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December 02, 2019 293: 7 Types of Students and Their Study Blindspots (Reprise)

There are 7 different types of students, in Gretchen’s experience, who have 7 different approaches to school and studying.

As final exams approach, it’s a great opportunity to explore each type of student’s weaknesses in regards to studying, and what students, parents, and coaches can do to turn those blind spots around.

Listen in to this as Gretchen goes into much more detail about these 7 types of students:

* The Stressed Out Perfectionist* The Fade Away Student* The Brilliant-But-Bored Student* The Meh Student* The Disorganized Student* The Artist* The Athlete* BONUS (at Megan’s Suggestion): The Over-Scheduled Student

This episode is from our archives, and first ran as episode 192 on December 25, 2017.
34 min
December 02, 2019 293: 7 Types of Students and Their Study Blindspots (Reprise)
There are 7 different types of students, in Gretchen’s experience, who have 7 different approaches to school and studying. As final exams approach, it’s a great opportunity to explore each type of student’s weaknesses in regards to studying, and what ... Read More »
The post 293: 7 Types of Students and Their Study Blindspots (Reprise) appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.
34 min
November 25, 2019 292: 15+ Anti-Boring Ways to Study for Final Exams

Study Smorgasbord! Gretchen lists more than 15 anti-boring strategies students can choose from as they prepare for final exams, to make sure that they’re practicing retrieval and encoding in new ways.

Tune in to learn:

* The 3 most important steps any student needs to take in order to study effectively* 6+ ways to teach yourself information that you don’t already know* 9+ ways to quiz yourself to see what you know and don’t know* How to save time by doing both at the same time, picking encoding practices that also serve as retrieval practices.
37 min
November 25, 2019 292: 15+ Anti-Boring Ways to Study for Final Exams
Study Smorgasbord! Gretchen lists more than 15 anti-boring strategies students can choose from as they prepare for final exams, to make sure that they’re practicing retrieval and encoding in new ways. Tune in to learn: The 3 most important steps ... Read More »
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37 min
November 18, 2019 291: How to Pay for College with ROTC Scholarships

For students open to spending a few years in military service after college graduation, the ROTC offers generous scholarships.

Join us for an interview with Lieutenant Colonel Robert Kirkland, as he explains how families might take advantage of this opportunity.

Specifically, we discuss:

* What is ROTC and how does one join ROTC in college? Do you have to be on scholarship to be in ROTC?* What are the requirements to participate in ROTC in college? How does ROTC affect a student’s schedule and activities?* What is the service obligation after you graduate and receive an officer commission?* What is the ROTC scholarship and what does it pay for?* Do you have to be in a specific major to win an ROTC scholarship?* How does one apply for an ROTC scholarship in high school?* What is the profile of a scholarship winner?* There are some schools that give room and board to ROTC scholarship winners. How does that work?* And more!

For more information, check out www.rotcconsulting.com or for Service Academy consulting https://www.gainserviceacademyadmission.com
36 min
November 18, 2019 291: How to Pay for College with ROTC Scholarships
For students open to spending a few years in military service after college graduation, the ROTC offers generous scholarships. Join us for an interview with Lieutenant Colonel Robert Kirkland, as he explains how families might take advantage of this opportunity. ... Read More »
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36 min
November 11, 2019 290: Will My High SAT Score Make Up for a Lower GPA in College Admission?

In today’s episode, Megan responds to a mom’s question about how to choose what schools her son has a chance of getting into based on his high SAT but average GPA scores.

Here’s Sandra’s question:

Any tips on how to be honest about chances of a senior with very high SAT more avg GPA.SAT: 1570GPA: 3.4 UW, 4.1 W(downward trend) We want to be realistic but still include a few reaches. Should we only look at GPA when we compare him to the numbers and just hope the SAT might lead to some merit aid? Will his SAT, subject test or AP scores give him any edge at all, or just show that he’s capable but not hardworking?Thanks so much – trying to stay sane and avoid heart break but not sell him short.

Here are the resources that Megan mentions in the episode:

* Google “XYZ University Admitted Student Profile”* Use College Board’s College Search Tool (check specific schools—“GPA/Academics” under the “Applying” tab)* Books a. Fiske Guide b. Colleges That Change Lives by Lauren Pope c. Hidden Ivies / Public Ivies series
33 min
November 11, 2019 290: Will My High SAT Score Make Up for a Lower GPA in College Admission?
In today’s episode, Megan responds to a mom’s question about how to choose what schools her son has a chance of getting into based on his high SAT but average GPA scores. Here’s Sandra’s question: Any tips on how to ... Read More »
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33 min
November 04, 2019 289: Q&A – College Apps, Homeschooling & the Duke TIP Program

We love it when families reach out with questions! Today Megan and Gretchen tackle topics related to college admissions, the Duke TIP program for 7th graders, homeschooling, and more!

* Switching to ACT. My son thought the SAT would be his test, but turns out he was wrong. He is scheduled to take the ACT at the end of October. Should he wait to apply to colleges until he gets his score back?

* Homeschooling and Study. I have been thinking about how to apply the study cycle to my homeschooling situation and I realized that for me, the word “study” cycle was throwing me off since that brings to mind tests and quizzes. We aren’t quite there in our homeschooling journey as my son just entered 6th grade this year and he only gets quizzes and tests from his math teacher, who doesn’t really hold much weight to the meaning of tests since he really wants the kids to understand and remember the info long term rather than JUST striving for a high grade. I realized that “learning cycle” spoke to me more since we are learning and not testing. By no means am I doubting your name, I just wanted to share that one word shift for me that made your info more useful and clear to me. Regardless, I love the structure you have created and the idea of having several study/learning tools in your toolbox. It goes really well with the emotional toolbox idea as well!

* College Apps to Specific Schools. Our daughter is beginning the process of college applications, starting with UT, Austin. She’s at the point where it asks her to choose her first and second choice majors, and it’s caused quite a discussion. We’ve concluded that she should put the School of Business as her first choice and School of Communications as her second since the business school is so difficult to get into and even more difficult to transfer in to. Here’s what were hung up on – on the ApplyTexas application it says “we consider applicants for their second-choice major in limited circumstances, including some situations related to honors programs and some in which applicants are not admitted to the major they selected as their first choice.” Does this mean that if she isn’t accepted into McCombs School of Business that she possibly won’t even be accepted into the School of Communications because there are “limited circumstances” to do so? When otherwise she should be a sure thing for Communications?

* Duke TIP for 7th Graders. Quick question… our son got an invite for Duke TIP. Family members whose kids have done it, are highly suggesting we do it. Taking the SAT or ACT in 7th grade seems crazy to me. Do you know if our 7th Grade Math even touches on SAT/ACT material. He qualified because of his Math score on our state exam, so I’m not sure how he’ll do on Reading, although he scored pretty high on Reading too. In an case, I was hoping you could shed some light. Do you think it is a good idea?
32 min
November 04, 2019 289: Q&A – College Apps, Homeschooling & the Duke TIP Program
We love it when families reach out with questions! Today Megan and Gretchen tackle topics related to college admissions, the Duke TIP program for 7th graders, homeschooling, and more! Switching to ACT. My son thought the SAT would be his ... Read More »
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32 min

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