Lisa Marker Robbins

Find College Supplemental Essays Early: Your Teen’s Secret Advantage

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Discover what colleges will ask your teen YEARS before they need to write their essays. Is your college-bound teen prepared for the important supplemental essays that can strengthen their applications? Many families don’t realize that these essay prompts are available long before senior year—and knowing them early gives your student a significant advantage. Why This […]

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Unlock Expert Insights on College Admissions with Dr. John Durante

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For many parents of high school students, navigating college admissions can feel like an overwhelming maze of deadlines, requirements, and emotional decisions. You want to support your teen in finding their best-fit college—yet you worry about missing crucial steps or overlooking valuable opportunities. That’s why I’m excited to share an illuminating conversation I had with

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How to Get Clear Answers About College Merit Aid: Your Ready-to-Use Email Template

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Did you know that merit aid often represents more than 90% of potential scholarship money for college-bound students? While many colleges have become more transparent about their merit aid policies in recent years, others still keep this valuable information harder to find. The good news? You have two powerful tools at your disposal: MeritAidGrids.com and

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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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College Major Enrollment: How to Check Numbers Before You Choose

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  In today’s competitive academic landscape, choosing the right college and major is paramount for high school students on the threshold of their college journey. Lisa Marker Robbins, a seasoned expert with over three decades of experience guiding teens and their parents through the college selection process, unveils a vital strategy for making informed decisions.

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The Benefits to High School Students on LinkedIn

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High school students, and those in college, should begin building a professional online presence early. It starts with creating a LinkedIn Profile– they aren’t just for working adults. I’m personally aware of hard-to-find high school internships that require students to have a LinkedIn profile before applying for the coveted paid summer positions. Don’t underestimate the

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