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

How do you stand out in college admissions? It all goes back to your college application. In this episode, Lisa, Abby, and Stefanie put together all the puzzle pieces that make up the college application puzzle. Hear the components of the college application, the most important component, whether to submit your test scores, how to handle letters of recommendation, and how specific colleges differ with their applications. Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

Feeling safe and supported on a college campus is important for any student. For students in the LGBTQ+ community, it can be an even more important factor when deciding where to go to college. In this Part 2, Stefanie interviews a college student, Ben, about his experience being a member of the queer and Modern Orthodox Jewish community on a college campus. Hear his experience coming out, what went into his college decision, how to get the pulse of the straight people on campus, how to get involved on campus, and his advice to queer students just starting college. Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

Heading off to college is one of the most exciting - and scary - moments in your life. We want to make sure you have all the helpful information you need to make your freshman year a slam dunk. In this episode, we interview a panel of college students who have survived freshman year at 3 different universities. Hear Nina, Lily, and Michael share the emotions they felt throughout their transition to college, how college life compares to what they expected, what to do if you feel homesick, the best ways to make friends, and the most surprising realizations about freshman year. Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com