The College Prep Podcast

Overwhelmed by what to do after receiving college acceptance letters? In this episode, we tackle a listener question about the pressure to commit to a university, especially when facing a mountain of options and looming deadlines. We’ll uncover why schools ... Read More » The post 552: Beyond Accepted: Navigating the College Decision Maze appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

Imagine applying the strategies of FBI hostage negotiators to your interactions with students. In this episode, we delve into Chris Voss’s book “Never Split the Difference” and explore how its principles can transform communication with young people. Discover why giving ... Read More » The post 551: Never Ask Why: FBI Secrets for Negotiating with Students appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

Choosing the right college is much more complex than affordability, location, and fit. Join us as we introduce our new co-host and explore how our unique upbringings influenced our college decisions. We’ll share our contrasting perspectives – one of us ... Read More » The post 550: Unpacking the Hidden Influences on College Choices appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

In this episode, Megan is joined by Phil Black of the ServeWell Academy who helps students and families interested in service academies and ROTC scholarships. Find out how this former Navy SEAL Officer with four sons — two at Yale ... Read More » The post 549: Phil Black: How our family saved $1M in college expenses appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

In this episode Edward Coronado III joins Megan to discuss his Three Pillars Philosophy. Understanding these areas (learning & study strategies, productivity & executive function, and mindset & motivation) can help students and educators pinpoint areas for improvement to find ... Read More » The post 548: Three Pillars of Academic Success appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

Building friendships and community is so important, but can also be a challenge. Alexis Moore Eytinge from The Confidence Society shares strategies including: We also talk about bad relationships and what peers, mentors, and family members can do if they ... Read More » The post 547: Healthy Relationships with Alexis from The Confidence Society appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

Join Megan as she speaks with guest, Edward Coronado III, founder of Alma Modern about a trap many students fall into this time of year. This is a phenomenon where students can be lulled into a false sense of security ... Read More » The post 546: Danger Time for Grades: “I Got This” Thinking appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

Erin shares about a big decision she has been struggling with. Hearing about others deal with tough things can sometimes help us deal with our own. Megan is a loving support as Erin shares that she will be leaving the ... Read More » The post 545: Erin’s Big Decision appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

College is expensive, but there are bargains to be had if you do your research. Megan outlines: Then she helps brainstorm some cost saving ideas that go beyond taking community college classes or living at home: The post 544: College Costs & How to Find Affordable 4-Year Options appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

Megan and Erin go through questions that students ask about Extra Curricular activities. The post 543: The Lowdown on Extra Curricular Activities appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

Maureen Anderson from the Sorority Success Academy shares how as a first-generation college student, who after a injury found she didn’t have many friends outside of cheer, she was able to fill that social void through Greek life on campus. ... Read More » The post 542: Greek Life Tips from the Sorority Success Academy appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

It’s time for college applications! How do we strategize with our college apps to make sure we are applying for the schools we want and not wasting time and effort on our lowest priorities. Erin provides a sample of her ... Read More » The post 541: How to Time Your College Applications appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

A listener writes in with a question about how to prep for the SAT/ACT on the cheap. Megan uses her expert advice to go through a variety of resources and help vet what might be helpful and what might be ... Read More » The post 540: The Cheap/Supplemental Test Prep appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

This may be our most controversial episode ever. Megan shares the importance of style guides and Erin throws a fit. Regardless, knowing what a style guide is and how to use one is a necessary skill for any student. What ... Read More » The post 539: Short Summer Series: Megan–Style Guides appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

Yes, the all-caps is intentional–Erin is a HUGE fan of school supplies. So much so that she even wrote an entire blog post about it (here is that post)! What are your favorite school supplies? What are the things Erin ... Read More » The post 538: Short Summer Series: Erin shares SCHOOL SUPPLIES! appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

Megan introduces us to the big one–the Fiske Guide–where you can find a ton of information about colleges. Find out the history, the stories that make the colleges unique, and hear from ACTUAL students. Fiske guide is great for research ... Read More » The post 537: Short Summer Series: Megan–Fiske Guide appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

Want to get to know yourself a bit better? Curious what careers might be best for you? How do you determine what you might want to major in during your time in college? Erin shares a variety of personality tests ... Read More » The post 536: Short Summer Series: Erin shares about Personality Tests appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

Megan is sharing a special book that is perfect for those who aren’t sure what colleges they might be interested in. Colleges That Change Lives by Loren Pope covers some great colleges that might not be known because they are ... Read More » The post 535: Short Summer Series: Megan–Colleges That Change Lives by Loren Pope appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

Erin’s back with more tech stuff for your summer resources! Habit trackers, anti-distraction apps, and an app to help you get out of bed! Understood.orgHabiticaFinchI can’t wake up!Cold TurkeyFB erradicator The post 534: Short Summer Series: Erin Suggests Websites and Apps appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

Spending your summer doing some test prep? Megan tells us why it is important to check out the SAT & ACT Official Guides. Get yourself ready for the test if you are a junior and if you are a senior, ... Read More » The post 533: Short Summer Series: Megan–SAT & ACT Official Guides appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.