College Bound Mentor

Engineering programs seemingly get more & more competitive every year. How do you land a spot in that dream engineering program - or maybe one that's an even better fit? In this episode, Lisa, Abby, and Stefanie break down the various pathways for pursuing engineering degrees. Hear how engineering works at larger public universities, how to get into an engineering school, what to expect from engineering at liberal art colleges, why applying to engineering programs is such a long process, and 3 case studies of aspiring engineering students. Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

It's no surprise the college application process can have a big impact on your teen's mental health. On the bright side, there are plenty of things you can do as a parent to make sure they can handle anything. In this episode, we welcome on special guest Dr. Beth Watson, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in treating children, adolescents, and adults suffering from depression or anxiety. She's an expert in both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Hear why there's a lack of awareness around teen mental health & development, how to help your teens take care of their bodies & mental health, how to tell if a child is actually struggling with their mental health, the most stressful parts of the college application process, and the best ways to help your teen manage stress. Connect with Beth at BethWatsonPhD.com and on LinkedIn, and Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

Summer experiences can really make your college application pop. In this episode, Lisa, Abby, and Stefanie reveal how to make the most of your summer with your college application in mind. Hear the variety of academic programs offered over the summer, how to find summer programs, why getting a summer job is one of the best things you can do, whether it's okay to keep going to summer camp, and how to focus on making your summers productive. Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

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