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 … Read More »

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 … Read More »

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 … Read More »

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 … Read More »

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.

Oh noooooo! It’s the end of high school (and maybe the start of college) and my child has decided that college isn’t for them. Is this devastating news? What options does your child have to become a productive member of … Read More »

You are stuck with a teacher that is a bad teacher or you don’t like–what can you do? In many cases, you can’t switch the teacher or decide not to take the class, so now what? How do you learn … Read More »

The school year is now in full swing and it is time to start on that “when I get time” list. What should be on the list? How do I know if I am on track? What can I do … Read More »

When you have stellar grades and a super test scores, what should be the focus for getting into those elite schools that only accept a small percentage every year? What types of activities stand out? How do you differentiate yourself … Read More »

Get all the late, breaking news from the college admissions world! Megan highlights SAT/ACT changes, test optional vs. SAT/ACT required, auto-admission to colleges, erasing past mistakes, and Early Action/Early Decision/Restricted Early Action debates. Get caught up on all that’s coming … Read More »