How do you make the right class selections ahead of each year of high school? And how much will they actually impact your college application? In this episode, Lisa, Abby, and Stefanie talk everything you need to know when selecting classes for freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year of high school. Hear which year should be the most challenging, how to find that balance between APs & electives, how long to continue taking a foreign language class, what to do if you don’t know what you want to major in in college, and whether senioritis is worth it. Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

The Early Action (EA) & Early Decision (ED) results are in. In this episode, Lisa, Abby, and Stefanie reveal the latest trends based on the results. Hear why you need a testing strategy, whether safety schools exist anymore, the most competitive majors, how campus culture is driving college decisions, and how ChatGPT is impacting college essays. Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to SAT & ACT accommodations. But, they can be well worth your time if they’re relevant to you. In this episode, we welcome on special guest Jordan Schwartz, Founder & CEO of Green Light Education. He’s been teaching the SAT, ACT, and LSAT since 2016 and manages a team of highly-skilled academic & test prep tutors. Hear whether you should apply for SAT & ACT accommodations, when to submit, the most common types of accommodations, ethical considerations when it comes to testing accommodations, and how the SAT compares to the ACT. Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn and at GreenLight.Education, check out his Accommodations Guides for the SAT, ACT, and LSAT, and Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

Want to continue your athletic career into college? It can set the stage for the experience of a lifetime - or turn into a nightmare, if you’re not careful. In this episode, we welcome on special guests Katie Andersen & Reid Meyer of The Student-Athlete Advisors. They’re part of the team of experienced consultants, former coaches, and former student-athletes dedicated to providing personalized college prep guidance for student-athletes. Hear how athletic recruiting can affect your college experience, how to find the college that’s right for you, how to proactively reach out to coaches, why it’s important to remember you’re more than just an athlete, and why athletic recruiting is a marathon, not a sprint. Connect with Katie & Reid on LinkedIn and at TheStudentAthleteAdvisors.com, and Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

Now that Early Decision (ED) results are back - and students are either thrilled or disappointed - we wanted to look back at our first interview with a student, Zoe, who shares her experience not getting into her first choice Early Decision school. She reveals her feelings when she first got denied, why it was actually a blessing in disguise, and her advice to rising seniors. Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

Applying for Medical School (aka Med School) is one of the most stressful times for future doctors. Is it possible to go that route while taking a non-traditional path? In this episode, we welcome on special guest Sam Goldman, who’s a living case study of resilience & dedication. She’s currently in the process of interviewing for med schools after starting her college career in Pre-Law at WashU (Washington University in St. Louis). Hear why she switched from Pre-Law to Pre-Med, the courses you have to take to get into med school, whether it’s okay to retake the MCAT, the easiest & hardest parts of the med school application process, and the experiences that help out in med school interviews & application essays. Connect with Sam on LinkedIn, and Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

Considering a military academy or ROTC? We have the answers to all your questions. In this episode, we welcome on special guest Lisa Hillhouse, an independent college and career advisor specializing in military service academies & ROTC. Hear the biggest differences between military academies & ROTC, what a day in the life is like for each, how to apply to military academies & ROTC, what the military looks for in high school students, and how parents can handle concerns about the military being so dangerous. Connect with Lisa at HillhouseCollegeAdvising.com, on LinkedIn, and check out her post Summer Programs for Prospective Military Officers, and subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

Financial aid can make a huge impact on your college potential & college experience. Want to find out all you need to know about financial aid? In this episode, we welcome on special guest Jeff Levy, Co-Founder of Big J Educational Consulting, who’s been an educational consultant since 2007. Hear some myths and truths about financial aid, how to fill out the FAFSA application and CSS Profile, how financial aid is decided, the best places to find college scholarships, and the biggest mistakes families make when applying for financial aid. Check out Jeff’s resources at BigJEducationalConsulting.com and connect with him on LinkedIn, and subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

Want to hear the latest trends in college admissions? In this episode, Lisa, Abby, and Stefanie share the webinar they presented on everything that’s new with college admissions. Hear the biggest changes over the past year when it comes to college admissions, which schools are becoming harder to get into, how schools are using technology to assess students, new questions you might encounter in your college essays, and what you can do to increase your chances of getting into your favorite school. Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

Considering going to law school or pursuing a career in law or public policy? This is the episode for you. We welcome on special guest Jenn Arnold, a “Double Wolverine” from the University of Michigan Law School and undergrad who now works in the Legislative Counsel for a member of the House of Representatives. Hear what to consider when looking at law schools, how to take care of your mental health in law school, the keys to success in law school and in your law career, he biggest myths and truths about law school, and why you should write down the main reason you went to law school in the first place. Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn, and subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com