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#210 From College First to Career Fit: How College and Career Clarity Has Evolved Transcript

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins  00:58 Welcome to a solo episode of College and Career Clarity. You know when this podcast first started back in January of 2022 this is our four year anniversary today. It naturally focused on college as a gateway to career. And […]

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#210 From College First to Career Fit: How College and Career Clarity Has Evolved

Lisa Marker Robbins has spent decades helping young people navigate the messy space between high school and career, and she’s seen that landscape shift. College still matters, but alignment matters more than ever—and families increasingly want a steady strategy, not just more information. In this episode, Lisa makes the case for a career-first approach and

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#209 A Better Path? Why Skilled Trades Might Beat College with JJ Owen

In this episode, Lisa and JJ discuss: Rethinking post-high school pathways and expanding what counts as a successful career beyond the traditional four-year college path The role of curiosity, exposure, and hands-on experiences in meaningful career exploration The growing need for skilled and technical workers across multiple industries Supporting young people in finding aligned career

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#209 A Better Path? Why Skilled Trades Might Beat College with JJ Owen Transcript

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins  01:05 If your child is college bound, you’ve probably been handed a single script, grades, tests, applications, rinse and repeat. But what if the best path for your child is not a four year degree right away, or maybe at all,

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#208 How to Support Career Planning When Chronic Health is a Factor with Annie Tulkin

In this episode, Lisa and Annie discuss: Career planning when chronic health conditions or physical disabilities affect daily functioning Self-advocacy and accommodations across education, training, and employment Aligning career choices with realistic capacity and long-term sustainability Using real-world experiences and conversations to validate career fit Key Takeaways:  College provides a structured environment where students can

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#208 How to Support Career Planning When Chronic Health is a Factor with Annie Tulkin Transcript

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins  00:34 if your teen or young adult has a physical disability or chronic health condition, the biggest question is not can they get into college? It’s can they build a life and a career where they can actually thrive? A lot

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#207 Best of 2025: The Hidden Impact of College Major Selection on Admissions with Rick Clark

In this episode, Lisa and Rick discuss: How a student’s choice of future intended major impacts their college admissions chances The role of holistic review in determining “Fit To Major” (FTM) The challenges students face when trying to change majors after admission Why flexibility is essential in the college application process Key Takeaways:  Colleges often

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#207 Best of 2025: The Hidden Impact of College Major Selection on Admissions with Rick Clark Transcript

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  00:48 Are you confused about how your teens choice of major affects their college admission chances? Many colleges evaluate applicants against their intended major, even when they don’t directly admit to that program, this hidden process can dramatically impact your

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#206 Best of 2025: How Small Academic Changes Can Mean Big Merit Aid Dollars with Brian Eufinger

In this episode, Lisa and Brian discuss: Strategies for maximizing college scholarships given by the institutions The difference in merit vs. need-based financial aid The role of GPA and standardized testing, ACT, and SAT, in scholarship awards Colleges with merit scholarship grids where students can know the amount they can earn for good grades and

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#206 Best of 2025: How Small Academic Changes Can Mean Big Merit Aid Dollars with Brian Eufinger Transcript

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  00:58 Are you worried your teen might miss out on 10s of 1000s in college scholarships. Here’s something eye opening, just 38 more correct answers on the A, C, T could mean over $100,000 in merit at some universities for

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