Shift - College admissions in a changing world

What if the financial decisions you make to pay for college are actually making college more expensive? Lance Morgan is the founder of Scholarship House, a best-selling author, and a Certified Financial Educator with more than 20 years of experience helping families navigate the rising cost of college. In this episode, Lance walks through how families should save for college, avoid expensive mistakes, and negotiate sticker-price tu...

How important is your college admissions essay in the age of AI? Nat Crawford is a Stanford PhD, founder of Improve Your English, and college admissions counselor with years of experience helping students improve their writing. In this episode, Nat discusses the importance of writing standout admissions essays in the age of AI.

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Why do some students struggle with test-taking when they excel in school? Kathy Hart is an educational consultant at Score At The Top Learning Center and School who has been helping students navigate the college admissions process since 2013. In this episode, Kathy walks through the reasons why some students do well in school but then struggle with high-stakes exams, how to build confidence in test-taking, and how parents can best ...

Is your student truly prepared for college-level math? David Blobaum is the Co-Founder of Summit Prep and a nationally recognized expert on standardized testing and college admissions. In this episode, David explores the growing college math readiness gap, the impact of grade inflation, and the lasting effects of pandemic learning loss.

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What if the most important factors in college success have nothing to do with where you get accepted? Louis Newman is a scholar, educator, and college success coach with more than 40 years of experience in teaching, advising, and faculty development. He is the author of several books, including Thinking Critically in College: The Essential Handbook for Student Success. In this episode, we discuss what high school students can do ri...

What if the college admissions process didn't have to be so stressful? Jill Shulman is the author of College Admissions Cracked: Saving Your Kid (and Yourself) from the Madness, College Essay Confidence: Conquer Blocks, Free Your Voice, and Write a Knockout Application Essay, and she is the founder of In Other Words, a college essay coaching service. She has spent decades shepherding families through the college admissions process ...

Do you require testing accommodations for college entrance exams? Wendy Raynor is the founder of WRH College Prep, a SAT and ACT prep program specializing in neurodiverse teens. She also sits on the Board of Directors for the International Dyslexia Association of Georgia. In this episode, Wendy walks us through how to secure testing accommodations for the SAT/ACT, what qualifies for accommodations, and how to handle contestation.

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Understanding financial aid can be tricky, but we're here to help. Howard Freedman, founder of Financial Aid Consulting, has been helping applicants get financial aid for over 20 years. In this episode, Howard shares how to understand financial aid packages, common mistakes to avoid, and what to include in applications.

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Writing your college essay requires a lot of strategy and confidence plays the biggest role. Jill Shulman is the author of College Admissions Cracked: Saving Your Kid (and Yourself) from the Madness, College Essay Confidence: Conquer Blocks, Free Your Voice, and Write a Knockout Application Essay, and she is the founder of In Other Words, a college essay coaching service. She has spent decades shepherding families through the colle...

Finding the best college for you will set you up for success in your life and career. Kevin Krebs founded HelloCollege and has spent the last 30 years helping students successfully navigate college admissions. In this episode, Kevin discusses how to vet colleges, test-optional policies, early decisions, and why deadlines are make-or-break. 

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Applying to college as a classically educated student and unsure where to start? Becky Priest is the Director of Counseling at The Cambridge School. In this episode, Becky shares her insights on building college applications for homeschoolers, classically educated students, and Christian high schoolers. 

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Do you struggle with the grammar questions on the SAT and ACT? Christina Chestnut is the owner of Chestnut Consulting and has been a tutor for the SAT, ACT, and AP topics for almost 20 years. In this episode, Christina guides you through the rules you need to know, how to diagnose questions, and strategies to help you succeed on these exams.

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Studying for a standardized test can be daunting for neurodiverse students. Wendy Raynor is the founder of WRH College Prep, a SAT and ACT prep program specializing in neurodiverse teens. She also sits on the Board of Directors for the International Dyslexia Association of Georgia. In this episode, Wendy helps you build a study plan for your neurodiverse student, including why traditional study plans fall short, how to diagnose the...

Executive function coaching is all the rage right now, but is it the right solution for your child? Ed Antoine is the founder of Antoine Education and has been tutoring the SAT and ACT exams for over 20 years. In this episode, Ed walks you through whether your child actually needs executive function coaching or just study skills, including the four crucial study skills every student should know, what the difference between executiv...

Applying to college as a homeschool student has some unique challenges and considerations. Rebecca Stuart-Orlowski is the founder of Orlowski College Consulting, specializing in supporting homeschool families through the college admissions process. In this episode, Rebecca walks you through the process of applying to college as a homeschooler, including transcripts and curricula, earning college credits, what colleges look for, obt...

Getting ready to study for a standardized test like the SAT, ACT, or CLT? Christina Chestnut is the owner of Chestnut Consulting and has been a tutor for the SAT, ACT, and AP topics for almost 20 years. In this episode, Christina guides you through the standardized test prep process, covering what to expect, how your scores can impact your application, building a structured study plan, and how to effectively leverage practice tests...

If you approach the process with a plan, you can save tens of thousands of dollars on your college education. Becky Priest is the Director of Counseling at The Cambridge School. In this episode, Becky shares her strategic advice for securing college scholarships and financial aid, including the types of financial aid available, eligibility, the student aid index, and more.

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Getting into Harvard is tough for anyone, but with a full ride scholarship too? How? Shellee Howard is the founder of College Ready, where she has helped over 15,000 students get into their dream school, and is the author of both The College Admissions PLAN Simplified: A Busy Parent's P.L.A.N. to a Debt-Free Degree and the Amazon best seller "How to Send Your Student to College Without Losing Your Mind or Your Money". In this episo...

Applying to an art program for college? Hyuk Chang is an Admissions Officer at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE). In this episode, Hyuk shares an admissions officer's perspective on what they look for in an art portfolio, including actionable advice that can improve your chances of admittance.

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