Lisa Marker Robbins - Flourish Coaching

#58 Navigating the Competitive Landscape of Computer Science Admissions Transcript

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa Jennifer Stephan 0:01 I believe students who have what I call a really strong CS fingerprint have the best outcomes. What I mean by that is all parts of their application are supported by Cs related activities, or creative problem solving activities. …

#58 Navigating the Competitive Landscape of Computer Science Admissions Transcript Read More »

#058 Navigating the Competitive Landscape of Computer Science Admissions

Podcast / By Lisa Marker Robbins

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY Computer science is currently one of the hottest college majors. The job opportunities are plentiful and promise a great return on your investment in your child’s college education. But demand has made CS programs competitive. Is it the right program for your child? And if so, what can your teen do …

#058 Navigating the Competitive Landscape of Computer Science Admissions Read More »

College Admission by Major: How to find what matters for getting in

Blog / By Lisa Marker Robbins

Many colleges admit high school seniors by major. At these universities, the major applied to matters for getting in. The admissions officers will look for evidence in the high school journey to assess fit to the major and their campus. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has a fantastic tool to guide students in what matters …

College Admission by Major: How to find what matters for getting in Read More »

#57 College Admission by Major Transcript with Andy Borst

Transcripts / By Lisa Marker Robbins

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa Andy Borst 0:01 We give students approximately 150 words to say, What have you done in your past that has created your interest in this major and another 150 words to say, what are you going to do with this major after …

#57 College Admission by Major Transcript with Andy Borst Read More »

#057 College Admission by Major with Andy Borst

Podcast / By Lisa Marker Robbins

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY At many schools, like the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, prospective students must apply to a specific major when applying to college during the high school senior year. Since this is not standard at all colleges, it can be a confusing hurdle for many high schoolers and their families – but it …

#057 College Admission by Major with Andy Borst Read More »

#56 Finding College Campuses that Fit Your Teen Transcript

Transcripts / By Lisa Marker Robbins

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa Anita Gajula 00:00 I think campuses are more similar than different. And I think that there are some pieces that you really do need to be aware of. Like maybe if a matrix is there or not. There are some pieces that …

#56 Finding College Campuses that Fit Your Teen Transcript Read More »

#056 Finding College Campuses that Fit Your Teen

Podcast / By Lisa Marker Robbins

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY Your teen will go to college to both live and learn, so it’s important to find a campus that is a good social fit along with academic programs and financial aid offerings to match your student. How do you tell which colleges might be a good match for your high school …

#056 Finding College Campuses that Fit Your Teen Read More »

#55 Scholarships: Where to Find & How to Win Them Transcript

Transcripts / By Lisa Marker Robbins

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa Jennifer Finetti 0:00 If you can apply for a scholarship and some scholarships are really quick and easy to apply for some take a little more time. But if you can sort of think about it as okay, this is part of my …

#55 Scholarships: Where to Find & How to Win Them Transcript Read More »

#055 Scholarships: Where to Find & How to Win Them

Podcast / By Lisa Marker Robbins

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY Regardless of your family’s financial situation, the thought of paying more than necessary for college is a less-than-desirable prospect. With a variety of scholarships available to students, families of all income levels are wise to take advantage of any opportunities they can. It may feel like the odds are stacked against …

#055 Scholarships: Where to Find & How to Win Them Read More »

#054 High School Course Selection Tips

Podcast / By Lisa Marker Robbins

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY High school course selection always feels tricky balancing the needs and wants of the student, figuring out the proper level of rigor, and understanding what colleges expect. Whether your student is picking their classes this month or the next, it’s important to have those conversations now. Whether your student’s GPA, their …

#054 High School Course Selection Tips Read More »