Parhaat College Prep Podcastit (2024)

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551: Never Ask Why: FBI Secrets for Negotiating with Students 23:17

3d ago23:17

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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 students a sense of control and autonomy is crucial, and how shifting from “why…

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Advice for New CTE Teachers from a Seasoned Educator (Part I) 14:28

1M ago14:28

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This month’s podcast episode features host Matt Cola interviewing Lucy Ott, a veteran former CTE teacher and current Northeast Ohio Tech Prep Coordinator at Lakeland Community College. This episode kicks off a two-part series aimed at supporting new CTE educators. In the first episode, listeners will gain valuable insights on navigating their first…

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550: Unpacking the Hidden Influences on College Choices 22:41

10d ago22:41

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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 a first-generation college student, the other from a family of graduates – and reveal how family,…

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549: Phil Black: How our family saved $1M in college expenses 36:04

17d ago36:04

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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 on Navy ROTC scholarships, one at the U.S. Naval Academy, and one still in high school– saved over $1,000,000 in colleg…

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548: Three Pillars of Academic Success 24:50

24d ago24:50

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In this episode Edward Coronado III joins Megan to discuss his Three Pillars Framework of the key areas that impact college success: learning & study strategies, productivity & executive function, and mindset & motivation. We’ll dive deep into each pillar, exploring how weaknesses in one area can affect overall success. We’ll share real-life exampl…

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547: Healthy Relationships with Alexis from The Confidence Society 28:52

1M ago28:52

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Building friendships and community is so important, but can also be a challenge. Alexis Moore Eytinge from The Confidence Society shares strategies including: Her personal Bill of Rights Building new friendships and networks in college Developing confidence Recognizing your own strengths We also talk about bad relationships and what peers, mentors,…

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546: Danger Time for Grades: “I Got This” Thinking 22:55

1M ago22:55

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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 assuming they have good grades in all their classes because they haven’t had to submit any major assignments or take any high-stakes…

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Work-Based Learning and Partnerships in the Air Transportation Pathway 17:06

1M ago17:06

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During this episode of the Ohio College Tech Prep Podcast, Host Matt Cola, of Kent State University and the Northeast Ohio College Tech Prep Region interviews Mary Jane Stanchina of the Six District Educational Compact. During the episode Mary Jane shares information about how the Aeronautics Careers Academy Stem Program incorporates work-based lea…

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545: Erin’s Big Decision 16:17

2M ago16:17

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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 podcast. The post 545: Erin’s Big Decision appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…

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FAFSA 12 Best kept secrets 20:24

2M ago20:24

20:24

FAFSA – 12 Best Kept Secrets Application Tips with Jean Burk Episode 62 Sponsor: Thanks to NOW Programs, this evidence-based program helps students learn differences. Here are the FAFSA 12 Best Kept Secrets. Did you know that 80-90% of families make mistakes on the FAFSA that cost them tens of thousands of dollars in scholarship money? This informa…

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544: College Costs & How to Find Affordable 4-Year Options 27:24

2M ago27:24

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College is expensive, but there are bargains to be had if you do your research. Megan outlines: The range of costs for in-state and out-of-state students at state universities Private college costs Community college tuition Then she helps brainstorm some cost saving ideas that go beyond taking community college classes or living at home: Finding ou…

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543: The Lowdown on Extra Curricular Activities 20:47

2M ago20:47

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Megan and Erin go through questions that students ask about Extra Curricular activities. What is the best activity? How many hours do I need? Do I have to serve in a leadership role or is a participant good enough? Which is better–civic engagement or personal actvities? How do we write about these on our college applications? The post 543: The Lowd…

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542: Greek Life Tips from the Sorority Success Academy 44:19

2M ago44:19

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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. Greek life is a lot more than what we’ve seen in the media. There is an emphasis on: sisterhood (brotherhood …

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541: How to Time Your College Applications 22:31

2M ago22:31

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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.…

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540: The Cheap/Supplemental Test Prep 27:46

3M ago27:46

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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.…

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Building, Maintaining, and Growing your Successful Business Advisory Council 8:46

3M ago8:46

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Ohio College Tech Prep Podcast! This month's episode sees host, and Northeast Ohio Tech Prep Coordinator from Kent State Matt Cola (mcola@kent.edu) interviewing Sandy Furano, Director of the Mahoning Valley Regional Council of Governments and Career Counseling Services at the Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio Dur…

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539: Short Summer Series: Megan–Style Guides 11:09

3M ago11:09

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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.…

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538: Short Summer Series: Erin shares SCHOOL SUPPLIES! 17:05

3M ago17:05

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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.…

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537: Short Summer Series: Megan–Fiske Guide 11:03

3M ago11:03

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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.…

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536: Short Summer Series: Erin shares about Personality Tests 12:50

4M ago12:50

12:50

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.…

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535: Short Summer Series: Megan–Colleges That Change Lives by Loren Pope 11:56

4M ago11:56

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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 Coll…

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534: Short Summer Series: Erin Suggests Websites and Apps 14:56

4M ago14:56

14:56

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.…

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533: Short Summer Series: Megan–SAT & ACT Official Guides 13:47

4M ago13:47

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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.…

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532: Short Summer Series: Erin Suggests Travel Stuff 21:22

5M ago21:22

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Whether you are traveling to visit colleges, attending a summer program, or just enjoying some time with family, it is good to travel with the right gear. In today’s episode, Erin shares some of her favorite travel stuff. Many of ... Read More » The post 532: Short Summer Series: Erin Suggests Travel Stuff appeared first on The College Prep Podcast…

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531: Short Summer Series: Megan–Greene’s Guides: Public Ivies & Hidden Ivies

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You may have noticed the list of “new Ivys” from Forbes this spring. In today’s episode, Megan discusses two resources with a similar approach: Greene’s Guides: Public Ivies & Hidden Ivies. These books highlight “how to get an Ivy League ... Read More » The post 531: Short Summer Series: Megan–Greene’s Guides: Public Ivies & Hidden Ivies appeared f…

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530: Short Summer Series: Erin Suggests Podcasts

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In this episode, Erin shares some of her favorite podcasts. No Stupid Questions — Research psychologist Angela Duckworth, the author of “Grit” and tech / sports executive Mike Maughan ask lots of questions. Hidden Brain looks into the underlying patterns ... Read More » The post 530: Short Summer Series: Erin Suggests Podcasts appeared first on The…

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529: Short Summer Series: Megan–The Gatekeepers by Jacques Steinberg

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Megan’s resource for the week is a book that was very influential to her early in her career: The Gatekeepers by Jacques Steinberg. This non-fiction work reads like a story and follows admissions officer Ralph Figaroa through a season of ... Read More » The post 529: Short Summer Series: Megan–The Gatekeepers by Jacques Steinberg appeared first on …

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528: Short Summer Series: Erin Suggests Books

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We’ve made it to June! Hang in there if you have a few more weeks of school. We typically do shorter episodes in the summer and this year, Megan and Erin will take turns sharing different resources to help you ... Read More » The post 528: Short Summer Series: Erin Suggests Books appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…

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527: The Price You Pay For College 38:42

6M ago38:42

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Megan and Erin did some reading and have a book report on The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make by Ron Lieber. What does this book cover? ... Read More » The post 527: The Price You Pay For College appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…

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Northeast Ohio Workforce Trends with Jacob Duritsky from Team NEO 14:15

6M ago14:15

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During this month's podcast episode Kent State Tech Prep Coordinator Matt Cola sat down with Jacob Duritsky, the Vice President of Strategy, Research, and Talent from Team NEO to discuss the workforce needs of Northeast Ohio, and to learn a little bit more about what Team Neo does, and how they can help our CTE Educators and their students. If you …

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526: Drop That Class! 27:47

6M ago27:47

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Students are told that dropping a class will ruin their future prospects–the dreaded W on the transcript is the scarlet letter. Erin argues that sometimes dropping a class is the best and most strategic choice. She also discusses what other ... Read More » The post 526: Drop That Class! appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…

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525: College Essay Question: “What Will You Bring to the College?” 21:44

6M ago21:44

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Why does this college application question elicit blank stares from students? How do we help students to figure out what they might bring to the college experience or what sets them apart from other applicants? Megan and Erin discuss how ... Read More » The post 525: College Essay Question: “What Will You Bring to the College?” appeared first on Th…

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524: Tips for Visiting Colleges: Notes from Megan’s Recent College Visits 29:37

6M ago29:37

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Megan is back from a whirlwind tour of college visits and is sharing her notes and secret tips. When should you go? Is it worth it to time your visit to coincide with their “special” day? Lots of tips like ... Read More » The post 524: Tips for Visiting Colleges: Notes from Megan’s Recent College Visits appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…

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523: Spring Start / Summer Start / Transer Students: What to do when you don’t enter with the rest of your graduating class? 25:39

7M ago25:39

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How do you get plugged-in? What goals should you have for socialization? What factors should you consider before accepting a delayed admission? What questions should you be asking? What should you do prior to your delayed start? Megan and Erin ... Read More » The post 523: Spring Start / Summer Start / Transer Students: What to do when you don’t en…

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What are Innovative Pathways? 9:53

7M 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

7M 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 ... Read More » The post 522: NCAA & Athletics in College appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…

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521: Warning Signs when Researching Colleges 29:40

7M ago29:40

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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 ... Read More » The post 521: Warning Signs when Researching Colleges appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…

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

7M ago26:50

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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 ... Read More » The post 520: How Can I Tell if a College Is “Good”? appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…

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519: Unique College Programs 25:14

8M ago25:14

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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 ... Read More » The post 519: Unique College Programs appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…

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

8M ago25:10

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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.Kirjoittanut Megan Dorsey & Edward Coronado III

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

8M ago23:40

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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 ... Read More » The post 517: Looking Forward to Summer- Suggestions for Students appeared first on The College …

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

8M ago21:07

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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

8M 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 ... Read More » The post 516: What to do if you get deferred or want to appeal your college decision appeared first on The College Prep P…

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

9M 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 ... Read More » The post 515: SAT or no SAT: What is best for students? appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…

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

9M ago21:54

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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 ... Read More » The post 514: Strategies for Selecting Early Decision 1 and 2 Schools appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.…

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CLT Standardized Test (Replay) 30:50

9M ago30:50

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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

9M 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 ... Read More » The post 513: How to Make the Most of Merit Scholarship Money appeared first on The College …

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Introduction to Semiconductor Work Based Learning Opportunities 13:25

9M ago13:25

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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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512: Q&A Session! 20:29

9M 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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511: SPECIAL GUEST: Sonia Cacique from The College & Career Ready Podcast 25:15

9M 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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