Choosing a career path is one of the most important decisions your student will ever make. But sometimes students are undecided, and parents can make some big mistakes in trying to help them. In this interview with career coach Kristin Clark, we talk about how students can choose the right career for their future and what parents should and shouldn’t do to help them along. Listen Now…
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THCC Episode 139 – Getting Into Ivy League Schools
Many students want to get into an Ivy League school, or their parents want them to pursue an elite education. But first you need to meet the key requirements and know how to stand out. Before you pursue an Ivy League education, parents and students need to ask themselves some important questions too. Find out more in my podcast interview with Ivy League graduate and educational consultant Julie Kim. Listen Now…
THCC Episode 138 – Will College Pay Off?
Many parents wonder whether college will really pay off and how much a degree will impact their student’s financial future. In my latest podcast, I’m joined by Professor Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania to talk about the real value of college degrees and some misconceptions about what college means for a student’s future. Listen Now…
THCC Episode 137 – The Recruiting Process for Student Athletes
Being a student-athlete can provide great opportunities to earn college scholarships while earning a degree and growing as a person. But parents and students need to know about the recruiting process first. Find out more about how recruiting works in my podcast interview with Lisa Strasman, president of Next College Student Athlete, an athletic recruiting platform. Listen Now…
THCC Episode 136 – The Prepared Graduate
Getting a college degree doesn’t guarantee that your child will be hired after graduation. To increase their chances of success, they need to be prepared and do the right things while they’re still in high school and college. Find out more about what they need to do and how you can help them as a parent in my latest podcast interview with Kyyah Abdul, author of The Prepared Graduate. 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…