For over 20 years, admissions expert, Luisa Rabe, has been working with students interested in the medical field and has helped nearly 1,000 students gain acceptance into medical schools of their choice. And when working with her a student discovers in the process that medical school isn’t for them, she helps guide them in a […]
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Moira McCollough talks to Lisa about what should be the fun part of the college-bound journey, finding a “social fit”. Her expertise is how to assess fit through the eyes of the students attending the school, not the college itself. The college will show you the highlight real, but students will give a close-up real
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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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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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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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Internships for high school students can be challenging to find and difficult to secure but are game-changers in helping guide both high school and college students towards that best-fit first career after graduation. Loveland City Schools in the Greater Cincinnati area has joined a growing number of school districts throughout the US that are taking
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