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YCC Podcast Episode 27 – Back-To-School Tips for Parents of High Schoolers

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text]In this episode, we wanted to cover tips for parents that have teens going back to school. Each year of high school is different, with different goals and expectations. We wanted to help parents understand how to best support their teen in 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade.[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjcxMDAlMjUlMjclMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjcxMDAlMjclMjBzcmMlM0QlMjclMkYlMkZ3d3cuaGlwY2FzdC5jb20lMkZwb2RjYXN0JTJGSFlxSnRrMHMlM0ZlbWJlZCUzRDElMjclMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyNzAlMjclMjBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW4lM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][mk_image src=”https://yourcollegeconcierge.com/wp-content/uploads/subscribe-itunes.png” image_size=”full” link=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/your-college-concierge/id1272011137″ target=”_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column […]

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YCC Podcast Episode 26 – Financial Aid Planning and Controversy

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text]In the US over the past few months, there have been several incidences of fraudulent behaviors involving parents of college-bound high schoolers. Recently in the state of Illinois, it was discovered that some upper-middle-class and high-income families had been using strategies to get their children to receive federal financial aid when they otherwise would […]

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YCC Podcast Episode 25 – What does ‘Free College’ and ‘Loan Forgiveness’ mean?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text]“Free College” and “Loan Forgiveness” are two hot topics that are floating in the media in the US as the 2020 presidential campaign is starting to take off. They sound great, but what do they mean for college students and families with kids that will be in college in the coming years? Peter Ratzan […]

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YCC Podcast Episode 24 – 10 Tips For The College Application Essay

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text]The college application essay is something that creates anxiety for a lot of students when they are applying to college. We have some tips (do’s and don’ts) for creating a great essay for a winning application. Listen to this episode and hear some of the most useful suggestions we give to our clients! If […]

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YCC Podcast Episode 23 – What is the ‘Adversity Index’?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text]Recently the College Board made news headlines in the USA with their announcement of the “Adversity Index” that they will be testing with 150 colleges this fall for making college admissions decisions. This means that admissions officers will be taking into consideration additional factors when deciding to admit a student or not. These factors […]

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YCC Podcast Episode 22 – 2019 Bright Futures Scholarship Changes and How They May Impact Florida Residents

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Bright Futures” is a scholarship for Florida residents, for students that choose to attend Florida colleges and universities. It’s popular among the students and families we work with, as many attend the University of Florida and Florida State. Recently changes were made to the requirements for students regarding their SAT test scores. We’ll review […]

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YCC Podcast Episode 21 – How to Help Your Child Choose The Ideal Colleges To Apply To

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Choosing the colleges to apply to can (and should) involve many factors: tuition, scholarships, location, distance from home, opportunities for jobs, campus activities, size, etc. Many families have priorities and constraints when it comes to helping their students get to college. We work with many families that are unsure how to make the best […]

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YCC Podcast Episode 20 – Applying to College: What To Know for Your 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Grader

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are several ways students apply to colleges today. Because it’s electronic now, the process has changed dramatically in the last 10-15 years. There are new conveniences but also new challenges. Peter and Carla cover the college application process, and what to know as your child is entering high school (yes, it starts early).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjcxMDAlMjUlMjclMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjcxMDAlMjclMjBzcmMlM0QlMjclMkYlMkZ3d3cuaGlwY2FzdC5jb20lMkZwb2RjYXN0JTJGSEt5Y0toMlElM0ZlbWJlZCUzRDElMjclMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyNzAlMjclMjBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW4lM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column […]

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YCC Podcast Episode 19 – What Does it Mean if Your Student is on a College Waitlist

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’ve recently completed a very competitive college admissions cycle. Many highly qualified students are sitting on waitlists for their dream schools, hoping to hear that they get in. What does it mean if your high school student is on a college waitlist? Is there anything they can do? How long should they hold out […]

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YCC Podcast Episode 18 – The Consequences of the $25B College Admissions Scandal

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In March 2019, the FBI released information about the largest college admissions scandal in US history. 50 people were arrested due to being involved with an estimated $25B deal involving coaches, parents and a college advisor/consultant. This story rocked the news headlines. Many people speculate about what this means about having unfair advantages when […]

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