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.

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…