In today's episode, I break down some of the reasons that college has become so expensive.

1. the "original sin"
2. open the floodgates
3. demand up, supply even
4. government subsidized loans
5. lazy rivers, sushi bars, climbing walls
6. College as the only option

If you are aware how expensive college has become, but you're not sure why or how, please give this episode a listen.

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A lot has changed in the last 30-40 years when it comes to higher education.

Are our assumptions about the value of a college degree still valid?

What has changed?

1. The outlandish cost of a college education
2. The temptation to major in fake subjects
3. The change in job prospects
4. The cratering of quality in college graduates

In this episode, I lay bare the truth about what’s happening in today’s college admissions environment.

Who should pursue a traditional college path?

Who should pursue a non-traditional path?

What is at stake?

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In this episode, I discuss one of the biggest "ah-ha" moments I've had over the course of the last 10 years of teaching and advising students and families about the college admissions process (including going through the process with 3 of my 4 sons so far). If your child wants to stand out among their peers, they need to accomplish certain things by the end of their sophomore year. This podcast will enumerate each of those things. If you are the parent of a rising 8th, 9th, or 10th grader, this is the episode for you.

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In today's episode, I help your child (especially juniors) determine who should write their letters of recommendation.

• how many letters?
• from which academic year?
• from which classes?
• how do I ask? 
• when do I ask?
• are their exceptions? 

If your child is a junior in high school, please do not miss out on this episode. 

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In today's episode, I urge you to carefully consider how much AI might impact your child's major choice, college choice, and career choice -- before they lock into a college admission strategy.

AI will turn our world upside down within the next 4-6 years. 

How will your child fare graduating from college in this new world? 

Will they graduate with an obsolete major?

Will they have the skills necessary to integrate into an AI-based economy?

Listen to this episode to hear the best case, worst case, and middle case. 

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In today's episode, I make the case for intervening sooner rather than later when it comes to academic struggles.

For example, if your son/daughter is not quite getting "Chemistry", being proactive is preferred to waiting until the final exam to shore up their understanding.

Finding a tutor to help them get over the hump can work wonders, especially in traditionally challenging subjects like:

• Chemistry
• Calculus
• Physics
• Statistics
• Computer Science  

Listen to this episode to hear the rationale and benefit of early intervention with a talented 1-on-1 tutor. 

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In today's episode, I highlight a common question that was asked by one of our PrepWell Academy parents.  

Should my daughter take the SAT again?

Since this question comes up a lot, I thought it would be beneficial to review the facts of her case and offer some suggestions on how to make an informed decision. 

If your child plans to take the SAT or ACT, give this episode a listen?  

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In today's episode, especially for families who don't have unlimited money, I urge parents to make an educated guess on how their child will fare financially after they graduate from college. 

What are their hopes/dreams/aspirations?

You don't need an exact answer, but you should try to get in the ballpark. 

Has your child dreamed of working for Goldman Sachs their entire life and shown the work ethic and aptitude to land such a job? 

Or

Do they seem content to be a middle school special education teacher for 30 years in the local school district?  

With the cost of education spiraling out of control, it's more important than ever to try to match the cost of college with the ability to pay for it. 

Generally speaking, there are 4 different "cost" categories to consider:

1. no debt (service academies and ROTC)
2. graduate with $50K in debt (community college to 4-yr state school)
3. graduate with $100K in debt (4-yr state school)
4. graduate with $300K in debt (4-yr, private liberal arts school)

Which one of these paths is your child leaning toward?  

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Inside ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PrepWell Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Black teaches students everything they need to know about the college admissions process in a series of expertly-timed, 3-5-minute, weekly training videos starting in 9th grade and continuing through 12th grade [Note: this program can only be joined in 9th or 10th grade.

In today's episode, I discuss two different personality traits among high school students. 

1. doers
2. dreamers 

Find out which one most closely aligns with your child and the pros and cons of each mindset. 

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Inside ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PrepWell Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Black teaches students everything they need to know about the college admissions process in a series of expertly-timed, 3-5-minute, weekly training videos starting in 9th grade and continuing through 12th grade [Note: this program can only be joined in 9th or 10th grade.

Have you noticed a rising trend in the number of college graduates opting for graduate school?

I have.

Listen to this week's episode to hear some of the reasons why this trend is taking hold and what to look out for.

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Inside ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PrepWell Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Black teaches students everything they need to know about the college admissions process in a series of expertly-timed, 3-5-minute, weekly training videos starting in 9th grade and continuing through 12th grade [Note: this program can only be joined in 9th or 10th grade.