering the steps every high school junior should take to succeed in the college admission process. We go over one of the most important components of the college application, scores from the standardized test. This is one of the 3 kings of the college admission process, the other two …

Junior Year Checklist. The Steps Every 11th Grader Should Take to Build a Strong College Application (Part 2) Read More »

#023 – On today’s show, we begin a series about the junior year of high school, on one of the most influential in the college admission process. There is a lot that goes on in the eleventh grade that gives college admissions people a good idea of the ability of an applicant to handle the workload …

Junior Year Checklist. The Steps Every 11th Grader Should Take to Build a Strong College Application (Part 1) Read More »

#022 – Join us as we analyze the last four of seven steps that high school sophomores should take to build a strong college application. We will go over the different types of official Preliminary SAT assessments and the different ways in which students benefit from them. You will gain an understanding of the PSAT10, the …

Sophomore Year Checklist. The Steps Every 10th Grader Should Take to Build a Strong College Application (Part 2) Read More »

#021 – Today, we analyze the first three of seven steps that high school sophomores should take to build a strong college application. We will go over the importance of grades and ways students can earn a grade point average above 4.0. You will learn about the first three items that all college admission officers look …

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#020 – This episode is the first in a series that will take you through all the steps your kid should take during each year of high school, to build a strong college application in all areas, and maximize the chances for admission. The freshman year is a very important one. College admission officers look …

Freshman Year Checklist. The Steps Every 9th Grader Should Take to Build a Strong College Application Read More »