October 2024

#146 Overcoming Student Procrastination with Michelle McAnaney, the College Spy

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In this episode, Lisa and Michelle discuss: The real reasons behind student procrastination.  Discovering which of the three types of procrastinators your teen is. Practical strategies to help your teen overcome procrastination hurdles.  How to differentiate feelings from facts to accomplish important tasks on time. Key Takeaways:  Procrastination is often not from a place of […]

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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:48 is your team putting off college applications or other important tasks leaving you worried about missed deadlines and the potential limit to their future options. Procrastination is a common challenge among students, and understanding why it happens can make

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#145 Early College Application Strategies with Jeff Levy & Jennie Kent Transcript

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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:52 college applications can feel like a high stakes maze, especially when early deadlines and complex strategies come into Play with terms like early decision, early action and restrictive early action swirling around. It’s easy to worry about missing crucial

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#145 Early College Application Strategies with Jeff Levy & Jennie Kent

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In this episode, Lisa, Jeff, and Jennie discuss: The different types of early college applications and what they each mean. Navigation strategies and deadlines for early applications. Which students will benefit from early applications, and which might not. What the data really says about early application acceptance rates. Key Takeaways: Because Early Decision (ED1 and

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#144 Military Service Academy Majors & Career Paths with Phil Black

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In this episode, Lisa and Phil discuss: Understanding the unique options available to students of military academies. The diverse majors and career paths that are offered through the service academies. Career paths, both military and civilian, for military academy graduates. Early preparation for success at military service academies.  Key Takeaways:  If your student is smart,

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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:48 exploring the right college path for your team can be overwhelming, especially when considering unique options like military service academies. These institutions offer a wealth of academic majors and career opportunities that extend far beyond military service. Understanding what

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Major Change in Georgia Tech Admissions: Direct Admit for Computer Science!

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If you’re aiming for a degree in Computer Science at Georgia Tech, there’s a significant change you need to know about. As of fall 2024, Georgia Tech now essentially directly admits students into its highly competitive Computer Science major. This new policy means that if you don’t apply to Computer Science as a first-time freshman,

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#143 FAFSA & Financial Aid Delays: Buying College Better with Beth Walker Transcript

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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 01:02 In today’s episode, we’re addressing the recent delays in the FAFSA financial aid application and how you can navigate the college funding process more effectively. I’m thrilled to be joined by Beth Walker, a seasoned financial expert and founder

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#143 FAFSA & Financial Aid Delays: Buying College Better with Beth Walker

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In this episode, Lisa and Beth discuss: Update on the recent delays in the 2024 FAFSA financial aid application. Navigating the college funding process more efficiently without being dependent on FAFSA outcomes.  How to navigate financial aid filing deadlines for high school seniors and returning college students.  Strategies to reverse engineer college affordability and align

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#142 SAT, ACT, and Test-Optional Admissions: What Parents Need to Know with David Blobaum

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In this episode, Lisa and David discuss: Understanding how colleges use ACT and SAT scores in admissions. Breaking down common myths about test scores and test-optional admissions. How grade inflation impacts your teen’s GPA and admissions chances. The latest policies for ACT, SAT, AP, and IB exams.  How much focus and time your teen should

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