The College Checklist Podcast
Confused about the road to college? Don't know where to begin your college search? The College Checklist Podcast is your source for great information about the college admissions process. Each week, The College Checklist brings you a new episode featuring interviews with college counselors, admissions officers, and other professionals who can help you get into college.Whether you need help with college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, ACT & SAT test prep, or any other aspect of the college admissions process, we've got you covered! Find show notes and more at CollegeChecklistPodcast.com.
Episodes
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Test Prep Dos and Don'ts with Rath Tutoring founder Eric Rath
If you're taking the SAT or ACT in the spring, it might be time to start thinking about test prep! Join Julia and special guest Eric Rath, Founder of Rath Tutoring, who has over twenty years of experience in test prep and tutoring, to talk about test prep dos and don'ts. Contact RathTutoring.com…
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Making College Affordable with Peg Keough from College Aid Pro
With the cost of college climbing every year, Julia sat down with Peg Keough, the Director of Education at College Aid Pro to learn more about the ways students and families can make college more affordable by making informed decisions about financial aid! __________________ Create your College…
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College Admissions for Homeschool Families with Michele Evard and Holly Ramsey
Julia is joined by Michele Evard and Holly Ramsey, the authors of College Unmazed: Your Guide to Design & Document Your Homeschool Journey, which helps homeschool families prepare for successful college applications to their dream universities. __________________ Sign up to work with Michele at...
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College Admissions for STEM Programs
Is your student applying to a STEM program and you need to know what to include? It's time to get into the world of admissions for STEM majors with our resident expert Christina! ________ Get a free consultation with Christina at March Consulting! Sign up for a test prep course with Julia at…
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Applying to Military Academies and ROTC with Lisa Rielage
Guest host Kat Clowes of March Consulting interviews military academy admissions expert Lisa Rielage from Admissions Decrypted! ______ Sign up for a free consultation with March Consulting! Check out Admissions Decrypted to work with Lisa! Explore the resources Lisa mentioned in the episode:...
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Choosing a College Major
Working on college applications and not sure which major to choose? Will your application even be impacted by which program you're applying to? In short, yes! Join us for this episode as we get into the weeds on how and why to choose a college major before submitting your applications.…
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What's the deal with Test Optional college admissions?
If you have a junior or senior high school student and you're trying to decipher what "test optional" and "test blind" and "test required" mean, or if the school you wanted to apply to just switched back to "test required," or if you're hearing that no one needs the SAT anymore but that juuuust...
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The PSAT and National Merit Scholarship Program
Two test prep experts cover what the PSAT is, why it matters, and what you need to know about the National Merit scholarship program that could save you thousands of dollars on college! ______ Take the PSAT 2-in-1 course with Higher Scores Test Prep. Get help with scholarships with March Consulting.
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The New SAT
The new Digital SAT is almost completely different from previous versions of the test, so Julia and Christina walk through all the important changes to the English and Math sections, how to prepare, and how to make sure your student and their device are ready for test day. _______ Prepare for the...
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We're Back! - The Latest in College Admissions
Meet the new hosts of the College Checklist Podcast as we discuss all of the chaos and change in college admissions and test prep. _____ Get ready for the SAT or PSAT this fall with Julia at Higher Scores Test Prep! Contact her here. Or prepare for application season with Christina at March...
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Is A Transfer Track the Right Choice For You?
Changing course can often be a great choice, but there are some risks that come from opting out of the first 2 years at a 4-year college. The most important thing is to have a clear understand of both the upshots and downsides of opting for a transfer track before making your decision. Earn the…
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How to Conduct Virtual College Visits
After the initial shock of quarantine life wore off last spring, we realized that one of the biggest ways that the Class of 2021 was going to be impacted by Coronavirus was the inability to visit college campuses. Kelly Queijo of SmartCollegeVisit.com will help us discover how to best use the...
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Navigating College Essay Writing in 2020
Writing your college essay can be an incredibly daunting task. It can be hard to know how to talk about yourself in a way that shares what you've accomplished without seeming like you're bragging. Or you may struggle to find anything to talk about. We have all the information you need to get...
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Finding College Scholarships During A Pandemic
Throughout the years, I've noticed that many of the families I've worked with have focused exclusively on getting into college throughout high school. There's a sense that you ought to know where you're going and what it will cost before figuring out the financial side of the equation, and this…
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To Test or Not To Test
Today we're going to dive into a question we've received so very many times over the last few months: Should we take the ACT or SAT this year? Should we take a test at all? It's complicated! Earn the SAT or ACT score that will secure admissions and scholarships to the college of your dreams!
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How Financial Aid Is Being Impacted By Coronavirus
When thinking about next steps for college admissions in the time of Coronavirus, something that is top of mind for so many families is the cost.Frankly, it should be top of mind any time we're talking about college.There is a lot of need-based aid and merit-based aid that's available, even in...
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The Impact of Coronavirus on College Admissions
Today's episode is the first in our special series about how Coronavirus is impacting college admissions for the Class of 2021. In this episode, we'll be exploring college admissions from the 50,000 foot view and talking through how you may be impacted if you're applying to college in the fall of...
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Welcome to the Special Coronavirus Edition of The College Checklist Podcast
After a 2 year hiatus, the College Checklist Podcast is back to help families navigate the college admissions process in the time of Coronavirus. Earn the SAT or ACT score that will secure admissions and scholarships to the college of your dreams!
About this show
Confused about the road to college? Don't know where to begin your college search? The College Checklist Podcast is your source for great information about the college admissions process. Each week, The College Checklist brings you a new episode featuring interviews with college counselors, admissions officers, and other professionals who can help you get into college.Whether you need help with college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, ACT & SAT test prep, or any other aspect of the college admissions process, we've got you covered! Find show notes and more at CollegeChecklistPodcast.com.
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