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If you are overwhelmed with the college-bound journey, confused by how much things have changed, or frustrated by having more questions than answers, then College and Career Clarity is the compass you need, when you need it most. Weekly episodes with Lisa Marker-Robbins and her guests provide families with strategic guidance to resource your student to make informed choices that align with their passions, purpose, and potential future. You’ll be informed to be able to have intentional & productive family conversations grounded in guidance and broken into actionable steps to move from overwhelmed and confused to motivated, clear, and confident about your teen’s future.

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22 Apr 2025
#171 Behind the Scenes: What Makes a College Application Fall Flat with Amanda Leszczuk

In this episode, Lisa and Amanda discuss: A holistic admissions review that looks beyond grades and test scores Writing authentic, personal essays that reflect a student’s true identity Strategically crafting supplemental essays to show university fit and motivation Preparing for campus visits to gather insights for stronger applications Key Takeaways:  Application readers carefully evaluate every…

22 Nov 2022
#045 Career Close-Up: Commercial Photography with Ali Wolfe

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY I love being able to have…

15 Nov 2022
#044 Student Guide to Acing Interviews

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY No matter how old you are…

08 Nov 2022
#043 College Major Identification with the Birkman Method

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, it’s my great…

01 Nov 2022
#042 Will grade inflation hurt your teen?

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY High school grade and GPA inflation…

25 Oct 2022
#041 Nursing Program Admissions

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY Nursing program admission is highly competitive…

18 Oct 2022
#040 Building Motivation & Stress Tolerance for Happy Teens

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY As parents, what we want the…