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Oct. 13, 2021

The 5 Pages You Should Explore on a College Website to See If that Sc…

#071 - One of the most important things you will do in high school, is to make a list of colleges to which you will apply. Making that list will be a challenging exercise because there are a great many …

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Oct. 7, 2021

The Habits of Successful and Overachieving Students (Part 3). How to …

# 070 – Today, on our next-to-last episode of in our Habits of Successful Overachieving Students, Jankel go over five habits and activities that historically have produced positive results in the lives of students in the past...

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Oct. 2, 2021

How to Build a Strong Academic Record. Your Academic Record Will Defi…

#069 – The information in your high school transcripts is the first element of your college application that will be scrutinized by the college admission officers of the colleges to which you will apply. The classes you took,...

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Sept. 29, 2021

The Habits of Successful and Overachieving Students (Part 2). How to …

# 068 – On this episode, Jankel and I, continue outlining the habits of successful and overachieving students by going over habits number 4 to 6. We begin by describing what “owning the course material” means and the ways in …

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Sept. 24, 2021

The Habits of Successful and Overachieving Students (Part 1). Vision …

# 067 – In my life as a professor I have had the sweet privilege of seeing a number of students who went on to accomplish and surpass their goals. These are the students I refer to as successful and …

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Sept. 18, 2021

Advanced Placement Courses. How to Figure Out How Many and Which AP C…

#066 – On this episode we dive into the details of Advanced Placement courses, including the importance of having a number of them reflected in your transcripts, especially if you are planning to apply to highly selective col...

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Sept. 15, 2021

[Careers] Industrial Engineering. A Vital Profession Today. Personal …

#065 –Today, on this Career Episode, we present Industrial Engineering, one of the hottest careers for the period between 2020 and 2030. Jankel and I begin our conversation by explaining what industrial engineers do and highl...

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Sept. 11, 2021

Selective Colleges will Prefer to See Higher-Level High School Course…

#064 – Selective Colleges and universities want to give admission to applicants who have a demonstrated record of great academic performance. One of the ways in which college admission officers are able to gauge the academic ...

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Sept. 8, 2021

How to Successfully Carry Out Your College Plans, Even If You Have Li…

#063 – Each year, thousands of students find themselves in the unfortunate position of not being ready for college, even as they get close to graduating high school. On this episode, I talk about the different reasons why stu...

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Sept. 2, 2021

6 Myths About Colleges and College Admissions That May Hurt You. Some…

#062 – Misinformation about college admissions is widespread and constant. And, although poor and downright wrong information is often circulated with the best of intentions, it has the potential of taking you down a path tha...

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Aug. 28, 2021

The Truth About How Colleges See First-Generation College Students (F…

#061 – Today, on this solo episode, we uncover the default assumptions colleges and universities make about First-Generation College Students (FGCS). Those assumptions aim to guide the efforts higher education institutions ma...

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Aug. 26, 2021

The Path to Becoming a Veterinarian. Our Guest Today is Dr. Jonathan …

#060 – Becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is a goal that requires full commitment and dedication. Our guest today is Dr. Jonathan David Dear, professor of medicine and epidemiology at one of the premier veterinary progr...

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Aug. 19, 2021

[Careers] Physician. How to Become a Medical Doctor. Pre-Med Courses …

#059 – On this episode, we wrap up our discussion about medicine as a field of study and as a profession. Today, we expand on areas related to medical school that were introduced during our previous episode. The path to …

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Aug. 7, 2021

How to Get Accepted into Medical School. Our Guest Today is Dr. Shira…

#058 – Today, we begin a couple of episodes focused on the path to becoming a medical doctor. This is a topic often filled with misinformation. To dispel myths and do away with bad information, Dr. Shrag Shemmassian joins us …

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July 30, 2021

How Safe is the College of Your Dreams? Campus Safety Is Extremely Im…

#057 – Campus safety is one of the most important factors to consider when making the list of colleges to which you will apply. On this episode, Jankel and I share the importance of practicing situational awareness, the ways ...

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July 23, 2021

How to Become an Airline Pilot. Our Guest is Dr. Kenneth Byrnes, Prof…

#056 – On this episode we uncover the path that leads to becoming an airline pilot. Dr. Kenneth Byrnes outlines the steps students must take to succeed in the aviation program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, one of t...

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July 16, 2021

Study Abroad Programs. Take College Courses in Another Country. Your …

#055 – Today, we share our love for Study Abroad Programs. These are programs that offer students a great opportunity for personal, academic, and even, professional growth. We begin the episode by uncovering the details of Ja...

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July 9, 2021

Strategies to Make Your College Application Stand Out (Part 3). How t…

#054 – Today, we finish our series on strategies to use to help your college application stand out. Jankel and I begin the episode by putting into context the episodes that were part of this series. We continue our conversati...

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July 2, 2021

Strategies to Help Your College Application Stand Out (Part 2). Show …

#053 - On this episode, Jankel and I continue to present steps you can take to help your college applications stand out. We begin the show by highlighting the fact that College admission officers favor students who, in additi...

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June 26, 2021

Strategies to Help Your College Application Stand Out (Part 1). How t…

#052 – With this episode, we begin a series of episodes that will give you non-academic ideas you can put into practice, so that your college application can stand out to the colleges and universities to which you will apply....

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June 19, 2021

High School Sports and Your College Application. A Comparison of Spor…

#051 – The percentage of high school students that receive scholarships to Division I and Division II NCAA teams is surprisingly low. That leaves millions of high school kids without the opportunity to benefit from them each ...

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June 11, 2021

[Careers] Computer Science. 7 High-Paying and High-Demand Jobs. Hot T…

#050 – Today, Jankel and I present the Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science. This is a degree that leads to a number of careers that are and will continue to be in high demand, are very well-paid, and are extremely …

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June 7, 2021

The Truth About College Admissions. There are Different Types of Coll…

#049 – Today, Jankel and I talk about the different types of colleges available to high school graduates. The truth is that all high school kids, with different levels of academic preparation, can obtain a college education i...

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May 30, 2021

Senior Year Checklist (Part 8). Five Important Steps to Take During t…

#048 – On this episode, we conclude the senior year checklist with part 8. Jankel and I talk about a very important step to take during the summer before college begins, using the reading list that your college or university …

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