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In this episode, Lisa and David discuss:
Key takeaways:
“Now, when you take an [AP] class in high school, an A in that course does not necessarily reflect content mastery anymore, and college admissions officers will even say this.” – David Blobaum
About David Blobaum: David Blobaum is a nationally recognized expert on standardized exams and college admissions. He graduated from the University of Chicago with honors from both the college and his major. He is the managing partner at Summit Prep, a supplemental education company specializing in SAT and ACT tutoring. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the National Test Prep Association and is its Director of Outreach. In that role, he has helped educate families on testing and admissions through over seventy TV interviews, podcast appearances, and published op-eds.
Episode References:
#072 Summer is the Key to Academic Success https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/072
#100 Can You Really Trust What Colleges Say Matters in Admission? https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/100
#142 SAT, ACT, and Test-Optional Admissions https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/142
#057 College Admission by Major with Andy Borst https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/057
#149 Boosting STEM Student Success Through Math Contests with Vida John https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/149
#042 Will grade inflation hurt your teen? https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/042
#018 How to Get Freshman Year Free https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/018
Schoolhouse.world: https://schoolhouse.world/
Modern States: https://modernstates.org/
The Nation's Report Card | NAEP: https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/
Get Lisa's Free on-demand video: How-to guide for your teen to choose the right major, college, & career...(without painting themselves into a corner, missing crucial deadlines, or risking choices you both regret).
flourishcoachingco.com/video
Connect with David:
Website: http://summitprep.us/
Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCUAS5Ayzj6evxDqoNieGkqg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-blobaum/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/summit-prep-llc
Connect with Lisa:
Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingco
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishcoachingco/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co
By Lisa Marker Robbins4.9
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In this episode, Lisa and David discuss:
Key takeaways:
“Now, when you take an [AP] class in high school, an A in that course does not necessarily reflect content mastery anymore, and college admissions officers will even say this.” – David Blobaum
About David Blobaum: David Blobaum is a nationally recognized expert on standardized exams and college admissions. He graduated from the University of Chicago with honors from both the college and his major. He is the managing partner at Summit Prep, a supplemental education company specializing in SAT and ACT tutoring. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the National Test Prep Association and is its Director of Outreach. In that role, he has helped educate families on testing and admissions through over seventy TV interviews, podcast appearances, and published op-eds.
Episode References:
#072 Summer is the Key to Academic Success https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/072
#100 Can You Really Trust What Colleges Say Matters in Admission? https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/100
#142 SAT, ACT, and Test-Optional Admissions https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/142
#057 College Admission by Major with Andy Borst https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/057
#149 Boosting STEM Student Success Through Math Contests with Vida John https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/149
#042 Will grade inflation hurt your teen? https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/042
#018 How to Get Freshman Year Free https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/018
Schoolhouse.world: https://schoolhouse.world/
Modern States: https://modernstates.org/
The Nation's Report Card | NAEP: https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/
Get Lisa's Free on-demand video: How-to guide for your teen to choose the right major, college, & career...(without painting themselves into a corner, missing crucial deadlines, or risking choices you both regret).
flourishcoachingco.com/video
Connect with David:
Website: http://summitprep.us/
Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCUAS5Ayzj6evxDqoNieGkqg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-blobaum/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/summit-prep-llc
Connect with Lisa:
Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingco
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishcoachingco/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

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