Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEarning College Credit in High School: An Overview
Season 1 Episode 15
Students like to take college level coursework in high school, because it is challenging, an opportunity to earn college credit before ever enrolling…
3 years, 7 months ago
Applying to Colleges and Scholarships Broadly
Season 1 Episode 13
"Don't put all your eggs in one basket" is a famous saying that encourages people to pursue a variety or diversity of options in life. How should hig…
3 years, 7 months ago
Standardized Tests for College Admissions
Season 1 Episode 12
The two most popular standardized tests used for admission to college are the SAT and the ACT (though there are others). What is the difference betwe…
3 years, 7 months ago
Developing a Love for Learning
Season 1 Episode 11
Colleges want to admit intellectually curious students, who love to learn. A love for learning is inborn in some students. It needs to be cultivated …
3 years, 8 months ago
Teacher-Student Relationship
Season 1 Episode 10
The teacher is the main person in a student's schooling. And relationships with teachers require care and attention. In this podcast, Dr. Riley (from…
3 years, 8 months ago
Writing a Compelling Essay Part 3
Season 1 Episode 9
Colleges often require at least one essay as part of a student’s application. It is easy to overlook the elements that form a good essay. In this pod…
3 years, 8 months ago
Writing a Compelling Essay Part 2
Season 1 Episode 8
Colleges often require at least one essay as part of a student’s application. Many elements come together to create a good essay. In this podcast, Dr…
3 years, 8 months ago
Writing a Compelling Essay Part 1
Season 1 Episode 7
Colleges often require at least one essay as part of a student’s application. Good essays have a compelling narrative. In this podcast, Dr. Riley (fr…
3 years, 9 months ago
Money, Financial Aid, FAFSA Part 3
Season 1 Episode 6
This fall's FAFSA (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens on $at, Oct 1. $eniors and a parent/guardian should set aside $at, Oct 1 and $…
3 years, 9 months ago
Money, Financial Aid, FAFSA Part 2
Season 1 Episode 5
This fall's FAFSA (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens on $at, Oct 1. $eniors and a parent/guardian should set aside $at, Oct 1 and $…
3 years, 9 months ago