collegepreppodcast's podcast

By Megan Dorsey & Erin TempestEducation Kids & Family

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January 14, 2019 247: What Megan Did Right (And Wrong!) as the Parent of a Senior Applying for College - The College Prep Podcast

As a college consultant who guided her own daughter through the college application process, Megan realizes there are some things that she would have done differently if she could do it over again!

Tune in to hear how her personal experience differs from some of the professional suggestions she makes to clients.

Specifically, she discusses:

* When it’s best to complete applications (and it’s not what she originally thought)* How to consider a student’s ability to focus well when planning SAT prep and planning vs. her focus* The importance of not visiting schools you don’t want your kid to go to* The importance of considering the money component BEFORE you apply* The importance of including the other parent (in this case, dad) earlier on in the process,* and more!
25 min
January 14, 2019 247: What Megan Did Right (And Wrong!) as the Parent of a Senior Applying for College
As a college consultant who guided her own daughter through the college application process, Megan realizes there are some things that she would have done differently if she could do it over again! Tune in to hear how her personal ... Read More »
The post 247: What Megan Did Right (And Wrong!) as the Parent of a Senior Applying for College appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.
25 min
January 07, 2019 246: 8+ Non-Boring Ways to Study for Tests - The College Prep Podcast

The key to effective studying for tests is a brain-based trick called “retrieval practice.”

Most students forget to do this when studying. They might review their notes or text book, but they forget practice “retrieving” it from their brain (which means looking away from the source of the information and testing yourself to see how much you know).

Tune in to hear 8+ non-boring strategies for putting this technique into action, just in time for final exams (for some of you) and for the new semester (for the rest).

Note: This podcast was originally published on May 15, 2015 as episode 53.

16 min
January 07, 2019 246: 8+ Non-Boring Ways to Study for Tests - The College Prep Podcast

The key to effective studying for tests is a brain-based trick called “retrieval practice.”

Most students forget to do this when studying. They might review their notes or text book, but they forget practice “retrieving” it from their brain (which means looking away from the source of the information and testing yourself to see how much you know).

Tune in to hear 8+ non-boring strategies for putting this technique into action, just in time for final exams (for some of you) and for the new semester (for the rest).

Note: This podcast was originally published on May 15, 2015 as episode 53.

16 min
January 07, 2019 246: 8+ Non-Boring Ways to Study for Tests
The key to effective studying for tests is a brain-based trick called “retrieval practice.” Most students forget to do this when studying. They might review their notes or text book, but they forget practice “retrieving” it from their brain (which ... Read More »
The post 246: 8+ Non-Boring Ways to Study for Tests appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.
16 min
December 31, 2018 245: Do Aptitude and Interest Tests Help with College Admissions and Choosing Majors? - The College Prep Podcast

Many high school students feel pressured to choose a college major before they ever arrive in college — during the application process.

Megan walks us through whether it makes sense for students to take aptitude and interest tests to figure out what they want to study in college, and whether this helps with the college admissions process.

Specifically she discusses:

* What aptitude and interest inventories are* The two different ways to take these inventories — through a profession, and on your own via an internet search* The benefits of having high school students take these kinds of inventories, including insights, ideas, possible areas for exploration, and a source of open conversations between parent and student* The drawbacks of these inventories, including the potential low quality of the data, things that these tests don’t consider, like personality or job skill match, is not a quick fix or exact answer* Why Megan didn’t have her daughter take these kinds of tests during her college admissions process* Additional suggestions for parents
31 min
December 31, 2018 245: Do Aptitude and Interest Tests Help with College Admissions and Choosing Majors? - The College Prep Podcast

Many high school students feel pressured to choose a college major before they ever arrive in college — during the application process.

Megan walks us through whether it makes sense for students to take aptitude and interest tests to figure out what they want to study in college, and whether this helps with the college admissions process.

Specifically she discusses:

* What aptitude and interest inventories are* The two different ways to take these inventories — through a profession, and on your own via an internet search* The benefits of having high school students take these kinds of inventories, including insights, ideas, possible areas for exploration, and a source of open conversations between parent and student* The drawbacks of these inventories, including the potential low quality of the data, things that these tests don’t consider, like personality or job skill match, is not a quick fix or exact answer* Why Megan didn’t have her daughter take these kinds of tests during her college admissions process* Additional suggestions for parents
31 min
December 31, 2018 245: Do Aptitude and Interest Tests Help with College Admissions and Choosing Majors?
Many high school students feel pressured to choose a college major before they ever arrive in college — during the application process. Megan walks us through whether it makes sense for students to take aptitude and interest tests to figure ... Read More »
The post 245: Do Aptitude and Interest Tests Help with College Admissions and Choosing Majors? appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.
31 min
December 24, 2018 248_Why_Teens_Tell_Fibs_and_How_Parents_and_Educators_Can_Respond_Effectively.mp3
22 min
December 24, 2018 247_What_Megan_Did_Right_And_Wrong_as_the_Parent_of_A_Senior_Applying_for_College.mp3
25 min

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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…