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Back to SearchInterview with an AP Scholar with Distinction
Season 3 Episode 3
An academically elite curriculum, College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) Program has dozens of college level courses that come with the opportunity for college bound students to earn college credit …
Published on 11 months ago
Money, Saving, Generosity, and this Year’s FAFSA
Season 3 Episode 2
Each year, money problems haunt countless college students. Financial awareness regarding personal savings, generosity, and college financial aid help keep them on track. In this episode, Dr. Riley (…
Published on 1 year ago
Interview with a Class of 2024 Graduate
Season 3 Episode 1
College App 101 helps college bound students achieve academic success in high school and produce compelling, competitive college applications as a senior. To inspire students, Dr. Riley regularly hos…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Understanding Your Gifts and Talents
Season 2 Episode 17
When a college bound high school student knows her gifts and talents, she chooses a college major and career path on the basis of her gifts. Doing so leads to a more satisfying, fulfilling, and fun e…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Staying Strong Mentally Part 2
Season 2 Episode 16
To achieve academic success and submit excellent college apps, every college bound student should cultivate mental strength. It enables a student to write well, deal with demanding teachers, sit thro…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Hats Off to Class of 2024
Season 2 Episode 15
College admissions offices do all they can to ensure their freshman classes transition seamlessly from high school senior year to college freshman year. Yet, each spring, college bound high school se…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Staying Strong Mentally Part 1
Season 2 Episode 14
Mental strength is an attribute that every college bound student should cultivate. It enables a student to avoid distractions, focus on school work, sit through multi-hour tests, and more. Unfortunat…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
The Importance of Commitment in College Admissions
Season 2 Episode 13
The admissions essay is an opportunity for a college bound high school student to explain a personal virtue or attribute: generosity, grit, affability, work ethic. In this episode, Dr. Riley (from co…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Tips on Selecting a College Major
Season 2 Episode 12
Many college applications require applicants to select an intended college major like Engineering, Business, or Biology. Ideally, applicants have discussed potential majors with others well before ap…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Preparing for Junior Year Spring Semester
Season 2 Episode 11
Every high school semester is important. Spring semester junior year has special importance for creating a college list and looking ahead to applying to college later in the year. In this episode, Dr…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago