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) […]
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
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
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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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
#084 How to Write the “Why this Major” College Essay with Lisa Marker Robbins Transcript Read More »
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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