Welcome to the Livius podcast! We discuss education, optimizing high school, planning for college, and the importance of sharing YOUR story. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/LiviusPod and please join our Facebook group for videos, articles, and more tips at https://www.facebook.com/liviustutoring/ .
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You've Been Accepted to College... Now What?
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Host Jason Breitkopf is joined by frequent guest and co-host Kristi Davin to discuss what students can do once they've been accepted into college. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiviusPod
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Host Jason Breitkopf is joined by returning guest Dr. Andy Snyder to discuss their top tips for improving study skills. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiviusPod
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Accommodations and the Cheating Scandal
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In today's episode Jason talks with Kristi Davin, Executive Director of Chyten and parent, about the recent college applications cheating scandal and who really deserves accommodations on standardized tests. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiviusPod
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How 9th and 10th Graders Can Prepare for College Applications
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In today's episode Jason talks with college counselor Andy Snyder about what 9th and 10th graders can focus on to start thinking about college applications. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiviusPod
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In today's episode Jason talks with Kristi Davin, Executive Director of Chyten and parent, about the value of College beyond just the classes and degree. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiviusPod
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Seniors Who Missed College Application Deadlines
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In today's episode Jason talks with college counselor Andy Snyder about what steps high school seniors can take if they missed college application deadlines. Is it too late?
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In today's episode Jason talks with Kristi Davin, Executive Director of Chyten, about how planning for the type of career you want now can help you get there. Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiviusPod
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Junior Year College Application Timeline
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In today's episode Jason sits down with college counselor Andy Snyder to discuss how juniors in high school should be preparing for their college applications.
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In today's episode Jason talks with Kristi Davin, Executive Director of Chyten and parent, about the consequences of a senior slide and how to avoid falling into one. Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiviusPod
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Beyond the Numbers: AP and SAT Subject Tests
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In today's episode, Jason and college counselor Leigh Ann Schwartz, M.Ed. talk about AP and SAT Subject Tests. They take a closer look at how important those scores truly are when it comes to college applications.
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How Juniors Can Prepare for College Applications
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In today's episode, Jason sits down with college counselor Marvin Vilma to discuss the different ways in which high school juniors can prepare for their college applications.
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Everything You Need to Know About Financial Aid
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In today's episode, Jason is once again joined by college counselor Leigh Ann Schwartz, M.Ed. They give you everything you need to know about financial aid and more specifically FAFSA.
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In today's episode, Jason talks to college counselor Marvin about how applying to college means much more than just your numbers.
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In today's episode, Jason talks to tutor Cindy Frueh about her experiences teaching english as a second language to young students. Check out our Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiviusPod
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Stephanie Clegg Shares Her Science Background
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In today's episode Jason talks to tutor Stephanie Clegg and her background in Science. Stephanie shares her journey through the medical and science worlds, and some of her tutoring experiences. Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/LiviusPod
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The Truth About Early Decision and Early Action
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Jason sits down with college counselor Leigh Ann Schwartz, M.Ed. to discuss Early Decision/Action. They dive into some of the myths surrounding early applications, and the advantages and disadvantages of applying early.
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Jason and college counselor Leigh Ann Schwartz, M.Ed. discuss the right amount of colleges to apply to, and why it's important to hit the right number.
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The Transitions from Elementary to Middle School and from Middle to High School
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Jason talks about the challenges in the transitions from elementary to middle school and from middle to high school, and how to best face those challenges. Articles: https://www.chyten.com/transition-elementary-school-middle-school.html https://www.chyten.com/transition-middle-school-high-school.html…
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Tuition, Room and Board, Other College Costs, and the Facts and Fantasies About 'Free Tuition'
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Frequent co-host Kristi Davin joins Jason to discuss the various costs of college, the truth about 'free tuition', and scholarships.If you have any questions on this topic or any other, please reach out to us at www.twitter.com/endeavorpod .Join us at www.facebook.com/EndeavorParents for more tips, videos, & information.…
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What Not To Do When Building a College List
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Frequent co-host Kristi Davin provides a first-person parent perspective on helping your children and students build a college list along with the traps to avoid.If you have any questions on this topic or any other, please reach out to us at http://www.twitter.com/endeavorpod .Join us at http://www.facebook.com/EndeavorParents for more tips, videos…
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Host Jason Breitkopf is joined by frequent guest and co-host Kristi Davin to discuss the recent controversies engulfing the College Board and the SAT.For more information, check out our blog post: https://www.chyten.com/current-controversy-around-sat-scores.htmlIf you have any questions on this topic or any other, please reach out to us at www.twit…
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Host Jason Breitkopf is joined by frequent guest and co-host Kristi Davin to discuss some tips floating around the internet about how to get into college despite earning a lower GPA than useful for getting into college.If you have any questions on this topic or any other, please reach out to us at www.twitter.com/endeavorpod .Join us at www.faceboo…
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17 College Majors That Are Underemployed
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Host Jason Breitkopf is joined by frequent guest and co-host Kristi Davin to discuss a recent article on Forbes.com about 17 college majors whose graduates are surprisingly underemployed. Some are actually surprising, while others, not so much.The article on Forbes can be found here: https://www3.forbes.com/leadership/17-college-majors-that-report-…
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Hacking the SAT 10: Teaching the Essay Section
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Host Jason Breitkopf and Chyten CEO Neil Khaund, the inspiration for the Hacking Your Own SAT Program series, discuss the essay section. How has the essay section changed since the 2016 re-write of the SAT? What are students supposed to do on the essay, and why is it so challenging? What is the biggest mistake students make on the essay? Neil and J…
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Hacking the SAT 9: Teaching the Writing Section
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Host Jason Breitkopf and Chyten CEO Neil Khaund, the inspiration for the Hacking Your Own SAT Program series, discuss the writing section. How is the Writing section similar to and different from the Reading section? How important is grammar instruction? Neil and Jason answer these questions and more.If you have any questions on this topic or any o…
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Host Jason Breitkopf is joined by frequent guest and co-host Kristi Davin to attempt to answer one of the most common questions we've been asked. We discuss where test scores place in the college application process and how to make test scores an asset to your application.For our episode on the Naviance Scattergram, you can listen here: https://anc…
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Hacking the SAT 8: Teaching the Reading Section
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Host Jason Breitkopf and Chyten CEO Neil Khaund, the inspiration for the Hacking Your Own SAT Program series, discuss the reading section. What makes the reading section challenging? What is more important, the passage or the questions? Neil and Jason ponder those questions and more.If you have any questions on this topic or any other, please reach…
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Hacking the SAT 7: Teaching the Math Section
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Host Jason Breitkopf and Chyten CEO Neil Khaund, the inspiration for the Hacking Your Own SAT Program series, discuss the math section. What math is on the math section? What do you need to know? Jason and Neil even work on a math problem!If you have any questions on this topic or any other, please reach out to us at http://www.twitter.com/endeavor…
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Host Jason Breitkopf is joined by frequent guest and co-host Kristi Davin to discuss what value there is in taking the optional essay on either the SAT or the ACT.If you have any questions on this topic or any other, please reach out to us at http://www.twitter.com/endeavorpod .Join us at http://www.facebook.com/EndeavorParents for more tips, video…
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Hacking the SAT 6: HomeWORK for Results
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Host Jason Breitkopf and Chyten CEO Neil Khaund, the inspiration for the Hacking Your Own SAT Program series, discuss how homework. How much homework is too much? Is there such a thing as too little homework? How should it be organized? Jason and Neil figure it out.If you have any questions on this topic or any other, please reach out to us at http…
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Understanding the Test Optional Movement
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Recorded live at the Test Prep, Admissions, and Private Tutoring Professionals Conference in Boston on Friday, July 27, 2018. Host Jason Breitkopf moderated a panel on Understanding the Test Optional Movement in college admissions with guests Scott Clyburn founder/owner of North Avenue Education in Portland, Oregon and Scott Webster, College Entran…
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Hacking the SAT 5: Strategies vs Drilling
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Host Jason Breitkopf and Chyten CEO Neil Khaund, the inspiration for the Hacking Your Own SAT Program series, discuss building a curriculum for your own SAT program, focusing on the two main schools of thought. Should your program focus on drilling practice problems and test sections or should it focus on strategy instruction?If you have any questi…
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Co-host of the Hacking Your Own SAT Program series Neil Khaund interviews college counselor and scholarship maven Harpreet Singh about his experience as a first generation college student. Pardon the audio quality.If you have any questions on this topic or any other, please reach out to us at http://www.twitter.com/endeavorpod .Join us at http://ww…
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Hacking the SAT 4: Classroom Space Considerations
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Host Jason Breitkopf and Chyten CEO Neil Khaund, the inspiration for the Hacking Your Own SAT Program series, discuss the options for classroom spaces for SAT programs and practice tests. They also touch on whether technology is useful or necessary for a successful SAT program.If you have any questions on this topic or any other, please reach out t…
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Non-Traditional Paths - A Parent Perspective
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Frequent co-host and guest Kristi Davin sits down for a conversation with fellow parent of teenaged sons and Chyten test prep program advisor Vicki Jones. Vicki is a former public school teacher and currently advises parents on which test prep or academic tutoring programs are best for their students. Kristi and Vicki discuss their experiences with…
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Hacking the SAT 3: Pre-assessment Basics
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Host Jason Breitkopf and Chyten CEO Neil Khaund, who inspired this Hacking Your Own SAT Program series, discuss the best tools to use as a pre-program assessment in your pwn SAT program. Parent questions are answered and PSAT myths are busted.If you have any questions on this topic or any other, please reach out to us at http://www.twitter.com/ende…
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Independent High School Application Interviews
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Host Jason Breitkopf is joined by college counselor and former college & independent high school admissions officer Marvin Vilma for the fifth episode in our series on independent high school admissions. In this episode, we discuss the interview, both from the student's and the parents' perspectives.If you have any questions on this topic or any ot…
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Hacking the SAT 2: Building an Ideal Class Syllabus
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Host Jason Breitkopf and Endeavor visionary Neil Khaund discuss how a school or non-profit can build a schedule and syllabus for their hacked SAT program. Timing and setting appropriate test date goals are important keys to success.If you have any questions on this topic or any other, please reach out to us at http://www.twitter.com/endeavorpod .Jo…
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College Visits - A Parent Perspective
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Frequent co-host Kristi Davin provides a first-person parent perspective on college visits.If you have any questions on this topic or any other, please reach out to us at http://www.twitter.com/endeavorpod .Join us at http://www.facebook.com/EndeavorParents for more tips, videos, & information.
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SAT Reading, Writing, Essay vs ACT Reading, English, Essay
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Host Jason Breitkopf is joined by frequent guest and co-host Kristi Davin in a follow up to the SAT Math vs ACT Math episode. In this episode we discuss the differences between the English language sections on the SAT and the ACT, with the goal of helping students decide which test is best for them.For more information, please read the accompanying…
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Host Jason Breitkopf and frequent guest Kristi Davin discuss different options for high school students who have been rejected by their top choice colleges.For more information on community colleges, check out our previous episode, The Community College Advantage: https://anchor.fm/endeavor/episodes/The-Community-College-Advantage-e1k3vlIf you have…
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Hacking the SAT 1: Build Your Own SAT Prep Program
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Host Jason Breitkopf and Endeavor visionary Neil Khaund introduce a new summer series called Hacking the SAT in which we show you how to build your own SAT prep program at your school, at a non-profit, or at home. In this episode, Jason provides tips on pre-program practice tests and goal setting.If you have any questions on this topic or any other…
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Host Jason Breitkopf is joined once again by educator and communications expert Kristi Davin, this time to discuss social media and the positives and negatives for students and their college application process.If you have any questions on this topic or any other, please reach out to us at http://www.twitter.com/endeavorpod .Join us at http://www.f…
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Host Jason Breitkopf is joined by college counselor and former college & independent high school admissions officer Marvin Vilma for the fourth episode in our series on independent high school admissions. In this episode, we discuss the school visit.If you have any questions on this topic or any other, please reach out to us at http://www.twitter.c…
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Host Jason Breitkopf is joined by frequent guest and college admissions expert, Dr. Wanda Montañez to discuss community college, and why they can be a useful option for some students.If you have any questions on this topic or any other, please reach out to us at http://www.twitter.com/endeavorpod .Join us at http://www.facebook.com/EndeavorParents …
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Host Jason Breitkopf is joined once again by college counselor, former college admissions officer, and all-around college application experience expert, Dr. Wanda Montañez to discuss financial aid award letters, including how to read them and what the details mean.For a series of example letters, the College Board has provided a link here: https://…
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Summertime Prep for Building Your Authentic Narrative
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Host Jason Breitkopf shares a conversation between college counselors Ariella Reidenberg and Harpreet Singh on their experiences using summer to build their personal narrative in preparation for the college application process.If you have any questions on this topic or any other, please reach out to us at http://www.twitter.com/endeavorpod .Join us…
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College Prep Tools: Naviance & the Scattergram
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Host Jason Breitkopf is joined by fellow Endeavor host Kristi Davin to discuss a useful tool in the college prep and admissions process: the scattergram.Follow this link to the example scattergram used by Jason & Kristi in the episode: http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/auburnpub.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/bb/fbba2f32-e3f5-5e2…
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Independent High School Admissions Process
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Host Jason Breitkopf is joined by college counselor, former college admissions officer, and former independent high school admissions officer Marvin Vilma for the third in our series on independent high school admissions.If you have any questions on this topic or any other, please reach out to us at http://www.twitter.com/endeavorpod .Join us at ht…
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Host Jason Breitkopf is joined by college counselor, former college admissions officer, and general college admissions expert, Dr. Wanda Montañez to discuss the Common App.Explore the Common App at http://www.commonapp.orgIf you have any questions on this topic or any other, please reach out to us at http://www.twitter.com/endeavorpod .Join us at h…
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