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Jan. 13, 2021

Junior Year Checklist. The Steps Every 11th Grader Should Take to Bui…

#023 - On today's show, we begin a series about the junior year of high school, on one of the most influential in the college admission process. There is a lot that goes on in the eleventh grade that gives …

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Jan. 4, 2021

Sophomore Year Checklist. The Steps Every 10th Grader Should Take to …

#022 - Join us as we analyze the last four of seven steps that high school sophomores should take to build a strong college application. We will go over the different types of official Preliminary SAT assessments and the diff...

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Dec. 29, 2020

Sophomore Year Checklist. The Steps Every 10th Grader Should Take to …

#021 - Today, we analyze the first three of seven steps that high school sophomores should take to build a strong college application. We will go over the importance of grades and ways students can earn a grade point average …

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Dec. 13, 2020

Freshman Year Checklist. The Steps Every 9th Grader Should Take to Bu…

#020 - This episode is the first in a series that will take you through all the steps your kid should take during each year of high school, to build a strong college application in all areas, and maximize the …

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Dec. 6, 2020

The 7 Things Every Parent of a College-Bound Teen Should Do. Advice f…

#019 –On this solo episode, I conclude my talk about the seven most valuable pieces of advice I commonly share with parents of college-bound teens, by going over the remaining three. As you may remember, these are seven piece...

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Nov. 29, 2020

The 7 Things Every Parent of a College-Bound Teen Should Do. Advice f…

#018 – On this solo episode, I cover the first four of the seven most valuable pieces of advice I commonly share parents of college-bound teens. As a parent, you have the opportunity to exert a profound influence in your …

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Nov. 20, 2020

How to make sure your kid meets the course requirements for admission…

#017 – On this episode, we share steps you can follow to make sure your kid successfully builds one of the most important parts of the college application, taking the right courses in high school to meet the course requiremen...

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Nov. 15, 2020

Important Differences Between Private and Public Colleges and Univers…

#016 – We continue our conversation about the differences between private and public colleges and universities, starting with the number of students in the larger classes, and following with differences in campus culture, stu...

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Nov. 9, 2020

Important Differences Between Private and Public Colleges and Univers…

#015 - On this episode we highlight the differences between private and public colleges and universities. These marked differences will affect your kid’s college opportunities and experience in several ways. It is important t...

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Nov. 1, 2020

How to Choose a College That Is a Good Fit for You. Questions About C…

#014 – On this episode we cover that very important question every student should ask, “Can I afford to attend the school to which I am planning to apply?” We uncover the real cost of going to college and go …

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Oct. 25, 2020

How to Choose a College That Is a Good Fit for You. Questions About C…

#013 – On this episode, we help you identify the colleges or universities that meet your needs by asking questions related to life on campus. We dive deep into the importance of applying to schools with a campus culture that …

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Oct. 18, 2020

From a Small High School in Florida to Stanford University. Our Guest…

#012 – Dr. Anthony Bosman, professor of Mathematics at Andrews University in Michigan, joins us to share his experience and insights on his path from Forest Lake Academy, a small Seventh-day Adventist School in Florida with l...

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Oct. 12, 2020

How to Choose a College That Is a Good Fit for You. Questions About A…

#011 – On this episode, continuing our theme of important questions to ask to uncover the colleges or universities that are a good fit for your kids, we go over questions related to academic fit. No college or university is …

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Oct. 11, 2020

How to Choose a College That Is a Good Fit for You. Questions About L…

#010 – On this episode, we begin to talk about how important it is for a student to make a list of colleges to which to apply, by including schools that are a good fit for that student. The truth …

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Oct. 4, 2020

Dual Enrollment Programs Allow High School Students to Graduate with …

#009 - Today on the show, we are joined by the Dean of Student Services at East Los Angeles College, Miguel Dueñas, who will share with us valuable information about the importance of community colleges and the benefits stude...

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Sept. 27, 2020

Transfer Programs Offer Huge Advantages. Students Start at Community …

#008 – Transfer Programs in Community Colleges across the country allow students to complete a number of courses that result in a seamless transition into 4-year colleges and universities. On this episode, we describe the dif...

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Sept. 20, 2020

How to Get Accepted Into the More Selective Colleges and Universities…

#007 – The more selective a college or university is, the more requirements they have, and the higher the level they expect each requirement to be completed. On this episode, we talk about the qualities these schools are look...

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Sept. 13, 2020

Important Advantages Students Get at Smaller Private Colleges, the Im…

#006 - On this episode, we continue our conversation about colleges with higher admission rates by exploring Pacific Union College, or PUC as it is more commonly known, an institution with a 55% admission rate. Gene Edelbach,...

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Sept. 7, 2020

Applying to Colleges and Universities That Accept a Higher Number of …

#005 – On this episode you will learn about the admission requirements at colleges and universities with more lenient admission policies. You will discover the benefits students receive at these schools, which are typically d...

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Aug. 30, 2020

The Importance of the First Two Years of College, and How the Extracu…

#004 – We talk about what the first two years of college look like for most students pursuing a 4-year degree and dive deep into the general education curriculum. We discuss the surprising and positive lifelong effects these ...

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Aug. 23, 2020

How to Avoid Common Mistakes Parents Make While Helping Teens In the …

#003 – On this episode of the CMP we speak with experienced college consultant and all-around great guy, Keegan Ash from Ash College Consulting. Keegan offers advice to parents and students to avoid the college admissions mis...

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Aug. 16, 2020

Your Teen May Need You to Adjust Your Parenting Style During the Coll…

#002 – Did you ever wonder how many steps teens have to take to apply to college while in high school? I counted 15. That is, in addition to all that they have to do to do well in high …

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Aug. 9, 2020

Anatomical & Physiological Reasons Why Some Teens are Unable to Manag…

#001 – On this episode, we uncover the scientific reason why a great number of high school kids find it difficult to plan ahead, solve problems, apply good judgement, and carry out self-awaraness. These are all important skil...

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Aug. 2, 2020

How a College Professor and a College Admission Pro Got Together to M…

#000 – Welcome parents, guardians, and every person who is devoted to the success of college-bound high school kids! Anthony and Jankel Cadavid, along with guests experienced in the world of colleges and universities, are her...

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