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…

28 May 2024
#124 Application Tips from a Former Admissions Counselor with Heather Parry

In this episode, Lisa and Heather discuss: The behind-the-scenes of…

21 May 2024
#123 College Institutional Priorities: Understanding Who Gets In with Aly Beaumont

In this episode, Lisa and Aly discuss: Common institutional priorities…

14 May 2024
#122 Finding the Right Test Prep with Amy Seeley and Mike Bergin

In this episode, Lisa, Amy, and Mike discuss: How to…

07 May 2024
#121 Mentorship and Innovation Ideas for Your Teen with Tony Antonelli and Wilson Turner

In this episode, Lisa, Tony, and Wilson discuss: The critical…

30 Apr 2024
#120 Experiential Learning: Unlocking Your Teen’s Career Path with Drews Mitchell

In this episode, Lisa and Drews discuss: What experiential learning…

23 Apr 2024
#119 How to Change Your College Major Successfully with Kaci Kortis

In this episode, Lisa and Kaci discuss: Having early conversations…