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 […]
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
THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 01:03 Welcome to a milestone episode. It’s the 100th episode of College and Career Clarity. It’s hard to believe that this was just a dream in my head two years ago, we’re shaking things up this time around with a
In this episode, Lisa, Rebecca, David, and Becky discuss: A critique of the information and misinformation of the latest NACAC Annual Survey of Colleges. The role of ACT and SAT scores even beyond the admissions process. The impact of Institutional Priorities in the admission of students. Colleges have differing expectations for various majors, including highly
In this episode, Lisa and Annie discuss: The Disability Tax teens with physical disabilities and health conditions face as they begin their college journey. Differences in accommodations and support for your student college. How a college technically complying with federal law is different from being 100% accessible for all students and what your teen should
THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 01:00 heading to college is thrilling yet daunting for any parent in their teen. But when your child faces the added complexity of physical disabilities or health conditions, this transition can feel even more challenging. In today’s episode, you’ll gain
In this episode, Lisa and Sylvia discuss: Why Honors Colleges should not be an afterthought as your student is making their college list. What an Honors College is and how it differs from an Honors Program. Benefits of being in an Honors College. Differences in application processes for Honors Colleges. Key Takeaways: Honors Colleges are
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:30 University Honors colleges are not just about prestige. They offer smart classes, a strong sense of community and an enriched curriculum. Think of it as an academic booster for your team. With all the other parts of the college
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In this episode, Lisa discusses: How your student can demonstrate to colleges the reasons behind their choice of college major. Actions your student can take in high school to have confidence in their future major decision and share their story with colleges. Options outside your high school to take the right classes. Thinking more broadly
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins While there are far more private liberal arts, universities and colleges in the United States, the vast majority of students attend a public university, you might be surprised to learn that 71% of students attending college do attend a public
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