In this episode Edward Coronado III joins Megan to discuss his Three Pillars Framework of the key areas that impact college success: learning & study strategies, productivity & executive function, and mindset & motivation.

We’ll dive deep into each pillar, exploring how weaknesses in one area can affect overall success. We’ll share real-life examples and guide you toward self-reflection with questions like:

This episode is packed with actionable strategies to help students optimize learning, boost productivity, and cultivate a positive mindset.

Edward is a higher ed administrator turned founder of Alma Modern, where they equip college success pros with the training and resources to empower their students to not just survive in college, but thrive.

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Building friendships and community is so important, but can also be a challenge. Alexis Moore Eytinge from The Confidence Society shares strategies including:

We also talk about bad relationships and what peers, mentors, and family members can do if they notice someone in a toxic situation.

Alexis is the founder of The Confidence Society where she supports students and parents through the independence transition by empowering them with boundary-setting skills, safety-planning techniques, and healthy relationship strategies. She has worked with women’s crisis organizations, police bureaus, community colleges, and universities on violence prevention, smart-partying practices, and self-defense programs. She is a certified life coach by the International Coaching Federation and holds a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University in Sociology and Gender Studies. She was a college orientation leader, theater kid, and is also a licensed New York City tour guide. She loves to watch individuals realize their value and begin to expect others to see it too. She lives in New York City.

Resources:

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Join Megan as she speaks with guest, Edward Coronado III, founder of Alma Modern about a trap many students fall into this time of year. This is a phenomenon where students can be lulled into a false sense of security assuming they have good grades in all their classes because they haven’t had to submit any major assignments or take any high-stakes exams. 3 strategies.

No digging yourself out of a hole later, be proactive now!

These 3 strategies work together to set you up for the WHOLE semester

Edward is a higher ed administrator turned founder of Alma Modern, where he equips college success pros with the training and resources to empower their students to not just survive in college, but thrive.

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Erin shares about a big decision she has been struggling with. Hearing about others deal with tough things can sometimes help us deal with our own. Megan is a loving support as Erin shares that she will be leaving the podcast.

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College is expensive, but there are bargains to be had if you do your research. Megan outlines:

Then she helps brainstorm some cost saving ideas that go beyond taking community college classes or living at home:

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Megan and Erin go through questions that students ask about Extra Curricular activities.

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Maureen Anderson from the Sorority Success Academy shares how as a first-generation college student, who after a injury found she didn’t have many friends outside of cheer, she was able to fill that social void through Greek life on campus. Greek life is a lot more than what we’ve seen in the media. There is an emphasis on: 

Maureen shares a wealth of information: 

Understanding the process and how to position yourself for a good match is just one of the ways Maureen and the Sorority Success Academy can help. Check out her $99 class and reach out if you are interested in personalized consultations:

Maureen Anderson is a dedicated sorority consultant and the founder of SororitySuccessAcademy, a comprehensive recruitment and leadership firm for sororities. With over 20 years of experience, Maureen has served as a former sorority staff director, a lifelong volunteer, and held roles such as alumnae Panhellenic president and chapter advisor. She remains actively involved with Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority, contributing her time to their foundation. 

Maureen holds a Master of Science in Nonprofit Administration from Louisiana State University in Shreveport and a Bachelor of Arts in Art with a Graphic Design emphasis from Winona State University. In her professional role with the State of Wisconsin, she focuses on developing low-income housing initiatives across the state. Outside of her professional commitments, Maureen enjoys traveling with her spouse and daughter, volunteering as a Girl Scout troop leader, and indulging in movie outings. She cherishes quality time with her pug, adding warmth to her busy life. 

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It’s time for college applications! How do we strategize with our college apps to make sure we are applying for the schools we want and not wasting time and effort on our lowest priorities.

Erin provides a sample of her College Checklist to help decide what schools to apply to, how to keep them all organized, and the way Erin likes to prioritize schools during the college applications process.

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A listener writes in with a question about how to prep for the SAT/ACT on the cheap. Megan uses her expert advice to go through a variety of resources and help vet what might be helpful and what might be a mistake. Erin shares her own stress with taking a standardized exam and trying to piece together various resources. What resources might work for you?

Official Guide episode #533

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This may be our most controversial episode ever. Megan shares the importance of style guides and Erin throws a fit. Regardless, knowing what a style guide is and how to use one is a necessary skill for any student. What do you think about style guides argument? The various guides are linked down below.

APA Style Guide

MLA Style Guide

OWL Purdue

Grammar Girl Guide to Writing

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