Maybe you are interested in participating in your sport in college. Or maybe you haven’t thought about it at all. Or maybe you are confused as to what the Divisions mean. Wherever you are in the college athletics process, Megan helps answer some basic questions and provides an overview for those interested in sports. The post 522: NCAA & Athletics in College appeared first on The College Prep Podcast ..read more

Approach with Caution! When you see these red flags, it may be a sign that the college on your list could be more of a gamble than you were looking for. These are factors to watch for as you research schools. They may not be enough to remove from your list, but definitely something to consider. The post 521: Warning Signs when Researching Colleges appeared first on The College Prep Podcast ..read more

Everyone wants to get into a “good college,” but if we don’t rely on rankings, what are some ways prospective students can tell if a college is good? Megan shares the things she looks for including specific numbers that might help you decide if that college is a good fit for you. The post 520: How Can I Tell if a College Is “Good”? appeared first on The College Prep Podcast ..read more

Some colleges do their curriculum in very different ways. Megan and Erin talk about some of these programs, their features, and what students might enjoy these colleges. Some of these you may never have heard of but could be your perfect fit! Plus, a secret FAFSA and SAT update! The post 519: Unique College Programs appeared first on The College Prep Podcast ..read more

What do we mean when we ask students to research colleges? What information is helpful? What are some good tools to get started? More importantly, WHY is this information relevant? The post 518: What We Mean When We Suggest You “Research Colleges” appeared first on The College Prep Podcast ..read more

You might be getting invited to fancy conferences or thinking about travel or camps–are these opportunities worth it? What can students do to make an impact over the summer? Megan and Erin share their suggestions for what students can do in the summer (HINT: Don’t wait for summer to find these)! The post 517: Looking Forward to Summer- Suggestions for Students appeared first on The College Prep Podcast ..read more

You heard from a school but were either waitlisted or deferred–now what? Megan walks through the questions you should ask youself and shares her top tips on what to do (and what NOT to do). Plus, Erin brings in a bonus question about getting into your specific major. The post 516: What to do if you get deferred or want to appeal your college decision appeared first on The College Prep Podcast ..read more

Issues, issues, issues with the SAT! The SAT is changing again–and schools are trending back toward requiring the test. Have you noticed this trend? Megan and Erin debate the value of the SAT and help to make sense of this debate! This is a breaking news episode all about the SAT! From The Daily: The Messy Fight Over the SAT The post 515: SAT or no SAT: What is best for students? appeared first on The College Prep Podcast ..read more

A parent writes in asking about the difference between Early Action and Early Decision. Megan gives us a brief primer on what our Juniors need to be doing right now in the college search process. Then, she helps us make sense of EA, ED1, and ED2 (hint: you need your college list, first). This episode is designed to help you choose what schools are EA, ED, and RD (Regular Decision). The post 514: Strategies for Selecting Early Decision 1 and 2 Schools appeared first on The College Prep Podcast ..read more

A listener writes in with a question about merit scholarships–can they count on them for all four years or can colleges change their mind? Megan shares what she generally sees with merit scholarships, what to look for, and general guidelines about scholarships. The post 513: How to Make the Most of Merit Scholarship Money appeared first on The College Prep Podcast ..read more