Welcome to the College of Optometrists' series of optometry podcasts. Our very own ex-hospital radio DJ (and Head of Research), Martin Cordiner, will be taking you through an optometric journey, covering topics such as the latest in eye health research and patient experiences.
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If you are overwhelmed with the college-bound journey, confused by how much things have changed, or frustrated by having more questions than answers, then College and Career Clarity is the compass you need, when you need it most. Weekly episodes with Lisa Marker-Robbins and her guests provide families with strategic guidance to resource your student to make informed choices that align with their passions, purpose, and potential future. You’ll be informed to be able to have intentional & prod ...
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A podcast series produced by ASCO- Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry
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How to Change Your College Major Successfully with Kaci Kortis
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In this episode, Lisa and Kaci discuss: Having early conversations on college majors with your teen and with the intent to listen. Exploring university resources that help students who are unsure of their path. Thinking about the full student and what to consider as they think about their major. If it’s possible for all students to change their maj…
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Occupational Therapy Career Close-Up with Chris Robbins
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In this episode, Lisa and Chris discuss: What occupational therapy is and the different patient groups it benefits. Various preparatory paths students can consider in high school and college as they consider OT or similar fields. How to curate experiences, like job shadows, to discover if OT is the right path for your teen. Resources for finding th…
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Ruth Bennett, Deputy Lead Assessor on the Scheme for Registration, talks to Dave Burke, Mental Health First Aid Instructor, and Neil Constantine-Smith, an optometrist with over 30 years experience, about the rising number of young people suffering from anxiety. They discuss the possible reasons for this trend and provide helpful strategies and advi…
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The Supportive Parents' Guide on the Road to College with Kristina Dooley
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In this episode, Lisa and Kristina discuss: Strategies for striking the balance between parental involvement and teen independence. How to listen to and validate your teen's aspirations before giving advice. Why parents need to have honest discussions about their college budget and their financial realities. The importance of highlighting your stud…
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Helping Your Teen Pick the Right Major and Career with Deborah Allen
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In this episode Lisa and Deborah discuss: How to guide your teen through college and career discernment. The crucial role self-awareness through ongoing reflection and family conversations. Types of real-world experiences that allow teens to explore interests and develop skills. Supporting, not leading, your teen through their journey of building p…
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Making the Final College Decision with Marni Levine
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In this episode, Lisa and Marni discuss: How to approach your teen’s final college enrollment decision from campus visits to financial considerations. Key questions your student should ask themself when they’re stuck deciding between their final school choices. Approaching how to navigate and leverage unexpected financial aid opportunities. Alterna…
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Decoding GPA: Insights for College Admissions with Jess Chermak
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In this episode, Lisa and Jess discuss: Looking at school profiles can help you and your student better understand how their school uses GPA. Understanding how colleges recalculate GPAs and how your student can use GPA calculators to better grasp their standing. Identifying the five core classes that most colleges use to generate the recalculated G…
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Optometry Career Close-Up with Ted McElroy, O.D.
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In this episode, Lisa and Ted discuss: What optometrists do and how they help people enhance their quality of life. Essential skills and qualities for those who will have a long and successful optometrist career Understanding the path from high school to graduate school for optometry. The competitive nature of optometry school and the state-specifi…
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Ushering in the New Digital SAT with Jackie Pollina
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In this episode, Lisa and Jackie discuss: The most significant overhaul of the SAT to date. Exploring the new version of the SAT with a focus on the digital format, timing, and structure. Insight as to whether the digital SAT better aligns with modern teens than paper testing. The revamped SAT and how it compares to the ACT. Key Takeaways: With man…
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Mythbusting In-State v. Out-of-State Universities with Cristiana Quinn
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In this episode, Lisa and Cristiana discuss: Families often default to in-state for financial reasons, but out-of-state can sometimes provide better financial and academic opportunities. Why many schools are increasing the number of out-of-state students admitted. Misconceptions that misguide families when considering where to apply to college. The…
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In this episode, Lisa discusses: Why Americans have lost faith in the value of college. How to know if college is worth it for your student. Strategies for understanding your family’s reasons for your teen going to college. Identifying various career avenues and identifying the most suitable path for your child’s success. Key Takeaways: What might …
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WebinarXtra: What's new in the Guidance for Professional Practice - 4th edition
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In this WebinarXtra podcast, College clinical advisers Daniel Hardiman-McCartney FCOptom MBE, Denise Voon MCOptom, and Dr Paramdeep Bilkhu MCOptom discuss the latest changes to the Guidance for Professional Practice. They answer all those questions there wasn't time to cover during the live webinar including about dilation and driving, cycloplegic …
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Maximizing Summer: Effective Planning Tips with Cindy McCormick
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In this episode, Lisa and Cindy discuss: How to make the most of summer for college-bound teens. If pay-to-play programs are worth the investment for your student. No-cost, meaningful summer enrichment options. When to start making summer plans (and how to ensure your student doesn’t miss their crucial deadlines). Key Takeaways: Some summer program…
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Exploring Licensed Clinical Social Work Careers with Shara Ruffin
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In this episode, Lisa and Shara discuss: Looking at social work careers in both macro and micro settings. The educational and licensing path to becoming an LCSW. The three tracts of a Social Work Master’s program. Tips for preparing, taking, and succeeding on the licensure exams. Key Takeaways: Social workers work in every aspect of life, from birt…
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Strategies for Silencing Your Teen's Inner Critic with Natalie Borrell
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In this episode, Lisa and Natalie discuss: Why everyone should face their inner critic. Ways in which the inner critic shows up in teens and young adults. Building the muscle of resiliency. Strategy tools for silencing your teen’s inner critic. Key Takeaways: Having an inner critic is normal, but it does need to be addressed so the negative thought…
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Dealing with bullying and harassment in the workplace
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In our latest podcast, College clinical adviser Denise Voon MCOptom Prof Cert Med Ret talks to Nazia Fitzpatrick, a business psychologist and executive coach and facilitator. They discuss the concerning statistics from the General Optical Council's registrant workforce and perception survey including 41% of responders saying they had experienced bu…
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The College Admissions Interview, What to Expect and How to Prep with Vince Garcia
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In this episode, Lisa and Vince discuss: The three different types of admissions interviews. Benefits of participating in a college admissions interview. How your student can demonstrate interest and show their voice to the interviewer. Steps to prepare for admissions interviews. Key Takeaways: Typically, your student must have their college applic…
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Navigating Choices between AP or Dual Enrollment with Julie Spak
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In this episode, Lisa and Julie discuss: Understanding your student’s goals before enrolling in Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Enrollment (DE) courses. Why your teen’s AP exam score matters more to colleges than their grade in the AP class. How to know what your student’s desired colleges will accept for college credit. Exploring academic, college…
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Navigating College Paths for Music and Performing Arts Majors with Dr. Christine Gangelhoff
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In this episode, Lisa and Christine discuss: When your student should begin developing their foundation for those application requirements if they are considering performance arts majors. The transferable skills of students with a music or other performing arts major. The commitment required for co-majors, double majors, and minors, and how they ca…
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#103 Advice on the FAFSA Delay for College-Bound Families with Beth Walker
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In this episode, Lisa and Beth discuss: The changes to federal financial aid are set to begin in 2024. Why parents should wait 10-15 days before applying with the new FAFSA application. How to take back your family’s financial power and not rely solely on the government formula for your student’s education budget. Strategies to handle the uncertain…
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Classic Rewind: College Admission by Major with Andy Borst
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Although it can sometimes seem like it, admissions officers aren’t in the business of crushing your teen’s dreams. They want to make things possible for as many students as possible, and that’s where a college major-based admissions process can come into play. Each university can only accommodate a certain number of students in each program, so thi…
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Classic Rewind: Everything You Think You Know About College Essays Is Wrong with Susan Knoppow
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In this episode Lisa and Susan discuss: What admissions officers really want your teen to write about in their personal statement Why your student shouldn’t look at online sample essays A good plan of attack for essays over the summer so your child finishes on time Key Takeaways: It is important for your student to know that a college essay is not …
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Can You Really Trust What Colleges Say Matters in Admission? with Rebecca Stuart-Orlowski, David Blobaum, and Becky Priest
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In this episode, Lisa, Rebecca, David, and Becky discuss: A critique of the information and misinformation of the latest NACAC Annual Survey of Colleges. The role of ACT and SAT scores even beyond the admissions process. The impact of Institutional Priorities in the admission of students. Colleges have differing expectations for various majors, inc…
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Navigating College with Physical Disabilities and Health Conditions with Annie Tulkin
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In this episode, Lisa and Annie discuss: The Disability Tax teens with physical disabilities and health conditions face as they begin their college journey. Differences in accommodations and support for your student college. How a college technically complying with federal law is different from being 100% accessible for all students and what your t…
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How Your Teen Can Benefit from an Honors College with Sylvia Borgo
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In this episode, Lisa and Sylvia discuss: Why Honors Colleges should not be an afterthought as your student is making their college list. What an Honors College is and how it differs from an Honors Program. Benefits of being in an Honors College. Differences in application processes for Honors Colleges. Key Takeaways: Honors Colleges are intentiona…
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Headlight glare - A glaring problem - Part 2
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In the second part of our special podcast, College Clinical Adviser Denise Voon MCOptom talks to Mike Bowen, Director of Knowledge and Research at the College, about the issues surrounding LED headlights. They also discuss the current research and evidence regarding them and how our members can help shape the work of the College on this important t…
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Headlight glare: A glaring problem - Part 1
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In the first part of this special podcast, College Clinical Adviser Denise Voon MCOptom speaks to Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town, Member of the House of Lords, about her campaign for stronger regulation and guidance on the use of LED headlights. They discuss how Lady Hayter became involved in the campaign, the effects of headlight glare and how it…
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How Colleges Assess Your Teen's Fit to Major with Lisa Marker Robbins
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In this episode, Lisa discusses: How your student can demonstrate to colleges the reasons behind their choice of college major. Actions your student can take in high school to have confidence in their future major decision and share their story with colleges. Options outside your high school to take the right classes. Thinking more broadly about ho…
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Your Changing Role: Preparing to be a Great College Parent with Andrea Brenner
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In this episode, Lisa and Andrea discuss: Struggles parents have in the transition between being a high school parent and a college parent. Start the transition by finding out where your college-bound student has room to grow. The areas of college readiness beyond academics. Supporting students as they transition and build resilience. Key Takeaways…
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Navigating ACT & SAT Accommodations: How to Get Approved & Avoid Common Mistakes with Wendy Raynor
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In this episode, Lisa and Wendy discuss: Accommodation strategies for your student - both no-brainers and more unique options. Why documentation of accommodations (official and unofficial) is critical. How the new VP of Accommodations for ACT made it easier to get accommodations. What the accommodation application process looks like. Key Takeaways:…
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Strategies for Intentional Parenting in the Teen Years with Keely Ng
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In this episode, Lisa and Keely discuss: How coaching can help improve your life, your parenting skills, and your family. Systems and processes for navigating raising teens. Suggestions for committing to intentional family meetings with teenagers. Intentionality in small conversations and finding time to empower your teenagers. Key Takeaways: Coach…
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The Homeschoolers Guide to Standardized Testing: AP, PSAT, ACT, SAT, and CLT with Leia LeMaster Horton
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In this episode, Lisa and Leia discuss: Ways your homeschooler can communicate their test scores with potential colleges and universities. Why dual enrollment courses may be the right option for your student. The importance of taking the PSAT, SAT, and/or ACT, and when your student should start preparing for those exams. What your student should kn…
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Black History Month 2023: Saluting our Sisters
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To mark Black History Month, College Clinical Adviser Denise Voon MCOptom talked to optometrists Chidinma Onyenezido MCOptom and Adaku Eze MCOptom to explore this year’s theme ‘Saluting our Sisters’. They share their personal experiences, including the successes, challenges and difficulties they've faced working in the UK, the differences in health…
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Who Community Colleges & Regional Campuses are Especially Good For with Stephanie Duguid
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In this episode, Lisa and Stephanie discuss: Reasons your student might consider community college instead of or before transitioning to a 4-year university. Advantages of a community college and reasons your student should invest time in a visit to the campus. Differences between community colleges, regional campuses, and technical colleges. The c…
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WebinarXtra: Artificial intelligence in optometry
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In this WebinarXtra podcast, College clinical adviser Daniel Hardiman-McCartney FCOptom MBE talks to Dr Jeffry Hogg following his webinar on artificial intelligence in optometry. Jeffry is an ophthalmology registrar and NIHR Doctoral Fellow working between Newcastle University and NHS trusts in Newcastle, Birmingham and London. Jeffry answers all t…
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How ROTC Programs Train Future Officers & Help Pay For College with Lisa Rielage
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In this episode, Lisa and Lisa discuss: Why your student shouldn’t write off a ROTC program in college, even if they did in high school. How an ROTC program at a public university is different from the military academies. The competitive nature of the ROTC scholarship requirements and how they vary between the branches. Avoiding procrastination - h…
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Should my teen take the Online ACT? with Adam Snoza
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In this episode, Lisa and Adam discuss: The upcoming rollout for the national test date Online ACT and what it means for students. What your student can expect to be different between the online and paper ACT. Tools, both digital and physical, to use while prepping for and taking the Online ACT. Pros and cons of the Online ACT versus paper testing.…
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How the CSS Profile Could Impact What You Pay for College with Beatrice Schultz
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In this episode, Lisa and Beatrice discuss: How the CSS Profile differs from the FAFSA for getting college financial aid. Which colleges use the CSS Profile. Why it’s important to establish a college budget as early as your student’s sophomore year. Reasons why you should complete the CSS Profile and apply for other financial aid opportunities rega…
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Executive Function Skills for College Success with Lauran Kerr-Heraly
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In this episode, Lisa and Lauran discuss: The 4 (surprising) categories of executive function skills every student needs for success. Why executive functioning skills are more important than the standard high school education leads you to believe. Tips for how parents and families can set their teen up to learn these skills for a successful transit…
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Why Applying Early to Your College Of Choice Could be a Strategic Win with Julie Kelsheimer
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In this episode, Lisa and Julie discuss: Explaining the menu of college application early options for your student. What it means for an early decision acceptance to be binding. How applying to public versus private institutions changes Early Action and Early Decision applications. Strategizing on your student’s applications. Key Takeaways: Early D…
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Advice for High School Athletes About Playing in College with Dave Morris
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In this episode, Lisa and Dave discuss: The lucrative nature of college athletics. How coaches and a ready-made set of peers can support their student-athletes. Creating a holistic college fit for your student-athlete. Who to talk to about your student’s major and sport to understand time conflicts. Key Takeaways: Only 5% of high school athletes go…
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Upcoming Changes to Federal Financial Aid with Beth Walker
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In this episode, Lisa and Beth discuss: The changes to NEED based financial aid for students attending college in 2024 or later. Why the changes are being made to the FAFSA application. The goal of making higher education more accessible to those who need financial help. Different financial aid forms: FAFSA versus the CSS Profile. Taking back contr…
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How to Write the “Why this Major” College Essay with Lisa Marker Robbins
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In this episode, Lisa discusses: What supplemental college essays are and what is required of your teen Most common topics for supplemental college essays. How your student’s past activities and desired future link to their chosen major and how to communicate this to the colleges. Strategies for writing multiple versions of the “why this major” ess…
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In this special College podcast Acuity spoke to College members Amy Hughes MCOptom and Ian Jarvis MCOptom about their experiences of research. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/collegeofoptometrists/message
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WebinarXtra: Education and Training Requirements (ETR)
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In this WebinarXtra podcast, Martyn Jones, Head of Curriculum Development and Dr Rebekah Stevens, Lead Assessor at The College of Optometrists, answer questions following their webinar 'Preparing for ETR – the new route to qualification as an optometrist." This webinar provided an introduction to the GOC’s new education and training requirements, f…
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Life Preparation through the SAT/ACT with Barak Moore
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In this episode, Lisa and Barak discuss: Life skills, not just higher scores, gained from the SAT/ACT test prep. How tutoring prepares students for their life’s adventure. Opening doors and doing good through test prep. The very real skills gained during the journey of test prep. Key Takeaways: Be more positive with your student, it will help to re…
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Facing the Unexpected: How to Get to College During Tough Times with Wendy Briley
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In this episode, Lisa and Wendy discuss: What are the types of unexpected circumstances they may derail college planning? When facing unexpected family challenges during the college-bound process, what does (and doesn’t) change. Identifying support for your student when the unexpected strikes your family. Building a well-balanced college list that …
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Free Resources to Search for Colleges that Fit Your Teen with Susie Watts
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In this episode Lisa and Susie discuss: When to really start diving deep into your student’s college search. Focusing on the high school experience before pushing the college experience. The importance of spending time on the college website. Utilizing the various social media platforms to learn more about colleges. Key Takeaways: To know which col…
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Steps to Crush Teen Stress and Bring Relief with Dr. Ben Bernstein
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In this episode, Lisa and Ben discuss: The biggest challenge for teens and the best predictor of student success. Understanding the true definition of your teen’s stress. How your teen (and you!) can learn to be calm, confident, and focused in the face of stress. Helping your student when they say they are not stressed, but you think they are. How …
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How to Build the Right College List for Engineering Majors with Jennifer Stephan
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In this episode, Lisa and Jennifer discuss: Pros and cons of universities versus colleges (and how each might work better for your student). Review your student’s college list, recognizing what is different, and understanding what options your student will have at each school. Using experiences and extracurricular activities to understand what care…
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