Episode 89 Cracking the College Code: Real Talk on Testing Changes, Application Hacks, and Keeping Your Sanity in 2025 with Kerry Roberts

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Feeling overwhelmed by the college application maze? Join us as we chat with expert Kerry Roberts about taming the college admissions beast in 2025! We dive into all the juicy details about why schools are bringing back those pesky SAT/ACT requirements and what's changing with the tests themselves (hello, digital ACT!). Kerry shares insider tips on crafting essays that won't make admissions officers yawn, why applying to 20 schools is actually a terrible idea, and how to handle those nerve-wracking waitlists. Whether your teen is freaking out about "Trauma-lympics" essays or you're just trying to figure out why everyone's suddenly applying to schools in the South, this episode is your survival guide to keeping your sanity through application season!This episode is for anyone just thinking about college, about to apply, or navigating decisions - there's something for everyone! Recorded March 27, 2025, at the LMC Media studio in Mamaroneck, New York. Show notes available at thebalancedilemma.com#CollegeAdmissions #ApplicationTips #SAT2025 #ACTChanges #CollegeEssays #WaitlistStrategies #CollegeBound #ParentingTeens #AdmissionsAdvice #CollegeApplications #EarlyDecision #TestPrep #CollegeSearch #HighSchoolSeniors #CollegeCounseling #DemonstratedInterest #FutureStudents #CollegePlanning #CampusVisits #AdmissionsSuccess

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Episode 89 Cracking the College Code: Real Talk on Testing Changes, Application Hacks, and Keeping Your Sanity in 2025 with Kerry Roberts

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