Today, we are going to talk about 3 different tools and ways to help you search for colleges and create your college list.  This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations.  This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of college!  Please subscribe so you don’t miss any...

A recent survey looked at how many people think the cost of attending a four-year college is worth it.  What do you think? Is a four-year college worth the cost? Today we are going to give you insight into how to decide just what is right for YOU! This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations.  This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and...

Do I have to go to college? What are the options? Is college right for me? These are some great questions, and ones we will go into detail on in this episode! This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations. This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of college! Download...

Hey there! Today we are revisiting a popular episode all about how to plan for college visits and make the most of your time!  How are the steps different if your student has a defined college list, or if they aren’t sure where they want to apply? Are you going to have to pay a fortune in expenses to travel to all of the colleges?  How will you make the time for everywhere you want to go?  What if the colleges aren’t having official tours?  Today, you’re going to learn the answers to these...

Deciding whether to take Honors vs. AP courses in your high school career is an important decision for all students!  How do you decide which classes are the right classes for you? Does the rigor of the class impact how colleges will view your transcript? Today we are going to help you learn more about what courses you should take!  This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while...

Your high school transcript is one of the major things colleges will look at as part of your application. The academic rigor, or difficulty level, of those classes, is going to be a major criterion for those colleges. What does academic rigor really mean though? What types of courses are available? Today, we are going to learn about your options and help you make educated decisions about the best classes for you! This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and...

Knowing how to prep for ACT or SAT exams can help you feel confident as you walk into your testing session and give your best effort to earn the score you are looking for. Today we are going to talk about how you can best prepare for SAT and ACT exams.  This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations.  This will turn you into the College Ready applicant...

Questions about taking the ACT vs SAT are some of the big ones that come up when working with high school students as they embark on their college admissions journeys. Some of the most common questions include  What are the popular college admissions tests? Should I take the ACT or the SAT? What are the differences in the tests and do colleges have a preference? Is one test better than the other?  Today we are going to look at the details of the ACT and SAT to help you navigate your...

Creating a 4-year plan for high school is an exciting task for students! Sometimes it can feel overwhelming when students aren’t sure what to do or how to create that plan. Today, we are going to walk through 4 easy steps to help you create your 4-year plan for your courses! This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations.  This will turn you into the...

Now is the best time to track extracurricular activities for high schoolers! No matter what grade you are in, having a system can help make the college admissions process easier in the future! Learn about ways to track your activities and why it is important to start now! This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations.  This will turn you into the...

What Extracurricular Activities Should You Get Involved With?  You can put multiple extracurricular activities on a resume or your college application. Often students ask me for examples of extracurricular activities for high schoolers. Today we are going to talk about the various types of activities when you can get involved with them, and the next steps to take! This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST...

Getting ready to go off to college can be so expensive! When you think about the college essential list, we want to help you get the best deals possible. With the holidays coming, this is a perfect time to look for great deals on some of those college necessities! This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations.  This will turn you into the College Ready...

I was recently asked if it is too late for students to apply to college this year, and the good news is there is still time! Today we are going to talk through some common mistakes to avoid that will help ease your stress level while you're applying to colleges!  This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations.  This will turn you into the College Ready...

Thinking about careers and majors can feel overwhelming in the college search. There are several resources to help you explore careers. There are multiple opportunities and options for students.   Today we talk about two websites you can visit to find out what careers might be a good fit for you!  This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations.  This...

October can seem like a really long month! You're in a routine at school, but it is also going to be a long time before there is a break! These hints and tips will help you stay on track with your school work and extracurricular activities!  If you need support with prioritizing and organizing your work, or with the college search, please reach out to me!   This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college...

What steps do you need to take before the FAFSA opens? When will it open and how do you fill it out?  We're going to talk about all this and more in today's episode!  This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations.  This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of...

Grades and GPA are an important part of the college search. A question I often get is whether a student's grades are too low to get into any college. The good news is that there are multiple opportunities for continuing education, no matter what your GPA is.  Today, we are going to talk about the differences in weighted and unweighted GPA, why you should find out what your college is looking for, and how to use that information to search for the right fit--not the college you think you...

Self-care is so important for all of us, especially as we search for colleges. Today we are going to break down the ways to know if you are feeling overwhelmed, and several strategies to help you.  Please note this is not a substitute for medical or professional help.  This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations.  This will turn you into the College...

How do you start to create your list of colleges? You know what your priorities are, you have had conversations about what you're looking for, but where do you go from here? Today, we're going to talk through 3 different ways you can search to create your list of colleges! From now through Friday, September 16, the Confused to College Ready course and coaching program is open for founding members! This is an incredible deal and I hope to see you in the course to go into even more detail...

In the college search, prioritizing the criteria that are most important to your student can help the entire process go more smoothly! In our Confused to College Ready Beta Launch group, we cover the 7 steps in detail to help you know what colleges might be a good fit for your student! You will find information on the free Beta Launch of our brand new group coaching program at www.confusedtocollegeready.com/c2crbetaapp. This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn...

Positive relationships with key stakeholders are a huge part of the college admissions process.  Today we are going to talk through steps you can take to ensure you are maintaining those positive relationships during the college search, in college, and using those skills in the workforce after graduation! You will find information on the free Beta Launch of our brand new group coaching program at www.confusedtocollegeready.com/c2crbetaapp. This show is for the confused college applicant...

With college application season here, I am getting a lot of questions about scholarships, financial aid, paying for college, and the FAFSA!  Today we're going to review several scholarship resources for you, information about completing the FAFSA, and what to know about whether your college will stack scholarships! You will find information on the free Beta Launch of our brand new group coaching program at www.confusedtocollegeready.com/c2crbetaapp. This show is for the confused college...

Recently, one of our group members asked for a roadmap to the college admissions process. In today's episode, we're going to go over the 6 steps in the Confused to College Ready Roadmap to College. These 6 steps include How To: Plan for CollegeSearch for the Right CollegeApply to CollegesPay for CollegeChoose the Right CollegePrepare for Freshman Year of College You will find information on the free Beta Launch of our brand new group coaching program at...

College application season is here!  Whether you know what colleges your student wants to apply to and are already submitting applications, or you still need to narrow down the list, today's episode talks about the various application components. Learn what your student needs to complete and what you will need to go to your school counselor and recommenders for. You will find information on the free Beta Launch of our brand new group coaching program at...

Deciding what colleges to apply to can seem like a monumental task! There are a lot of factors to consider including the cost of attendance, your current financial situation, grades, GPA, test scores, potential major, location, size of the school, how it feels, and more! Today we are going through multiple areas you need to consider when deciding what colleges you should apply to. You will find information on the free Beta Launch of our brand new group coaching program at...