March 2024

#115 Making the Final College Decision with Marni Levine

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In this episode, Lisa and Marni discuss: How to approach your teen’s final college enrollment decision from campus visits to financial considerations. Key questions your student should ask themself when they’re stuck deciding between their final school choices.  Approaching how to navigate and leverage unexpected financial aid opportunities. Alternative options to the standard college or …

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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa.   Lisa Marker Robbins  01:01 As high school seniors stare down graduation, deciding which college to attend becomes more than just a choice, it’s a step toward their future. Joining us to tackle this monumental decision is Mari Levine, a seasoned IAC offering …

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#114 Decoding GPA: Insights for College Admissions with Jess Chermak

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In this episode, Lisa and Jess discuss: Looking at school profiles can help you and your student better understand how their school uses GPA. Understanding how colleges recalculate GPAs and how your student can use GPA calculators to better grasp their standing.  Identifying the five core classes that most colleges use to generate the recalculated …

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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 …

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#113 Optometry Career Close-Up with Ted McElroy, O.D. Transcript

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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 …

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#113 Optometry Career Close-Up with Ted McElroy, O.D.

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In this episode, Lisa and Ted discuss: What optometrists do and how they help people enhance their quality of life.  Essential skills and qualities for those who will have a long and successful optometrist career  Understanding the path from high school to graduate school for optometry. The competitive nature of optometry school and the state-specific …

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College Major Enrollment: How to Check Numbers Before You Choose

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  In today’s competitive academic landscape, choosing the right college and major is paramount for high school students on the threshold of their college journey. Lisa Marker Robbins, a seasoned expert with over three decades of experience guiding teens and their parents through the college selection process, unveils a vital strategy for making informed decisions. …

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#112 Ushering in the New Digital SAT with Jackie Pollina Transcript

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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 …

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