Preparing Teens For College: Are They Ready?, What Exactly is a Good College?, and Family Conversations about College Admissions
Hello listeners! Listen to this week's episode on how to determine if a student is really ready for college.
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617. PREPARING TEENS FOR COLLEGE: ARE THEY READY?
Wanting to pursue higher education is not exactly the same as being ready for higher education and all that its pursuit entails, as too many students learn to their detriment. Amy and Mike invited educator Carey Dukes to explore just how prepared and ready most teens are for college.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
Are students typically prepared for both the academic and emotional challenges of college?
What critical skills should students develop to enhance their readiness for college life and beyond?
Why does approaching college in terms of semesters make sense?
Why should student persistence be a priority for colleges?
What role do parents and educators play in fostering college readiness among teens?
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78. WHAT EXACTLY IS A GOOD COLLEGE?
Year after year, countless teens stress over a perceived need to attend a “good” college. But what does that even mean and how does reality differ from perception? Amy and Mike invited admissions advisor Stuart Nachbar to shed light on what exactly is a good college.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
What makes a college good?
How much does national ranking or selectivity matter?
What should you expect a college to do for a student?
What numbers highlight how good a college really is?
What can alumni giving tell you about campus culture?
94. FAMILY CONVERSATIONS ABOUT COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
When managed properly, the college admissions process is very much a team effort and an applicant’s family can be the most critical members of that team. Amy and Mike invited author and admissions professional Rick Clark to describe the importance of family conversations about college admissions.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
Should parents decide which schools their teens should apply to?
What is a useful technique to make sure parents and teens have the same college goals?
At what point should families start talking about college?
When is a discussion about paying for college necessary?
How can family conversations help prepare for unexpected changes or crises?