The College Checklist Podcast (Higher Scores Test Prep)
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| 16 Nov 2024 | College Admissions for Homeschool Families with Michele Evard and Holly Ramsey | 00:30:10 | |
Julia is joined by Michele Evard and Holly Ramsey, the authors of College Unmazed: Your Guide to Design & Document Your Homeschool Journey, which helps homeschool families prepare for successful college applications to their dream universities. __________________ Go to https://www.collegeunmazed.com/homeschool and use code HOMESCHOOL10 for 10% discount off everything College Unmazed Sells, as well as a Free download of the homeschool mindmap. Sign up to work with Michele at https://www.evardconsulting.com/ or contact her directly at michele@evardconsulting.com Explore Holly's consulting services here https://www.thoughtfulhomeschooling.com/ or email her at ThoughfulHomeschooling@gmail.com Sign up for test prep at higherscorestestprep.com/choose-a-course/ ! | |||
| 04 Oct 2024 | What's the deal with Test Optional college admissions? | 00:28:46 | |
If you have a junior or senior high school student and you're trying to decipher what "test optional" and "test blind" and "test required" mean, or if the school you wanted to apply to just switched back to "test required," or if you're hearing that no one needs the SAT anymore but that juuuust doesn't sound right, this is the episode for you. We're talking about Test Optional admissions policies today: What are they, why are they like this, and what do they mean for your student. _______ Be ready for all things testing with Higher Scores Test Prep Get the latest admissions advice from March Consulting experts. | |||
| 07 Nov 2024 | Applying to Military Academies and ROTC with Lisa Rielage | 00:41:21 | |
Guest host Kat Clowes of March Consulting interviews military academy admissions expert Lisa Rielage from Admissions Decrypted! ______ Sign up for a free consultation with March Consulting! Check out Admissions Decrypted to work with Lisa! Explore the resources Lisa mentioned in the episode: Breaking Ice Breaking Glass by Sandra Stosz Service Academy Sorority podcast Naval Academy Minority Association Stew Smith military fitness blog
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| 14 Oct 2024 | College Admissions Road Map | 00:43:00 | |
| 04 Oct 2024 | The PSAT and National Merit Scholarship Program | 00:22:36 | |
Two test prep experts cover what the PSAT is, why it matters, and what you need to know about the National Merit scholarship program that could save you thousands of dollars on college! ______ Take the PSAT 2-in-1 course with Higher Scores Test Prep. Get help with scholarships with March Consulting.
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| 16 Nov 2024 | Making College Affordable with Peg Keough from College Aid Pro | 00:43:47 | |
With the cost of college climbing every year, Julia sat down with Peg Keough, the Director of Education at College Aid Pro to learn more about the ways students and families can make college more affordable by making informed decisions about financial aid! __________________ Create your College Aid Pro free account: https://mycap.collegeaidpro.com/ Have questions? Email CAP at support@collegeaidpro.com You can find them as CollegeAidPro on LinkedIn and Instagram; Plus: CAP private FB group called 'Paying For College - with College Aid Pro' is a great group where we talk about everything from financial aid and scholarships to applications, essays, and college searches. Other Resources: Take the Cash for College course with Higher Scores
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| 07 Nov 2024 | College Admissions for STEM Programs | 00:43:25 | |
Is your student applying to a STEM program and you need to know what to include? It's time to get into the world of admissions for STEM majors with our resident expert Christina! ________ | |||
| 17 Sep 2024 | The New SAT | 00:40:10 | |
The new Digital SAT is almost completely different from previous versions of the test, so Julia and Christina walk through all the important changes to the English and Math sections, how to prepare, and how to make sure your student and their device are ready for test day. _______ | |||
| 25 Oct 2024 | Choosing a College Major | 00:30:00 | |
Working on college applications and not sure which major to choose? Will your application even be impacted by which program you're applying to? In short, yes! Join us for this episode as we get into the weeds on how and why to choose a college major before submitting your applications. ___________ For help with all of your major-related questions, reach out to March Consulting for a free consultation. For last minute test prep resources, check out Higher Scores Test Prep. | |||
| 28 Nov 2024 | Test Prep Dos and Don'ts with Rath Tutoring founder Eric Rath | 00:46:01 | |
If you're taking the SAT or ACT in the spring, it might be time to start thinking about test prep! Join Julia and special guest Eric Rath, Founder of Rath Tutoring, who has over twenty years of experience in test prep and tutoring, to talk about test prep dos and don'ts. Contact RathTutoring.com at info@rathtutoring.com or 1-866-Rath-101 Find self-paced online courses at higherscorestestprep.com | |||
| 17 Sep 2024 | We're Back! - The Latest in College Admissions | 00:25:09 | |
Meet the new hosts of the College Checklist Podcast as we discuss all of the chaos and change in college admissions and test prep. _____ Get ready for the SAT or PSAT this fall with Julia at Higher Scores Test Prep! Contact her here. Or prepare for application season with Christina at March Consulting College Planners! | |||
| 28 Jul 2020 | Welcome to the Special Coronavirus Edition of The College Checklist Podcast | 00:05:11 | |
After a 2 year hiatus, the College Checklist Podcast is back to help families navigate the college admissions process in the time of Coronavirus. | |||
| 28 Jul 2020 | The Impact of Coronavirus on College Admissions | 00:45:56 | |
Today's episode is the first in our special series about how Coronavirus is impacting college admissions for the Class of 2021. In this episode, we'll be exploring college admissions from the 50,000 foot view and talking through how you may be impacted if you're applying to college in the fall of 2020. | |||
| 04 Aug 2020 | How Financial Aid Is Being Impacted By Coronavirus | 00:41:18 | |
When thinking about next steps for college admissions in the time of Coronavirus, something that is top of mind for so many families is the cost.Frankly, it should be top of mind any time we're talking about college.There is a lot of need-based aid and merit-based aid that's available, even in these challenging times. | |||
| 11 Aug 2020 | To Test or Not To Test | 00:39:56 | |
Today we're going to dive into a question we've received so very many times over the last few months: Should we take the ACT or SAT this year? Should we take a test at all? It's complicated! | |||
| 18 Aug 2020 | Finding College Scholarships During A Pandemic | 00:39:02 | |
Throughout the years, I've noticed that many of the families I've worked with have focused exclusively on getting into college throughout high school. There's a sense that you ought to know where you're going and what it will cost before figuring out the financial side of the equation, and this can cost you! | |||
| 25 Aug 2020 | Navigating College Essay Writing in 2020 | 00:21:33 | |
Writing your college essay can be an incredibly daunting task. It can be hard to know how to talk about yourself in a way that shares what you've accomplished without seeming like you're bragging. Or you may struggle to find anything to talk about. We have all the information you need to get started. | |||
| 01 Sep 2020 | How to Conduct Virtual College Visits | 00:28:53 | |
After the initial shock of quarantine life wore off last spring, we realized that one of the biggest ways that the Class of 2021 was going to be impacted by Coronavirus was the inability to visit college campuses. About Kelly QueijoA Virginia Tech alumna, Kelly Queijo, is an award-winning writer and entrepreneur and founder of Smart College Visit, Inc. Kelly is passionate about education, technology and travel, whether live or virtual. Smart College Visit publishes current, relative, and relatable content for students, parents, and high school guidance counselors, while SCV Journey provides students an easy way to search for colleges that meet their criteria, access college profile data and create their own, personalized college list. Together these sites make a connected college planning resource for college-bound teens and their families. | |||
| 08 Sep 2020 | Locking Down Your Productivity | 00:46:00 | |
Last spring was incredibly challenging. The upheaval of our normal day-to-day lives unsurprisingly took a toll on the work we did. Thomas Frank from CollegeInfoGeek.com will be joining us to help us improve our productivity as we get the new school year underway. About Thomas FrankThomas Frank is an author, YouTuber, musician, and podcaster who is passionate about helping people become more capable and productive. Most of his work today is done at College Info Geek – a site he created in 2010 in order to share his experiments in becoming a more effective student. Today, College Info Geek is one of the world’s largest and best-loved resources for students, and includes a blog, podcast, and a YouTube channel with over 1.7 million subscribers. Resources Mentioned
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| 15 Sep 2020 | Networking From A Distance | 01:00:11 | |
Networking. It's such a daunting topic for so many people, but - as hard as it is to network in person - it's made even more challenging at a distance. About Derek HoffmanAfter a successful career at one of the Big 4 accounting firms, Derek has changed tacks and is now climbing the ranks at a large entertainment company. He also makes a mean chicken alfredo. Seriously, don't miss out on the super easy recipe at the end of the episode! Resources MentionedA few books to add to your bookshelf... | |||
| 22 Sep 2020 | How to Thrive in Uncertainty | 00:33:13 | |
Living in times of great uncertainty is no easy feat. The good news is that there are skills and practices that you can cultivate that can help you not only cope but thrive. Whether it's a year when the waters are rough and choppy or a momentary bobble, the tips the Dr. Maggie Wray shares with us today will help you learn to thrive in these (and all) uncertain times. About Dr. Maggie WrayDr. Maggie Wray is a certified ADHD Coach & Academic Life Coach and the founder of Creating Positive Futures. She and her team help high school and college students learn how to earn better grades with less stress and empower students to develop the mindset, organization, time management, and study skills they need to achieve their goals. You can learn more about Dr. Wray and her work at CreatingPositiveFutures.com. Resources Mentioned | |||
| 30 Sep 2020 | Increasing Our Capacity To Focus | 00:32:32 | |
Recorded long before the pandemic hit, this episode seems rather fortuitous given the biggest challenge we're currently facing in lockdown: focus. Our dear friend and fellow bookworm Jen Hoffman joins us to share her incredible tips for cultivating the practice of focus. About Jennifer HoffmanJennifer Hoffman is a Certified Personal Trainer-Restorative Exercise Specialist To learn more about Jen and her work, visit HealthyMoving.com. Resources Mentioned | |||
| 15 Oct 2020 | Is A Transfer Track the Right Choice For You? | 00:48:29 | |
Changing course can often be a great choice, but there are some risks that come from opting out of the first 2 years at a 4-year college. The most important thing is to have a clear understand of both the upshots and downsides of opting for a transfer track before making your decision. About Kat ClowesKat is the founder of March Consulting. She holds several degrees, including an MBA from Mount Saint Mary’s College, a BA in Communications from Santa Clara University, and a post-graduate certificate in Independent Educational Consulting from UC Irvine. An associate member of the Independent Educational Consultant’s Association (IECA) and the Higher Educational Consultant’s Association (HECA), she visits college campuses throughout the United States to discover more about the great options available to a variety of different students. She brings that knowledge home with her to help students discover the schools best fit for their needs. Her favorite part of her job is watching clients discover that they have something to offer the world and find the means of communicating it. To learn more about Kat, her team, and her services, head to MyMarchConsulting.com. Resources Mentioned | |||
| 22 Oct 2020 | Transforming The College Conversation | 00:28:35 | |
If you're not hopeful about the future... If your next steps feel forced... If you feel your purpose lies on a different path than the one you're currently walking... ...then this episode is for you. About Lauren GaggioliAfter graduating from New York University with her B.F.A. in Theater, Lauren moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. To make time for auditions during the day, she called upon her academic roots from her high school days and began tutoring the ACT and SAT. She quickly fell in love - not with the exams, but with the feeling that she was helping students put their feet on a firm path towards a big, bright future. After 7 years working as an in-home tutor with a large test prep firm and then in her own independent tutoring company, Lauren distilled her experiences into the 4 different ACT & SAT prep programs that are now available through her company, Higher Scores Test Prep. | |||
| 01 Feb 2021 | Focus & Determination, Adam’s Story (Part 1) | 00:41:43 | |
I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Adam when he was a junior in high school. Not only was he thoroughly committed to improving his ACT scores, he then leveraged those scores for some really impressive merit aid awards. About Lauren GaggioliAfter graduating from New York University with her B.F.A. in Theater, Lauren moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. To make time for auditions during the day, she called upon her academic roots from her high school days and began tutoring the ACT and SAT. She quickly fell in love - not with the exams, but with the feeling that she was helping students put their feet on a firm path towards a big, bright future. After 7 years working as an in-home tutor with a large test prep firm and then in her own independent tutoring company, Lauren distilled her experiences into the 4 different ACT & SAT prep programs that are now available through her company, Higher Scores Test Prep. Resources MentionedWant to improve your test scores and earn more cash for college? Each of my four online test prep courses includes my free Cash for College workshop so you can raise your score and earn thousands of dollars in free tuition too. Head to higherscorestestprep.comto learn more. | |||
| 01 Feb 2021 | Focus & Determination, Adam’s Story (Part 2) | 00:48:04 | |
If you listened to the last episode featuring just-graduated-high-school-Adam, be prepared to teleport 3 years into the future and meet almost-graduated-college-Adam! | |||
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