The College Game Plan with Coach Uni Ashley Johnson

Today's episode is the last episode of Season 1 and is a heartfelt message/send off for all of the graduates of the class of 2020! I have four key points that I would tell my younger self and wanted to share it with all of you! The book I referenced is The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. 

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In today episode, I am addressing four options for you to consider if you are thinking about changing your plans for going to college as we approach Fall 2020.  This episode is great for high school seniors and juniors who are still trying to sort everything out despite the uncertain times that we are currently living in. The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) College Opening Update Survey: https://www.nacacnet.org/collegeopenings. Follow me on Instagram: @Coach.Uni and Twitter @Coach_Uni for updates and ongoing information. 

Today's episode addresses how to get through feeling "meh"/uninspired/unmotivated. With the progression of a world wide pandemic, we could all probably use some encouragement and tips for how to best get through this. This episode is more of a wellbeing check-in instead of advice for preparing for college. I am providing a few tips that I think could be helpful! Follow me on Instagram: @Coach.Uni and Twitter: @Coach_Uni for updates and ongoing information. 

In today's episode, I am talking about ways to survive spring semester 2020 despite all that is happening due to the spread of COVID-19. With all that is happening and changing all over the world, there are some things that you as a student or parent can do to continue moving forward as best as possible. Today's episode is discussing what high school seniors, juniors, and underclassmen can be doing to manage this very devastating time. For virtual campus tours, visit sites like: www.campustours.com & www.youvisit.com. For updates on ACT & SAT cancelled dates and rescheduling, visit www.collegeboard.org and act.org. For updates regarding federal student loan repayment changes, visit www.studentaid.gov. Follow me on Instagram: @Coach.Uni and Twitter: @Coach_Uni for more updates and and ongoing information. 

In today's episode, I am addressing ways parents can have the "money" talk with students regarding being able to afford their college education. This time of the year is super exciting for students as they start to receive their college acceptance letters, but what do you do when your child gets accepted to their #1 choice, but the financial aid package does not offer enough money? I give you some tips on how to have this conversation with your child and some helpful insights that you can start thinking about and discussing well before senior year! Helpful resources include: https://collegecost.ed.gov/ to run the Net Price Calculator at every school your child is thinking about. Helpful Facebook group that you may want to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PayingForCollege101/. Excellent book recommendation: How To Graduate Debt Free by Kristina Ellis: https://www.amazon.com/How-Graduate-Debt-Free-Strategies-NotGoingBroke/dp/1617957437/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=how+to+graduate+debt+free&qid=1583757929&sr=8-2. Follow me on Instagram @Coach.Uni and Twitter: @Coach_Uni 

Check with your school counselor about seeing if you are eligible to receive an SAT & ACT fee waiver. Students can receive 2 waivers for each test and they come with lots of other benefits. SAT information: https://blog.collegeboard.org/guide-to-sat-fee-waivers ACT information: https://mysuccess.act.org/resource/fee-waiver-program/?_ga=2.15748147.486653840.1582863740-1559219876.1582478525 SAT Subject Tests information, test dates, and registration deadlines:  https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests/register/test-dates-deadlines. If you are not sure which test is best for you to take, take this short quiz: https://www.kaptest.com/sat/sat-vs-act 

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