RESOURCES
These are a few of my favorite reads and listens. My library is always growing so please, let me know if you have a favorite and we will add it to the list!
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Fiske Guide to Colleges, Edward B. Fiske
Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges, Loren Pope
Creative Colleges: Finding the Best Programs for Aspiring Actors, Artists, Designers, Dancers, Musicians, Writers, and More, Elaina Loveland
The College Finder: Choose the School That’s Right for You, Fourth Edition, Steven R. Antonoff
Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania, Frank Bruni
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An Ivy Dean demystifies the college search and application process
History Lesson (S6-E9)
Hear from college admissions representatives from over 250+ colleges. A fantastic way to learn about a school while taking a walk or commuting to school/practice. Here is a small sample:
High School Counselors from Kentucky offer their insights on the college process.
The College Essay Part II (E26)
On Campus offers often humorous and honest perspectives on college visits to Boston, Georgia, Tennessee, West Virginia, Maryland, New England
Self-Driven Child
Helping parents raise kids with healthy motivation and resilience in facing life’s challenges
Embracing Adulting: Insights from Julie Lythcott-Haims (S1-E23)
SAT, ACT, and Other Four-Letter Words: What to say when your kid’s scores are low? (S1-E40)
NYT’s bestselling author Dan Heath explores the world of work, one profession at a time, and interviews people who love what they do. Learn about different types of careers such as:
Working to Make College Knowledge Available to All
Demystifying The Role College Major Plays For College Applicants (S7-E498)
Common Mistakes Students Make When Selecting Their HS Courses(S7-E494)
How Canadian Universities are Different From American Universities (S7-E478)
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