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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:59 Today, we’re diving into a melodious topic that resonates with many, the world of Music and Performing Arts in college, Dr. Christine Gangrel. Hof has an educational consulting practice that guides students and parents through the competitive landscape of
THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 01:04 Are you anxious about filing for federal student aid to help pay for your teens college? If you have a senior, the process has been delayed by months this year. Beth Walker is the author of never pay retail
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa Lisa Marker Robbins 0:34 Many universities admit students by major This means your student’s choice of major when they apply will impact whether your child is admitted. Andy Borst, Director of admission at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, joins me to explain
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 01:03 In my opinion, the earliest piece to work on on the college application puzzle is a personal statement, otherwise known as the college essay, opt in in the spring of junior year, well meaning high school teachers believe they’re