Flourish Coaching

#105 Navigating Choices between AP or Dual Enrollment with Julie Spak

Podcast / By

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 […]

#105 Navigating Choices between AP or Dual Enrollment with Julie Spak Read More »

#105 Navigating Choices between AP or Dual Enrollment with Julie Spak Transcript

Transcripts / By

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 01:05 For many teens, the midpoint in the school year has them choosing the classes for next year and making decisions that can shape their academic future. Choosing between AP advanced placement courses, and dual enrollment is one of those.

#105 Navigating Choices between AP or Dual Enrollment with Julie Spak Transcript Read More »

#104 Navigating College Paths for Music and Performing Arts Majors with Dr. Christine Gangelhoff

Podcast / By

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 can ease student or

#104 Navigating College Paths for Music and Performing Arts Majors with Dr. Christine Gangelhoff Read More »

#104 Navigating College Paths for Music and Performing Arts Majors with Dr. Christine Gangelhoff Transcript

Transcripts / By

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  00:59 Today, we’re diving into a melodious topic that resonates with many, the world of Music and Performing Arts in college, Dr. Christine Gangrel. Hof has an educational consulting practice that guides students and parents through the competitive landscape of

#104 Navigating College Paths for Music and Performing Arts Majors with Dr. Christine Gangelhoff Transcript Read More »

#103 Advice on the FAFSA Delay for College-Bound Families with Beth Walker Transcript

Transcripts / By

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  01:04 Are you anxious about filing for federal student aid to help pay for your teens college? If you have a senior, the process has been delayed by months this year. Beth Walker is the author of never pay retail

#103 Advice on the FAFSA Delay for College-Bound Families with Beth Walker Transcript Read More »

#103 Advice on the FAFSA Delay for College-Bound Families with Beth Walker

Podcast / By

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

#103 Advice on the FAFSA Delay for College-Bound Families with Beth Walker Read More »

#102 Classic Rewind: College Admission by Major with Andy Borst Transcript

Transcripts / By

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa Lisa Marker Robbins 0:34 Many universities admit students by major This means your student’s choice of major when they apply will impact whether your child is admitted. Andy Borst, Director of admission at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, joins me to explain

#102 Classic Rewind: College Admission by Major with Andy Borst Transcript Read More »

#102 Classic Rewind: College Admission by Major with Andy Borst

Podcast / By

EPISODE SUMMARY At many schools, like the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, prospective students must apply to a specific major when applying to college during the high school senior year. Since this is not standard at all colleges, it can be a confusing hurdle for many high schoolers and their families – but it doesn’t have

#102 Classic Rewind: College Admission by Major with Andy Borst Read More »

#101 Classic Rewind: Everything You Think You Know About College Essays Is Wrong with Susan Knoppow Transcript

Transcripts / By

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  01:03 In my opinion, the earliest piece to work on on the college application puzzle is a personal statement, otherwise known as the college essay, opt in in the spring of junior year, well meaning high school teachers believe they’re

#101 Classic Rewind: Everything You Think You Know About College Essays Is Wrong with Susan Knoppow Transcript Read More »

#101 Classic Rewind: Everything You Think You Know About College Essays Is Wrong with Susan Knoppow

Podcast / By

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

#101 Classic Rewind: Everything You Think You Know About College Essays Is Wrong with Susan Knoppow Read More »