Don't Force It: How to Get into College without Losing Yourself in the Process
For all the stressed-out parents trying to help their teenagers navigate the complicated world of college admissions.
Each episode offers insightful and in-depth conversations with admissions experts and professional educators with practical advice for getting through the process without losing sight of yourself, your kid, or your sanity.
From building a strong academic and extracurricular profile, developing the college list, managing standardized tests, to crafting the perfect essay, we've got you covered. Whether you're a seasoned high school parent or a first-timer, join us for candid conversations and expert guidance on making it to, through, and beyond college.
Podcasting since 2023 • 90 episodes
Don't Force It: How to Get into College without Losing Yourself in the Process
Latest Episodes
Protect Their College Options: What Rising Juniors Must Do Around Testing This Summer
In today’s episode, I’m sharing a recent webinar I had with testing expert Akil Bello on how rising juniors can approach standardized testing strategically. We walk through the steps families can take this summer to avoid stress later and keep ...
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Standout College Essay Secrets: What Parents Must Know by June of Junior Year
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Holly Schreiber, Joanna Graham, and Andy Friedman for a deep dive into what really makes a college essay stand out. We share why students should start early—way before senior year kicks in—and how the ...
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Elizabeth Hamblet: Seven Steps to College Success
In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Elizabeth Hamblet, a leading expert in college disability services, about what families often don’t realize when it comes to accommodations in college. We unpack how support syste...
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Alison Slater on College Interviews
In today’s episode, I sit down with Alison Slater to explore the evolving role of college interviews. Alison shares practical advice for students on how to prepare—from researching schools to refining key talking points—and explains why strong ...
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The Insider’s Guide to College Visits: What Parents Must Know
In today’s episode, college admissions expert Holly Schreiber and I discuss how to transform college visits into strategic tools. We break down the three key types of visits—Fit Finder, Test Drive, and Gut Check—and how they help students not o...
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