GACRocks Podcast

Joanna sits down with a current student client, Sydney, who recently decided to attend boarding school after her spring virtual learning experience left much to be desired. 

Sydney explains how she chose the boarding school she wanted to attend, what it took to complete the application, and the acceptance process. She shares what she is looking forward to the most as she begins her boarding school experience, the classes she is excited about, and the nerves she has experienced as she prepares for this new journey. 

Cool Creators: One aspect of being a cool parent recognizes the time to allow your child to spread their wings. Think about when you were a teenager and what it was like to make decisions about your life and future. 

Rock Rocks: Joanna talks about Sydney's favorite musician Ed Sheeran.  

ABOUT:

Ms. Joanna Cain is a bachelor's prepared registered nurse (RN) and the founder and president of Global Academic Consultants. This educational consulting firm uses a 100% online platform to assist domestic and international students with the application process to:

• private day schools
• boarding schools
• colleges and universities
• graduate and professional programs
• summer camps 
• study abroad programs
• therapeutic and rehabilitation programs for at-risk youth and adolescents.

Joanna Cain's clinical experience in childhood development, pediatric illnesses, and pediatric mental health help her determine educational solutions for children of all abilities, including those with learning, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

Ms. Cain attends conferences and visits school campuses to keep abreast of the latest industry trends. She fosters relationships with admissions representatives to offer her clients a wide range of educational options.

Joanna Cain attended a top-ranked boarding school for high school and highly selective colleges for undergraduate and graduate studies. She utilizes compassion, patience, and appropriate humor to connect with parents and students. 

Learn more about how Joanna Cain and Global Academic Consultants can support you with your educational needs at globalacademics.us.

This week, we discuss the fears that come with the college admissions process, what college's ask of students, and how to overcome the challenges that arise during the completion of college applications. Joanna discusses how students can make their college application cohesive and articulated to support future career goals, even if those goals change once in college. 

Joanna also dives into how an educational consultant removes a level of stress when navigating the college application process more than the secondary education college counselors can. 

Cool Creators: Overcoming a Controlling Mother

Joanna talks about a recent trend she has been witnessing of mothers with sons becoming more controlling. She discusses the core causes of a "controlling mother," the long-term repercussions of a controlling parent, and shares her experience with an adult male raised by a controlling mother. She extends advice on how mothers can be less controlling, show up as their best self's in their children's growth, and how you can shift a relationship dynamic now! 

Rocks Rock: Quiet Riot

Joanna pays tribute to Quite Riots late drummer Frankie Banali.

ABOUT:

Ms. Joanna Cain is a bachelor's prepared registered nurse (RN) and the founder and president of Global Academic Consultants, an educational consulting firm that uses a 100% online platform to assist domestic and international students with the application process to:

• private day schools
• boarding schools
• colleges and universities
• graduate and professional programs
• summer camps 
• study abroad programs
• therapeutic and rehabilitation programs for at-risk youth and adolescents.

Joanna Cain's clinical experience in childhood development, pediatric illnesses, and pediatric mental health help her determine educational solutions for children of all abilities, including those with learning, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

Ms. Cain attends conferences and visits school campuses to keep abreast of the latest industry trends. She fosters relationships with admissions representatives in an effort to offer her clients a wide range of educational options.

Joanna Cain attended a top-ranked boarding school for high school and highly selective colleges for undergraduate and graduate studies. She utilizes compassion, patience, and appropriate humor to connect with parents and students. 

Learn more about how Joanna Cain and Global Academic Consultants can support you with your educational needs at [email protected].

Joanna Cain, a registered nurse, turned educational consultant, talks candidly about the recent Lori Loughlin trial and how these unethical practices need to stop.

She discusses her viewpoint on how criminals like this could better support disadvantaged students and not further burden taxpayers by only serving prison time. 

Joanna Cain, a registered nurse, turned educational consultant, and GACRocks Podcast host recounts some of the most humorous questions she has received from students throughout her years as an international educational consultant.

Joanna Cain, registered nurse turned educational consultant, focuses on the many advantages a student can expect when attending a boarding school, especially in a time that public school are forced to mostly online learning.

She dives into what a boarding school is, how these schools are great for supporting positive mental health growth, the admissions process, the many reasons why your student may benefit from a private boarding school education. You also learn how an educational consultant can support you and your student with achieving their academic goals.

Enjoy a few tips on being a cool parent and the world of rock 'n roll through Rock Candy Magazine. 

GACRocks Podcast, hosted by a registered nurse turned educational consultant, Joanna Cain discusses what a single day as an international educational consultant's life looks like.

She discusses families' expectations and requirements, the strange requests that come at any given moment, and the many demands that come down the pipeline when finding the best educational solution for the 2020 school year.

Host, Joanna Cain, registered nurse turned educational consultant, explores topics in education, dissects societal influences on child development, creates actionable tips for parents, and empowers student learning while paying tribute to the greatest music on the planet…rock 'n' roll.

In this episode, Joanna talks with Wasatch Academy's Director of Domestic Admissions, Rebecca Nied, about how they are preparing for the Fall 2020 semester.

They reminisce about fun times as educational admission professionals, how their relationship has blossomed into a laughter-filled friendship resembling the Toxic Twins, and their love for Whitesnake and Guns N' Roses. 

GACRocks Podcast, hosted by registered nurse turned educational consultant, explores topics in education, dissects societal influences on child development, creates actionable tips for parents, and empowers student learning while paying tribute to the greatest music on the planet…rock 'n' roll.

Join Joanna Cain as she shares how GACRocks gained its name, where her passion for rock 'n' roll began and what you can count on as a loyal listener of GACRocks.