Ep. 207 | Does your child know how to write?
Show Notes:
In today's episode, I bring up a question that most parents can't answer:
Is my child a good writer?
Can my child write a 3-sentence email without an error in spelling, punctuation, or grammar?
My guess: probably not.
Please listen to today's episode to find out how to make sure your child doesn't fall into this category.
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Ep. 206 | Why teenagers should not drink alcohol
Show Notes:
In today's episode, I address the issue of underage drinking.
I've been reluctant to speak on this topic publicly because of my controversial stance.
However, after my son's friend almost died in a DUI incident over the Thanksgiving holiday, I decided it was time to let my perspective be heard.
Unlike some other episodes, this might be a good one to listen to with your teenager.
It's a bit longer than usual, but the subject required more time to cover.
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Ep. 201 | Yup, I did that
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In this week's podcast, I share an embarrassing story about how I recently flip-flopped on one of my long-held parenting policies:
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Ep. 199 | What? You don't have a tutor?
Show Notes:
In this week's podcast, I share a tip that I learned 7 years ago.
If you have a child with big ambitions for college and beyond, make sure you don't skip today's episode.
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Ep. 193 | When do you want to take the pain?
Show Notes:
In this week's podcast, I discuss one of PrepWell Academy's first principles:
Prepare Early
Every August, it becomes abundantly clear who has been preparing early (and often) and who has been procrastinating - especially when it comes to seniors and their college applications.
Students fall into two categories:
- Preppers: who will complete their college applications by September
- Procrastinators: who have not yet stepped into the fire
Both students will spend time on the pain train.
The preppers will have taken the pain for the last 3 years in small, incremental doses.
The procrastinators will have deftly side-stepped the pain for the last 3 years and will be in for a rude awakening when they open the Common Application.
Which camp do you want to be in when you are a senior?
Listen to this podcast and hear the pros and cons of each strategy.
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Ep. 191 | The Digital SAT is here. Now what?
Show Notes:
In this episode, I go over what you need to know about the new digital SAT that rolls out in March 2024 (and the digital PSAT in October 2023).
If you are a rising junior (Class of 2025), you MUST listen to this podcast.
Here's what I cover:
- What's going on with the PSAT & SAT?
- When does it happen?
- Why is it happening?
- Differences between paper and digital?
- Who benefits most and least?
- What about accommodations?
- Which test should I take? when? why?
- How should I prepare?
- What about the PSAT and ACT?
Rising juniors are the guinea pigs in this new roll-out. If you're not paying attention, you may be forced to take a test that you don't want to.
Please listen to this entire podcast and come up with a plan.
I'm here to help if you have questions.
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Ep. 187 | Affirmative Action ends. Now what?
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In this episode, I do my best to review the recent Supreme Court ruling that ended affirmative action in college admissions and opine on what it might mean for your child's prospects going forward.
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Ep. 186 | Summer Goals (9-12th grades)
Show Notes:
In this episode, I review a series of baseline summer goals for each grade (9-12th).
If you want to know whether or not you're on track, please give a listen.
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Ep. 182 | Time-sensitive: Parents of 8th and 10th graders
Show Notes:
In this short episode, I focus on parents of current 8th-graders (Class of 2027) and sophomores (Class of 2025).
As the PrepWell year comes to a close (June 1), I have a special (and time-sensitive) message for these parent cohorts.
If you have a current 8th-grader or 10th-grader, please give this episode a listen.
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Ep. 181 | Top 6 Parenting Mistakes
Show Notes:
In this episode, I highlight the Top 6 mistakes parents are making as they navigate the college admissions process.
If you have a 6th - 11th grader, give this episode a listen to make sure you are steering clear of these common pitfalls.
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