College Bound Mentor Podcast
1) Peeling Back the Curtain on Highly-Selective College Admissions with Dr. Andrew Hoffman
There are some tough, tough colleges to get into these days. Why is that the case? And how can your student crack the code? Dr. Andrew Hoffman is a College Admissions Strategist who’s worked in colleg...Show More
2) Putting the Wow in Your College Essays with Susan Knoppow
Writing college essays is one of the most challenging aspects of the college application process. Where do students even get started? Susan Knoppow is Co-Founder & CEO of Wow Writing Workshop, where s...Show More
3) New ACT & Testing Tips with Sean Quinn
What’s new with the ACT? A lot. That means students have to change how they prep for the test AND how they approach things on test day. Sean Quinn has you covered. He’s the Founder & Tutor at Onsen Ed...Show More
4) Creating a Stellar Engineering Maker Portfolio with Jyoti Jain
The engineering field is getting increasingly competitive. How do you stand out as an engineering student today? Jyoti Jain believes the best way is to create a stellar engineering maker portfolio. Jy...Show More
5) Hacking College with Dr. Ned Scott Laff & Scott Carlson
Does your college major even matter? Dr. Ned Scott Laff & Scott Carlson explore the surprising answer in their must-read book, Hacking College: Why the Major Doesn't Matter―and What Really Does. Dr. N...Show More
6) AI Did My Homework with Dr. Lyra Stein, Dr. Nathalie Moon, and Stephanie Silberstein
AI is taking over everything. College is no different. What is allowed - and should be allowed - when using AI in college classes? In this episode, we welcome on special guests Dr. Lyra Stein of Rutge...Show More
7) Passion Projects with Dr. Liz Krider
Passion projects are becoming a hot topic on student resumes. How important are they? In this first episode of Season 2, we welcome on special guest Dr. Liz Krider, the Founder & CEO of KSA Catalyst. ...Show More
8) College Waitlist Tips
Waitlists are one of the most unpredictable parts of the college application process - and an area we get questions on all the time. This is especially relevant now, as it’s been such a tough year for...Show More
9) Engineering Pathways
Engineering programs seemingly get more & more competitive every year. How do you land a spot in that dream engineering program - or maybe one that’s an even better fit? In this episode, Lisa, Abby, a...Show More
10) Teen Mental Health with Dr. Beth Watson
It’s no surprise the college application process can have a big impact on your teen’s mental health. On the bright side, there are plenty of things you can do as a parent to make sure they can handle ...Show More