PrepWell Podcast - Ep. 63 Success: Pay now or pay later?
Dec 13, 2020
Show Notes:
In this episode, I lay out the steps (and options) for high school students who want to succeed in college and beyond. Step 1: Decide if you want to succeed. Step 2: Decide if you're willing to pay the price. Step 3: Decide if you want to pay now or later?
Here is what I discuss in this episode:
0:01:20 Do you want to be successful?
0:02:30 When do you want to pay?
0:03:23 Students who want to pay "now"
0:05:25 Summary questions
0:07:00 What if you don't get into your dream school?
0:07:51 Students who want to pay "later"
0:10:02 Are you okay with a 10 or 15 year delay?
0:11:22 Summary
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PrepWell Podcast - Ep. 60 | The renewed importance of class selection
Nov 22, 2020
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In this episode, I discuss how the admissions process is changing right before our eyes and how "class selection" has become even more important than GPA or SAT/ACT scores. How do you approach the class selection process to make sure you get it right?
Here is what I discuss in this episode:
0:01:19 Why is class selection so important?
0:03:05 The new #1 factor in college admissions (thanks to COVID)
0:04:49 How to optimize the class selection process
0:05:40 The highly-motivated student
0:07:07 Which classes are the top performing students taking?
0:08:10 Challenged, but still successful
0:09:33 Case study: Students who wants to apply to competitive colleges
0:10:15 Which AP class(es) should I drop?
0:11:20 How do I know which AP/Honors classes to take?
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PrepWell Podcast - Ep. 59 | What to do when the dream of a D-I scholarship dies
Nov 14, 2020
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In this episode, I explore what parents should do when their child's D-1 athletic scholarship dreams are dashed. Who makes the decision? When should this decision be made? Is it different for boys and girls? How does the student-athlete recover?
Here is what I discuss in this episode:
0:06:44 When should you know if your child has scholarship potential?
0:10:00 What if the answer is no?
0:15:45 Letters of Recommendation
0:10:40 3 options (DI, DIII, no college prospects)
0:11:09 Division I prospects
0:12:25 Division III prospects
0:15:35 No college sports
0:17:22 Sticking with the status quo
0:20:22 Mix things up
0:21:40 How to transition away from scholarship dreams
0:20:05 Branding and Leadership
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PrepWell Podcast - Ep. 58 | What juniors need to know right now
Nov 07, 2020
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The college admissions environment is changing before our eyes. In this episode, I update juniors on what to focus on right now. Please tune-in for a refresher on what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what to prioritize.
Here is what I discuss in this episode:
0:01:52 Grades
0:04:15 Standardized tests
0:15:45 Letters of Recommendation
0:17:09 Signature Extracurricular Activity
0:20:05 Branding and Leadership
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PrepWell Podcast - Ep. 57 | Top 5 Lessons Learned from filling out college applications
Oct 30, 2020
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Filling out college applications is more than just writing essays and submitting test scores. It’s a process that teaches some of life’s most important lessons. In this episode, I cover the Top 5 Life Lessons Learned during this process.
Here is what I discuss in this episode:
0:02:55 A life full of applications
0:05:45 How to Market Yourself
0:08:51 Early Preparation
0:10:30 Time Management
0:11:58 Concise Writing
0:13:42 Attention to Detail
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PrepWell Podcast - Ep. 56 | 20 Bad Decisions
Oct 24, 2020
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In this episode, I go through 20 bad decisions that high-schoolers make and the consequences of such decisions. Make sure that you are not making similar mistakes.
Here is what I discuss in this episode:
0:01:55 Letters of recommendation
0:02:25 When to study for SAT
0:03:00 Highlight videos for coaches
0:03:30 Leadership positions
0:03:58 College essays
0:04:36 Social media repost
0:05:16 Summer plans
0:05:46 No time
0:06:22 SAT and ACT diagnostics
0:06:54 Volunteer work
0:07:54 Financial aid
0:08:28 High School Clubs
0:09:07 Athletic scholarships
0:09:55 Eagle Scout
0:10:31 LinkedIn
0:11:09 Freshman grades
0:11:50 Test-taking timeline
0:12:26 SAT prep
0:13:14 Help from teachers
0:13:46 Summer planning
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...PrepWell Podcast - Ep. 55 | ROTC Scholarships
Oct 17, 2020
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In today’s episode, I discuss ROTC scholarships. What are they? How do they work? How do they differ from service academies? Why should I care?
Here is what I discuss in this episode:
0:01:40 Let’s start with military service academies
0:02:10 Military Service Academies
0:04:35 What is ROTC?
0:07:00 What do ROTC scholarships cover?
0:09:15 More affordable
0:09:50 Serve your country
0:10:06 Part time commitment
0:10:36 Leadership training
0:11:00 Guaranteed job for 5 years
0:11:44 Admissions advantage
0:12:28 Career optionality
0:12:54 Automatic affinity group
0:13:33 Monthly stipend
0:13:51 Life-changing Adventure
0:14:24 Combat exposure
0:15:07 Resume-builder
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PrepWell Podcast - Ep. 54 | Top 3 Tips for 9-12th graders
Oct 09, 2020
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Today’s episode is a review of the 3 most important things that students should focus on in 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th-grades. To save time, fast forward to the grade that you care about most.
Here is what I discuss in this episode:
0:03:00 9th-graders
0:08:05 10th-graders
0:15:00 11th-graders
0:21:00 12th-graders
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PrepWell Podcast - Ep. 53 | 24 Rapid fire FAQs
Oct 02, 2020
Show Notes:
Today’s episode is a compilation of answers to questions you have sent me by email, DM, phone, and voicemail. This format allows me to cover a lot of ground in a short period of time and gives you the opportunity to test your knowledge about the process. Keep those questions coming...
Here is what I discuss in this episode:
0:01:45 Do I need to worry about the SAT or ACT anymore?
0:02:20 Need-based versus merit-based financial aid
0:03:08 What are the best extracurriculars for my child?
0:03:56 Should my son apply ED to Dartmouth?
0:04:50 Do Ivy League schools offer merit aid?
0:05:31 Is it too late to take the SAT this year?
0:06:05 How is my son supposed to be recruited?
0:07:22 What’s the single most important factor for academics
0:07:35 What’s the difference between West Point and ROTC?
0:08:42 Is any college worth $85K/year?
0:09:32 What is Single-Choice Early Action?
0:10:18 When...
PrepWell Podcast - Ep. 52 | How to avoid waking up in a panic your senior year
Sep 26, 2020
Show Notes:
Many teenagers wake up at the end of 11th grade, wondering why they are not prepared for the college admissions process. In this episode, I teach teenagers: (1) how to avoid this fate, (2) why it’s important to start early, and (3) how to maintain their motivation - even during COVID-19.
Here is what I discuss in this episode:
0:02:05 What “things” can we control?
0:03:30 How small changes affect long-term goals
0:03:55 The Titanic
0:05:35 What “icebergs" do you have in your life?
0:06:55 How do you avoid the fate of the Titanic?
0:07:24 Importance of a vision
0:07:49 What is viscipline?
0:09:50 What simple behaviors will change my life?
0:12:30 What insight helped me achieve success?
0:13:14 My ultimate hope
0:13:30 The Magic Formula
0:14:05 How do I start the journey?
0:15:00 The first step...
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