HeyJaredPrepWell Podcast with Phil Black
The PrepWell Podcast helps parents prepare their children for the admissions process for highly-selective college programs like the Ivy League, military service academies (e.g. USNA and West Point), ROTC and athletic scholarships.
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Ep. 334 | Should My Child Disclose Their AP Exam Scores? (opens the original)
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In this week's podcast, I recommend whether to disclose your AP Exam scores in your college application. This episode is important for seniors who are filling out their college applications as we speak as well as for sophomores/juniors who are wondering how important it is to pay attention in their AP classes. Follow us: Enroll in PrepWell Academy Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Follow me on Instagram or Facebook Give us a review
Ep. 333 | The Importance Of Financial Literacy (opens the original)
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In this week's podcast, I encourage students to open up an individual brokerage account and a ROTH IRA. I walked them through every step of the process. Topics covered include: Why invest early? What to invest in? What is a brokerage account? What is a Roth IRA? What is compounding interest? Financial literacy is at an all-time low in this country. It's important that our children start to get more familiar with the language of money, investing, and returns. This episode is a great start... Foll
Ep. 332 | How To Re-condition The Teenage Brain After Summer Break (opens the original)
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In this week's podcast, I issue a stern warning for teenagers who do not prepare ahead of time for their return to high school. If their summer was dominated by endless scrolling, swiping, and video-watching, their attention span has likely withered away to nothing. Learn how to avoid the crash-out that will occur if they try to show up to school with no transition plan. Follow us: Enroll in PrepWell Academy Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Follow me on
Ep. 331 | 5 Biggest Nothing-Burger Activities (opens the original)
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In this week's podcast, I review the 5 biggest nothing-burger extracurricular activities that you should not include in your college application - unless you have no choice. You might be surprised by the list. Even though some of the activities/organizations sound legitimate, more often than not, they are a waste of time, energy, and money. Don't get caught chasing the wrong car. . Follow us: Enroll in PrepWell Academy Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Fo
Ep. 330 | How To Build A Target List (opens the original)
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In this week's podcast, I review one of the most challenging (but important) parts of the college admissions process. Building a target list of colleges This entails narrowing down a list of 4,000+ colleges to a manageable list of 10-14 colleges that meet all of your child's preferences, such as: big school, small school, medium school location urban, suburban, rural majors selectivity residential life et cetera The list of 10-14 target colleges also needs to reflect an appropriate mix of reach,
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