Bedste College Bound Mentor-podcasts (2024)

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How to Create a Compelling College Application: All Components Count 29:37

12d ago29:37

29:37

How do you stand out in college admissions? It all goes back to your college application. In this episode, Lisa, Abby, and Stefanie put together all the puzzle pieces that make up the college application puzzle. Hear the components of the college application, the most important component, whether to submit your test scores, how to handle letters of…

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Finding a Queer-Friendly College, Part 2 22:14

26d ago22:14

22:14

Feeling safe and supported on a college campus is important for any student. For students in the LGBTQ+ community, it can be an even more important factor when deciding where to go to college. In this Part 2, Stefanie interviews a college student, Ben, about his experience being a member of the queer and Modern Orthodox Jewish community on a colleg…

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Transitioning to College: A Student Panel 36:38

1M ago36:38

36:38

Heading off to college is one of the most exciting - and scary - moments in your life. We want to make sure you have all the helpful information you need to make your freshman year a slam dunk. In this episode, we interview a panel of college students who have survived freshman year at 3 different universities. Hear Nina, Lily, and Michael share th…

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How to Handle the Why College/Why Academic Interest Essay with Lisa Marker-Robbins 44:36

2M ago44:36

44:36

Some of the trickiest essays to pin down on college applications are the Why College/Why Academic Interest essays. In the first part of this episode, we share why these essays are frustrating, the format of these essays, and how to write them. We then welcome on special guest Lisa Marker-Robbins, Founder of Flourish Coaching, who’s helped over 4,00…

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So You Think You Can Dance or Sing or Act? 44:28

2M ago44:28

44:28

You can use a special talent like dancing, singing, or acting to your advantage to help stand out in college admissions. In the first part of this episode, we break down why special talents are helpful, how an Arts Supplement works, and how to frame your application. We then feature an interview with a college student, Brandon, who shares his exper…

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Not All A’s Are Equal: Grade Inflation and Standardized Testing with Dr. Jed Applerouth 46:44

3M ago46:44

46:44

Grades are going up, and standardized test scores are going down. How should we handle this as students and parents? In this episode, we welcome special guest Dr. Jed Applerouth to talk all things grade inflation and standardized testing. Jed is a teacher, educational innovator, and the Founder and President of Applerouth, an expert college admissi…

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Finding a Queer-Friendly College, Part 1 33:27

3M ago33:27

33:27

Feeling safe and supported on a college campus is important for any student. For students in the LGBTQ+ community, it can be an even more important factor when deciding where to go to college. In this Part 1, we interview a panel of college students and recent alums about their experience finding a queer-friendly college. Hear the red flags and pos…

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How to Successfully Transition to College with Dr. Andrea Malkin Brenner 44:37

4M ago44:37

44:37

Transitioning from high school to college is one of the biggest changes in a student’s life. And that can be incredibly intimidating - for both students and parents. In this episode, we welcome special guest Dr. Andrea Malkin Brenner to make sure students and parents have the smoothest transition to college possible. Andrea has 25 years of experien…

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How to Perfect the Personal Statement - By Not Making It Perfect! 29:02

4M ago29:02

29:02

There are lots and lots of myths about the Personal Statement. What should you actually believe? In the first part of this episode, we detail what a Personal Statement is, how to choose a topic to write about, and how to be yourself. We then feature an interview with a student, Alexandra, who shares her experience writing a stellar Personal Stateme…

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What Happens if You Don’t Get into Your ED (Early Decision) School? 32:53

4M ago32:53

32:53

Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) are two of the biggest considerations when applying to college. In the first part of this episode, we break down what Early Decision and Early Action are, the different types of each, and restrictions on each. We then feature our first interview with a student, Zoe, who shares her experience not getting int…

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College Waitlists and Case Study: Jack for Michigan Ross 35:02

4M ago35:02

35:02

Waitlists are one of the most unpredictable parts of the college application process - and an area we get questions on all the time. In the first half of this episode, you’ll hear the ins and outs of waitlists, including how waitlists work, how schools differ by their waitlists, and how to write a letter of continued interest. In the second half of…

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College Admissions Trends for 2024 33:16

4M ago33:16

33:16

Welcome to College Bound Mentor! Lisa, Abby, and Stefanie know college. They also know students. With over 30 years combined experience mentoring young people, they’ll show you why understanding yourself is the key to finding the right college. In this pilot episode, you’ll hear what to expect from this podcast going forward, the most surprising tr…

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How to Create a Compelling College Application: All Components Count 29:37

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Finding a Queer-Friendly College, Part 2 22:14

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Transitioning to College: A Student Panel 36:38

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How to Handle the Why College/Why Academic Interest Essay with Lisa Marker-Robbins 44:36

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So You Think You Can Dance or Sing or Act? 44:28

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Not All A’s Are Equal: Grade Inflation and Standardized Testing with Dr. Jed Applerouth 46:44

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Finding a Queer-Friendly College, Part 1 33:27

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How to Successfully Transition to College with Dr. Andrea Malkin Brenner 44:37

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How to Perfect the Personal Statement - By Not Making It Perfect! 29:02

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What Happens if You Don’t Get into Your ED (Early Decision) School? 32:53

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College Waitlists and Case Study: Jack for Michigan Ross 35:02

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College Admissions Trends for 2024 33:16

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