College Prep Mastery

College Prep Mastery

By Chip WittrockEducation
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College Prep Mastery episodes

  • College Enrollment By The Numbers

    - Enrollment is up
    - Tuition is up
    - Competition to get into college is up.
    We say: You couldn't choose a better time than right now to enroll in college!
    Enjoy today's show.
    Chip Wittrock
    Co-Founder www.CollegePrepMastery.com
    9 min
  • Degrees Designed By The Numbers

    The sooner a college student realizes they have to change majors, the better.
    Arizona State has a cutting edge system that tracks a student's progress as it relates to their major.
    If they stray of course, they receive an alert.
    Listen to today's show and discover how you can avoid speed bumps on your way to graduating in four years or less.
    Chip Wittrock
    www.collegeprepmastery.com
    11 min
  • Job Placement Numbers For College Graduates - The Real Story Behind The Numbers

    Learn the real story behind job placement numbers.
    Have you ever heard of the term 'under-employment?'
    This one placement statistic is hidden when most colleges report their job placement figures.
    Think of a college graduate working as a parking attendant.
    They have a job, right?
    True.
    But not the job they want.
    We pull back the curtain on these numbers and also give you advice on how to not end up as one of these statistics.
    Chip Wittrock
    www.CollegePrepMastery.com
    11 min
  • Less Choice More Structure

    Imagine getting a real feel for what your career will be like?
    We've never seen anyone come out of History 101 and say "I want to be a lawyer."
    Too many students fall into the 'debt without a degree'- or get their degree in longer than 4 years.
    Today's information is counter-intuitive but will open your eyes and have you thinking about the most effective way to take on the biggest decision facing high school graduates.
    11 min
  • Recent ACT Test Scores - Sound The Alarm Bells Across The US

    Traditionally the ACT has been a rival test to the SAT.
    Not so much anymore.
    More and more high school students are taking the ACT.
    Recent studies show that 26% of kids are 'ready to go to college.'
    What does this mean?
    Listen to today's show and find out.
    Remember: You need every edge to obtain more grant money & college funding.
    Higher ACT/SAT test scores are vital to your college success.
    Chip Wittrock
    www.CollegePrepMastery.com
    9 min
  • Chip Interviews The Co-Founder Of Kno, Inc | E-Text Books

    Osman Rashid is the co-founder of Kno, Inc - an E-Text Book company which has primarily served the college market, now moving into the K-12 market.
    E text books are not only fascinating but also a very practical.
    Think about your child no longer having to carry around 30 lbs of books each day, which equates to over 9,000 lbs in one year.
    Also, the one-time investment is as low as $40-45.
    Osman generated this idea like most entrepreneurs, out of pure passion. While helping his child with homework, it occurred to him that we was doing homework the same way he did it four decades earlier.
    Today's interview is eye-opening to the new world of E learning.
    Enjoy.
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    15 min
  • Apply To Multiple Colleges And Find The Program That Is Right For You

    Did you know:
    75% of students who complete financial aid forms are only sending it to one school.
    If colleges know you are only applying to one school, why would they give you additional incentive to attend their institution?
    You're a shoe-in to go to their school
    Done deal.
    You should be applying to more than one college and we'll explain
    why in today's show.
    Chip Wittrock
    Co-Founder
    www.CollegePrepMastery.com
    7 min
  • 529 Savings Plans Will Hurt You When Applying For Financial Aid

    There assessed assets and non-assessed assets.
    A 529 Savings Plan is an assessed asset and will count against you when
    applying for financial aid.
    The more money in your 529 plan, the less financial aid you will receive.
    If you didn't know this, it's not your fault. Most Americans think 529 plans are a good idea.
    Listen to today's show and understand why you should be focusing on non-assessed assets as part of your college financial planning.
    12 min