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…

18 Mar 2025
#166 Admissions Insider Q&A with John Durante: Your College Questions Answered

In this episode, Lisa and Dr. John discuss: Navigating the…

11 Mar 2025
#165 How Small Academic Changes Can Mean Big Merit Aid Dollars with Brian Eufinger

In this episode, Lisa and Brian discuss: Strategies for maximizing…

04 Mar 2025
#164 Unlocking Neurodiversity & Career Planning Success with Rebecca Whittaker Matte

In this episode, Lisa and Rebecca discuss: Shifting from a…

25 Feb 2025
#163 Building Your Teen’s College Support Team with Megan Rose

In this episode, Lisa and Megan discuss: Understanding the role…

18 Feb 2025
#162 Expert Guide to Summer Programs for Teens with Cindy McCormick

In this episode, Lisa and Cindy discuss: Summer programs as…

11 Feb 2025
#161 Boost Your Teen’s Personal Narrative Before Applications with Dave Peterson

In this episode, Lisa and Dave Peterson discuss: The role…