College Ready, Maybe Not?

Episodes

1. 11

   Financial Preparation for College

   A conversation with Brandy Baxter, a Financial Coach, Air Force Veteran, author and so much more! Brandy shares a variety of ways for parents to prepare financially for college tuition. We also get a sneak peek of her journey to and through the military. ***** Subscribe to the podcast. Give a...

   Aug 26, 2019

   34m
2. 10

   Military Enlistment

   Enlisting into the military is one of three options when your child graduates from high school. Does your child have what it takes to enlist into the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guards? In this episode, we will walk through the enlistment process so you can determine if this is a...

   Aug 1, 2019

   10m
3. 9

   US Service Academies

   US Service Academies Does your child have what it takes to get into a US service academy? Listen in and let's see. Pre and post-application action items are discussed as well as the current acceptance rates. ***** Subscribe to the podcast. Give a rating. Email [email protected] with...

   Jun 27, 2019

   15m
4. 8

   Early Action vs. Early Decision

   Early Action and Early Decision are two application plans that are often misconstrued. This episode will breakdown the details of each plan. ***** Subscribe to the podcast. Give a rating. Email [email protected] with your questions, comments, concerns and/or show topics.

   May 21, 2019

   16m
5. 7

   College Visits

   In this episode, we compare and contrast a "Preview Day" versus a "traditional" college visit. The pros and cons of each visit are detailed. ***** Subscribe to the podcast. Give a rating. Email [email protected] with your questions, comments, concerns and/or show topics.

   Mar 24, 2019

   12m
6. 6

   Childhood Résumé (part V)

   In our final episode of the Childhood Résumé series, we analyze what a balanced résumé should resemble, as well as acknowledge other non-academic uses for the Childhood Résumé. ***** Subscribe to the podcast. Give a rating. Email [email protected] with your questions, comments, and...

   Feb 8, 2019

   9m
7. 5

   Childhood Résumé (part IV)

   In this episode we will utilize our Childhood Résumé to assist in completing college applications and to request a detailed letter of recommendation from the school counselor. The importance of examining our child's transcript is also discussed. ***** Subscribe to the podcast. Give a rating.…

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   Jan 2, 2019

   14m
8. 4

   Childhood Résumé (part III)

   This episode is a continuation of the Childhood Résumé focusing the attention on parents and guardians of teenagers in high school. Four additional accomplishments that should be added to the childhood résumé are explored and explained. ***** Subscribe to the podcast. Give a rating. Email...

   Nov 14, 2018

   10m
9. 3

   Childhood Résumé (part II)

   This episode is a continuation of the Childhood Résumé focusing the attention on parents and guardians of children in middle school. Two additional accomplishments that should be added to the childhood résumé are explored and explained. ***** Subscribe to the podcast. Give a rating. Email...

   Oct 17, 2018

   10m
10. 2

    Childhood Résumé (part I)

    This episode of College Ready Maybe Not, Simone directs her attention to parents and guardians of elementary age children and shares the benefits of having a childhood résumé while detailing step by step how to create one. ***** Subscribe to the podcast. Give a rating. Email...

    Sep 29, 2018

    14m
11. 1

    College Ready, Maybe Not?

    Do you know a youth in grades K-12? Do you want to get them prepared for college? If yes, then this podcast is for you! You'll meet the host, get a couple of tips and have some homework to take with you. Let's get them prepared for college; it's never too early to begin.

    Aug 16, 2018

    19m