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#089 How the CSS Profile Could Impact What You Pay for College with Beatrice Schultz

In this episode, Lisa and Beatrice discuss: How the CSS Profile differs from the FAFSA for getting college financial aid. Which colleges use the CSS Profile. Why it’s important to establish a college budget as early as your student’s sophomore year.  Reasons why you should complete the CSS Profile and apply for other financial aid […]

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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  01:05 While the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or the FAFSA may be familiar to your family, the lesser known CSS profile is required by about 300 colleges and universities for your team to qualify for financial aid from

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#088 Executive Function Skills for College Success with Lauran Kerr-Heraly Transcript

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  00:40 My guest, Lauran cursorily believes that your student having the right skills is just as important as having the right education. She is a college professor empowering students and families to be prepared for and thrive in college. She

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#088 Executive Function Skills for College Success with Lauran Kerr-Heraly

In this episode, Lisa and Lauran discuss: The 4 (surprising) categories of executive function skills every student needs for success.  Why executive functioning skills are more important than the standard high school education leads you to believe.  Tips for how parents and families can set their teen up to learn these skills for a successful

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#087 Why Applying Early to Your College Of Choice Could be a Strategic Win with Julie Kelsheimer

In this episode, Lisa and Julie discuss: Explaining the menu of college application early options for your student.  What it means for an early decision acceptance to be binding.  How applying to public versus private institutions changes Early Action and Early Decision applications.  Strategizing on your student’s applications.    Key Takeaways:  Early Decision 1 (ED1)

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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  00:48 We are dropping this episode during college application season. But if you are listening at a different time of year or have a younger high schooler, don’t tune out. This episode has something for everyone and will guide your

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#086 Advice for High School Athletes About Playing in College with Dave Morris

In this episode, Lisa and Dave discuss: The lucrative nature of college athletics. How coaches and a ready-made set of peers can support their student-athletes.  Creating a holistic college fit for your student-athlete.  Who to talk to about your student’s major and sport to understand time conflicts.  Key Takeaways:  Only 5% of high school athletes

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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  00:10 If your teen as a student athlete considering playing in college, it’s not as simple as yes or no, there’s navigating connections with college coaches developing application materials, including essays, negotiating athletic scholarships, or financial aid officers, and, most

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#085 Upcoming Changes to Federal Financial Aid with Beth Walker

In this episode, Lisa and Beth discuss: The changes to NEED based financial aid for students attending college in 2024 or later.  Why changes are being made to the FAFSA application.  The goal of making higher education more accessible to those who need financial help.  Different financial aid forms: FAFSA versus the CSS Profile.  Taking

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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  01:04 Big changes coming to financial aid for college the formula that calculates what your college will pay is being drastically overhauled this year and will affect the 2024 2025 school year. If you have a student who will be

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