Best College Prep Podcasts (2024)

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541: How to Time Your College Applications 22:31

36m ago22:31

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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…

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Building, Maintaining, and Growing your Successful Business Advisory Council 8:46

18h ago8:46

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…

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540: The Cheap/Supplemental Test Prep 27:46

3d ago27:46

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 a mistake. Erin shares her own stress with taking a standardized exam and trying to piece together various resources. What resources might work fo…

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539: Short Summer Series: Megan–Style Guides 11:09

2h ago11:09

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 do you think about style guides argument? The various guides are linked down below. APA Style Guide MLA Style Guide OWL Purdue Gra…

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538: Short Summer Series: Erin shares SCHOOL SUPPLIES! 17:05

23h ago17:05

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 was right-on about? What was a miss? Let’s chat pens, pencils, notebooks, and everything else! The post 538: Short Summer Series: Er…

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537: Short Summer Series: Megan–Fiske Guide 11:03

22d ago11:03

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 but also fun to have around and flip through! The post 537: Short Summer Series: Megan–Fiske Guide appeared first…

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536: Short Summer Series: Erin shares about Personality Tests 12:50

15d ago12:50

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 for fun (and science)! O-NET MAPP VIA Strengths cards VIA Strengths DISC ENNEAGRAM cards – Erin’s favorite! The post 536: Short Summer Ser…

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535: Short Summer Series: Megan–Colleges That Change Lives by Loren Pope 11:56

1M ago11:56

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 not at the top of the problematic US News rankings. These colleges will provide a great education and a life-changing experi…

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534: Short Summer Series: Erin Suggests Websites and Apps 14:56

1M ago14:56

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.org Habitica Finch I can’t wake up! Cold Turkey FB erradicator The post 534: Short Summer Series: Erin Suggests Websites and Apps appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…

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533: Short Summer Series: Megan–SAT & ACT Official Guides 13:47

2M ago13:47

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, it’s crunch time! The post 533: Short Summer Series: Megan–SAT & ACT Official Guides appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…

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532: Short Summer Series: Erin Suggests Travel Stuff 21:22

2M ago21:22

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 these items are things most students can also take with them to college. Power cube Charger brick Suction cup cell phone…

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531: Short Summer Series: Megan–Greene’s Guides: Public Ivies & Hidden Ivies

2M ago

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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…

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530: Short Summer Series: Erin Suggests Podcasts

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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…

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529: Short Summer Series: Megan–The Gatekeepers by Jacques Steinberg

3M ago

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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 …

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528: Short Summer Series: Erin Suggests Books

3M ago

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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.…

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527: The Price You Pay For College 38:42

3M ago38:42

38:42

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.…

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Northeast Ohio Workforce Trends with Jacob Duritsky from Team NEO 14:15

4M ago14:15

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 …

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526: Drop That Class! 27:47

3M ago27:47

27:47

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.…

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525: College Essay Question: “What Will You Bring to the College?” 21:44

4M ago21:44

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…

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524: Tips for Visiting Colleges: Notes from Megan’s Recent College Visits 29:37

4M ago29:37

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.…

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523: Spring Start / Summer Start / Transer Students: What to do when you don’t enter with the rest of your graduating class? 25:39

4M ago25:39

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…

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What are Innovative Pathways? 9:53

4M ago9:53

9:53

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…

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522: NCAA & Athletics in College 27:19

4M ago27:19

27:19

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.…

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Interview with Brad Hill, Head Baseball Coach, Emporia State 46:40

5M ago46:40

46:40

Brad Hill, Head Coach, Emporia State University Baseball (NCAA Division II) joins us for this episode. Topics include typical recruiting activities this time of year, his thoughts on the transfer portal, how grades impact the recruiting process, his advice to parents and much more. Follow Brad Hill and the Emporia State Hornets baseball team on X @…

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521: Warning Signs when Researching Colleges 29:40

5M ago29:40

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.…

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520: How Can I Tell if a College Is “Good”? 26:50

5M ago26:50

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.…

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Interview with Benny Castillo 1:11:35

5M ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Benny Castillo, owner of Cool Breeze Baseball Academy, joins us on this episode. His fire for life is unmatched and his impact on the game of baseball has been enormous. From growing up in the Bronx, to his playing and coaching days, the story of Benny’s life is a must listen. Follow Benny Castillo on Facebook and look him up if you’re ever in Lake…

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519: Unique College Programs 25:14

5M ago25:14

25:14

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.…

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Interview with CJ Beatty, The Baseball Motivator 44:25

5M ago44:25

44:25

CJ Beatty, The Baseball Motivator, joins us on this episode. Owner of The Motivator Brands & Beatty Enterprises, CJ is one of the most sought after motivational speakers around. In this episode, CJ and I discuss his baseball background, what motivates him, advice for players and much more. Follow CJ Beatty on Instagram @cjbeatty44 and Change Your L…

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518: What We Mean When We Suggest You “Research Colleges” 25:10

5M ago25:10

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.By Megan Dorsey & Erin Wilson

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Interview with Jensen Elliott, RHP, Baltimore Orioles 50:06

6M ago50:06

50:06

Jensen Elliott, RHP for the Baltimore Orioles joins us on this episode. Jensen is entering his 5th season of professional baseball and is a call away from the big leagues. Jensen joins us to discuss what it’s like to play professionally, why he chose Oklahoma State in recruiting, his advice to young players and much more. Follow Jensen Elliott on I…

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517: Looking Forward to Summer- Suggestions for Students 23:40

6M ago23:40

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 …

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Interview with Todd Coburn, The Catching Guy 44:12

6M ago44:12

44:12

Todd Coburn, The Catching Guy, joins us for this episode. Topics include how Todd became known and started a business as The Catching Guy, his thoughts on the evolution of catching, mental preparation and much more. Follow The Catching Guy on X, Instagram and YouTube or visit thecatchingguy.com for information on upcoming camps and digital offering…

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Mentor Schools' Career Academies: Making CTE Accessible for All Students 21:07

6M ago21:07

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…

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516: What to do if you get deferred or want to appeal your college decision 25:00

6M ago25:00

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…

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Interview with Sean McKinney, Associate Head Baseball Coach, Colorado Mesa University 49:51

6M ago49:51

49:51

Sean McKinney, Associate Head Coach, Colorado Mesa University Baseball (NCAA Division II) joins us for this episode. Topics include a season outlook for the Mavericks, his thoughts on the transfer portal, qualities CMU looks for in players, his recruiting advice and much more. Follow Sean McKinney on X @wyomkc1 and the Colorado Mesa baseball team @…

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515: SAT or no SAT: What is best for students? 24:01

6M ago24:01

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.…

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514: Strategies for Selecting Early Decision 1 and 2 Schools 21:54

6M ago21:54

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.…

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Interview with Dusty Hart, Head Baseball Coach, Blinn College 55:03

7M ago55:03

55:03

Dusty Hart, Head Coach, Blinn College(NJCAA) Baseball joins us for this episode. Topics include a season outlook for the Buccaneers, what it takes to win, how important body language is, his advice for players wanting to be recruited and much more. Follow Dusty Hart on X @DustyHart and the Blinn College baseball team @BlinnBaseball. Podcast Highlig…

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CLT Standardized Test (Replay) 30:50

7M ago30:50

30:50

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…

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513: How to Make the Most of Merit Scholarship Money 21:14

7M ago21:14

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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 …

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Interview with Steven Trout, Head Baseball Coach, Texas State University 43:29

7M ago43:29

43:29

Steven Trout, Head Coach, Texas State Baseball joins us for this episode. Topics include a season outlook for the Bobcats, what it takes to catch the attention of Coach Trout when he’s out recruiting, red flags he pays attention to and much more. Follow Steven Trout on X @Trouty16 and the Texas State baseball team @TxStateBaseball. Visit https://tx…

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Introduction to Semiconductor Work Based Learning Opportunities 13:25

7M ago13:25

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…

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Interview with Jake Rogers, C, Detroit Tigers 1:06:42

7M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

Jake Rogers, Catcher for the Detroit Tigers joins us on this episode. The 2024 MLB season will be Jake's 4th year in the big leagues, following up a 21 HR campaign in 2023. Jake joins us to discuss the offseason, embracing failure, life at the Major League level and much more. Follow Jake Rogers on X an Instagram @_JROG_ Podcast Highlights: 03:25 J…

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512: Q&A Session! 20:29

7M ago20:29

20:29

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.…

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Interview with Brandon Hunt, Recruiting Coordinator and Assistant Coach, North Dakota State University 44:18

7M ago44:18

44:18

Brandon Hunt, Recruiting Coordinator and Assistant Coach, North Dakota State Baseball joins us for this episode. Topics include what it takes to be recruited at NCAA DI NDSU, a season outlook for the 2024 Bison, his recruiting advice for student-athletes, parents and much more. Follow Brandon Hunt on X @CoachB_Hunt and the NDSU baseball team @NDSUB…

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511: SPECIAL GUEST: Sonia Cacique from The College & Career Ready Podcast 25:15

7M ago25:15

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…

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Interview with Dr. Christopher Parker, President and CEO, NJCAA 41:07

7M ago41:07

41:07

Dr. Christopher Parker, President and CEO of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) joins us to discuss the in's and out's of the NJCAA, the major benefits in choosing a junior college versus a 4-year school and his recruiting advice for high school athletes. Follow Dr. Parker on X @NJCAA_Exec -AND- for more on NJCAA opportunities…

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510: How Do I Know if I am Ready for Independence? 26:02

7M ago26:02

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.…

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Interview with Tim Huber, Head Baseball Coach, Augustana University 52:37

7M ago52:37

52:37

Tim Huber, Head Baseball Coach of Augustana University (Sioux Falls, SD) joins us to discuss the upcoming 2024 season, college recruiting advice and much more. Huber is a two-time National Coach of the Year and lead his Augustana Vikings to the 2018 NCAA Division II National Championship.By rosspd

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