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Overwhelmed by what to do after receiving college acceptance letters? In this episode, we tackle a listener question about the pressure to commit to a university, especially when facing a mountain of options and looming deadlines. Weâll uncover why schools ... Read More »
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Imagine applying the strategies of FBI hostage negotiators to your interactions with students. In this episode, we delve into Chris Vossâs book âNever Split the Differenceâ and explore how its principles can transform communication with young people. Discover why giving ... Read More »
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Choosing the right college is much more complex than affordability, location, and fit. Join us as we introduce our new co-host and explore how our unique upbringings influenced our college decisions. Weâll share our contrasting perspectives â one of us ... Read More »
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In this episode, Megan is joined by Phil Black of the ServeWell Academy who helps students and families interested in service academies and ROTC scholarships. Find out how this former Navy SEAL Officer with four sons â two at Yale ... Read More »
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In this episode Edward Coronado III joins Megan to discuss his Three Pillars Framework of the key areas that impact college success: learning & study strategies, productivity & executive function, and mindset & motivation. Weâll dive deep into each pillar, ... Read More »
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Building friendships and community is so important, but can also be a challenge. Alexis Moore Eytinge from The Confidence Society shares strategies including: We also talk about bad relationships and what peers, mentors, and family members can do if they ... Read More »
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Join Megan as she speaks with guest, Edward Coronado III, founder of Alma Modern about a trap many students fall into this time of year. This is a phenomenon where students can be lulled into a false sense of security ... Read More »
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Erin shares about a big decision she has been struggling with. Hearing about others deal with tough things can sometimes help us deal with our own. Megan is a loving support as Erin shares that she will be leaving the ... Read More »
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College is expensive, but there are bargains to be had if you do your research. Megan outlines: Then she helps brainstorm some cost saving ideas that go beyond taking community college classes or living at home:
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Megan and Erin go through questions that students ask about Extra Curricular activities.
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Maureen Anderson from the Sorority Success Academy shares how as a first-generation college student, who after a injury found she didnât have many friends outside of cheer, she was able to fill that social void through Greek life on campus. ... Read More »
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Itâs time for college applications! How do we strategize with our college apps to make sure we are applying for the schools we want and not wasting time and effort on our lowest priorities. Erin provides a sample of her ... Read More »
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A listener writes in with a question about how to prep for the SAT/ACT on the cheap. Megan uses her expert advice to go through a variety of resources and help vet what might be helpful and what might be ... Read More »
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This may be our most controversial episode ever. Megan shares the importance of style guides and Erin throws a fit. Regardless, knowing what a style guide is and how to use one is a necessary skill for any student. What ... Read More »
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Yes, the all-caps is intentionalâErin is a HUGE fan of school supplies. So much so that she even wrote an entire blog post about it (here is that post)! What are your favorite school supplies? What are the things Erin ... Read More »
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Megan introduces us to the big oneâthe Fiske Guideâwhere you can find a ton of information about colleges. Find out the history, the stories that make the colleges unique, and hear from ACTUAL students. Fiske guide is great for research ... Read More »
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Want to get to know yourself a bit better? Curious what careers might be best for you? How do you determine what you might want to major in during your time in college? Erin shares a variety of personality tests ... Read More »
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Megan is sharing a special book that is perfect for those who arenât sure what colleges they might be interested in. Colleges That Change Lives by Loren Pope covers some great colleges that might not be known because they are ... Read More »
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Erinâs back with more tech stuff for your summer resources! Habit trackers, anti-distraction apps, and an app to help you get out of bed! Understood.orgHabiticaFinchI canât wake up!Cold TurkeyFB erradicator
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Spending your summer doing some test prep? Megan tells us why it is important to check out the SAT & ACT Official Guides. Get yourself ready for the test if you are a junior and if you are a senior, ... Read More »
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