This Week In College Counseling

You may think applying to college is a stressful undertaking. However, it's important to acknowledge that this is self-imposed stress and that the process simply does not have to be as stressful as we make it out to be. In this week's podcast, we discuss the major sources of college application stress and identify strategies to overcome the stress.

Last week we touched on the pro’s and con’s of applying early vs regular and which timeline is right for you. In this week’s podcast episode we touch on the major pro’s and con’s of early decision vs. early application.

Understanding the benefits and drawbacks of applying early is complex. In this week’s podcast, we take a deep dive into early applications and how to determine if you should apply early or regular. 

Do your parents want you to apply to their alma mater? Curious what the entry standards were when they applied? In this week’s podcast I show you a mindblowing way to look into the past and find actual entry standards of just about any university you can think of. We then talk Legacy!  

Who should you listen to regarding your college application journey? You will be shocked how many people in your life are going to be offering advice on which colleges to apply to. Which majors are best for you. When to take the SAT/ACT. Etc. etc... In this week’s podcast we discuss the difficult topic of who to listen to, without making your head explode. Who’s advice is valid and who’s is simply not.

The courses you choose in high school are a major determining factor of what colleges and what majors you will be qualified to apply to. Whether you are an AP or IB student, there are some important factors to keep in mind as you make your course selections. In this week’s podcast episode we detail what you need to be thinking about as you select or change your courses.