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…

19 Sep 2023
#088 Executive Function Skills for College Success with Lauran Kerr-Heraly

In this episode, Lisa and Lauran discuss: The 4 (surprising)…

12 Sep 2023
#087 Why Applying Early to Your College Of Choice Could be a Strategic Win with Julie Kelsheimer

In this episode, Lisa and Julie discuss: Explaining the menu…

05 Sep 2023
#086 Advice for High School Athletes About Playing in College with Dave Morris

In this episode, Lisa and Dave discuss: The lucrative nature…

29 Aug 2023
#085 Upcoming Changes to Federal Financial Aid with Beth Walker

In this episode, Lisa and Beth discuss: The changes to…

22 Aug 2023
#084 How to Write the “Why this Major” College Essay with Lisa Marker Robbins

In this episode, Lisa discusses: What supplemental college essays are…

15 Aug 2023
#083 Life Preparation through the SAT/ACT with Barak Moore

In this episode, Lisa and Barak discuss: Life skills, not…