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Megan and Erin discussed the importance of utilizing PSAT results to identify areas for improvement and prepare for future standardized test...
Megan and Erin discussed Erin’s recent experience at South by Southwest, where she attended sessions focused on AI in education and ex...
Megan and Erin discussed five key actions families can take throughout high school to make college admissions easier, emphasizing actions fa...
Today Megan and Erin answer a listener question about online classes and brainstorm ideas for students, parents, and educators to help avoid...
Megan and Erin discuss common surprising college rejections and how to avoid them. College rejections are often based on numerical limitatio...
Megan and Erin discuss the importance of not rushing to decide a college major, especially for high school students who may not have been ex...
Join us as Megan and Erin discussed how parents can determine if their children are working hard enough, particularly in the context of acad...
Join Megan and Erin as they discuss how students can compare and make decisions about college offers, focusing on financial considerations a...
Join Megan and Erin as they discuss strategies for maximizing college scholarship dollars while avoiding scams. Scholarship Search Tools Ove...
Admission to music programs and conservatories is a specialized process that involves more steps than simply sending application material an...
In this episode, Megan and Erin dive into practical financial literacy topics students need to understand before and during college. Their d...
Megan and Erin break down how students and families can turn college fairs into a genuinely useful part of the college search process. Drawi...
In this episode, Megan and Erin break down effective college application strategies, using insights from a U.S. News article featuring Rice...
Building a college list can feel overwhelming—and it’s easy to get it wrong. In this episode of The College Prep Podcast , Megan and Erin br...
When should students take the SAT or ACT—and how many times is enough? In this episode of The College Prep Podcast , Megan and Erin break do...
In this episode of The College Prep Podcast , hosts Megan and Erin tackle a question that causes a great deal of stress and confusion for st...
Paying for college can feel overwhelming, especially for families who do not qualify for need based financial aid. In this episode, Megan an...
LISTENER EMAIL! We love these–and our friend Ben sent one in wanting to know what he might do in the early stages of college prep to s...
If you have no idea what Desmos is–then this is the episode for you! If YOU do know what Desmos is and heard it is the key to getting...
The holidays are here! It’s a time for reflection and hope. Megan and Erin share the things they most want this year for students, for...
Oh noooooo! It’s the end of high school (and maybe the start of college) and my child has decided that college isn’t for them. I...
You are stuck with a teacher that is a bad teacher or you don’t like–what can you do? In many cases, you can’t switch the...
The school year is now in full swing and it is time to start on that “when I get time” list. What should be on the list? How do...
When you have stellar grades and a super test scores, what should be the focus for getting into those elite schools that only accept a small...
Get all the late, breaking news from the college admissions world! Megan highlights SAT/ACT changes, test optional vs. SAT/ACT required, aut...
Chat GPT and AI are here. It can create and essay in a fraction of the time it takes the typical high schooler and many families are looking...
So many changes and redesigns – what is the current information? When should we fill it out? What tax year do we report? Megan helps a...
Maria writes and asks how high school students might get valuable lab experience in order to be more competitive. What should a STEM student...
UGMA? UTMA? 529? Saving for college can be overwhelming and daunting. Erin is here with her finance experience to break down the difference...
Megan and guest host Gretchen Wegner explore the concept of cognitive overload and its impact on students’ learning abilities, particu...
This week we are answering a listener question. Jason’s 9th and 19th graders are on track to exceed their state’s graduation req...
Writing college admissions essays is hard. We are here to help. This week, Megan and Erin discuss strategies to produce better essays and ti...
We love getting listener questions! Today we answer a question about universities in the UK and Canada. Is admission the same? What about ma...
This week we are answering a listener question: is it feasible for a 10th grader to take two AP courses, compete in varsity swim, and still...
We are seeing it already this school year— students making bad schedule choices. High school course selection is important. Students and par...
As we head back to school, there are a lot of changes. We have some changes at “The College Prep Podcast” too. Listen as we discuss: — How t...
UPDATE– this episode didn’t post correctly last week, so we are releasing it with the correct audio . Most college students don’...
Too often, students view community college or commuting as a last resort, but it doesn’t have to be, unless you want it. In this mini-episod...
Students who build a support system early are more likely to succeed—and stay—in college. That’s why Alma Modern created the Three Connectio...
Many parents are confused by the optional essay portion of the SAT/ACT and wonder if their student should register. Will it make them look m...
In college, the textbook isn’t just “extra reading”, it’s a central part of how successful students learn. Skipping it can mean falling behi...
Too often, college is reduced to “just get the degree.” But what truly shapes a student’s future isn’t only the diploma—it’s the experience....
College brings a sudden surge in independence—and for many students, that shift reveals just how much they’ve been relying on others to mana...
Imagine your student getting into their dream school, only to realize your family can’t afford to send them. It’s a soul-crushin...
Where your student sits in class matters more than most people think. Research shows that students who sit in the T-Zone —the front rows and...
A strong work ethic matters—but in college admissions, it’s not enough. Many students (and families) fall into the trap of thinking that sho...
Most college students don’t know how to use a syllabus, and that can lead to confusion, missed deadlines, and a rocky start to the semester....
Strong grades don’t always equal strong test scores—and that disconnect can be frustrating for both students and parents. In this mini-episo...
College admissions are behind us and it’s time to check out and enjoy summer, right? Wrong. This summer is your secret weapon . Why? B...
Your college application isn’t just paperwork—it’s your personal sales pitch. It’s how you present your academic story, your values, and you...