Beste College Prep podcasts (2024)

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What are Innovative Pathways? 9:53

1d ago9:53

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This month Matt Cola, the Tech Prep Coordinator from Kent State University interviews Lynette Boggs from the Wayne County Schools Career Center. During the interview the two discuss the new CTE option, The Innovative Pathway. Lynette details the process of applying for this type of program, and explains why Wayne County Schools Career Center decide…

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522: NCAA & Athletics in College 27:19

4d ago27:19

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Maybe you are interested in participating in your sport in college. Or maybe you haven’t thought about it at all. Or maybe you are confused as to what the Divisions mean. Wherever you are in the college athletics process, Megan helps answer some basic questions and provides an overview for those interested in sports. The post 522: NCAA & Athletics …

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Interview with Brad Hill, Head Baseball Coach, Emporia State 46:40

10d ago46:40

46:40

Brad Hill, Head Coach, Emporia State University Baseball (NCAA Division II) joins us for this episode. Topics include typical recruiting activities this time of year, his thoughts on the transfer portal, how grades impact the recruiting process, his advice to parents and much more. Follow Brad Hill and the Emporia State Hornets baseball team on X @…

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521: Warning Signs when Researching Colleges 29:40

11d ago29:40

29:40

Approach with Caution! When you see these red flags, it may be a sign that the college on your list could be more of a gamble than you were looking for. These are factors to watch for as you research schools. They may not be enough to remove from your list, but definitely something to consider. The post 521: Warning Signs when Researching Colleges …

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520: How Can I Tell if a College Is “Good”? 26:50

18d ago26:50

26:50

Everyone wants to get into a “good college,” but if we don’t rely on rankings, what are some ways prospective students can tell if a college is good? Megan shares the things she looks for including specific numbers that might help you decide if that college is a good fit for you. The post 520: How Can I Tell if a College Is “Good”? appeared first o…

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Interview with Benny Castillo 1:11:35

23d ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Benny Castillo, owner of Cool Breeze Baseball Academy, joins us on this episode. His fire for life is unmatched and his impact on the game of baseball has been enormous. From growing up in the Bronx, to his playing and coaching days, the story of Benny’s life is a must listen. Follow Benny Castillo on Facebook and look him up if you’re ever in Lake…

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519: Unique College Programs 25:14

25d ago25:14

25:14

Some colleges do their curriculum in very different ways. Megan and Erin talk about some of these programs, their features, and what students might enjoy these colleges. Some of these you may never have heard of but could be your perfect fit! Plus, a secret FAFSA and SAT update! The post 519: Unique College Programs appeared first on The College Pr…

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Interview with CJ Beatty, The Baseball Motivator 44:25

29d ago44:25

44:25

CJ Beatty, The Baseball Motivator, joins us on this episode. Owner of The Motivator Brands & Beatty Enterprises, CJ is one of the most sought after motivational speakers around. In this episode, CJ and I discuss his baseball background, what motivates him, advice for players and much more. Follow CJ Beatty on Instagram @cjbeatty44 and Change Your L…

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518: What We Mean When We Suggest You “Research Colleges” 25:10

1M ago25:10

25:10

What do we mean when we ask students to research colleges? What information is helpful? What are some good tools to get started? More importantly, WHY is this information relevant? The post 518: What We Mean When We Suggest You “Research Colleges” appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.Door Megan Dorsey & Erin Wilson

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Interview with Jensen Elliott, RHP, Baltimore Orioles 50:06

1M ago50:06

50:06

Jensen Elliott, RHP for the Baltimore Orioles joins us on this episode. Jensen is entering his 5th season of professional baseball and is a call away from the big leagues. Jensen joins us to discuss what it’s like to play professionally, why he chose Oklahoma State in recruiting, his advice to young players and much more. Follow Jensen Elliott on I…

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517: Looking Forward to Summer- Suggestions for Students 23:40

1M ago23:40

23:40

You might be getting invited to fancy conferences or thinking about travel or camps–are these opportunities worth it? What can students do to make an impact over the summer? Megan and Erin share their suggestions for what students can do in the summer (HINT: Don’t wait for summer to find these)! The post 517: Looking Forward to Summer- Suggestions …

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Interview with Todd Coburn, The Catching Guy 44:12

1M ago44:12

44:12

Todd Coburn, The Catching Guy, joins us for this episode. Topics include how Todd became known and started a business as The Catching Guy, his thoughts on the evolution of catching, mental preparation and much more. Follow The Catching Guy on X, Instagram and YouTube or visit thecatchingguy.com for information on upcoming camps and digital offering…

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Mentor Schools' Career Academies: Making CTE Accessible for All Students 21:07

2M ago21:07

21:07

During this month’s episode of the Ohio College Tech Prep Podcast, host Matt Cola of the Northeast Ohio Tech Prep Region, and Kent State University interviewed Dr. Joseph Glavan. The two discussed Mentor School District’s Career Academies, which just received a $2.2 Million Grant for Career Technical Education. These Academies were designed to give…

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516: What to do if you get deferred or want to appeal your college decision 25:00

2M ago25:00

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You heard from a school but were either waitlisted or deferred–now what? Megan walks through the questions you should ask youself and shares her top tips on what to do (and what NOT to do). Plus, Erin brings in a bonus question about getting into your specific major. The post 516: What to do if you get deferred or want to appeal your college decisi…

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Interview with Sean McKinney, Associate Head Baseball Coach, Colorado Mesa University 49:51

2M ago49:51

49:51

Sean McKinney, Associate Head Coach, Colorado Mesa University Baseball (NCAA Division II) joins us for this episode. Topics include a season outlook for the Mavericks, his thoughts on the transfer portal, qualities CMU looks for in players, his recruiting advice and much more. Follow Sean McKinney on X @wyomkc1 and the Colorado Mesa baseball team @…

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515: SAT or no SAT: What is best for students? 24:01

2M ago24:01

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Issues, issues, issues with the SAT! The SAT is changing again–and schools are trending back toward requiring the test. Have you noticed this trend? Megan and Erin debate the value of the SAT and help to make sense of this debate! This is a breaking news episode all about the SAT! From The Daily: The Messy Fight Over the SAT The post 515: SAT or no…

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514: Strategies for Selecting Early Decision 1 and 2 Schools 21:54

2M ago21:54

21:54

A parent writes in asking about the difference between Early Action and Early Decision. Megan gives us a brief primer on what our Juniors need to be doing right now in the college search process. Then, she helps us make sense of EA, ED1, and ED2 (hint: you need your college list, first). This episode is designed to help you choose what schools are …

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Interview with Dusty Hart, Head Baseball Coach, Blinn College 55:03

2M ago55:03

55:03

Dusty Hart, Head Coach, Blinn College(NJCAA) Baseball joins us for this episode. Topics include a season outlook for the Buccaneers, what it takes to win, how important body language is, his advice for players wanting to be recruited and much more. Follow Dusty Hart on X @DustyHart and the Blinn College baseball team @BlinnBaseball. Podcast Highlig…

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CLT Standardized Test (Replay) 30:50

2M ago30:50

30:50

CLT Standardized Test ~~ Lookout SAT/ACT-New Test in Town The CLT Standardized Test is a new test that is taking on the SAT and ACT Tests. CLT stands for Classic Learning Test. A Harvard graduate wrote the test, standardized – get results right away. They will know the comparison of the other tests. Dave Wagner and Jeremy Tate Visit our sponsor – C…

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513: How to Make the Most of Merit Scholarship Money 21:14

2M ago21:14

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A listener writes in with a question about merit scholarships–can they count on them for all four years or can colleges change their mind? Megan shares what she generally sees with merit scholarships, what to look for, and general guidelines about scholarships. The post 513: How to Make the Most of Merit Scholarship Money appeared first on The Coll…

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Interview with Steven Trout, Head Baseball Coach, Texas State University 43:29

2M ago43:29

43:29

Steven Trout, Head Coach, Texas State Baseball joins us for this episode. Topics include a season outlook for the Bobcats, what it takes to catch the attention of Coach Trout when he’s out recruiting, red flags he pays attention to and much more. Follow Steven Trout on X @Trouty16 and the Texas State baseball team @TxStateBaseball. Visit https://tx…

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Introduction to Semiconductor Work Based Learning Opportunities 13:25

2M ago13:25

13:25

This month’s episode features an engaging discussion with Marina Goldshmidt who is the Kent State Outreach Program Director for the Ohio Semiconductor Education and Research Program regarding the work of the grant, along with several unique work-based learning opportunities available to students involved in programs related to the Semiconductor Ind…

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Interview with Jake Rogers, C, Detroit Tigers 1:06:42

2M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

Jake Rogers, Catcher for the Detroit Tigers joins us on this episode. The 2024 MLB season will be Jake's 4th year in the big leagues, following up a 21 HR campaign in 2023. Jake joins us to discuss the offseason, embracing failure, life at the Major League level and much more. Follow Jake Rogers on X an Instagram @_JROG_ Podcast Highlights: 03:25 J…

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512: Q&A Session! 20:29

2M ago20:29

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Erin has asked for topic ideas and questions and has brought them all today. Social media and mental health? College rejections? Preparing for finals? Taylor Swift? All this covered in one episode! EPISODE #505 – Normalizing Rejection The post 512: Q&A Session! appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…

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Interview with Brandon Hunt, Recruiting Coordinator and Assistant Coach, North Dakota State University 44:18

3M ago44:18

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Brandon Hunt, Recruiting Coordinator and Assistant Coach, North Dakota State Baseball joins us for this episode. Topics include what it takes to be recruited at NCAA DI NDSU, a season outlook for the 2024 Bison, his recruiting advice for student-athletes, parents and much more. Follow Brandon Hunt on X @CoachB_Hunt and the NDSU baseball team @NDSUB…

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511: SPECIAL GUEST: Sonia Cacique from The College & Career Ready Podcast 25:15

3M ago25:15

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Sonia works with students (and parents!) around career and technical education. Sonia is a student advocate and career coach expert that empowers parents and students in the college and career ready journey. Her goal is to help students with self-awareness, ... Read More » The post 511: SPECIAL GUEST: Sonia Cacique from The College & Career Ready P…

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Interview with Dr. Christopher Parker, President and CEO, NJCAA 41:07

3M ago41:07

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Dr. Christopher Parker, President and CEO of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) joins us to discuss the in's and out's of the NJCAA, the major benefits in choosing a junior college versus a 4-year school and his recruiting advice for high school athletes. Follow Dr. Parker on X @NJCAA_Exec -AND- for more on NJCAA opportunities…

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510: How Do I Know if I am Ready for Independence? 26:02

3M ago26:02

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Students and parents often wonder what it takes to be indpendent. What skills will they need in college besides academics? How can they start honing those skills now? Erin and Megan go through their top lists of skills and provide ... Read More » The post 510: How Do I Know if I am Ready for Independence? appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…

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Interview with Tim Huber, Head Baseball Coach, Augustana University 52:37

3M ago52:37

52:37

Tim Huber, Head Baseball Coach of Augustana University (Sioux Falls, SD) joins us to discuss the upcoming 2024 season, college recruiting advice and much more. Huber is a two-time National Coach of the Year and lead his Augustana Vikings to the 2018 NCAA Division II National Championship.Door rosspd

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509: What are Learning Differences and Should We Get Tested? 30:01

3M ago30:01

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Erin goes on a deep dive about Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, and the Executive Function while Megan shares questions that parents and students have asked. This episode is a basic primer on Learning Differences and a couple study hacks to help with ... Read More » The post 509: What are Learning Differences and Should We Get Tested? appeared first on The Coll…

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508: What’s on Our College Spreadsheets? 28:52

3M ago28:52

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A parent writes in and feels overwhelmed with the amount of information coming in about colleges during the application process. How do Megan and Erin keep it all organized? Is there a “best way” to make sure deadlines are compiled ... Read More » The post 508: What’s on Our College Spreadsheets? appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…

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FAFSA – Must Know Information 43:57

3M ago43:57

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Did you know that FAFSA Changed? Join Jean Burk and College Prep Genius. FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Here is the information you need now. FAFSA 2024 The rollout was late, and the problem with rolling out the new FAFSA is that it is three months late; schools have hard deadlines for applications, and this may mess up …

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507: Burn-Out is real–what can we do about it? 24:04

4M ago24:04

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Erin shares that she is beyond burnt-out and has been doing research on what that’s like and what to do about it. Whether you are a student, an educator, or a parent, we all suffer from burn-out. Erin gives some ... Read More » The post 507: Burn-Out is real–what can we do about it? appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…

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506: All About Financial Aid 2023-24 28:46

4M ago28:46

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A parent has a number of questions about financial aid–and Erin and Megan have answers! Everything from the timeline, to how to choose which school based on their offer, this episode is a great overview of the financial aid process. The post 506: All About Financial Aid 2023-24 appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…

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505: Normalizing Rejection 20:22

4M ago20:22

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Megan shares advice from a colleague who tells students, “If you get into all the schools on your college list, you may have avoided challenge.” Rejection is normal and natural but students have a hard time with it. How do ... Read More » The post 505: Normalizing Rejection appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…

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How Credit is Reported and Claimed 26:01

4M ago26:01

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This month's episode features the second half of the interview with Dr. Ben Parrot from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. If you'd like to contact Dr. Parrot, please e-mail him at: BParrot@highered.ohio.gov To view resources regarding credits, and opportunities across the state visit: https://transfercredit.ohio.gov/ To reach out to Matt wit…

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504: Help! Where should we start planning for college? 32:28

4M ago32:28

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“I’m so behind!” Megan and Erin have been hearing this from parents quite a bit. The post 504: Help! Where should we start planning for college? appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.Door Megan Dorsey & Erin Wilson

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503: College Ideas for Students Who Don’t Seem Ready for Full University Experience 19:54

5M ago19:54

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Sometimes, parents aren’t sure their child is ready to go off, live independently, and become a full-time four-year college or university student. If they aren’t quite ready to make that jump, what other options are there? Megan and Erin discuss ... Read More » The post 503: College Ideas for Students Who Don’t Seem Ready for Full University Experi…

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502: More Than a Gift Idea: GAMES! 24:40

5M ago24:40

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Erin uses games and gamification in her work all the time and she is going to share why games are so great for the brain. We’ll break down different types of games and how games can help with Executive Functioning. ... Read More » The post 502: More Than a Gift Idea: GAMES! appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…

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501: Quantify It: Strategy for College Admission 25:48

5M ago25:48

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How can you add value to your college application? It feels like everyone is starting a non-profit–it’s the new “it” item for college admissions–but is it? Megan shares her experience with creating an application that is more informative, useful, and ... Read More » The post 501: Quantify It: Strategy for College Admission appeared first on The Col…

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500: Special Guest: How to Encourage Students to Ask for Help 29:29

5M ago29:29

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Gretchen Wegner comes back for EPISODE 500!! She challenges Megan and Erin to think about the people they need on their team and how we can help students understand that “asking for support” is an important part of their success. ... Read More » The post 500: Special Guest: How to Encourage Students to Ask for Help appeared first on The College Pre…

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499: Listener E-Mail: Should We Reach Out to the College Admissions Office? 22:07

6M ago22:07

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A parent wants to know what to do when college representatives aren’t visiting their local schools. Should they go visit them? Should they call the Admissions office? How will schools know what the individual high schools are like? Megan answers ... Read More » The post 499: Listener E-Mail: Should We Reach Out to the College Admissions Office? app…

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CTAGs and Other Credit Types Available for CTE Students 11:52

6M ago11:52

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Join Kent State Tech Prep Coordinator Matt Cola as he interviews Dr. Ben Parrot from the Ohio Department of Higher Education as they discuss types of credit available to CTE Students. This is the first in a two-part interview with Dr. Parrot, with part to expected in early December. If you'd like to contact Dr. Parrot, please e-mail him at: BParrot…

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498: Advice for High School Students Considering a Pre-Med/Pre-Vet Path 15:07

6M ago15:07

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Megan works with students who are determined to go on a Pre-Med or a Pre-Vet path and she has some ideas and advice! What things should you consider before starting on that path? What should you be looking for? Megan ... Read More » The post 498: Advice for High School Students Considering a Pre-Med/Pre-Vet Path appeared first on The College Prep P…

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497: Artificial Intelligence and the Ethics of Cheating: Navigating the Digital Age 26:10

6M ago26:10

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AI is here! In fact, AI wrote this title! How do students use tech to cheat? What is the deal with AI–how does it work and how can we use it responsibily? What are students saying about tech? Erin shares ... Read More » The post 497: Artificial Intelligence and the Ethics of Cheating: Navigating the Digital Age appeared first on The College Prep Po…

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496: This Year’s Unique FAFSA 16:13

6M ago16:13

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Changes are coming to the FAFSA! What is the FAFSA? We’ll tell you and we’ll go over all the new changes from requirements to deadlines. This is a quick overview of what to expect with the 2023 FAFSA. The post 496: This Year’s Unique FAFSA appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.Door Megan Dorsey & Erin Wilson

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Skills and Work Based Learning in Technology and AI 18:14

6M ago18:14

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Join host Matt Cola from the Kent State University Office of Tech Prep as he interviews Nick Mennen, the Principal Software Engineer for AI at OnlineMedEd. During the interview, they discussed skills that the technology field expects for high school graduates, post-high school pathways into the field involving college or boot camps, potential futur…

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495: Stats Versus Calc: A Showdown 23:27

6M ago23:27

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A parent asks – which should my student take? AP Calculus or AP Statistics? What do colleges like to see? Will my math choice be the deciding factor even if I am not a math major? How are the math ... Read More » The post 495: Stats Versus Calc: A Showdown appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.Door Megan Dorsey & Erin Wilson

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494: How to Do College Visits The Right Way 19:28

7M ago19:28

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It’s time to visit colleges! What should you do? How will you remember one college from the next? How do you use the visit to tailor your application? And Erin provides her list of questions for ask current students. Happy ... Read More » The post 494: How to Do College Visits The Right Way appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…

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493: Listener E-mail: Senior Year Schedule for a Student with Anxiety 16:43

7M ago16:43

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A parent, Lisa, writes in about her daughter who has anxiety. Is it alright to skip the math, science, and foreign language senior year? What do colleges want to see? How do I keep my kid competitive and healthy? The post 493: Listener E-mail: Senior Year Schedule for a Student with Anxiety appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…

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