637: College Essays: Discuss a Favorite Book

13 Jul

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 … Read More »

636: Summer of Skills: Decluttering Your Bedroom

6 Jul

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 … Read More »

634: Summer of Skills: Self-Care

22 Jun

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 … Read More »

633: College Essays: What Do You Want to Study?

9 Jun

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 … Read More »

632: Summer of Skills: Habit Loops

8 Jun

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 Erin will focus on building skills that will help students in … Read More »

629: Surprising Results: Erin’s Admissions Questions

11 May

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 … Read More »