better grades with less stress on the path to the perfect college
Admission to music programs and conservatories is a specialized process that involves more steps than 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 … Read More »
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. … Read More »
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 … Read More »
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 Listen as Megan and Erin discuss Here’s the U.S. … Read More »
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 … Read More »
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 … Read More »
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 »