WISE Advice on Educational Planning

WISE Advice on Educational Planning

McMillan Education is Boston’s foremost independent educational consultancy. For nearly seventy years, families have benefited from McMillan Education’s expertise in all levels and types of education and our specialized knowledge of children, adolescents, and young adults. On this podcast, we share this expertise on a wide array of subjects within our world. All rights reserved 2023 McMillan Education.

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November 18, 2024 38 mins

Kent School is an independent college preparatory boarding school serving grades 9-12, with a post-graduate option. We are guided by our motto — Simplicity of Life, Directness of Purpose, Self-Reliance — to educate our students intellectually, socially, ethically, and spiritually so that they will be prepared to contribute to the common good in the world beyond Kent School.

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Don McMillan and Peter Olrich sit down to discuss 2023 college trends and 2024 tips and predictions. 

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Hosts: Noah McMillan and Betsy Hamre
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December 15, 2023 17 mins

How do you mend students' broken hearts when they don’t get into their dream school/college.

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Amy Christie breaks down what you need to know to apply to universities in the UK and explores the differences between there and the USA>

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September 28, 2023 25 mins

Bill Southwick breaks down everything you need to know about building a secondary school list. 

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Hosts: Noah McMillan and Betsy Hamre
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September 21, 2023 19 mins

Don and Tony break down the future of the college landscape. 

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Hosts: Noah McMillan and Betsy Hamre
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September 14, 2023 13 mins

Today, we break down everything you need to know about making a college list.

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Hosts: Noah McMillan and Betsy Hamre
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Don McMillan joins the show to discuss everything you need to know about the Common Application. 

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Today we sit down with Jamie Paul to discuss how writing is and ought to be viewed as a process of thinking and self-discovery, especially valuable to young people as they begin to determine who they are and want to be. 

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Dr. Sarah McMillan shares her insights on what it means for students to struggle in college and the best path forward for those who may feel that there is no light at the end of the tunnel. She reflects on the causes of these struggles and encourages students and families to remain hopeful because there is a way for students to thrive even in the most unorthodox college journeys.

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Social Worker Chris Hawk sits down with us to discuss the many benefits and misconceptions of wilderness therapy. This is a must listen for anyone who works with adolescents and young adults who may be struggling with their mental health. 

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Susanna Beckwith breaks down everything you need to know about standardized testing in the college process including test optional, SAT vs ACT, and overall strategy. 

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Today, we chat with Jacquie Magiera about what to consider for students making their final college decision. Be sure to give it a listen!

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Carolyn Nelson joins us for an amazingly insightful conversation about what parents, educators, and families should know about Language Based Learning Disabilities. If you know someone who may fall into this category, this episode is a must listen. 

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Amy speaks in depth about how to think about and what to do in regards to extracurriculars in college planning. We touch on strategies, myths, and best practices for 9th-12th graders.

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Summer is an important time in athletic recruiting. Kim breaks down everything you need to know if you are or are the parent of an aspiring collegiate student athlete when it comes to summer planning. 

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Bill Southwick provides insight onto what to do with all three potential admissions decisions: accepted, rejected, waitlisted. Listen to find out more about the behind the scenes process of admissions at Independent Schools and what steps you should take after getting your decision.  

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Don and Betsy dive into everything surrounding acceptance day in Independent Schools. If you want to know more about the decisions-making process schools go through and how you and your child should approach the post March 10th decision, be sure to give this episode a listen.


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February 21, 2023 33 secs

Welcome to W.I.S.E. Advice on Educational Planning! 


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Hosts: Noah McMillan and Betsy Hamre
Executive Producer: Noah McMillan

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