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Confident Connections: Mentoring Moms of Teen Girls with Jeannie Baldomero
Jeannie Baldomero discusses her experience mentoring moms of teen girls, focusing on building communication and understanding in mother-daughter relationships. Highlights: - Jeannie lives in sunny San Diego and has been married for 24 years. - She hosts the podcast...
Prep for Success: How UC Scout Boosts Your Teen’s College Readiness Podcast with Adra Bowman
Parents, discover how UC Scout can aid your teen’s college readiness by providing essential courses and resources. Highlights UC Scout offers online A-G approved courses for college readiness. Accessible to students in California and beyond, including international...
Top 5 College Application Mistakes Students Make and How to Avoid Them for a Successful Admission
Applying to college is one of the most exciting—and stressful—times in a student’s life. Unfortunately, many applicants make avoidable mistakes that hurt their chances of getting into their dream schools. In this blog, we’ll go over the most common mistakes students...
Unlocking Success: How Mindset and Self-Awareness Empower Teens for College with Coach Sherry Win
Coach Sherry Win discusses the importance of mindset and self-awareness in overcoming challenges, particularly for teens preparing for college. Highlights Coach Sherry is a two-time Olympian and founder of the Winning Leadership Company. Mindset matters: what you...
Choosing Between IB and AP: Which Program Is Right for You?
Are you a high school student or parent of a high school student facing the decision between the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) programs? This choice can impact your college preparation journey, and understanding the differences is...
College Readiness: Finding the Right Fit, Financial Aid Tips, and Student-Centered Admissions with Teege Mettille
Teege Matel discusses college readiness, emphasizing student-centered admissions, financial aid opportunities, and the importance of exploring various college types. Highlights Teege Matel has 18+ years in college admissions. Many private colleges offer significant...
Boosting College Readiness: Parental Engagement, Respect, and Resilience with David Samore
Scott Clyburn discusses his tutoring company, North Avenue Education, and shares insights on personalized test prep and supporting neurodiverse students. Highlights Scott Clyburn founded North Avenue Education in 2013, focusing on tutoring and test prep. He...
Benefits of Honors Colleges: Elevate Your College Experience with College Ready
Understanding Honors Colleges: Elevate Your College Experience As application season is right around the corner, it's essential to understand what an honors college is and how it can elevate your college experience. If you’re ready to challenge yourself...
Mastering Test Prep: Podcast with Scott Clyburn
Scott Clyburn discusses his tutoring company, North Avenue Education, and shares insights on personalized test prep and supporting neurodiverse students. Highlights Scott Clyburn founded North Avenue Education in 2013, focusing on tutoring and test prep. He...
Guiding Teens to Career Readiness: Insights with Traci Bakenhaster from Adulting University
Traci Bakenhaster discusses helping parents guide teens in career readiness and exploring their interests effectively. Highlights Traci runs Adulting University, supporting homeschooled teens in life skills and career readiness. Many students change majors in...
Breaking Dysfunctional Cycles so Your Teen Can Thrive in College & Beyond with Aly Pain
Aly Pain and Shellee Howard discusse her journey from personal struggles with ADHD to empowering parents of teens, focusing on connection and understanding during pivotal years. Highlights Aly Pain’s background includes overcoming personal challenges, including ADHD...
Understanding College Consultant Services & Costs
Understanding the Value of College Planning Services When it comes to investing in your child’s future, the question isn’t just about cost—it’s about value. What matters most to you and your children? Let's break down what it is to work with a college...
Raising College-Ready Citizens: Empowering Teens with Civic Education and Engagement with Professor Lindsey Cormack
In this insightful episode, Shellee Howard welcomes Professor Lindsey Cormack to discuss the importance of raising informed and engaged citizens. As a political science professor at Stevens Institute of Technology and author of the book *How to Raise a Citizen*,...
“Raising College-Ready Citizens: Empowering Teens with Civic Education and Engagement with Professor Lindsey Cormack”
About Lindsey: Lindsey Cormack is an associate professor of Political Science and Director of the Diplomacy Lab at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey. She earned her PhD in Government from New York University and is raising a daughter on the Upper...
Navigating the NCAA Settlement: Essential Updates for Student Athletes & College Consultants
NCAA Settlement Updates: A Breakdown for College Consultants This week, settlement agreements were finally filed in court regarding the House vs. NCAA case. In an effort to help our IEC community better understand the impact of this filing, we have provided a...
Finding Opportunities for Remote Internships for High School Students
Find Opportunities for Remote Internships for High School Students: A Comprehensive Guide Are you a high school student looking to gain real-world experience? Remote internships might be the perfect opportunity for you! In this guide, we'll explore how to find...
Brett Fuller- Academic Research for College Success
About Brett:Brett worked in College Admissions for about 10 years (Manhattan College, Columbia University, Wake Forest University) prior to joining Pioneer Academics. He has presented at IACAC, IECA, Ivy+ and NYSACAC conferences and has also served on a NACAC Ad Hoc...
College Essay: Why Haven’t You Started Yet?
The Power of Your College Essay When it comes to college applications, few components carry as much weight as the college essay. It's your chance to shine, to show admissions officers who you really are beyond grades and test scores. Yet, many students find themselves...
Jeff Heggie- Mindset for Successful Students
Shellee and Jeff discuss: - Athletes who have developed their mental game are better performers - Confidence is a skill that helps you grow as a person - Your mindset determines how you handle life and school About Jeff: Jeff Heggie is an Entrepreneur, Author and...
Dr. Tyler Tarver- How to Use Free Resources for College Success
In this episode, Dr. Tarver and Shellee discuss: - Ways to help students and teachers with free resources. - Understanding your kids so you can help them - Helping students with navigating social media - The influence of AI on education - College applications About...
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