Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY How well does your teen know themself? When seeking college major and career clarity, the most important thing to understand is what aligns with who your teen is. That’s how they’ll find careers perfectly suited for them. In this solo episode, I’m sharing about my Launch Career Clarity course, which is […]
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Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of College & Career Clarity, Natalie Schwartzkopf, a former student of mine who’s pursuing a chemical engineering bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton, shares her success story. She shares invaluable insights and encouragement on how to overcome obstacles while inspiring others with her journey to college major-career
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Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY College truly is an investment, often at least one of hundred thousand dollars and sometimes quite a bit more. As a parent, you’re willing to help your teen with this investment because you know college can set them on the path toward a successful, independent, happy adult life. A significant part
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Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY Before you head into what is likely to be a six-figure investment into your child’s future, you’ll want to catch this episode with Dr. Abigail Sussman, professor at the University of Chicago, as she shares with us some of her knowledge about the psychology of money. She has some great advice
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Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY My guest today is Grace Yi, who recently completed her freshman year at Boston College. During high school, Grace had a lot of stress and anxiety when it came to assessing her social fit on campus and where she should apply. In this episode, she shares how she overcame her doubts
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Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY The Four Pillars of Building a College List kicks off with finding a school with a good academic fit. In this episode, I sat down with Cyndy McDonald, a highly connected independent college counselor, to discuss how students can ensure they find the right fit before applying to college. Cyndy talked
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Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY Today, we’re kicking off our August series by speaking with Kirsten Parker about how to create a solid framework for decision making so you and your teen can move forward with confidence during the often stressful college-bound journey. EPISODE NOTES I’ve never done a series on the podcast before, and I’m
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Episode Summary Time is you and your teen’s most valuable asset. Eventually, your teen will share on college applications how they spend their time outside of the classroom. And how that time is invested impacts if they get admitted. This solo episode is all about extracurriculars that eventually land in the Activities section of their
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EPISODE SUMMARY Do you know the difference between engineering science and engineering technology? Are you aware of the variety of majors and careers available in these fields? What kind of GPA is required to qualify for these often competitive programs? Dr. Matt Franchetti joins the podcast to answer these questions for us and more, as
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Episode Summary In this episode, Mandy Fontaine, former collegiate athlete and licensed school counselor, talks about the importance of a growth mindset and how understanding what a developing brain can and can’t do can significantly improve your teen’s success. She uses her training and experience to coach and educate teens about personal development and fostering
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