THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:41 The Reserve Officers Training Corps or ROTC, college programs offer an option that combines higher education with leadership development and service to our country. For those interested in the many benefits, including discipline and structure, camaraderie, and physical fitness, […]
In this episode, Lisa and Lisa discuss: Why your student shouldn’t write off a ROTC program in college, even if they did in high school. How an ROTC program at a public university is different from the military academies. The competitive nature of the ROTC scholarship requirements and how they vary between the branches. Avoiding
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:53 The AC t will be available in an online test format for Saturday testing starting in December 2023. As a matter of fact, I’m working with students who are already registered for it. And they had a really tough
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In this episode, Lisa and Adam discuss: The upcoming rollout for the national test date Online ACT and what it means for students. What your student can expect to be different between the online and paper ACT. Tools, both digital and physical, to use while prepping for and taking the Online ACT. Pros and cons
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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
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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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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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