In this episode, Lisa and Leia discuss: Ways your homeschooler can communicate their test scores with potential colleges and universities. Why dual enrollment courses may be the right option for your student. The importance of taking the PSAT, SAT, and/or ACT, and when your student should start preparing for those exams. What your student should […]
THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:52 Standardized testing is usually stressful for all students. But when your student is homeschooled, the what, where, when, and how is more complicated, leaving families feeling overwhelmed and confused. My friend, Leah lamaster Horton is an 18 year veteran
THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:45 For many students, they start the college bound journey knowing they want to start at a community college or on a regional campus. Others discover this option as a good fit along the way. And still others dismiss this
In this episode, Lisa and Stephanie discuss: Reasons your student might consider community college instead of or before transitioning to a 4-year university. Advantages of a community college and reasons your student should invest time in a visit to the campus. Differences between community colleges, regional campuses, and technical colleges. The correct verbiage you need
THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:41 The Reserve Officers Training Corps or ROTC, college programs offer an option that combines higher education with leadership development and service to our country. For those interested in the many benefits, including discipline and structure, camaraderie, and physical fitness,
In this episode, Lisa and Lisa discuss: Why your student shouldn’t write off a ROTC program in college, even if they did in high school. How an ROTC program at a public university is different from the military academies. The competitive nature of the ROTC scholarship requirements and how they vary between the branches. Avoiding
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:53 The AC t will be available in an online test format for Saturday testing starting in December 2023. As a matter of fact, I’m working with students who are already registered for it. And they had a really tough
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In this episode, Lisa and Adam discuss: The upcoming rollout for the national test date Online ACT and what it means for students. What your student can expect to be different between the online and paper ACT. Tools, both digital and physical, to use while prepping for and taking the Online ACT. Pros and cons
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In this episode, Lisa and Beatrice discuss: How the CSS Profile differs from the FAFSA for getting college financial aid. Which colleges use the CSS Profile. Why it’s important to establish a college budget as early as your student’s sophomore year. Reasons why you should complete the CSS Profile and apply for other financial aid
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 01:05 While the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or the FAFSA may be familiar to your family, the lesser known CSS profile is required by about 300 colleges and universities for your team to qualify for financial aid from