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642: Our Last Episode (opens the original)
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The College Prep Podcast is signing off after 12 great years!!! Find out how Megan and Erin’s businesses have shifted focus recently and why they are stepping back from the podcast. Of course, you can still reach out to us. Megan ( https://www.collegeprepresults.com ) and Erin ( https://www.seattlesuccesscoaching.com ) Some of our college prep advice is as good now as the date it originally aired. You might want to check out these episodes: 466: Should We Rate Schools Like Ski Slopes? 626: Five
640: Summer of Skills: Cleaning/Tidying (opens the original)
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We are continuing with our shorter summer episodes and with Erin’s series highlighting the ways in which students can learn key skills so they can live independently. Today’s focus is on cleaning. Now that we have covered decluttering (episode 481) and organization (episode 483), Erin shares some of her cleaning tips and even her special (super basic) room cleaning graphic ! Resource: Clean My Space YouTube channel The post 640: Summer of Skills: Cleaning/Tidying appeared first on The College Pr
639: College Essays: What’s Your Passion? (opens the original)
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This summer Megan will focus on different college application essay topics, pinpointing common pitfalls and offering suggestions for strong responses. Today’s topic: what excites you? — don’t overthink your response, but do take time to brainstorm the topic and how it fits into your overall set of application responses — there are BAD answers to this question — you can write about hobbies — genuine enthusiasm comes through when you discuss topics about which you are truly passionate. The post 63
638: Summer of Skills: Organization (opens the original)
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We are continuing with our shorter summer episodes and with Erin’s series highlighting the ways in which students can learn key skills so they can live independently. Today’s focus is on organization. Moving from decluttering (episode 481) to organization, Erin shares her big tips for getting a space organized including what to buy (hint: nothing), where to put things, and the different organizational styles. Resource: Clutterbug test – Cas Aarssen The post 638: Summer of Skills: Organization ap
637: College Essays: Discuss a Favorite Book (opens the original)
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This summer Megan will focus on different college application essay topics, pinpointing common pitfalls and offering suggestions for strong responses. Today’s topic: discuss a “great” book. — Not all colleges ask about books, but this question appears on a number of school’s supplemental essay lists. — Don’t overthink your answer; be genuine. There isn’t a right or wrong answer. (Trying to sound impressive isn’t the goal.) — Brainstorm the “why” part of your answer. Your thought process is a sig
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