What does it take to write a great essay for college admissions or scholarship applications? On this episode of Taming the High Cost of College, I’m with Suzanne Davis, founder of Academic Writing Success, to explore what colleges and scholarships are looking for, what you should include, how parents can help their students become better writers, and how to write an essay that can get you into your preferred school or win a scholarship to help you pay for it. Listen Now…
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THCC Episode 149 – Making a Debt-Free Degree Possible
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…
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…
