collegepreppodcast's podcast

By Megan Dorsey & Erin TempestEducation Kids & Family

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May 13, 2019 264: Self Care Tips for the End of the School Year
Final exams are stressful — for students, teachers and parents! How can everyone take care of each other at the end of the school year? Megan and Gretchen talk through over ten tips for making sure you take care of ... Read More »
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21 min
May 13, 2019 264_Self_Care_at_the_End_of_the_School_Year.mp3
21 min
May 06, 2019 263: Practical Tips for Becoming a Working Artist in College and Beyond - The College Prep Podcast

Are you a high school student who is also an artist — a dancer, actor, designer, video game designer, painter, musician, and more? Are you curious how to use your college education to prepare you for becoming a working artist?

Guest Expert Madison Alexander breaks down how to choose the right arts-focused college, write an appealing application, and what on campus resources will help you build your resume and start getting paid for your art sooner rather than later.

After she shares her personal story about becoming a working artist, Madison enthusiastically answers the following questions:

* What are key considerations for writing a artistic personal statement for college admission? * What are important things to look for in a college when pursuing the arts is a student’s long-term goal?* What can students be doing to prepare to enter a career in the arts during their time in college?* * Lastly, how can parents best support their burgeoning artist throughout this journey?

Madison encourages high school and college artists to read more about her tips via this article on her website. You can also reach out to her via email to ask questions! Her email address is Madisongreer [at] post [dot] harvard [dot] edu.

Madison Alexandra holds an Honors A.B. in English from Harvard University and is the founder of Red Inc, a one-on-one virtual editing service that undergraduate and graduate-level application essays, professional personal statements, and interview prep. Besides her work with Red Inc., she has worked in the educational industry for four years as an instructor in SAT/ACT prep, college essay advisement, and curriculum development for grades 4-12. Madison has also acted as a Harvard alumni interviewer, conducting interviews for admissions. Visit her website at www.inredinc.com.
43 min
May 06, 2019 263: Practical Tips for Becoming a Working Artist in College and Beyond
Are you a high school student who is also an artist — a dancer, actor, designer, video game designer, painter, musician, and more? Are you curious how to use your college education to prepare you for becoming a working artist? ... Read More »
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43 min
April 29, 2019 262: Everything You Need to Know to Rock Your Finals - The College Prep Podcast

It’s final exam season again!

In this episode from the archives, Gretchen walks you through exactly how to prepare for your final exams.

Tune in to the episode to hear more about each of these tips:

* Map out your entire approach to final exams on one page, so you can see it all at once.* Plan in breaks so you don’t forget to have fun* Practice breaking down each final exam into actionable parts, so that you’re clear exactly what you need to do each day to study.* Organize all your papers and supplies so that you locate notes, worksheets, and old tests that can serve as quizzable study tools.* Study in the manner of the test, and plan backwards.* Build in incentives so you follow through with your plan.* Create clear study routines that are attached to a) things you already do or b) things you like doing.

Please note: This podcast originally ran in November of 2015, so Gretchen and Megan refer to Thanksgiving the upcoming winter holidays. However even though the season is different, all the tips are still super relevant. Please tune in!
31 min
April 29, 2019 262: Everything You Need to Know to Rock Your Finals
It’s final exam season again! In this episode from the archives, Gretchen walks you through exactly how to prepare for your final exams. Tune in to the episode to hear more about each of these tips: Map out your entire ... Read More »
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31 min
April 22, 2019 261: What Families Should Know About Medical Care on Campus - The College Prep Podcast

Have you ever considered whether your new college student’s medical and mental health needs will be appropriately met by their school’s on campus resources?

Megan outlines 10 tips for families to consider about campus medical care as they prepare to transition their students out of the nest family nest and into independent life.

* Do your teens know about your health insurance and how to use it to advocate for their own health?* Does your health insurance work at your child’s college? * What medical services are available on campus? * Where should students go for after hours needs / urgent care / non emergency “emergencies” * Where / how will your student get his or her prescriptions filled? * Can campus health monitor ongoing or preexisting medical conditions? And what do you need to do to set it up? (allergy shots, lab work, etc.) * What is the extent of the mental health services on campus? What conditions are treated (not treated)? How can see a counselor, who is doing the counseling, how frequent? * What are your off-campus options for counseling / therapy? * What do you need to do medically to enroll your freshman (ie. do they need a physical? Do they need immunizations?)* How can you as a parent stay informed? What type of paperwork should you put in place for medical emergencies?

For questions or comments about this episode, please email collegepreppodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.

31 min
April 22, 2019 261: What Families Should Know About Medical Care on Campus
Have you ever considered whether your new college student’s medical and mental health needs will be appropriately met by their school’s on campus resources? Megan outlines 10 tips for families to consider about campus medical care as they prepare to ... Read More »
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31 min
April 15, 2019 262_Everything_You_Need_to_Know_to_Rock_Your_Finals.mp3
31 min
April 15, 2019 260: 10 Tips for Learning Even If Your Teacher is a Bad Explainer - The College Prep Podcast

How do you get help in a class where you’re convinced your teacher is a “bad explainer”?

Gretchen walks you through 10 practical tips for things to try first before giving up on getting answers from on your teacher.

The tips include how to:

* Do your homework and use your resources (textbooks, class notes, classmates, other teachers, google) to supplement what the teacher is teaching* Remember that people show up differently in different settings, so just because the teacher seems to be a “bad explainer” in class doesn’t mean that they won’t be a “good explainer” one-on-one* Know where you are on the Study Cycle before you get help from when you go to the teacher. Do you need retrieval practice or encoding practice? * Build a personal relationship with the teacher so that you know and like each other* Make sure you’re choosing the right time to go talk to the teacher so that they have time and space to explain things better* And more!
27 min

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