Are you an expatriate or international student applying to a college or university in the United States? Today, college consultant Elaine Seremtis will join us to answer burning questions regarding the application process specific to expatriates and international students. As an expatriate herself, Elaine has firsthand experience with all of the tips and tricks that will help you get ahead on your college admissions process. From the necessary paperwork to helpful resources, Elaine provides essential insights that will enable you to tackle U.S. applications from abroad.

“What makes my resume different? Will my essay just blend in? How can I stand out?”

Every applicant has stressed and obsessed with these questions. Fortunately, Lauren Dana will be joining us today to share her expert writing advice, equipping students to stand out and present their best selves to admissions officers and employers. From resumes to supplemental essays, Lauren has the tips that will help you paint a unique picture and tell an engaging story with the written aspects of the college and job application process.

As a mom of 3 who has 'been there and done that' when her kids applied to college, Dr. Gena Lester joins us today to share her story and how she started Education Prep Centers. Gena will describe her challenge and online campus programs and the tools, strategies, and techniques she uses to help students and parents navigate the college application process. 

What does a psychologist really do? How does one become a psychiatrist? What courses should students take in college if they want to be an engineer? Are there any professional organizations students should join to gain a better understanding of certain professions? Jennifer Severini-Kresock, a college and career counseling consultant has conducted interviews with over 35+ professionals and created videos to allow her students an opportunity to learn more about what these jobs entail. Her guests answer what they wish they knew before they attended college. They also share with Jennifer helpful resources, advice, and lessons learned based on their experiences. Jennifer joins us today to explain why she started her quest and the benefits she and her students have experienced already based on these videos.

Keeping up with the academic challenges of college is demanding and requires organization, time management, and effort. Elizabeth Pyle, an education expert, and mother, is with us today to discuss how to be successful in college, particularly for students who have trouble with executive functioning skills. Elizabeth and her service, College Success Plan, helps instill valuable skills such as goal setting, decision-making, and time management, and she is invited to the College Scoops Podcast today to discuss her methods and advice for students who struggle with executive functioning.

The college journey can be stressful especially if you have more than one child - but 5? We are reaching out to parents who have been there and done that to get their take on what worked, what did not, and what they would recommend to a parent just starting the process. Nicole Smith is currently helping her middle child navigate the process as a rising Senior. Nicole will share her tips and suggestions for staying not only sane during the college process but also ways you can support and have fun with your son or daughter on the road. We always love hearing the lessons-learned and sharing the funny stories parents remember. Get comfortable and enjoy our conversation!

How can real-world work experiences be a differentiator in college applications? Do you have a student who is a coder, interested in sports management, or loves video games? Laura and her team at Hireedge have created opportunities to match students with employers to gain valuable and real-life experiences. In a time where students do not have a host of internship opportunities available in high school, Laura founded Hireeedge as an accelerator program for high school and college students to gain valuable work experience at companies working with a corporate sponsor and Hireedge mentor.

With colleges moving to an online or virtual environment this fall semester, many students and parents are trying to look at alternatives and specifically gap year opportunities. No longer are gap year programs just for international travel as more and more programs are offering various work and volunteer opportunities locally and online.

Katherine Stievater, Founder & CEO of Gap Year Solutions, a Boston-based gap year advising company shares her insights on local gap year opportunities and how students can have a productive gap year amidst the pandemic.

The college essay is a daunting task for many seniors in high school with only 650 words to convince an admissions counselor to fall in love with you. How can students make their essays stand out? Hasn’t every topic been written about? What are some ways to help admissions readers root for them as the hero of their college essay?

Cheryl and Brian Klam bring in real-world experience in creative writing to help students tackle the college essay in a new and exciting way.

Emily Weiss, a career consultant and resume guru, will join us today to discuss techniques, tools, and advice on how to hit the ground running freshman year, how to transfer your work experience and life skills to craft an impressive resume that will help you stand out, and land the internship of your dreams.