PrepWell Podcast Ep.99 | What to do the day before the SAT

prepwell podcast Aug 26, 2021

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In this episode, I review what you should do the day before your SAT or ACT. 
 
0:01:14 Necessary tangible items
 
0:03:00 Other strategies for success
 
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PrepWell Podcast Ep. 98 | The horses have left the barn

prepwell podcast Aug 20, 2021

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In this episode, I review the topics that I covered with my sons before they left for college. It was my attempt to convey as much "wisdom" as I could before they left the nest for good. We covered a variety of topics including paperwork essentials, financial literacy, and how to live a good life. As you can imagine, this was not an easy exercise.

0:02:40 Life Skills (1 - 36)

0:07:24 Paperwork essentials (1 - 13)

0:09:10 Financial literacy (1 - 14)

0:15:00 Financial education

0:19:00 Philosophical questions

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PrepWell Podcast Ep. 96 | Do you know enough math to excel on the SAT or ACT?

prepwell podcast Aug 06, 2021

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In this episode, I reveal yet another reason to take practice SAT or ACT tests before the real thing. This time, it's to discover whether or not you have learned enough math to excel on the math sections of the SAT or ACT. If last year's zoom-based math instruction was a crap show, you may need to study more than you planned for. 
 
0:01:15 Math content gap
 
0:03:03 Test optional policy rationale
 
0:03:23 Curse of the rising COVID junior
 
0:04:40 Impact of pandemic on math
 
0:05:40 Repeat 10th grade math?
 
0:06:45 The takeaways
 
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PrepWell Podcast Ep. 94 | How much should I push my child?

prepwell podcast Jul 23, 2021

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In this episode, I walk through three parenting strategies when it comes to handling your teen in high school: (1) hand's-off, (2) helicopter, or (3) hedger.  Each style has its own advantages and disadvantages. Figure out what style you use and whether it's the best way to go.
 
0:03:00 Hand's-off parent
 
0:03:50 Hand's-off pros
 
0:05:13 Hand's-off cons
 
0:07:33 Helicopter parent
 
0:08:13 Helicopter cons
 
0:09:55 Helicopter pros
 
0:11:38 Hedger parent
 
0:14:00 The right strategy
 
0:14:15 Different children, different styles
 
0:15:00 Which way to go?
 
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PrepWell Podcast Ep. 93 | Plan to major in Business? Be careful.

prepwell podcast Jul 16, 2021

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In this episode, I cover the pitfalls of filling out your college application with a superficial plan to major in Business.   
 
0:01:20 Episode 84 review
 
0:01:35 Why are business programs so impacted?
 
0:02:18 Aspects of business
 
0:02:40 The new default major
 
0:03:50 How to get business savvy
 
0:05:20 The price of ignorance
 
0:05:45 Types of businesses
 
0:06:22 Roles within business
 
0:08:00 Accounting or general business?
 
0:09:00 My message to PrepWellers
 
0:10:00 How to educate yourself
 
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PrepWell Podcast Ep. 92 | When to take SAT/ACT and how many backups?

prepwell podcast Jul 09, 2021

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This episode encourages you to register your child for the SAT/ACT immediately. The best Test Center seats are filling up fast. I also reveal my rationale for registering my students (and sons) for at least 3 backup tests.  
 
0:01:00 Register for the SAT - now
 
0:01:18 Sign up for ACT alerts
 
0:02:53 When do I take the test?
 
0:05:00 Why take an early test?
 
0:08:00 What if I'm not ready?
 
0:08:28 Why 3 backups?
 
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PrepWell Podcast Ep. 90 | How not to end up with a skimpy Activity List

prepwell podcast Jun 25, 2021

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This episode focuses on the section of the Common Application that takes many students by surprise - the Extracurricular Activity list. If you don't plan ahead for this, you might end up with a skimpy list. I walk you through how to avoid this trap, and build a high-impact, themed list.
 
0:00:12 Wait, what?
 
0:01:30 Case study
 
0:04:30 Tip 1: PrepWell
 
0:05:00 Tip 2: Summers
 
0:07:00 Tip 3: Core activities
 
0:07:35 Tip 4: Impact
 
0:08:00 Tip 5: Alignment
 
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PrepWell Podcast Ep. 89 | The importance of your coaches

prepwell podcast Jun 19, 2021

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This episode is a continuation from last week's theme of athletic recruiting. We review the importance of relationships with your coaches, why it's important to communicate a consistent message, and why coaches hold so much power in the process.
 
0:01:50 Academic metrics disappearing
 
0:02:41 The recruited athlete's path
 
0:03:23 Importance of your coaches
 
0:04:15 Importance of a coach's phone call
 
0:05:30 Which coach matters more?
 
0:06:40 Due diligence
 
0:07:20 The club coach
 
0:08:10 Not just fun and games
 
0:08:48 Parents get assessed, too
 
0:09:28 How to be a good parent
 
0:10:00 Communication flow
 
0:11:30 Action items
 
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PrepWell Podcast - Ep. 88 | Does your child have metrics?

prepwell podcast Jun 11, 2021

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In this episode, I offer a step-by-step method to help you determine your child's odds of becoming a recruited college athlete. I break down the competitiveness of certain sports, the importance of metrics, whether or not an athlete "projects well", and the athlete's mindset. If you have a child who may be a college prospect in their sport (from DI - DIII), this is the episode for you.
 
0:01:24 What are metrics?
 
0:02:51 High school level metrics
 
0:04:22 Div III level metrics
 
0:05:40 Div I level metrics
 
0:06:50 Your child's metrics
 
0:08:00 Freshman year matters
 
0:09:10 "...if I get recruited"
 
0:10:14 Exceptions to the rules
 
0:11:35 How competitive is the sport?
 
0:12:08 Your child's metrics
 
0:13:15 Do they "project"?
 
0:14:44 Are they committed?
 
0:15:30 Sample family decisions
 
0:16:08 Case Study #1
 
0:19:13 An athlete or athletic?
 
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PrepWell Podcast - Ep. 87 | Connecting today with tomorrow (and the next day)

prepwell podcast Jun 04, 2021

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In this episode, I challenge high school students to take two important steps. Step #1: Think about their future and what they want the next 6-8 years to look like; Step #2: Decide whether their actions today are consistent with that vision for the future. I speak directly to the students in this episode, as opposed to parents.
 
0:01:14 Do you have prospective?
 
0:04:10 What will your future look like?
 
0:05:54 Upgrade your middle school vision board
 
0:06:25 Personal agency
 
0:07:20 Connecting vision with behavior
 
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