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collegepreppodcast's podcast
by Megan Dorsey & Gretchen Wegner
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Our Last Episode
The College Prep Podcast is signing off after 12 great years!!! Find out how Megan and Erin's businesses have shifted focus recently and why they are stepping back from the podcast. Of course, you can still reach out to us. Megan (https://www.collegeprepresults.com) and Erin...
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Summer of Skills: Cleaning/Tidying
We are continuing with our shorter summer episodes and with Erin's series highlighting the ways in which students can learn key skills so they can live independently. Today's focus is on cleaning. Now that we have covered decluttering (episode 481) and organization (episode 483), Erin shares some...
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College Essays: What's Your Passion?
This summer Megan will focus on different college application essay topics, pinpointing common pitfalls and offering suggestions for strong responses. Today's topic: what excites you? — don't overthink your response, but do take time to brainstorm the topic and how it fits into your overall set…
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Summer of Skills: Organization
We are continuing with our shorter summer episodes and with Erin's series highlighting the ways in which students can learn key skills so they can live independently. Today's focus is on organization. Moving from decluttering (episode 481) to organization, Erin shares her big tips for getting a...
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College Essays: Discuss a Favorite Book
This summer Megan will focus on different college application essay topics, pinpointing common pitfalls and offering suggestions for strong responses. Today's topic: discuss a "great" book. — Not all colleges ask about books, but this question appears on a number of school's supplemental essay...
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Summer of Skills: Decluttering Your Bedroom
This summer Erin will focus on building skills that will help students in the present and are essential to transition to a functioning adult. Today's focus is on decluttering. Did you know that decluttering, organizing, and cleaning are three very separate tasks? Erin tackles the first of these...
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College Essays: How Have You Impacted Your Community?
This summer Megan will focus on different college application essay topics, pinpointing common pitfalls and offering suggestions for strong responses. Today's topic: "how have your impacted your community?" — No, you don't need to cure cancer to impact your community. — Impact is far more about...
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Summer of Skills: Self-Care
This summer Erin will focus on building skills that will help students in the present and are essential to transition to a functioning adult. Today's focus: self-care. We want our students to grow up and develop the skills needed to successfully get themselves through college and live...
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College Essays: What Do You Want to Study?
This summer Megan will focus on different college application essay topics, pinpointing common pitfalls and offering suggestions for strong responses. This summer Erin will focus on building skills that will help students in the present and are essential to transition to a functioning adult....
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Summer of Skills: Habit Loops
back to school in the fall. This summer Erin will focus on building skills that will help students in the present and are essential to transition to a functioning adult. Today's focus: habits. Learn How do you make change? How do you know you are ready? How do we form habits? Here are some...
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College Essays: Why Do You Want to Apply Here?
Megan and Erin kick off their summer with shorter episodes. Listen now or save them up and listen when you get back to school in the fall. This summer Megan will focus on different college application essay topics, pinpointing common pitfalls and offering suggestions for strong responses. Today's...
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How to Build a Rigorous (But Not Crushing) High School Schedule
Megan and Erin discussed how to build a rigorous but manageable high school schedule that balances academic rigor with student well-being. College Course Planning Strategy Megan and Erin discussed building a rigorous but manageable school schedule, emphasizing that colleges evaluate both grades…
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Surprising Results: Erin's Admissions Questions
Megan and Erin discussed a challenging college admission situation involving a student with strong academic credentials (1520 SAT, 4.0 GPA, all A's) who was rejected by highly competitive schools despite thorough preparation and professional guidance. The student ultimately gained admission to a...
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What Should You Do With Your PSAT Results (and How They Might Earn You Scholarships)
Megan and Erin discussed the importance of utilizing PSAT results to identify areas for improvement and prepare for future standardized tests. They explain how to access and interpret PSAT scores, focusing on analyzing specific subject areas rather than just the overall score. Megan emphasizes…
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Current Trends in Education
Megan and Erin discussed Erin's recent experience at South by Southwest, where she attended sessions focused on AI in education and executive function coaching. Executive Function Coaching Certification Discussion Erin and Megan discussed the importance of using accurate vocabulary when talking...
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Five Things you can do RIGHT NOW to Make College Admissions Easier
Megan and Erin discussed five key actions families can take throughout high school to make college admissions easier, emphasizing actions families can take from freshman year through junior year. Megan highlighted the importance of consistent planning and outlined key tasks for each year, while...
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Can Students Avoid Online College Classes?
Today Megan and Erin answer a listener question about online classes and brainstorm ideas for students, parents, and educators to help avoid a schedule full of unwanted online college classes. Laurie wrote: I have noticed a trend the past two years that is frustrating the students I work with and…
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624: Some Surprising College Rejections
Megan and Erin discuss common surprising college rejections and how to avoid them. College rejections are often based on numerical limitations rather than personal judgment, but they still hurt. While some rejection is expected with competitive admissions, there are some steps parents and…
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623: Your Major Doesn't Determine Your Future
Megan and Erin discuss the importance of not rushing to decide a college major, especially for high school students who may not have been exposed to all possible fields of study. Many students change their majors during college and that the degree itself is less important than the skills and...
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622: How to Tell if you are "Doing Enough"
Join us as Megan and Erin discussed how parents can determine if their children are working hard enough, particularly in the context of academic performance and test preparation. There isn't a one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as it depends on the individual student and their goals, but...
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621: How to Compare College Offers & Make Your Final Decision
Join Megan and Erin as they discuss how students can compare and make decisions about college offers, focusing on financial considerations and program offerings. It can be difficult to make that final decision. Families can start evaluating offers by create a pros and cons list for each school,...
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620: How to Maximize College Scholarship Opportunities
Join Megan and Erin as they discuss strategies for maximizing college scholarship dollars while avoiding scams. Scholarship Search Tools Overview Megan and Erin discussed scholarship search tools, with Megan recommending several legitimate scholarship aggregators and advised listeners to be...
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From Local Youth Orchestras to Top Conservatories - Strategies that Win the Audition with Darren Sacks
simply sending application material and essays to the admissions office. This week Megan is joined by Darren Sacks, a professional double bassist and music college admissions expert to discuss key aspects of music education and the audition preparation. Darren shares: the importance of early…
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618: Financial Literacy for College Students
In this episode, Megan and Erin dive into practical financial literacy topics students need to understand before and during college. Their discussion centers on managing money in an increasingly cashless world, avoiding common student loan mistakes, and building credit responsibly. Using…
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617: How to Make College Fairs Work for You
Megan and Erin break down how students and families can turn college fairs into a genuinely useful part of the college search process. Drawing on both student and admissions-side perspectives, they emphasize that preparation, smart engagement, and follow-up are what separate an overwhelming fair...
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616: 3 Ways Students Can Stand Out in Admissions
In this episode, Megan and Erin break down effective college application strategies, using insights from a U.S. News article featuring Rice University's Dean of Admissions. Rice says it wants to see Academic excellence and intellectual curiosity Community engagement and contributions Students who...
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615: How NOT to Build Your College List
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 break down the most common mistakes students and families make when creating a college list and explain how to avoid last-minute stress and disappointment.…
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614: SAT / ACT 2026: Which Test to Take & When
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 down the ideal testing timeline and clear up common misconceptions that cause unnecessary stress for families. They explain why junior year is the sweet spot…
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613: What Are Colleges Really Looking For?
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 students and parents alike: What do colleges really want from applicants? Moving beyond myths about perfect GPAs, nonstop leadership titles, and extreme...
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612: How to Maximize College Scholarship Opportunities
Paying for college can feel overwhelming, especially for families who do not qualify for need based financial aid. In this episode, Megan and Erin break down how merit based scholarships really work and how families can be more strategic about reducing the cost of college. What We Cover in This...
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611: Early Steps for College Planning and Academic Success
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 set himself up for success. Megan and Erin make a must-have checklist for this proactive eigth-grader!
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610: Is Desmos the Key to Top ACT/SAT Scores?
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 an even higher score on those standardized tests--then this is also the episode for you! Find out what Desmos is and when it's a good idea to rely on it for extra...
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Megan & Erin's Holiday Wish List
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 education, and for the entire college-application process. For reading resources, check out:...
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