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…

20 Aug 2024
#136 Performing Arts Majors: Tips for Navigating Admissions with Mollie Reznick

In this episode, Lisa and Mollie discuss: The biggest uncertainties…

13 Aug 2024
#135 Transformative Cultural Abroad Experiences for Teen Personal Growth with Johnny Tock

In this episode, Lisa and Johnny discuss: The pressures students…

06 Aug 2024
#134 Public vs. Private Colleges: Myths and Facts with Dr. Matthew Ward

In this episode, Lisa and Matthew discuss: Common misconceptions regarding…

30 Jul 2024
#133 Tips for College-Bound Neurodiverse Students with Jessica Nelson

In this episode, Lisa and Jessica discuss: The three types…

23 Jul 2024
#132 Computer Science and STEM Admissions Tips with Jyoti Jain

  In this episode, Lisa and Jyoti discuss: Strategies for…

16 Jul 2024
#131 Exploring Liberal Arts Colleges: Benefits and Fit with Anne Ingersoll

In this episode, Lisa and Anne discuss: The benefits of…