It wouldn’t be a series on college if I didn’t invite my high schooler to the conversation, along with a former Ivy League Admissions Director.
Caroline and I are joined by Becky Sabky, who spent years as Dartmouth’s Director of Admissions and explains why she’s a fan of the gap year.
Becky shares her insider insights into the admissions process (and how it’s gone mad), plus answers your questions and Caroline’s. She’ll also outline helpful tips to help us on our journey of determining if college is right for our kids and how to find the right schools.
And wait until you hear about the most powerful letter of recommendation she ever received and the surprising person who wrote it. (It brought us to tears!)
This is a must listen for every parent …
(00:00) Navigating the College Admissions Process
(05:37) Prioritizing High School Over College
(09:02) Preparing for College
(20:57) Navigating Choices as a Family
(28:48) Navigating Options and Admissions Rejections
(36:46) Exploring Gap Years
(43:11) Navigating Financial Aid Decisions
(53:50) Maximizing College Opportunities for Success
(58:54) Fostering Identity in College-Bound Students
In this episode, we are delving into the family aspects of making college decisions, understanding the college admissions process, the two biggest mistakes Becky sees students and families make, the surprising place you should look to get an inside view of campus life, and how to find the right school.
Learn More About Becky Sabky
https://beckysabky.com/
Read Becky’s book
FISKE Guide to College
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It wouldn’t be a series on college if I didn’t invite my high schooler to the conversation, along with a former Ivy League Admissions Director.
Caroline and I are joined by Becky Sabky, who spent years as Dartmouth’s Director of Admissions and explains why she’s a fan of the gap year.
Becky shares her insider insights into the admissions process (and how it’s gone mad), plus answers your questions and Caroline’s. She’ll also outline helpful tips to help us on our journey of determining if college is right for our kids and how to find the right schools.
And wait until you hear about the most powerful letter of recommendation she ever received and the surprising person who wrote it. (It brought us to tears!)
This is a must listen for every parent …
(00:00) Navigating the College Admissions Process
(05:37) Prioritizing High School Over College
(09:02) Preparing for College
(20:57) Navigating Choices as a Family
(28:48) Navigating Options and Admissions Rejections
(36:46) Exploring Gap Years
(43:11) Navigating Financial Aid Decisions
(53:50) Maximizing College Opportunities for Success
(58:54) Fostering Identity in College-Bound Students
In this episode, we are delving into the family aspects of making college decisions, understanding the college admissions process, the two biggest mistakes Becky sees students and families make, the surprising place you should look to get an inside view of campus life, and how to find the right school.
Learn More About Becky Sabky
https://beckysabky.com/
Read Becky’s book
FISKE Guide to College
PAULA'S PERSONAL NEWSLETTER
PAULA ON INSTAGRAM
THE CARRY ALL NEWSLETTER by and for working moms
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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