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#086 Advice for High School Athletes About Playing in College with Dave Morris

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In this episode, Lisa and Dave discuss: The lucrative nature of college athletics. How coaches and a ready-made set of peers can support their student-athletes.  Creating a holistic college fit for your student-athlete.  Who to talk to about your student’s major and sport to understand time conflicts.  Key Takeaways:  Only 5% of high school athletes […]

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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  00:10 If your teen as a student athlete considering playing in college, it’s not as simple as yes or no, there’s navigating connections with college coaches developing application materials, including essays, negotiating athletic scholarships, or financial aid officers, and, most

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#085 Upcoming Changes to Federal Financial Aid with Beth Walker

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In this episode, Lisa and Beth discuss: The changes to NEED based financial aid for students attending college in 2024 or later.  Why changes are being made to the FAFSA application.  The goal of making higher education more accessible to those who need financial help.  Different financial aid forms: FAFSA versus the CSS Profile.  Taking

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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  01:04 Big changes coming to financial aid for college the formula that calculates what your college will pay is being drastically overhauled this year and will affect the 2024 2025 school year. If you have a student who will be

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#084 How to Write the “Why this Major” College Essay with Lisa Marker Robbins Transcript

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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  00:18 Well, if you’re listening to this in real time it is college application season for seniors or soon to be seniors in high school. Now, don’t turn out if tune. Now, don’t tune out if you have a younger

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#084 How to Write the “Why this Major” College Essay with Lisa Marker Robbins

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In this episode, Lisa discusses: What supplemental college essays are and what is required of your teen Most common topics for supplemental college essays. How your student’s past activities and desired future link to their chosen major and how to communicate this to the colleges. Strategies for writing multiple versions of the “why this major”

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#083 Life Preparation through the SAT/ACT with Barak Moore Transcript

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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  00:54 Well, my guest today is known for helping students get excellent ACTN SATs scores for college admissions and scholarships. He views his role as much more than that. Barak your field, the work he is doing is actually preparing

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#083 Life Preparation through the SAT/ACT with Barak Moore

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In this episode, Lisa and Barak discuss: Life skills, not just higher scores, gained from the SAT/ACT test prep.  How tutoring prepares students for their life’s adventure.  Opening doors and doing good through test prep.  The very real skills gained during the journey of test prep.    Key Takeaways:  Be more positive with your student,

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#082 Facing the Unexpected: How to Get to College During Tough Times with Wendy Briley Transcript

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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  00:54 Over my 25 years working with college bound families, almost every single year, I have a family for whom their bump in the road to college is well, rather significant, and sometimes Sadly, even tragic, is marked by perhaps

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#082 Facing the Unexpected: How to Get to College During Tough Times with Wendy Briley

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In this episode, Lisa and Wendy discuss: What are the types of unexpected circumstances that may derail college planning? When facing unexpected family challenges during the college-bound process, what does (and doesn’t) change. Identifying support for your student when the unexpected strikes your family.  Building a well-balanced college list that fits your student’s circumstances (both

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