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College Major Enrollment: How to Check Numbers Before You Choose

In today’s competitive academic landscape, choosing the right college and major is paramount for high school students on the threshold of their college journey. Lisa Marker Robbins, a seasoned expert with over three decades of experience guiding teens and their parents through the college selection process, unveils a vital strategy for making informed decisions. […]

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College Planning Timeline

Blog / By Lisa Marker Robbins

A year-by-year guide on what to do when on the college-bound journey. Get your FREE College Planning Timeline HERE! If you have more questions than answers on college planning & you don’t want your student to miss opportunities, using a proven timeline for planning is important. Correct information will position your family for success

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Goal Setting for Students

1 Comment / Blog / By Lisa Marker Robbins

A goal without a plan is only a wish. This is great wisdom and is often forgotten by people of all ages, but it can be particularly problematic for students. While most don’t want to be told what to do by you, mom, or dad, there are sneaky ways to catch their attention, set

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The Benefits to High School Students on LinkedIn

Blog / By Lisa Marker Robbins

High school students, and those in college, should begin building a professional online presence early. It starts with creating a LinkedIn Profile– they aren’t just for working adults. I’m personally aware of hard-to-find high school internships that require students to have a LinkedIn profile before applying for the coveted paid summer positions. Don’t underestimate the

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#051 Navigating the College Bound Journey: Tips for On-Time Completion

Podcast / By Lisa Marker Robbins

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY We’re halfway through the academic year! That means some college-bound students and their families may feel like they’ve fallen a bit behind with their college prep. However, others might be diligently sticking to a tight timeline. Which one are you? Regardless of where you are in the process, maintaining the right

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#041 Nursing Program Admissions

Podcast / By Lisa Marker Robbins

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY Nursing program admission is highly competitive which is reason enough to investigate closely before applying to college so your teen is making informed decisions. In this episode, you’ll learn about the different pathways to becoming a nurse, and what your family can be doing right now to secure a spot in

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#029 Decision Coaching Tips for College Bound Families

Podcast / By Lisa Marker Robbins

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY Today, we’re kicking off our August series by speaking with Kirsten Parker about how to create a solid framework for decision making so you and your teen can move forward with confidence during the often stressful college-bound journey. EPISODE NOTES I’ve never done a series on the podcast before, and I’m

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#027 Differences between Engineering & Engineering Technology Majors & Jobs

Podcast / By Lisa Marker Robbins

EPISODE SUMMARY Do you know the difference between engineering science and engineering technology? Are you aware of the variety of majors and careers available in these fields? What kind of GPA is required to qualify for these often competitive programs? Dr. Matt Franchetti joins the podcast to answer these questions for us and more, as

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#008 A NASA research scientists geology career pathway

Podcast / By Lisa Marker Robbins

Could you really work at NASA even if you don’t naturally excel at math and science? Kyra Kim joins the College and Career Clarity podcast to tell us how to overcome preconceived limitations. She’s had an interesting journey from taking the LSAT while still in high school in South Korea, to now working as an

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#006 Sneak Peek of the Launch Career Clarity Course

Podcast / By Lisa Marker Robbins

Things have changed so much since you decided what college and career direction to go in. In this episode, you’ll hear how the Launch Career Clarity Course can assist you to hold your child’s hand and then eventually let go of their hand as they start their journey to the future. This is an opportunity

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