P&P Episode 108: Sia Knight "Four Things Every College Applicant Should Know"

The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college. On today's show, Alexis is joined nationally known educator and college-coaching expert Sia Knight. Sia Knight’s story is one of triumph in the face of adversity and achievement against all odds. This former teacher, counselor and administrator has transcended humble beginnings to become an educational specialist in one of the largest school divisions in the country. On today’s episode Sia shares some key tips, every college applicant should know, including: 1. Understanding the importance of deadlines 2. Making sure you use the name on your social security care on all college app documents 3. When taking the SAT or ACT, to put down the names of college you will probably apply to 4. Check your email frequently! Bonus Tip: Set up a special email address just for college admissions Sia on college admissions mania: “college admissions can be really stressful but the smart thing to do is prepare early Key Tip: Speak to your middle schooler about college and career. This will instill desire and motivation to want to get into college and do well in the future. Key Advice: Pay attention! Pay attention to each line on the scholarship application, pay attention to instructions, or you will get left behind! Sia’s words of wisdom for teens: Get ready for college in a systematic, organized way. PLAN IT, DON’T PANIC! More of Sia’s tips can be found on the web: Website: www.collegesavvycoach.com or www.siaknight.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/siaknight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiaKnight/ Google +: https://plus.google.com/102878932842426788978/posts Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/collegesavvy/ (tag when add to pinterest) Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!