Can you really graduate from college debt-free? Are scholarships even possible for students who don’t have a high GPA or aren’t a star athlete? In this podcast episode, I’m joined by Denise Thomas, the Debt-Free College Coach, to talk about how virtually any student can graduate debt-free, earn scholarships, and make college affordable by learning her great tips and insights for students and their parents. Listen Now…
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THCC Episode 147 – Making Wise College Decisions with the 5|10|20 Outcomes Rule
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…
THCC Episode 128 – College Testing: What Every Parent Should Know
The SAT and ACT tests are an important part of the admissions process at many college and universities, and they’re also a key to qualifying for scholarships. Join Brad and his co-host Chuck Erickson as they provide a quick introduction to college testing and what every parent should know about testing, how it works, and how students can prepare for success. Listen Now…
Why I Want My Daughter to Skip the SAT and ACT
Many colleges have made the SAT and ACT tests optional for admissions. Our resident mom blogger explains why this is a positive development for many students and why she’s encouraging her daughter to bypass college entrance exams.
THCC100 – What Parents of Juniors Need to Be Doing Now! Interview with Brad Baldridge
We have our host Brad Baldridge leading the show today and giving you the tips he usually charges money for! Want this free advice? Of course you do! In our 100th episode, Brad breaks down a quick outline of what parents must be doing in order to prepare for college. Read More…
THCC85– Should Your Student Test Again as a Senior? Interview with Lauren Gaggioli, Founder of Higher Scores Test Prep
Meet Lauren Gaggioli, expert tutor and founder of Higher Scores Test Prep. We’ve invited her back today to help figure out if seniors need to test again on the SAT. This is a huge investment that ripples across the future of a future college student. Is your senior the one that needs to take the test again? Read More…
