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- 254: Finding Scholarships – Specific Steps and Realistic Expectations - The College Prep PodcastFinding the right scholarships takes planning!Megan breaks down how sophomores and juniors in high school can consider scholarship potential as they’re narrowing down their list.Specifically she shares:* How to have realistic expectations for how much money is and isn’t available* How to identify your educational goals, so you can find complementary scholarships* How to apply to the right schools where scholarships are available* How to organize yourself and apply to the schools on time, so you don’t miss out on opportunities.28 min
- 254: Finding Scholarships – Specific Steps and Realistic Expectations
Finding the right scholarships takes planning! Megan breaks down how sophomores and juniors in high school can consider scholarship potential as they’re narrowing down their list. Specifically she shares: How to have realistic expectations for how much money is and ... Read More »
The post 254: Finding Scholarships – Specific Steps and Realistic Expectations appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.
28 min - 44 min
- 253: How to Find Meaningful Summer Activities – From the Archives - The College Prep PodcastSummer is a great time to do meaningful summer activities that benefit your college application.Tune in to this episode from the archives (February 2015 to be exact), as Megan and Gretchen discuss how to choose activities that will help students round out their college applications.Specifically, Megan shares more detailing about the following four kinds of activities:* Summer School: Good reasons to take summer school include taking make up courses to raise grades, exploring interesting topics, and making time for other activities during the school year. However, Megan also has a specific warning to families about what NOT to use summer school for, so tune in to hear that.* Work: When finding a summer job, it can be very beneficial to try to find one that offers teens 30-40 hours/week. Of course, it’s wonderful to be able to work in a field of interest, but even a job at McDonald’s can look impressive on a college admissions. Tune in to hear the explanation why!* Organized Programs / Camps: Organized programs help students develop a talent in more detail, explore new topics, and “test drive” a college or a major. Gretchen tells a story about an unmotivated client who found his passion during one of these programs.* Self-Designed Options. This is a catch all category that includes travel, reading, writing, business start ups, volunteering, and more. Summer is a great time to be scrappy, follow your curiosity, and create unique experiences.44 min
- 253: How to Find Meaningful Summer Activities – From the Archives
Summer is a great time to do meaningful summer activities that benefit your college application. Tune in to this episode from the archives (February 2015 to be exact), as Megan and Gretchen discuss how to choose activities that will help ... Read More »
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44 min - 36 min
- 252: Two Straightforward Steps to Taking Great Notes - The College Prep PodcastToo often educators teach specific note taking strategies like Cornell Notes without teaching students WHY they work.Tune in to hear Gretchen outline a straightforward approach to helping take better notes.Specifically, she discusses:* Review the Study Cycle, which summarizes the three steps the brain needs to learn* Understand where good note taking fits into the Study Cycle (hint: encoding!)* Discuss the two steps to note-taking* Learn tips for how to put each of these steps into practice.At one point in this episode, Gretchen references the excellent graphic organizers at www.ThinkingMaps.com.36 min
- 252: Two Straightforward Steps to Taking Great Notes
Too often educators teach specific note taking strategies like Cornell Notes without teaching students WHY they work. Tune in to hear Gretchen outline a straightforward approach to helping take better notes. Specifically, she discusses: Review the Study Cycle, which summarizes ... Read More »
The post 252: Two Straightforward Steps to Taking Great Notes appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.
36 min - 251: An Overview of How to Prepare for the ACT & SAT Admissions Tests - The College Prep PodcastThere are 5 key steps to take when planning how your high school student will take their college admissions tests.In this episode, Megan gives a detailed description for how to make a 4-year plan for managing your college admissions tests.Here are each of the steps; listen in for more thorough instructions:* Take the PSAT * Choose whether to take the ACT, SAT, or both* Plan ahead about WHEN to take the tests* Decide whether the subject tests are worthwhile* Make a plan ahead of time* And more!*If you have any questions or comments about this episode, please email us at collegepreppodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.31 min
- 251: An Overview of How to Prepare for the ACT & SAT Admissions Tests
There are 5 key steps to take when planning how your high school student will take their college admissions tests. In this episode, Megan gives a detailed description for how to make a 4-year plan for managing your college admissions ... Read More »
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Better grades with less stress on your path to the perfect college. Join Megan Dorsey and Erin Tempest as they discuss strategies for SAT/ACT prep, academic planning, study skills, finding the right…
college, and how to develop successful applications. We know higher education isn't a one size fits all process and we discuss the unique paths and challenges to finding success at a school that is right for you.
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