THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:18 Well, if you’re listening to this in real time it is college application season for seniors or soon to be seniors in high school. Now, don’t turn out if tune. Now, don’t tune out if you have a younger […]
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In this episode, Lisa discusses: What supplemental college essays are and what is required of your teen Most common topics for supplemental college essays. How your student’s past activities and desired future link to their chosen major and how to communicate this to the colleges. Strategies for writing multiple versions of the “why this major”
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:54 Well, my guest today is known for helping students get excellent ACTN SATs scores for college admissions and scholarships. He views his role as much more than that. Barak your field, the work he is doing is actually preparing
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In this episode, Lisa and Barak discuss: Life skills, not just higher scores, gained from the SAT/ACT test prep. How tutoring prepares students for their life’s adventure. Opening doors and doing good through test prep. The very real skills gained during the journey of test prep. Key Takeaways: Be more positive with your student,
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:54 Over my 25 years working with college bound families, almost every single year, I have a family for whom their bump in the road to college is well, rather significant, and sometimes Sadly, even tragic, is marked by perhaps
In this episode, Lisa and Wendy discuss: What are the types of unexpected circumstances that may derail college planning? When facing unexpected family challenges during the college-bound process, what does (and doesn’t) change. Identifying support for your student when the unexpected strikes your family. Building a well-balanced college list that fits your student’s circumstances (both
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In this episode Lisa and Susie discuss: When to really start diving deep into your student’s college search. Focusing on the high school experience before pushing the college experience. The importance of spending time on the college website. Utilizing the various social media platforms to learn more about colleges. Key Takeaways: To know which college
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:43 Whether you are just starting to think about where your teen will apply to college, or you’re knee deep in the process, and need to refine the list before fall college application deadlines, my guest Susie Watts has resources
THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:53 Having supported 1000s of teams over the last three and a half decades, I’ve seen many struggle with competence to put themselves out there. Even when the stakes are high. It might be trying out for an athletic team
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In this episode, Lisa and Ben discuss: The biggest challenge for teens and the best predictor of student success. Understanding the true definition of your teen’s stress. How your teen (and you!) can learn to be calm, confident, and focused in the face of stress. Helping your student when they say they are not stressed,
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