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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:36 One of the most pivotal factors in college admissions always comes back to the GPA, but with varying calculation methods across high schools, is like comparing apples to oranges. So how do colleges assess and interpret these numbers? And […]

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  01:05 Today, we have another career close up episode to help give students and their parents a glimpse of a possible path. We’re shining a spotlight on a profession that touches lives in a profound way. Optometry. Joining us is

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  00:32 In a world where digital is the new norm, the LSAT college entrance exam has significantly transformed from paper to an online adaptive format. This is the most significant overhaul of the LSAT to date. Jackie Polina from j&j

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  00:33 The landscape of college admissions is ever evolving, sparking crucial conversations among families about the benefits of n state versus out of state universities. A recent Forbes article that I’m going to link to in the show notes shed

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  00:00 A recent article in the Wall Street Journal explained why Americans have lost faith in the value of college. It brought up things like the rising cost of college and changing job market demands as reasons to why Americans

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  01:05 I was recently blown away by an amazing summer programs resource put together by Cindy McCormack. She’s an educational consultant in California. I was so impressed that I invited her to the podcast to discuss how to make the

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  01:05 In today’s episode, we have a special focus on a profession that profoundly impacts lives the career of a licensed clinical social worker, or LCSW as they are known. Our guest, a seasoned LCSW Shara Ruffin provides an in

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  00:55 Does your team tell you directly or indirectly through their actions that they sometimes or maybe even often leave, they aren’t good enough? Do you know this inner critic is a normal part of growing up. But here’s the

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  00:59 Interviewing is a key skill for your teen or young adult to master. And while you might expect it for jobs or selective extracurriculars, you could be surprised to learn many colleges offer admissions interviews. In this episode, we

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 01:05 For many teens, the midpoint in the school year has them choosing the classes for next year and making decisions that can shape their academic future. Choosing between AP advanced placement courses, and dual enrollment is one of those.