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Mitch Blatstein, owner of Education Plus, Inc., gives us an inside look at October’s PSAT, including its multiple uses (such as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) and how to prepare for it, whether it’s three months or three days away! Resources related to the episode: Education Plus, Inc. SAT examined (interview with Mitch) ACT examined (interview with Mitch) […]The post How to Prepare for the PSAT appeared first on College Answer Man.

As many college students and alumni will tell you, the perfect college sometimes sneaks up on you.  That’s what happened to today’s guest, Adrienne Newcomer, when she visited Pitt as a high school junior.  She went to placate her parents, but when you step onto the campus of a school with vast resources in a […]The post College Spotlight on the University of Pittsburgh appeared first on College Answer Man.

If you listened to the first part of my interview with Dr. Donna Kirschner, college admissions essay coach, you have the mindset you need to write a great essay.  But what about the process, the nuts and bolts of writing an essay that separates your application from the thousands of other students’ who are vying […]The post The Writing Process and Supplemental Essays appeared first on College Answer Man.

Do you know the value of the essay in your college application?  Do you know how to take your Common App essay to the next level?  Do you know how to separate yourself from the thousands of students applying to your top-choice school?  Fortunately, Dr. Donna Kirschner does! As an admissions essay coach, Dr. Kirschner […]The post The Unique Importance of the College Essay appeared first on College Answer Man.

Brian Stenson rejoins the podcast to share the mission and day-to-day activities of a faith-based organization called DiscipleMakers.  If you interested in developing your faith while you’re in college, you’ll enjoy learning more about DM.  However, if an organization like DM isn’t for you, there is still a lot you can get out of this […]The post Creating Your College Experience with DiscipleMakers appeared first on College Answer Man.

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Mike Buxbaum is a junior at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, one of the best schools on the East Coast (okay, okay, the nation.  Relax.).  Mike’s journey to Hopkins is a great example of knowing what you’re looking for in a college and then making the most of it once you arrive.  During our […]The post Johns Hopkins University and Making the Most of the Perfect College for You appeared first on College Answer Man.

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    Links to material in or related to this conversation: Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Manufacturing Expo/Careers in Manufacturing (podcast episode) Millersville University Drexel University Temple University California University of Pennsylvania Have a question about Thaddeus Stevens or careers in technical (STEM) fields?  Leave a question or comment below, and Warren will answer it […]The post Thaddeus Stevens and the Best of Both Worlds with Warren Taylor appeared first on College Answer Man.

What’s even better than finding the college that is right for you?  Making the most of it once you get there!  If you’re looking for the maximum return on investment from your college experience, you’ll love today’s interview with Jordan Norris. This episode is the perfect marriage between finding a “best-fit” school and then making the […]The post Eastern University and Getting the Most Value from College with Jordan Norris appeared first on College Answer Man.

Today’s episode features a College Spotlight on West Chester (PA) University with Ethan Martin, which serves as a case study for how to choose the perfect college for you.  The interesting part is that Ethan didn’t know he was following a blueprint for success… but that’s also the scary part because so few people do! […]The post West Chester University and the Blueprint for the Perfect College appeared first on College Answer Man.

As they say, hindsight is 20/20, so what better way to plan your college experience than to see college through the lens of someone who has already gone through the process of choosing, applying, and attending? Chris Jackson is a month away from his Master’s in School Counseling, so he is preparing to help students […]The post What I Wish I Would Have Done When Choosing a College appeared first on College Answer Man.

So, what do you do when you discover that you don’t have any classes to take next semester?  That you’re so advanced in your program that you’ve temporarily run out of classes to take?  If you’re Hannah Shade, you go to Germany and work as an au pair, of course! Hannah shares her discovery of […]The post How to Take a Semester Off and Still Graduate on Time with Hannah Shade appeared first on College Answer Man.

When students aren’t performing well in the classroom, the first solution offered is usually to study harder, put in more time with an instructor, or cut out extracurriculars.  However, as Dr. Cherita Weatherspoon shares in today’s episode, sometimes the path to academic success is being blocked by personal debris. Dr. Weatherspoon has worked in higher […]The post Academic Success Through Personal Success with Dr. Cherita Weatherspoon appeared first on College Answer Man.

Today’s College Spotlight is on the University of Delaware in Newark, DE, and our virtual tour guide is Kellsey Reed, who is just five weeks from graduation!  Kellsey shares interesting insights into her journey to UD and how it has positioned her to launch a rewarding career when she leaves. Kelsey didn’t initially want to […]The post College Spotlight on the University of Delaware with Kellsey Reed appeared first on College Answer Man.

One of the biggest barriers that students face when choosing a college is answering the question, “What am I going to do with my life?”  If they decide to attend college,  unless they have answered that question, they risk missing out on the best that college can offer.  So, how can you figure out what […]The post How to Discover What You Want to Do with Your Life appeared first on College Answer Man.

Dave Dempsey is no stranger to accountability.  As an athlete in high school he was accountable to his teammates and his coaches, and he always delivered.  But college was different because he was only really accountable to himself, which made for a difficult beginning… Dave shares his journey at Drexel University from a rocky freshman […]The post The Benefits of Accountability with Dave Dempsey appeared first on College Answer Man.

Should I stay or should I go now? Joe Golonka, a senior at Penn State University, started his college education at Bloomsburg University, leaving Bloomsburg after his sophomore year.  In our conversation he breaks down his reasons for leaving Bloomsburg and offers suggestions to students considering a similar move. Four questions to ask yourself if you’re […]The post Should I Transfer to Another School? with Joe Golonka appeared first on College Answer Man.

Are you thinking of saving for college but don’t know how to do it?  Then you’ll discover an excellent option in today’s episode as our guest, Minh Lu, shares details about 529 savings plans. Minh shares from his experience helping families plan for the ever rising cost of college and provides an overview of the […]The post 529 Education Savings Plans Explained with Minh Lu appeared first on College Answer Man.

Are you looking for a school with strong academics, Division III athletics, and a small-town feel with access to a major city?  Then Widener University may be the place for you! Sam Christie shares some great insights into what made Widener the perfect school for him.  Leave a question for Sam in the comments section […]The post College Spotlight on Widener University with Sam Christie appeared first on College Answer Man.