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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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27 Oct 2026
#250 Are You Making Career Planning Harder Than It Needs to Be?

Career planning can feel overwhelming when young people think they must figure out their entire future before taking the first step.  For this milestone 250th episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins reframes career planning as an ongoing process of discovery, intentional choices, and continued development, helping young people and their parents focus on progress without expecting every decision…

23 Jan 2024
#106 The College Admissions Interview, What to Expect and How to Prep with Vince Garcia

In this episode, Lisa and Vince discuss: The three different…

16 Jan 2024
#105 Navigating Choices between AP or Dual Enrollment with Julie Spak

In this episode, Lisa and Julie discuss: Understanding your student’s…

09 Jan 2024
#104 Navigating College Paths for Music and Performing Arts Majors with Dr. Christine Gangelhoff

In this episode, Lisa and Christine discuss: When your student…

02 Jan 2024
#103 Advice on the FAFSA Delay for College-Bound Families with Beth Walker

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

26 Dec 2023
#102 Classic Rewind: College Admission by Major with Andy Borst

EPISODE SUMMARY At many schools, like the University of Illinois…

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…