In this episode, Lisa and Christine discuss: When your student should begin developing their foundation for those application requirements if they are considering performance arts majors. The transferable skills of students with a music or other performing arts major. The commitment required for co-majors, double majors, and minors, and how they can ease student or […]
THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:59 Today, we’re diving into a melodious topic that resonates with many, the world of Music and Performing Arts in college, Dr. Christine Gangrel. Hof has an educational consulting practice that guides students and parents through the competitive landscape of
THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 01:04 Are you anxious about filing for federal student aid to help pay for your teens college? If you have a senior, the process has been delayed by months this year. Beth Walker is the author of never pay retail
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In this episode, Lisa and Beth discuss: The changes to federal financial aid are set to begin in 2024. Why parents should wait 10-15 days before applying with the new FAFSA application. How to take back your family’s financial power and not rely solely on the government formula for your student’s education budget. Strategies to
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa Lisa Marker Robbins 0:34 Many universities admit students by major This means your student’s choice of major when they apply will impact whether your child is admitted. Andy Borst, Director of admission at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, joins me to explain
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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 doesn’t have
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 01:03 In my opinion, the earliest piece to work on on the college application puzzle is a personal statement, otherwise known as the college essay, opt in in the spring of junior year, well meaning high school teachers believe they’re
In this episode Lisa and Susan discuss: What admissions officers really want your teen to write about in their personal statement Why your student shouldn’t look at online sample essays A good plan of attack for essays over the summer so your child finishes on time Key Takeaways: It is important for your student to
THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 01:03 Welcome to a milestone episode. It’s the 100th episode of College and Career Clarity. It’s hard to believe that this was just a dream in my head two years ago, we’re shaking things up this time around with a
In this episode, Lisa, Rebecca, David, and Becky discuss: A critique of the information and misinformation of the latest NACAC Annual Survey of Colleges. The role of ACT and SAT scores even beyond the admissions process. The impact of Institutional Priorities in the admission of students. Colleges have differing expectations for various majors, including highly