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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23 Dec 2025
#206 Best of 2025: How Small Academic Changes Can Mean Big Merit Aid Dollars with Brian Eufinger

In this episode, Lisa and Brian discuss: Strategies for maximizing college scholarships given by the institutions The difference in merit vs. need-based financial aid The role of GPA and standardized testing, ACT, and SAT, in scholarship awards Colleges with merit scholarship grids where students can know the amount they can earn for good grades and…

02 Apr 2024
#116 Helping Your Teen Pick the Right Major and Career with Deborah Allen

In this episode, Lisa and Deborah discuss: How to guide…

26 Mar 2024
#115 Making the Final College Decision with Marni Levine

In this episode, Lisa and Marni discuss: How to approach…

19 Mar 2024
#114 Decoding GPA: Insights for College Admissions with Jess Chermak

In this episode, Lisa and Jess discuss: Looking at school…

12 Mar 2024
#113 Optometry Career Close-Up with Ted McElroy, O.D.

In this episode, Lisa and Ted discuss: What optometrists do…

05 Mar 2024
#112 Ushering in the New Digital SAT with Jackie Pollina

In this episode, Lisa and Jackie discuss: The most significant…

27 Feb 2024
#111 Mythbusting In-State v. Out-of-State Universities with Cristiana Quinn

In this episode, Lisa and Cristiana discuss: Families often default…