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…

08 Aug 2023
#082 Facing the Unexpected: How to Get to College During Tough Times with Wendy Briley

In this episode, Lisa and Wendy discuss: What are the…

01 Aug 2023
#081 Free Resources to Search for Colleges that Fit Your Teen with Susie Watts

In this episode Lisa and Susie discuss: When to really…

25 Jul 2023
#080 Steps to Crush Teen Stress and Bring Relief with Dr. Ben Bernstein

In this episode, Lisa and Ben discuss: The biggest challenge…

18 Jul 2023
#079 How to Build the Right College List for Engineering Majors with Jennifer Stephan

In this episode, Lisa and Jennifer discuss: Pros and cons…

11 Jul 2023
#078 5 Essential Questions to Ask Colleges Before Submitting Applications with Lisa Marker Robbins

In this episode, Lisa discusses the five questions: Does your…

04 Jul 2023
#077 Reframing Post-Graduation Success for Struggling Students with Scotti Weintraub

In this episode, Lisa and Scotti discuss: Why many students’…