Parents want to help their kids plan for college, and one of the biggest challenges is helping them make a wise decision. In this podcast episode, I’m joined by Mike Flynn, owner of Engenius Learning, to talk about when it’s best to start preparing your student for college, how much emphasis to put on testing, and how to use his 5|10|20 outcomes rule to balance your investment in college against your long-term outcomes and financial returns. Listen Now…
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THCC Episode 146 – Getting Out of College Debt-Free
Most parents and students assume there’s no way to graduate from college debt-free. But Kristina Ellis managed to graduate from college and grad school with zero debt, all thanks to honest conversations with her mom and an early start on scholarship applications and college planning beginning in her freshman year of high school. Hear Kristina’s best advice and recommended resources in the latest episode of the Taming the High Cost of College podcast. Listen Now…
THCC Episode 145 – Getting Into Med School
Do you have a child who’s interested in medical school? If so, it’s important to understand the process, the requirements and qualifications for med school admission, and all the implications of pursuing a career in medicine. Find out what parents should know in this podcast episode, where Brad is joined by Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting, to talk about getting into med school. Listen Now…
THCC Episode 144 – Career Planning Empowered by TikTok and LinkedIn
These days, social media platforms such as TikTok and YouTube are where younger people get a lot of their entertainment, and they’re also where students can learn about college and career planning. Join Brad and his guest, Justin Nguyen, founder of Declassified Media, as they discuss the edutainment phenomenon, some of Justin’s best career planning advice, and how students can use new media as well as LinkedIn to help plan for their future career. Listen Now…
THCC Episode 143 – Choosing College: How to Make Better Learning Decisions Throughout Your Life
Choosing a college isn’t just about making one good decision. It can have a huge impact on your life and career. In my latest podcast episode, I’m joined by education expert Michael B. Horn to talk about different types of students when it comes to choosing a college, how their goals and attitudes affect their decision-making, and how parents can help them make better learning decisions. Listen Now…
THCC Episode 142 – Finding the Best Scholarships Through Access Scholarships
Searching for college scholarships can be time-consuming and tedious, but Access Scholarships is a great website and platform where you can quickly find, research and apply for them. Join Brad and his guest, Ayden Berkey, founder of Access Scholarships, as they talk about this resource and how to use it to find money for college. Listen Now…
