Flourish Coaching

In this episode, Lisa and Sam discuss: How Jewish students can find the right college fit and connect with Jewish life on campus. The different levels of Jewish community engagement exist on campuses. Encouraging your teen to understand what is important and truly matters to them around their faith and practices.  Using resources like Hillel […]

In this episode, Lisa discusses: Using the clues from colleges to guide your family and manage expectations.  Understanding the differences in the two categories of colleges: liberal arts colleges and universities.  The role major-specific admissions plays at the two kinds of colleges.  The three categories of admissions by major that are found at universities and

In this episode, Lisa and Heather discuss: The behind-the-scenes of how admissions processes work at large universities.  What it means when the college says they do a “holistic review” and how your teen will be evaluated. Why your student should give context to any weaknesses on their application  The importance of aligning your student’s activities

In this episode, Lisa and Aly discuss: Common institutional priorities of colleges that drive admissions decisions for your teen.  Factors colleges consider beyond GPAs, test scores, extracurricular activities, and more (all outside of your student’s control). Why where to apply and when to apply affect if your teen gets admitted.  What impacted majors are and

In this episode, Lisa, Amy, and Mike discuss: How to know if your teen could benefit from test prep or can go at it alone.  What to look for when assessing the quality of different test prep options. The differences between working with independent tutors and working with Big Box Companies.  Advice for your family