THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:42 In today’s episode, we’re diving into the world of scholarships and how your team can find and win them to make college more affordable. I’m excited to be joined by Dave, the scholarship coach whose own son attended college […]
In this episode, Lisa and Dave discuss: How Dave’s son graduated from college debt-free by earning over $50,000 in scholarships The three main categories of scholarships. How to uncover private scholarships. A step-by-step guide for your teen to become a better scholarship applicant. Why you should begin looking for scholarships as soon as your student
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:37 into today’s episode, we’re exploring how teens can demonstrate character and curiosity to colleges. I’m thrilled to be joined by Liz Crider. She’s an expert in assisting students with passion projects that showcase these vital traits. Colleges are not
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In this episode, Lisa and Liz discuss: How your teen can showcase their character and curiosity to stand out to colleges and universities. How to evaluate your teen’s comfort zone bandwidth. Steps for expanding your teen’s comfort zone. Practical strategies for identifying problems that matter to your teen and turning them into a passion project.
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In this episode, Lisa and Sam discuss: How Jewish students can find the right college fit and connect with Jewish life on campus. The different levels of Jewish community engagement exist on campuses. Encouraging your teen to understand what is important and truly matters to them around their faith and practices. Using resources like Hillel
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:56 Previously, we’ve had episodes on faith based colleges for both Protestant students in Episode 76, and Catholic students and episode 67. I’ll link to both of those episodes in the show notes. Today, we’re exploring how Jewish students can
THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 01:04 In today’s competitive landscape, the journey to college admissions can feel like navigating a maze without a map. With application numbers skyrocketing and accepting rates plummeting, the stakes have never been higher when your family is getting ready to
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In this episode, Lisa discusses: Using the clues from colleges to guide your family and manage expectations. Understanding the differences in the two categories of colleges: liberal arts colleges and universities. The role major-specific admissions plays at the two kinds of colleges. The three categories of admissions by major that are found at universities and
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In this episode, Lisa and Heather discuss: The behind-the-scenes of how admissions processes work at large universities. What it means when the college says they do a “holistic review” and how your teen will be evaluated. Why your student should give context to any weaknesses on their application The importance of aligning your student’s activities
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:57 In today’s competitive admissions landscape, the journey to college can feel like navigating a maze without a map. Like other parents, you may be wondering, what will it take for your teen to unlock the door to their first
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