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: […]
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:00 A recent article in the Wall Street Journal explained why Americans have lost faith in the value of college. It brought up things like the rising cost of college and changing job market demands as reasons to why Americans
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 01:05 I was recently blown away by an amazing summer programs resource put together by Cindy McCormack. She’s an educational consultant in California. I was so impressed that I invited her to the podcast to discuss how to make the
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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 programs
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 01:05 In today’s episode, we have a special focus on a profession that profoundly impacts lives the career of a licensed clinical social worker, or LCSW as they are known. Our guest, a seasoned LCSW Shara Ruffin provides an in
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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
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:55 Does your team tell you directly or indirectly through their actions that they sometimes or maybe even often leave, they aren’t good enough? Do you know this inner critic is a normal part of growing up. But here’s the
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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
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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 application submitted before they
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:59 Interviewing is a key skill for your teen or young adult to master. And while you might expect it for jobs or selective extracurriculars, you could be surprised to learn many colleges offer admissions interviews. In this episode, we