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 148 – Demystifying College Admissions and Your Student’s Future
Join Brad and his guest, Brian South, an author and educational coach, as they talk about Demystifying College Admission and what Brian has learned from his years of mentoring and advising college-bound students, including how to encourage students to make good decisions on college and their future, how to help students in special circumstances, and to prepare for a rapidly changing future. Listen Now…
THCC Episode 135 – Appealing and Negotiating Financial Aid Decisions
If you’ve had a change in income due to divorce, loss of business income, a natural disaster, or other special circumstances, you can potentially appeal a college’s financial aid decision or negotiate for more money. Hear how one parent did this successfully in my latest podcast episode. Listen now. Listen Now…
THCC Episode 134 – The ULTIMATE College Student Health Handbook
Join Brad and award-winning medical expert Jill Grimes as we talk about how to keep your student healthy and handle their medical needs while they’re in college. We talk about the right steps to ensure health and wellness, which potentially harmful activities to avoid, and how to get help with ADD, mental health, and more. Listen Now…
THCC115- Getting Additional Support Beyond Your High School- Outside Agencies That Provide College Support Interview with Dr. Toinette McClellan Gunn, VP of Programs at Chicago Scholars
Chicago Scholars has the goal of finding students in the Chicago area that want to go to college, but might need some additional support. Even if you are not in Chicago, tune in to this episode with Dr. Toinette Gunn to understand how these programs work! There is support out there ready and waiting to help you guide your student through the college process. Read More…
THCC107- Majoring in Hospitality- A Case Study with Lisa Sturgeon, Adjunct Professor at Husson University and Communications & Resource Manager at Geaghan Brothers Brewing Company
Majoring in hospitality can open many different doors to amazing jobs. ”It’s not just managers or hotel operators. It is all-encompassing of other industries and professions,” notes today’s guest Lisa Sturgeon. She is now the communications and resource manager at Geaghan Brothers Brewing Company and has returned to her alma mater Husson University in Maine as a professor. In this episode, Lisa shares her personal journey through undergraduate and graduate school to tailor her experience to achieve her dream career. Read More…
