The College Prep Podcast
Megan Dorsey & Erin Tempest
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608: My Kid Decided Not to Go to College
Oh noooooo! It’s the end of high school (and maybe the start of college) and my child has decided that college isn’t for them. Is this devastating news? What options does your child have to become a…
607: Terrible Teacher in a Core Subject: What are your options?
You are stuck with a teacher that is a bad teacher or you don’t like–what can you do? In many cases, you can’t switch the teacher or decide not to take the class, so now what? How do you learn what…
606: Are you doing what you should be doing?
The school year is now in full swing and it is time to start on that “when I get time” list. What should be on the list? How do I know if I am on track? What can I do right now to give myself a…
605: How Highly Selective Admission Is Different
When you have stellar grades and a super test scores, what should be the focus for getting into those elite schools that only accept a small percentage every year? What types of activities stand out?…
604: What’s New in College Admission (fall 2025)
Get all the late, breaking news from the college admissions world! Megan highlights SAT/ACT changes, test optional vs. SAT/ACT required, auto-admission to colleges, erasing past mistakes, and Early…
603: How can I use AI and Chat GPT for College Applications?
Chat GPT and AI are here. It can create and essay in a fraction of the time it takes the typical high schooler and many families are looking to it to ease the college application process. Megan and…
602: FAFSA Refresh Fall 2025
So many changes and redesigns – what is the current information? When should we fill it out? What tax year do we report? Megan helps answer all those questions without you having to search around…
601: LISTENER QUESTION: How to get Research and Lab Experience
Maria writes and asks how high school students might get valuable lab experience in order to be more competitive. What should a STEM student do if their high school doesn’t offer research…
600: College Investment Information
UGMA? UTMA? 529? Saving for college can be overwhelming and daunting. Erin is here with her finance experience to break down the difference between them and help you determine what is the best…
599: Cognitive Overload in Student Learning with Gretchen Wegner
Megan and guest host Gretchen Wegner explore the concept of cognitive overload and its impact on students’ learning abilities, particularly focusing on working memory and its limited…
598: Pros & Cons of Early College Entry
This week we are answering a listener question. Jason’s 9th and 19th graders are on track to exceed their state’s graduation requirements by the end of their third year in high school. They will also…
597: Supporting Students with College Essay Writing Strategies
Writing college admissions essays is hard. We are here to help. This week, Megan and Erin discuss strategies to produce better essays and tips for educators and parents looking to support…
596: Universities in the UK & Canada: Is admission the same?
We love getting listener questions! Today we answer a question about universities in the UK and Canada. Is admission the same? What about majors? Are test scores important? How…
595: Is Two AP Classes + Varsity Sport Too Much?
This week we are answering a listener question: is it feasible for a 10th grader to take two AP courses, compete in varsity swim, and still have time for everything else? Listen as we discuss:—…
594: Bad schedule choices based on rumor
We are seeing it already this school year— students making bad schedule choices. High school course selection is important. Students and parents should make informed decisions. Listen as we…
593: Another School Year– Goals and Outlook for Fall
As we head back to school, there are a lot of changes. We have some changes at “The College Prep Podcast” too. Listen as we discuss: — How to decide when a big change is necessary — How to…
591: Three Warning Signs Your Student Is Behind (and how to fix it)
UPDATE– this episode didn’t post correctly last week, so we are releasing it with the correct audio . Most college students don’t fall behind at midterms. They fall behind starting Week 1 and it…
590: Community College Doesn’t Have to Be Your Backup Plan
Too often, students view community college or commuting as a last resort, but it doesn’t have to be, unless you want it. In this mini-episode, we help students and families rethink how to build a…
589: The Three People Students Need to Succeed in College
Students who build a support system early are more likely to succeed—and stay—in college. That’s why Alma Modern created the Three Connections Challenge: a simple way for students to build meaningful…
588: Is the Optional SAT/ACT Essay REALLY Optional?
Many parents are confused by the optional essay portion of the SAT/ACT and wonder if their student should register. Will it make them look more responsible? Will it improve their chances of…
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