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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21 Oct 2025
#197 Avoiding the Default Major: Smart Steps for Aspiring Business Students with Anita Doddi

In this episode, Lisa and Anita discuss: The growing trend of students choosing business as a “default” or undecided major The value of real-world work experiences for high school and college students exploring business What competitive business school admissions officers truly look for beyond academics How reflection, course choices, and extracurriculars shape clarity and college…

19 Dec 2023
#101 Classic Rewind: Everything You Think You Know About College Essays Is Wrong with Susan Knoppow

In this episode Lisa and Susan discuss: What admissions officers…

05 Dec 2023
#099 Navigating College with Physical Disabilities and Health Conditions with Annie Tulkin

In this episode, Lisa and Annie discuss: The Disability Tax…

28 Nov 2023
#098 How Your Teen Can Benefit from an Honors College with Sylvia Borgo

In this episode, Lisa and Sylvia discuss: Why Honors Colleges…

21 Nov 2023
#097 How Colleges Assess Your Teen’s Fit to Major with Lisa Marker Robbins

In this episode, Lisa discusses: How your student can demonstrate…

14 Nov 2023
#096 Your Changing Role: Preparing to be a Great College Parent with Andrea Brenner

In this episode, Lisa and Andrea discuss: Struggles parents have…