better grades with less stress on the path to the perfect college
…
continue reading
Yes, you read that correctly. College Prep Genius is here to teach you all the tips and tricks in which you can ace the SAT and get FREE money for college (no strings attached)! Jean Burk's program will give you all the inside information.
…
continue reading
…
continue reading
Empowering college bound students and their parents with the elite tools they need to get accepted to their dream university.
…
continue reading
The college application and admissions process can be stressful. Let me help you ease some of the anxiety - from one mom to another!
…
continue reading
Drunk College Prep is all about preparing our listeners for the college experience—in the most comedic way possible. We cover social life, majors, and how to survive just about any college campus. Buckle up, because even with our degrees, we have no idea what we’re doing.
…
continue reading
Looking for help with college admissions, career planning, SAT/ACT prep, college applications, college essays, financial aid, and more? We have the answers to all of your college prep questions. The "College Prep? Yep!" podcast guides students and parents through every step of your college journey. Hosted by Erin & Carmella of Ensphere College Planning Services. Download your free episode worksheet at www.enspherecps.com/podcast.
…
continue reading
Podcast by CCP Radio Club
…
continue reading
The Northeast Ohio Tech Prep Region’s (at least) monthly podcast about current events surrounding Ohio Tech Prep and Career Technical Education throughout the state of Ohio. Each episode will feature the host interviewing a dynamic guest whether they are an educational partner, a representative from the Ohio Department of Education, or an Industry Partner, you are sure to get some really useful information about CTE.
…
continue reading
College soccer preparation tips and tricks with college coaches and ex-college players throughout the country.
…
continue reading
Journey with us on the exciting and daunting path to higher learning and the college admissions process! The College Counseling Office at Shorecrest Preparatory School of St. Petersburg, FL serves as your guide to ensure a smooth and successful process. In this podcast series you will hear from Dan Burkett, the Assistant Director of College Counseling, his Shorecrest colleagues, and other college admissions professionals as they address all aspects of the college application, selection, and ...
…
continue reading
1
550: Unpacking the Hidden Influences on College Choices
22:41
22:41
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
22:41
Choosing the right college is much more complex than affordability, location, and fit. Join us as we introduce our new co-host and explore how our unique upbringings influenced our college decisions. We’ll share our contrasting perspectives – one of us a first-generation college student, the other from a family of graduates – and reveal how family,…
…
continue reading
1
Advice for New CTE Teachers from a Seasoned Educator (Part I)
14:28
14:28
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
14:28
This month’s podcast episode features host Matt Cola interviewing Lucy Ott, a veteran former CTE teacher and current Northeast Ohio Tech Prep Coordinator at Lakeland Community College. This episode kicks off a two-part series aimed at supporting new CTE educators. In the first episode, listeners will gain valuable insights on navigating their first…
…
continue reading
1
549: Phil Black: How our family saved $1M in college expenses
36:04
36:04
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
36:04
In this episode, Megan is joined by Phil Black of the ServeWell Academy who helps students and families interested in service academies and ROTC scholarships. Find out how this former Navy SEAL Officer with four sons — two at Yale on Navy ROTC scholarships, one at the U.S. Naval Academy, and one still in high school– saved over $1,000,000 in colleg…
…
continue reading
1
548: Three Pillars of Academic Success
24:50
24:50
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
24:50
In this episode Edward Coronado III joins Megan to discuss his Three Pillars Philosophy. Understanding these areas (learning & study strategies, productivity & executive function, and mindset & motivation) can help students and educators pinpoint areas for improvement to find the right strategies. Introduce the Three Pillars Philosophy Learning & S…
…
continue reading
1
547: Healthy Relationships with Alexis from The Confidence Society
28:52
28:52
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
28:52
Building friendships and community is so important, but can also be a challenge. Alexis Moore Eytinge from The Confidence Society shares strategies including: Her personal Bill of Rights Building new friendships and networks in college Developing confidence Recognizing your own strengths We also talk about bad relationships and what peers, mentors,…
…
continue reading
1
546: Danger Time for Grades: “I Got This” Thinking
22:55
22:55
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
22:55
Join Megan as she speaks with guest, Edward Coronado III, founder of Alma Modern about a trap many students fall into this time of year. This is a phenomenon where students can be lulled into a false sense of security assuming they have good grades in all their classes because they haven’t had to submit any major assignments or take any high-stakes…
…
continue reading
1
Work-Based Learning and Partnerships in the Air Transportation Pathway
17:06
17:06
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
17:06
During this episode of the Ohio College Tech Prep Podcast, Host Matt Cola, of Kent State University and the Northeast Ohio College Tech Prep Region interviews Mary Jane Stanchina of the Six District Educational Compact. During the episode Mary Jane shares information about how the Aeronautics Careers Academy Stem Program incorporates work-based lea…
…
continue reading
Erin shares about a big decision she has been struggling with. Hearing about others deal with tough things can sometimes help us deal with our own. Megan is a loving support as Erin shares that she will be leaving the podcast. The post 545: Erin’s Big Decision appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…
…
continue reading
FAFSA – 12 Best Kept Secrets Application Tips with Jean Burk Episode 62 Sponsor: Thanks to NOW Programs, this evidence-based program helps students learn differences. Here are the FAFSA 12 Best Kept Secrets. Did you know that 80-90% of families make mistakes on the FAFSA that cost them tens of thousands of dollars in scholarship money? This informa…
…
continue reading
1
544: College Costs & How to Find Affordable 4-Year Options
27:24
27:24
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
27:24
College is expensive, but there are bargains to be had if you do your research. Megan outlines: The range of costs for in-state and out-of-state students at state universities Private college costs Community college tuition Then she helps brainstorm some cost saving ideas that go beyond taking community college classes or living at home: Finding ou…
…
continue reading
1
543: The Lowdown on Extra Curricular Activities
20:47
20:47
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
20:47
Megan and Erin go through questions that students ask about Extra Curricular activities. What is the best activity? How many hours do I need? Do I have to serve in a leadership role or is a participant good enough? Which is better–civic engagement or personal actvities? How do we write about these on our college applications? The post 543: The Lowd…
…
continue reading
1
542: Greek Life Tips from the Sorority Success Academy
44:19
44:19
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
44:19
Maureen Anderson from the Sorority Success Academy shares how as a first-generation college student, who after a injury found she didn’t have many friends outside of cheer, she was able to fill that social void through Greek life on campus. Greek life is a lot more than what we’ve seen in the media. There is an emphasis on: sisterhood (brotherhood …
…
continue reading
1
541: How to Time Your College Applications
22:31
22:31
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
22:31
It’s time for college applications! How do we strategize with our college apps to make sure we are applying for the schools we want and not wasting time and effort on our lowest priorities. Erin provides a sample of her College Checklist to help decide what schools to apply to, how to keep them all organized, and the way Erin likes to prioritize sc…
…
continue reading
1
540: The Cheap/Supplemental Test Prep
27:46
27:46
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
27:46
A listener writes in with a question about how to prep for the SAT/ACT on the cheap. Megan uses her expert advice to go through a variety of resources and help vet what might be helpful and what might be ... Read More » The post 540: The Cheap/Supplemental Test Prep appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…
…
continue reading
1
Building, Maintaining, and Growing your Successful Business Advisory Council
8:46
8:46
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
8:46
Welcome to Season 2 of the Ohio College Tech Prep Podcast! This month's episode sees host, and Northeast Ohio Tech Prep Coordinator from Kent State Matt Cola (mcola@kent.edu) interviewing Sandy Furano, Director of the Mahoning Valley Regional Council of Governments and Career Counseling Services at the Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio Dur…
…
continue reading
1
539: Short Summer Series: Megan–Style Guides
11:09
11:09
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
11:09
This may be our most controversial episode ever. Megan shares the importance of style guides and Erin throws a fit. Regardless, knowing what a style guide is and how to use one is a necessary skill for any student. What ... Read More » The post 539: Short Summer Series: Megan–Style Guides appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…
…
continue reading
1
538: Short Summer Series: Erin shares SCHOOL SUPPLIES!
17:05
17:05
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
17:05
Yes, the all-caps is intentional–Erin is a HUGE fan of school supplies. So much so that she even wrote an entire blog post about it (here is that post)! What are your favorite school supplies? What are the things Erin ... Read More » The post 538: Short Summer Series: Erin shares SCHOOL SUPPLIES! appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…
…
continue reading
1
537: Short Summer Series: Megan–Fiske Guide
11:03
11:03
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
11:03
Megan introduces us to the big one–the Fiske Guide–where you can find a ton of information about colleges. Find out the history, the stories that make the colleges unique, and hear from ACTUAL students. Fiske guide is great for research ... Read More » The post 537: Short Summer Series: Megan–Fiske Guide appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…
…
continue reading
1
536: Short Summer Series: Erin shares about Personality Tests
12:50
12:50
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
12:50
Want to get to know yourself a bit better? Curious what careers might be best for you? How do you determine what you might want to major in during your time in college? Erin shares a variety of personality tests ... Read More » The post 536: Short Summer Series: Erin shares about Personality Tests appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…
…
continue reading
1
535: Short Summer Series: Megan–Colleges That Change Lives by Loren Pope
11:56
11:56
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
11:56
Megan is sharing a special book that is perfect for those who aren’t sure what colleges they might be interested in. Colleges That Change Lives by Loren Pope covers some great colleges that might not be known because they are ... Read More » The post 535: Short Summer Series: Megan–Colleges That Change Lives by Loren Pope appeared first on The Coll…
…
continue reading
1
534: Short Summer Series: Erin Suggests Websites and Apps
14:56
14:56
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
14:56
Erin’s back with more tech stuff for your summer resources! Habit trackers, anti-distraction apps, and an app to help you get out of bed! Understood.orgHabiticaFinchI can’t wake up!Cold TurkeyFB erradicator The post 534: Short Summer Series: Erin Suggests Websites and Apps appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…
…
continue reading
1
533: Short Summer Series: Megan–SAT & ACT Official Guides
13:47
13:47
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
13:47
Spending your summer doing some test prep? Megan tells us why it is important to check out the SAT & ACT Official Guides. Get yourself ready for the test if you are a junior and if you are a senior, ... Read More » The post 533: Short Summer Series: Megan–SAT & ACT Official Guides appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…
…
continue reading
1
532: Short Summer Series: Erin Suggests Travel Stuff
21:22
21:22
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
21:22
Whether you are traveling to visit colleges, attending a summer program, or just enjoying some time with family, it is good to travel with the right gear. In today’s episode, Erin shares some of her favorite travel stuff. Many of ... Read More » The post 532: Short Summer Series: Erin Suggests Travel Stuff appeared first on The College Prep Podcast…
…
continue reading
You may have noticed the list of “new Ivys” from Forbes this spring. In today’s episode, Megan discusses two resources with a similar approach: Greene’s Guides: Public Ivies & Hidden Ivies. These books highlight “how to get an Ivy League ... Read More » The post 531: Short Summer Series: Megan–Greene’s Guides: Public Ivies & Hidden Ivies appeared f…
…
continue reading
In this episode, Erin shares some of her favorite podcasts. No Stupid Questions — Research psychologist Angela Duckworth, the author of “Grit” and tech / sports executive Mike Maughan ask lots of questions. Hidden Brain looks into the underlying patterns ... Read More » The post 530: Short Summer Series: Erin Suggests Podcasts appeared first on The…
…
continue reading
Megan’s resource for the week is a book that was very influential to her early in her career: The Gatekeepers by Jacques Steinberg. This non-fiction work reads like a story and follows admissions officer Ralph Figaroa through a season of ... Read More » The post 529: Short Summer Series: Megan–The Gatekeepers by Jacques Steinberg appeared first on …
…
continue reading
We’ve made it to June! Hang in there if you have a few more weeks of school. We typically do shorter episodes in the summer and this year, Megan and Erin will take turns sharing different resources to help you ... Read More » The post 528: Short Summer Series: Erin Suggests Books appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…
…
continue reading
Megan and Erin did some reading and have a book report on The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make by Ron Lieber. What does this book cover? ... Read More » The post 527: The Price You Pay For College appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…
…
continue reading
1
Northeast Ohio Workforce Trends with Jacob Duritsky from Team NEO
14:15
14:15
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
14:15
During this month's podcast episode Kent State Tech Prep Coordinator Matt Cola sat down with Jacob Duritsky, the Vice President of Strategy, Research, and Talent from Team NEO to discuss the workforce needs of Northeast Ohio, and to learn a little bit more about what Team Neo does, and how they can help our CTE Educators and their students. If you …
…
continue reading
Students are told that dropping a class will ruin their future prospects–the dreaded W on the transcript is the scarlet letter. Erin argues that sometimes dropping a class is the best and most strategic choice. She also discusses what other ... Read More » The post 526: Drop That Class! appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…
…
continue reading
1
525: College Essay Question: “What Will You Bring to the College?”
21:44
21:44
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
21:44
Why does this college application question elicit blank stares from students? How do we help students to figure out what they might bring to the college experience or what sets them apart from other applicants? Megan and Erin discuss how ... Read More » The post 525: College Essay Question: “What Will You Bring to the College?” appeared first on Th…
…
continue reading
1
524: Tips for Visiting Colleges: Notes from Megan’s Recent College Visits
29:37
29:37
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
29:37
Megan is back from a whirlwind tour of college visits and is sharing her notes and secret tips. When should you go? Is it worth it to time your visit to coincide with their “special” day? Lots of tips like ... Read More » The post 524: Tips for Visiting Colleges: Notes from Megan’s Recent College Visits appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…
…
continue reading
1
523: Spring Start / Summer Start / Transer Students: What to do when you don’t enter with the rest of your graduating class?
25:39
25:39
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
25:39
How do you get plugged-in? What goals should you have for socialization? What factors should you consider before accepting a delayed admission? What questions should you be asking? What should you do prior to your delayed start? Megan and Erin ... Read More » The post 523: Spring Start / Summer Start / Transer Students: What to do when you don’t en…
…
continue reading
This month Matt Cola, the Tech Prep Coordinator from Kent State University interviews Lynette Boggs from the Wayne County Schools Career Center. During the interview the two discuss the new CTE option, The Innovative Pathway. Lynette details the process of applying for this type of program, and explains why Wayne County Schools Career Center decide…
…
continue reading
Maybe you are interested in participating in your sport in college. Or maybe you haven’t thought about it at all. Or maybe you are confused as to what the Divisions mean. Wherever you are in the college athletics process, Megan ... Read More » The post 522: NCAA & Athletics in College appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…
…
continue reading
1
521: Warning Signs when Researching Colleges
29:40
29:40
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
29:40
Approach with Caution! When you see these red flags, it may be a sign that the college on your list could be more of a gamble than you were looking for. These are factors to watch for as you research ... Read More » The post 521: Warning Signs when Researching Colleges appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…
…
continue reading
1
520: How Can I Tell if a College Is “Good”?
26:50
26:50
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
26:50
Everyone wants to get into a “good college,” but if we don’t rely on rankings, what are some ways prospective students can tell if a college is good? Megan shares the things she looks for including specific numbers that might ... Read More » The post 520: How Can I Tell if a College Is “Good”? appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…
…
continue reading
Some colleges do their curriculum in very different ways. Megan and Erin talk about some of these programs, their features, and what students might enjoy these colleges. Some of these you may never have heard of but could be your ... Read More » The post 519: Unique College Programs appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…
…
continue reading
1
518: What We Mean When We Suggest You “Research Colleges”
25:10
25:10
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
25:10
What do we mean when we ask students to research colleges? What information is helpful? What are some good tools to get started? More importantly, WHY is this information relevant? The post 518: What We Mean When We Suggest You “Research Colleges” appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.Bởi Megan Dorsey & Erin Wilson
…
continue reading
1
517: Looking Forward to Summer- Suggestions for Students
23:40
23:40
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
23:40
You might be getting invited to fancy conferences or thinking about travel or camps–are these opportunities worth it? What can students do to make an impact over the summer? Megan and Erin share their suggestions for what students can do ... Read More » The post 517: Looking Forward to Summer- Suggestions for Students appeared first on The College …
…
continue reading
1
Mentor Schools' Career Academies: Making CTE Accessible for All Students
21:07
21:07
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
21:07
During this month’s episode of the Ohio College Tech Prep Podcast, host Matt Cola of the Northeast Ohio Tech Prep Region, and Kent State University interviewed Dr. Joseph Glavan. The two discussed Mentor School District’s Career Academies, which just received a $2.2 Million Grant for Career Technical Education. These Academies were designed to give…
…
continue reading
1
516: What to do if you get deferred or want to appeal your college decision
25:00
25:00
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
25:00
You heard from a school but were either waitlisted or deferred–now what? Megan walks through the questions you should ask youself and shares her top tips on what to do (and what NOT to do). Plus, Erin brings in a ... Read More » The post 516: What to do if you get deferred or want to appeal your college decision appeared first on The College Prep P…
…
continue reading
1
515: SAT or no SAT: What is best for students?
24:01
24:01
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
24:01
Issues, issues, issues with the SAT! The SAT is changing again–and schools are trending back toward requiring the test. Have you noticed this trend? Megan and Erin debate the value of the SAT and help to make sense of this ... Read More » The post 515: SAT or no SAT: What is best for students? appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…
…
continue reading
1
514: Strategies for Selecting Early Decision 1 and 2 Schools
21:54
21:54
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
21:54
A parent writes in asking about the difference between Early Action and Early Decision. Megan gives us a brief primer on what our Juniors need to be doing right now in the college search process. Then, she helps us make ... Read More » The post 514: Strategies for Selecting Early Decision 1 and 2 Schools appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…
…
continue reading
CLT Standardized Test ~~ Lookout SAT/ACT-New Test in Town The CLT Standardized Test is a new test that is taking on the SAT and ACT Tests. CLT stands for Classic Learning Test. A Harvard graduate wrote the test, standardized – get results right away. They will know the comparison of the other tests. Dave Wagner and Jeremy Tate Visit our sponsor – C…
…
continue reading
1
513: How to Make the Most of Merit Scholarship Money
21:14
21:14
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
21:14
A listener writes in with a question about merit scholarships–can they count on them for all four years or can colleges change their mind? Megan shares what she generally sees with merit scholarships, what to look for, and general guidelines ... Read More » The post 513: How to Make the Most of Merit Scholarship Money appeared first on The College …
…
continue reading
1
Introduction to Semiconductor Work Based Learning Opportunities
13:25
13:25
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
13:25
This month’s episode features an engaging discussion with Marina Goldshmidt who is the Kent State Outreach Program Director for the Ohio Semiconductor Education and Research Program regarding the work of the grant, along with several unique work-based learning opportunities available to students involved in programs related to the Semiconductor Ind…
…
continue reading
Erin has asked for topic ideas and questions and has brought them all today. Social media and mental health? College rejections? Preparing for finals? Taylor Swift? All this covered in one episode! EPISODE #505 – Normalizing Rejection The post 512: Q&A Session! appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…
…
continue reading
1
511: SPECIAL GUEST: Sonia Cacique from The College & Career Ready Podcast
25:15
25:15
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
25:15
Sonia works with students (and parents!) around career and technical education. Sonia is a student advocate and career coach expert that empowers parents and students in the college and career ready journey. Her goal is to help students with self-awareness, ... Read More » The post 511: SPECIAL GUEST: Sonia Cacique from The College & Career Ready P…
…
continue reading
1
510: How Do I Know if I am Ready for Independence?
26:02
26:02
Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
Thích
Đã thích
26:02
Students and parents often wonder what it takes to be indpendent. What skills will they need in college besides academics? How can they start honing those skills now? Erin and Megan go through their top lists of skills and provide ... Read More » The post 510: How Do I Know if I am Ready for Independence? appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…
…
continue reading