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Erin shares how her student, Victoria, is whittling down her college list and how some of the terminology can really change our feelings about the various schools.

Words like “safety,” “target,” “reach,” and other words that Megan would like to kick out of the college dictionary.

Along with healthier ways to talk about college, Megan and Erin cover how many schools to apply to, whether you should go to the highest-ranked school you get into, and a few other “choosing the right college” tips.

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Guest expert Jane Gabin joins Megan to discuss the issue of part time versus tenured faculty. This issue goes beyond the staffing policies of universities and can affect your experience as a student. Jane explains

You can search for the schools on your list using “Common Data Set + school name”.

You can contact Jane directly: janesgabin [at] yahoo [dot] com

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A listener writes in with some financial advice and Megan and Erin talk all things money!

This episode wants everyone to think about their future selves and how to set yourself (and your family) up for financial success.

Links to info mentioned:

Are Personal Finance Gurus Giving You Bad Advice? (Freakonomics #518): https://freakonomics.com/podcast/are-personal-finance-gurus-giving-you-bad-advice/

You Need a Budget (and you do!): https://www.youneedabudget.com/share-ynab/

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The listeners ask whether college is about getting a job or being a well-rounded human (Liberal Arts education). Megan and Erin debate the topic with a little help from a listener that wrote in about her experience. So, what is the point of college anyway?

You might want to check out these resources:

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Megan and Erin answer a parent question today about service opportunities and where to find them (even with a busy schedule). Erin gives her top three places to look for meaningful experiences and Megan shares a few opportunities that have been great for her kids. Let us know where you chose to volunteer!

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Megan has been hearing students (and her son) say that they “have so much work to do” and that things are “so hard.” How can we help students reframe their thinking?

Erin gives a mini-primer of Growth Mindset and encourages “the power of yet!” Plus, we cover the dreaded math block and give some strategies for getting out the “this is so hard” slump.

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