Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? – Details, episodes & analysis

Parents, discover how UC Scout can aid your teen’s college readiness by providing essential courses and resources.

Highlights

📚 UC Scout offers online A-G approved courses for college readiness.

🌍 Accessible to students in California and beyond, including international students.

🎓 A-G requirements are critical for UC admission; missing them can prevent application eligibility.

🔍 Parents can check course alignment with UC requirements through their child’s school counselor.

💻 Online courses are asynchronous, allowing flexible scheduling for students.

💡 UC Scout provides free curriculum to public schools in California.

🆓 Non-credit tutoring courses are available to prevent failing grades, at no cost for California public school students.

Key Insights

🎓 Understanding A-G Requirements: Parents must familiarize themselves with the A-G course framework to ensure their teens meet college admission standards. Missing even one requirement can hinder eligibility for prestigious UC schools.

🏫 School Counselor Collaboration: Engaging with school counselors is essential for aligning high school courses with college goals. Proactive communication can help avert potential pitfalls in students’ academic paths.

🌐 Resource Accessibility: UC Scout’s online platform opens doors for students lacking access to specific courses at their schools, leveling the playing field for college preparation.

🏆 Importance of Extracurriculars: While academic performance is crucial, a well-rounded application that includes extracurricular activities can enhance a student’s chances of admission, especially in competitive environments.

⏳ Flexibility in Learning: The asynchronous nature of UC Scout courses allows students to learn at their own pace, accommodating various schedules and commitments, particularly for those involved in sports or work.

📈 Preventative Measures: UC Scout offers non-credit courses as a safety net for struggling students. These resources can help reinforce learning without the pressure of grades, aiding retention and understanding.

💬 Continuous Learning for Educators: The free professional development courses for teachers through UC Scout emphasize the importance of effective online teaching methods, benefiting student learning experiences overall.

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Coach Sherry Win discusses the importance of mindset and self-awareness in overcoming challenges, particularly for teens preparing for college.

 Highlights 

🏅 Coach Sherry is a two-time Olympian and founder of the Winning Leadership Company. 

🧠 Mindset matters: what you tell yourself can significantly impact your performance. 

🎓 Test anxiety is common; changing thought patterns can improve outcomes. 

🔍 Self-awareness is crucial as only 15% of people reflect on their thoughts and behaviors. 

📈 Resiliency helps navigate life’s challenges; every disruption is an opportunity for growth. 

💬 Positive affirmations need to be believable to be effective. 

📞 Sherry offers free discovery calls to help parents and teens develop tools for success. 

Key Insights 

🌟 Mindset Shifts: The way students perceive their abilities directly influences their performance. Encouraging positive self-talk can foster improvement. 

📊 Ownership of Beliefs: Challenging negative beliefs is essential. Students must recognize how their thoughts shape their reality and outcomes. 

🤝 Importance of Support: Family support plays a critical role in a teen’s development. Open dialogues about feelings can help teens feel understood and validated. 

💡 Pain as a Catalyst: Individuals often change when pain becomes unbearable, highlighting the need for deep reflection and motivation to change. 

🚀 Resilience Building: Teaching teens to view challenges as opportunities can help them develop resilience and adaptability, essential skills for life. 

🔑 Self-Reflection: Encouraging teens to question their thought patterns helps them identify harmful beliefs and replace them with constructive ones. 

🗣️ Coaching Benefits: Professional guidance can aid in unraveling limiting beliefs and developing actionable strategies for personal growth.

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Email: shellee@collegereadyplan.com  

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About Brett:

Brett worked in College Admissions for about 10 years (Manhattan College, Columbia University, Wake Forest University) prior to joining Pioneer Academics. He has presented at IACAC, IECA, Ivy+ and NYSACAC conferences and has also served on a NACAC Ad Hoc committee. 

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Welcome Episode

Your teen is in middle school or high school, and college is on the horizon! Do you know where to begin? It can be overwhelming! Which college will be a good fit? Can you afford it? What is my teen passionate about? This can be an exciting time, but a stressful one! College admission is at an all time high in both competitiveness and cost. How do you navigate this? Your host Shellee Howard with College Ready has helped countless families in the college admissions process while saving them thousands of dollars in tuition! In her podcast, she sits down with new and past clients to share their experiences with College Ready, along with financial advisors and other experts who understand the importance of financial awareness when it comes to graduating from college debt free. Last year, College Ready Seniors earned over $10.7 million dollars in scholarships. The information you hear on this show is priceless, you really can’t afford to not tune in!

Connect with Shellee Howard:

Website:  https://collegereadyplan.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/

Email: shellee@collegereadyplan.com

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About Dr. Tarver:  

He is the creator of a plethora of resources over at TarverAcademy.com, has written 4 books (The Baller Teacher Playbook and 3 others that are meh), hosts multiple podcasts, has his superintendent certification, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Harding University.

Connect with Dr. Tarver:

Website: TarverAcademy.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylertarver13/

Connect with Shellee:

Website:  https://collegereadyplan.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/wa3QV3StEQNHZz9a/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/

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🎓 College Planning Support for Parents
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About Gila:  

Gila is an entreprenuer, author, speaker and dog trainer who is passionate about empowering people to unleash their potential, lead with impact, and master their mindset.

Connect with Gila:

Website: TheBoloProject.org

Email: gila@dogisgood.com

Facebook: facebook.com/dogisgood

Connect with Shellee:

Website:  https://collegereadyplan.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/

Email: shellee@collegereadyplan.com  

🎁 Episode Gift & Contact

🎓 College Planning Support for Parents
Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes?

📘 Workbook Gift:
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🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?
Email Julienne at julienne@collegereadyplan.com

Connect with Shellee:

Website:  https://collegereadyplan.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/

Email: shellee@collegereadyplan.com  

Abour Dr. Robert Malkin:

Dr. Robert Malkin is a Professor of the Practice of Biomedical Engineering and Global Health, Emeritus at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He is also the Academic Director of the International Research Institute of North Carolina. Dr. Malkin received his MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering from Duke University in 1993. Prior to attending graduate school, Dr. Malkin taught English in Thailand, worked at EM Microelectronics in Switzerland designing integrated circuits, worked for Cordis Corporation designing pacemakers and worked for Sarns Incorporated designing heart lung machines. Dr. Malkin served as an expert advisor to the World Health Organization’s Advisory Group on Healthcare Technology, Advisory Group on Innovative Technologies and on the World Health Organization’s subcommittee on medical equipment donations. Dr Malkin received the BS degree in Electrical Engineering from The University of Michigan in 1984. Currently, he serves as the Founder and Academic Director of IRI-NC wherein they provide STEM remote research opportunities to students around the world with the goal of empowering young minds that can potentially advance human knowledge.

Connect with Dr. Robert Malkin:

Email: alliah.rebancos@iri-nc.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramalkin/

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Connect with Ruth:  

Website: https://ruthklein.com/

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Website:  https://collegereadyplan.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/

Email: shellee@collegereadyplan.com

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🎓 College Planning Support for Parents
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About Breanne:

Breanne is a certified Mental Performance Coach and Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, a company that leads the pack in cultivating confidence in girl athletes through their mom-daughter approach to mental training.   As a former collegiate athlete, current mom, and long-time coach to athletes, Breanne sees building confidence and mental strength in athletes from all angles.   She not only supports the athlete through proven and science-backed strategies to strengthen her mental game, she also coaches parents on how to best support their athlete daughters through the process.   Through the Elite Competitor podcast, trainings, and signature program The Elite Mental Game, thousands of families have changed the game when it comes to the middle and high school sport experience.  

Connect with Breanne:

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Instagram: @elitecompetitorcoach

Connect with Shellee:

Website:  https://collegereadyplan.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/

Email: shellee@collegereadyplan.com 

🎁 Episode Gift & Contact

🎓 College Planning Support for Parents
Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes?

📘 Workbook Gift:
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🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?
Email Julienne at julienne@collegereadyplan.com

About Debra: Debra Beck, Author of the award winning book My Feet Aren’t Ugly, A Girl’s Guide to Loving herself from the inside out, is a devoted mentor for teenage girls and parents on issues facing teenagers and parents today. Debra discovered her life’s work: helping young girls learn to truly love themselves from the inside out. She is also a parent of two daughters and

understands the worries of parenting. She is devoted to guiding parents through these turbulent years to give them the tools they need to create a harmonious connection with their teens. She has created and facilitated her own workshops, mother/daughter retreats, girls groups, parenting groups and individual mentoring through Empowered Teens and Parents. Because she has experienced both being a tormented teen and a worried parent, she mentors through her heart with compassion.

Connect with Debra:

Website- www.EmpoweredTeensandParents.com

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/debra.beck.1806/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sedonasoulretrieval/

Connect with Shellee:

Website:  https://collegereadyplan.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/

Email: shellee@collegereadyplan.com 

🎁 Episode Gift & Contact

🎓 College Planning Support for Parents
Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes?

📘 Workbook Gift:
https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook

🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?
Email Julienne at julienne@collegereadyplan.com