collegepreppodcast's podcast

collegepreppodcast's podcast

By Megan Dorsey & Erin TempestEducationKids & Family
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  • 545: Erin’s Big Decision

    Erin shares about a big decision she has been struggling with. Hearing about others deal with tough things can sometimes help us deal with our own. Megan is a loving support as Erin shares that she will be leaving the podcast.

    The post 545: Erin’s Big Decision appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

    17 min
  • 544: College Costs & How to Find Affordable 4-Year Options

    College is expensive, but there are bargains to be had if you do your research. Megan outlines:

    • The range of costs for in-state and out-of-state students at state universities
    • Private college costs
    • Community college tuition
    • Then she helps brainstorm some cost saving ideas that go beyond taking community college classes or living at home:

      • Finding out-of-state university “deals” that cost less than your in-state options
      • Understanding private school scholarships
      • How to work the “supply and demand” aspect of scholarships
      • And ideas for unconventional savings
      • The post 544: College Costs & How to Find Affordable 4-Year Options appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

        28 min
      • 543: The Lowdown on Extra Curricular Activities

        Megan and Erin go through questions that students ask about Extra Curricular activities.

        • What is the best activity?
        • How many hours do I need?
        • Do I have to serve in a leadership role or is a participant good enough?
        • Which is better–civic engagement or personal actvities?
        • How do we write about these on our college applications?
        • The post 543: The Lowdown on Extra Curricular Activities appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

          21 min
        • 542: Greek Life Tips from the Sorority Success Academy

          Maureen Anderson from the Sorority Success Academy shares how as a first-generation college student, who after a injury found she didn’t have many friends outside of cheer, she was able to fill that social void through Greek life on campus. Greek life is a lot more than what we’ve seen in the media. There is an emphasis on: 

          • sisterhood (brotherhood for fraternities)
          • philanthropy / service 
          • academics 
          • social interaction 
          • leadership, networking, and soft skills 
          • Maureen shares a wealth of information: 

            • timeline (don’t wait until college starts to plan) 
            • recommendation letters 
            • recruitment rounds 
            • formal membership 
            • strategies for success
            • Understanding the process and how to position yourself for a good match is just one of the ways Maureen and the Sorority Success Academy can help. Check out her $99 class and reach out if you are interested in personalized consultations:

              •  sororitysuccessacademy.com
              • TikTok: sororitysuccessacademy 
              • Instagram: sororitysuccessacademy


              • Maureen Anderson is a dedicated sorority consultant and the founder of SororitySuccessAcademy, a comprehensive recruitment and leadership firm for sororities. With over 20 years of experience, Maureen has served as a former sorority staff director, a lifelong volunteer, and held roles such as alumnae Panhellenic president and chapter advisor. She remains actively involved with Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority, contributing her time to their foundation. 

                Maureen holds a Master of Science in Nonprofit Administration from Louisiana State University in Shreveport and a Bachelor of Arts in Art with a Graphic Design emphasis from Winona State University. In her professional role with the State of Wisconsin, she focuses on developing low-income housing initiatives across the state. Outside of her professional commitments, Maureen enjoys traveling with her spouse and daughter, volunteering as a Girl Scout troop leader, and indulging in movie outings. She cherishes quality time with her pug, adding warmth to her busy life. 

                The post 542: Greek Life Tips from the Sorority Success Academy appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

                45 min
              • 541: How to Time Your College Applications

                It’s time for college applications! How do we strategize with our college apps to make sure we are applying for the schools we want and not wasting time and effort on our lowest priorities.

                Erin provides a sample of her College Checklist to help decide what schools to apply to, how to keep them all organized, and the way Erin likes to prioritize schools during the college applications process.

                The post 541: How to Time Your College Applications appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

                23 min

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