When is it appropriate to step in and help your college-aged kid talk to their professor, fill out a form, nail a job interview, or even cut their own meat? Julie Lythcott Haims, a former dean of freshman students at Stanford University and New York Times critically acclaimed and best-selling author of “How to Raise […]
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We all know that college is expensive, so parents don’t like the idea of their students wasting time on majors; they end up changing while trying to figure out their career path. Vicki Weisbrod is a counselor at Bishop Fenwick High School in Ohio and along with her team, they are the first high school
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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
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College visits aren’t just to get clear on what campus fits. They are also useful for learning more about careers. The Standard College Visit Families can fit this in during a half-day visit where you’ll attend an information session then get a tour led by a current student. You’ll be encouraged to stay and eat
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When a student I’m working with throws out the name of a job of interest like “actuary” I know it’s typically because they have a family member or close friend who is one. How do I know this? High school students often only know what they’ve been exposed to. Teacher – check Nurse – check
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Always Be Shooting Is Ali Wolfe’s advice to those trying to discern if a career in photography fits. Ali lives in the Greater Cincinnati area and is a third-generation photographer. In her word, it’s more than just a career for her, it’s her life. Ali offers fantastic insight from her years earning her degree and
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The P4 College Planning Framework Andy Lockwood is an internationally renowned best-selling author, college advisor, and financial aid expert. He is the creator of the “P4” college advising system (Plan, Path, Position, Produce), a “backward-planning” approach designed to help students discover their wiring and strengths, reverse engineer a set of colleges offering “wholesale” prices –
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I started my original company in 1999 and for the first decade, our focus was academic tutoring, test prep, and college counseling. My personal passion was college counseling…finding the right fit colleges and assisting with the application process. Sometimes some students hit snags during our process that we’d diligently work to solve. Other students sometimes
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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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Sophia Chabris, class of 2022 at Indian Hill High School in Cincinnati, created Corona Care Callers, an organization at her high school where tenth through twelfth graders served as a personal connection for younger students isolated to online school during Covid. In her words…. During the Stay-at-Home order in March, I was unable to see
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