Podcast

If you're feeling overwhelmed by your young person's next steps—or unsure how to help them choose a college major or career path—you're not alone. The College & Career Clarity podcast equips you with expert insight and practical strategies to support your 15–25-year-old with confidence.

Each weekly episode with Lisa Marker-Robbins and her guests offers actionable takeaways to spark meaningful conversations and help your family move from confusion to clarity—one step at a time.

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10 Jun 2025
#178 The New Admissions Reality: Prove Your Academic Preparedness with David Blobaum

In this episode, Lisa and David discuss: Evolving expectations in college admissions Challenges in assessing academic readiness amid grade inflation, and how some colleges are responding Increased reliance on standardized, verifiable academic indicators Strategic adjustments needed for competitive application success Key Takeaways:  Colleges increasingly expect students to submit AP exam scores for each AP class…

10 Jun 2025
#178 The New Admissions Reality: Prove Your Academic Preparedness with David Blobaum

In this episode, Lisa and David discuss: Evolving expectations in…

03 Jun 2025
#177 Empower Teens to Bridge Differences and Thrive with Tara Harvey

In this episode, Lisa and Tara discuss: Navigating cultural, generational,…

27 May 2025
#176 Boosting Selective College Admissions and Affordability with Phil Black

In this episode, Lisa and Phil discuss: The increasing competitiveness…

20 May 2025
#175 Mastering College Admissions Interviews for Better Results with Alison Slater

In this episode, Lisa and Alison Slater discuss: Mastering college…

13 May 2025
#174 In-Demand Entrepreneurial Skills Every Teen Needs with Stephen Carter

In this episode, Lisa and Stephen discuss: Entrepreneurial mindset development…

06 May 2025
#173 The Top 3 Scholarship Essays That Win Money with Leia LeMaster Horton

In this episode, Lisa and Leia discuss: Strategies for crafting…