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…

31 Oct 2023
#094 Strategies for Intentional Parenting in the Teen Years with Keely Ng

In this episode, Lisa and Keely discuss: How coaching can…

24 Oct 2023
#093 The Homeschoolers Guide to Standardized Testing: AP, PSAT, ACT, SAT, and CLT with Leia LeMaster Horton

In this episode, Lisa and Leia discuss: Ways your homeschooler…

17 Oct 2023
#092 Who Community Colleges & Regional Campuses are Especially Good For with Stephanie Duguid

In this episode, Lisa and Stephanie discuss: Reasons your student…

10 Oct 2023
#091 How ROTC Programs Train Future Officers & Help Pay For College with Lisa Rielage

In this episode, Lisa and Lisa discuss: Why your student…

03 Oct 2023
#090 Should my teen take the Online ACT? with Adam Snoza

In this episode, Lisa and Adam discuss: The upcoming rollout…

26 Sep 2023
#089 How the CSS Profile Could Impact What You Pay for College with Beatrice Schultz

In this episode, Lisa and Beatrice discuss: How the CSS…