Shift - College admissions in a changing world

Preparing for college in high school (what you can do now to succeed)

What if the most important factors in college success have nothing to do with where you get accepted? Louis Newman is a scholar, educator, and college success coach with more than 40 years of experience in teaching, advising, and faculty development. He is the author of several books, including Thinking Critically in College: The Essential Handbook for Student Success. In this episode, we discuss what high school students can do right now to build the skills, habits, and mindset that will help them thrive in college. From study strategies and time management to independence and critical thinking, learn how to prepare for life after high school.
 
https://www.louisnewman.net/books
https://thinkingcritically.us/newmancollegecoaching/
https://www.youtube.com/@LouisNewman-g7p 
 
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Creating a stress-free college admissions process

What if the college admissions process didn't have to be so stressful? Jill Shulman is the author of College Admissions Cracked: Saving Your Kid (and Yourself) from the Madness, College Essay Confidence: Conquer Blocks, Free Your Voice, and Write a Knockout Application Essay, and she is the founder of In Other Words, a college essay coaching service. She has spent decades shepherding families through the college admissions process and has evaluated applications at elite colleges. In this episode, Jill talks about managing stress during the college application process and how parents can support their students to ease the load. 
 
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How to get testing accommodations for the SAT & ACT

Do you require testing accommodations for college entrance exams? Wendy Raynor is the founder of WRH College Prep, a SAT and ACT prep program specializing in neurodiverse teens. She also sits on the Board of Directors for the International Dyslexia Association of Georgia. In this episode, Wendy walks us through how to secure testing accommodations for the SAT/ACT, what qualifies for accommodations, and how to handle contestation.
 
https://www.wrhcollegeprep.com/accommodations-simplified 
 
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Financial aid horror stories to avoid

Understanding financial aid can be tricky, but we're here to help. Howard Freedman, founder of Financial Aid Consulting, has been helping applicants get financial aid for over 20 years. In this episode, Howard shares how to understand financial aid packages, common mistakes to avoid, and what to include in applications.
 
Connect with Howard Freedman:
https://www.facebook.com/makingcollegehappen 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-freedman-3b2581123/  
 
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Why confidence is the key to a great college admissions essay

Writing your college essay requires a lot of strategy and confidence plays the biggest role. Jill Shulman is the author of College Admissions Cracked: Saving Your Kid (and Yourself) from the Madness, College Essay Confidence: Conquer Blocks, Free Your Voice, and Write a Knockout Application Essay, and she is the founder of In Other Words, a college essay coaching service. She has spent decades shepherding families through the college admissions process and has evaluated applications at elite colleges. In this episode, Jill talks about how confidence is the true key to success and how to wield it to enhance your college essay. 
 
Achievable has ACT, SAT and CLT prep courses that use advanced adaptive learning to target weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/?utm_source=podcast to try any course for free.

How to find your best fit college - and get in

Finding the best college for you will set you up for success in your life and career. Kevin Krebs founded HelloCollege and has spent the last 30 years helping students successfully navigate college admissions. In this episode, Kevin discusses how to vet colleges, test-optional policies, early decisions, and why deadlines are make-or-break. 
 
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College application tips for classically educated students

Applying to college as a classically educated student and unsure where to start? Becky Priest is the Director of Counseling at The Cambridge School. In this episode, Becky shares her insights on building college applications for homeschoolers, classically educated students, and Christian high schoolers. 
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Mastering grammar questions on the SAT and ACT

Do you struggle with the grammar questions on the SAT and ACT? Christina Chestnut is the owner of Chestnut Consulting and has been a tutor for the SAT, ACT, and AP topics for almost 20 years. In this episode, Christina guides you through the rules you need to know, how to diagnose questions, and strategies to help you succeed on these exams.
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How to build a self-study plan for neurodiverse students

Studying for a standardized test can be daunting for neurodiverse students. Wendy Raynor is the founder of WRH College Prep, a SAT and ACT prep program specializing in neurodiverse teens. She also sits on the Board of Directors for the International Dyslexia Association of Georgia. In this episode, Wendy helps you build a study plan for your neurodiverse student, including why traditional study plans fall short, how to diagnose the issue and apply the right strategies, tactics to try, and how to support your child.
Achievable has ACT and CLT prep courses that use advanced adaptive learning to target weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/?utm_source=podcast to try any course for free.

Executive functioning vs. study skills: which does my child need?

Executive function coaching is all the rage right now, but is it the right solution for your child? Ed Antoine is the founder of Antoine Education and has been tutoring the SAT and ACT exams for over 20 years. In this episode, Ed walks you through whether your child actually needs executive function coaching or just study skills, including the four crucial study skills every student should know, what the difference between executive function coaching and study skills is, and how to determine what is right for your child.
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