Podcast

If you're feeling overwhelmed by your young person's next steps—or unsure how to help them choose a college major or career path—you're not alone. The College & Career Clarity podcast equips you with expert insight and practical strategies to support your 15–25-year-old with confidence.

Each weekly episode with Lisa Marker-Robbins and her guests offers actionable takeaways to spark meaningful conversations and help your family move from confusion to clarity—one step at a time.

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03 Feb 2026
#212 How to Choose a College That Delivers Career ROI, with Jeff Selingo

In this episode, Lisa and Jeff discuss: Why college prestige alone no longer guarantees strong early career outcomes — and what matters more instead How internships, micro-credentials, and co-ops now function as proof of employability How parental decision-making and assumptions about higher ed are shifting post-2008 Where higher education still falls short in delivering hands-on…

25 Jun 2024
#128 Winning College Scholarships: Expert Tips with Dave The Scholarship Coach

In this episode, Lisa and Dave discuss: How Dave’s son…

18 Jun 2024
#127 Showcasing Your Teen’s Character & Curiosity to Colleges with Liz Krider

In this episode, Lisa and Liz discuss: How your teen…

11 Jun 2024
#126 Supporting Jewish Students in their College Search Process with Sam Joustra

In this episode, Lisa and Sam discuss: How Jewish students…

04 Jun 2024
#125 Colleges Share How Admissions by Major Works with Lisa Marker Robbins

In this episode, Lisa discusses: Using the clues from colleges…

28 May 2024
#124 Application Tips from a Former Admissions Counselor with Heather Parry

In this episode, Lisa and Heather discuss: The behind-the-scenes of…

21 May 2024
#123 College Institutional Priorities: Understanding Who Gets In with Aly Beaumont

In this episode, Lisa and Aly discuss: Common institutional priorities…