In this episode we talk about what US Military Schools are, the admissions requirements and the duty requirements after graduation.

This episode is a part of a series that celebrates National Military Appreciation Month.

Links Mentioned:

Service Academies

US Military Academy

US Naval Academy

US Airforce Academy

US Coast Guard Academy

US Merchant Marine Academy

In this episode we talk about what US Military Schools are, the admissions requirements and the duty requirements after graduation.

This episode is a part of a series that celebrates National Military Appreciation Month.

Links Mentioned:

Service Academies

US Military Academy

US Naval Academy

US Airforce Academy

US Coast Guard Academy

US Merchant Marine Academy

Mother’s Day Episode 92

This episode celebrates Mother’s Day with other moms who are walking the parent path both as moms and as members of the college admissions industry.

 

Our guests today include Monica Matthews, Debbie Schwartz, and Christine Maziarz. Monica Matthews, mother of three, helps guide families through the scholarship process at How to Win College Scholarships.

Debbie Schwartz, mother of three, started a website called Road 2 College and a Facebook group called Paying for College 101; she helps educate families on paying for college.

Christine Maziarz, mother of one, known as Coach Christine, is an empty nest coach.

 

Moms on helping their kids through the college admissions process:

Find a way to lessen your grip on the reins, even a little bit

Moms are flexible; give your kids the support they need when they need it

Listen to your kids to understand what they need

 

Advice for parents on navigating the admissions process:

Find a school where your child is happy, versus the major that maps to their desired career

Approach it like any other major financial decision; as parents, educate yourselves on your budget and financial constraints

Don’t drive yourself crazy (#dontdriveyourselfcrazy!)

Start as early as you can – know your checklist and anticipate opportunities to check off items

 

Who gave you support when your kids went through the admissions process?

Turn to older siblings whose kids have already experienced this process

Reach out to friends who do not live nearby (to avoid classmate comparisons)

People in the industry, especially online

 

How moms used online communities to create their resources:

Paying for College 101 – driven by a passion to get information to parents as soon as possible; now a resource for members to share with and support each other

Your Empty Nest Coach – aimed at helping moms stay focused and centered throughout the process

 

How do you handle the hard stuff with your kids?

Keep loving and supporting your kids through it all; be transparent about your own disappointments

Remind your kids it’s ok to feel disappointed

Don’t fight disappointment, just process through the emotions that come up

 

Describe your transition as a mom:

Newfound free time got channeled back into the business

Did more volunteering; spent more time with the kids still at home

Found more time for reading; spending time with a spouse; working more

 

Final thoughts:

Have fun with the process!

Take a deep breath and move on from where you are

Ask questions, use online resources

 

Happy Mother’s Day to you all!

 

Be sure to subscribe to this podcast, give us a review and share with a friend!

HOW TO CONNECT WITH EACH GUEST:

Christine Maziarz

Website:  www.youremptynestcoach.com

Twitter:@EmptyNestCoach

Instagram:@emptynestcoach

Facebook Page:@EmptyNestCoach

Facebook Group:  @EmptyNestCoach

Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/emptynestcoach

Monica Matthews

Website:  https://www.how2winscholarships.com

Facebook

Spring College Planning for High School JuniorsThe junior year is a turning point for high school students.  Think about this.  You are three-quarters of finished with your high school career and have less than a year to finalize planning for college.  If you have not started planning for college, start now.  In this episode, I talk about five things that high school juniors should start doing now to prepare for college application season this fall.

Using MOOCs in the College Admissions Process            Episode 90I enjoyed our discussion about MOOCs so much last week that I decided to take a deeper dive this week. In this week’s podcast, you’ll learn a bit more about the history of MOOCs, ways to use them, where to find them and steps you can take to make the most of them on your college application.History of the MOOCMOOCs bring together people from around the world to help them learn through video tutorials, activities and discussions on a variety of topics. The first MOOC was introduced in 2008. Thousands of students listened to a professor’s lecture through a series of short online videos. Today, there are a variety of websites and providers of MOOCs.Ways to Use MOOCs* Work on your college readiness skills* Prepare for tests (AP, SAT subject tests or CLEP exams)* Explore careers options before committing to a major or program of studyWhere to find MOOCsThere are several hundred MOOC providers. My favorites include edX, Coursera, Udacity, Canvas.net and Khan Academy. Chances are you have already been exposed to a MOOC and you didn’t even know it!What do to next* Establish your goals: Each course is self-paced, so it’s up to you how you engage with the course. You may want to brush up on past subjects, or get ahead on a new subject.* Decide what you want to get out of it. You may be seeking more knowledge, or to obtain a certificate.* Share your achievement. Record course completions on your high school resume, LinkedIn profile and on your essay prompts.Be sure to subscribe to this podcast, give us a review and share with a frienIf you’re an incoming high school senior with a planned graduation in 2020, learn more about our group coaching program, College Admissions Academy.

College Admissions Academy Group Coaching

Links Mentioned:EdxCourseraUdacityCanvasKhan AcademyList of MOOCs

Behind the Scenes of Instructional Learning                     Episode 89Instructional learning is an emerging field that benefits both the academic and corporate environments, and it is being used in a variety of contexts, including: corporations (training and professional development), government, corporate-higher educational partnerships and higher education.Massive open online courses (MOOCs) have become increasingly popular over the last decade. It takes roughly six months to develop one course. In the higher education environment, faculty work hand-in-hand with the course developers to create the online course in a way that reflects the in-person student experience of that same course.In the higher education environment, MOOCs are always free, however there is a cost to obtain the certificate. For many students, MOOCs are a cost-effective way obtain course credits that can be applied to their undergrad or advanced degree program.In this episode, Pam speaks with Jarrett Carter.  Jarrett is a program manager at a Big 10, R1 university, where he lead a team that is developing a MicroMasters program on edX, which currently boasts a combined enrollment of over 30,000.Jarrett has led high profile course developments for public, private, open, and online universities that have been covered by the media. He's worked across different trends in higher education e-learning.Outside of work, Jarrett is working on his Doctor of Education in Curriculum & Instruction, with an emphasis in educational technology. Jarrett is a Gates Millennium Scholar, Ronald McNair Scholar, and a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share with a friend!Links Mentioned:EdxCourseraKhan Academy