The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree

The #1 portfolio for connecting students with colleges, employers, internships, and scholarships! + 9 Scholarships

Students who graduate college debt-free don't rely on just one source of scholarships or financial aid. They layer their scholarship sources, one on top of the other. 
Shellee helped her son receive multiple full scholarships.
I helped my son earn 23 outside scholarships, allowing us to pay only $1500 for his college degree - tuition, room, board, books, and fees included. 
Today, Shellee and her team help middle and high school students (and their parents) by preparing them for the college admissions process. They work together to create a Stand Out Strategy while striving for the best Academic, Social, Athletic, and Financial fit.
I work with students and families in high school and college, helping them identify, apply for, and secure both institutional and outside scholarships.
You can watch a recording of the webinar that Shelle and I just held, in which we each laid out our framework for graduating from college debt-free. To access the recording for free, go to https://www.scholarshipgps.com/layer
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I recently spoke with Reetu Gupta of Cirkled In, the #1 portfolio for connecting students with colleges, employers, internships, and scholarships!
Cirkled In allows students to showcase their unique story beyond just test scores and grades! They can highlight their talents, strengths, and passions to connect with top colleges, internships, job opportunities, and scholarships that are the perfect fit for them.
In our conversation, we discussed:
Why students need an online portfolio
How Cirkled In allows students to showcase themselves for colleges, internships, employers, and scholarships
How Cirkled In vets and updates their scholarship database
And much more…
All students in the Scholarship Navigator programs get a FREE premium Cirkled In profile. Learn more about the other benefits by clicking the program for your student’s grade-level:
Class of 2027
Class of 2028
Class of 2029
Class of 2030
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Featured Scholarships:
$1000 Blue Collar to Big Dreams Scholarship
$3000 "Unboxing Your Life" Video Scholarship
$2000 Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest
$10,000 Create Real Impact Contest
$1500 School Spirit Scholarship
$5000 Christian College No-Essay Scholarship
$2,000 Protestant Faith-Based College Scholarship
$2,000 Catholic College Scholarship Drawing
$50,000 ScholarshipOwl No-Essay Scholarship
 

Does Luck Have Anything To Do With Scholarship Success?

Free Scholarship Resources:
Click here to request my free LIST OF RECOMMENDED SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES to find the best scholarships based on your student’s unique profile.
Click here to request my free SCHOLARSHIP TRACKING TOOL. It’s the same tool I used when coaching my son to 23 scholarship wins.
Layer Your Scholarship & Financial Aid:
Students who graduate college debt-free don’t rely on just one source of scholarships or financial aid. They layer their scholarship sources, one on top of the other.Shellee helped her son receive multiple full scholarships. Dave helped his son earn 23 outside scholarships, allowing them to pay only $1500 for his college degree - tuition, room, board, books, and fees included.Today, Shellee and her team help middle and high school students (and their parents) by preparing them for the college admissions process. They work together to create a Stand Out Strategy while striving for the best Academic, Social, Athletic, and Financial fit.Dave works with students and families in high school and college, helping them identify, apply for, and secure both institutional and outside scholarships.Join Shellee Howard, Founder and CEO of College Ready, and Dave “The Scholarship Coach” Peterson for this informative webinar to set yourself on the path to a debt-free college degree. Click here to register for this free, informative session. (All registrants will get access to the recording.)
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CIRKLED IN: The #1 Portfolio for Connecting Students With Colleges and Employers!
Your Path to College, Internships, and Jobs Starts Now
Showcase your unique story beyond just test scores and grades! Highlight your talents, strengths, and passions to connect with top colleges, internships, and job opportunities that are the perfect fit for you.
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Featured Scholarships:
$2500 Unigo Superpower Scholarship
$1000 KD Trial Lawyers Defining Moments Scholarship
$2500 Citizens Building the Workforce of the Future Scholarship
$5000 Frame My Future Scholarship
$2500 CirkledIn “No Sweat” Scholarship
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Set Your Student Up to Be College Ready + 5 Scholarships

I recently spoke with Shellee Howard of College Ready.
After helping her son get into Harvard and after he received multiple full scholarships, Shelle went back to school to get her College Consulting degree. She worked as an independent College Consultant for two years before founding College Ready.
Shelle has been featured on FOX, CBS, and NBC. In addition, College Ready has been the topic of many press releases in several newspapers and magazines for the large merit scholarships their students continue to receive.
The College Ready team helps middle and high school students (and their parents) by preparing them for the college admissions process. They work together to create a Stand Out Strategy while striving for the best Academic, Social, Athletic, and Financial fit.
In our conversation, we discussed:
The tactics and plans that parents can use to set up their student for a debt-free college degree, and the best timing for these plans.
The need for students to pick the right colleges to apply to.
The $100,000 cost of not picking the right college.
How the activities students do today help with scholarships, college admissions, and even “adulting.”
The scholarship strategy that can unlock college options.
The hidden costs of college.
The scholarship myths that will cost you money if you believe them.
To connect with Shellee, go to collegereadyplan.com or to book a free 30-minute consultation with her, go to collegereadyplan.info
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This week's featured scholarships:
$1000 “Making Waves” Scholarship for Women
$5000 Ferguson Court Scholarship
$1000 Lessons in Resilience Scholarship
$2000 Smarter College A Better Financial Future Scholarship
$1000 Appily Easy Money Scholarship

Launch Your Student Into College Success + 6 Scholarships

I recently spoke with Jennifer Gershberg, a campus and keynote speaker and former University of Maryland professor. Through her campus programs, keynotes, trainings, and online courses, she helps prospective and current college students build confidence and competence by teaching them the fundamental skills they need for academic and professional success. While on the faculty at the University of Maryland, Jennifer won numerous teaching awards, including the highly coveted Allen J. Krowe Award for Teaching Excellence. She has been a featured guest on multiple podcasts, including Real Housewives of New Jersey Margaret Josephs’ “Caviar Dreams, Tuna Fish Budget.” Jennifer attended Cornell University and the George Washington University Law School.
​Jennifer’s speaking career is a product of her deep concern for and commitment to student wellbeing. As a professor, she observed a continuous decline in student competencies and mental health following the pandemic and felt compelled to broaden her impact, leading her to this work. Jennifer is known for her natural ease and connection with students, relatability, genuine investment in student success, and being “nurturing but tough -- exactly what students need.” (source: a student)
In our conversation, we discussed:
How students build confidence and reduce anxiety
Some of the academic challenges she noticed college students commonly face
Advice for students who need to ask for letters of recommendation
Advice for parents to help their children launch into college successfully
To connect with Jennifer, go to jgtalks.org.
Good News & Bad News
The bad news: Let’s be honest—the transition to college comes with challenges. As March arrives, many students and parents are feeling the pinch of college costs. The merit aid offered by colleges is often less than hoped for, and concerns about students thriving without the guardrails of high school are increasing.
Now, here’s the good news: I’ve partnered with former college professor Jennifer Gershberg to help you turn these hurdles into opportunities for success. Jennifer is passionate about equipping students with essential skills—from time management to building strong relationships with professors—that set them up for college and beyond.
Her “Welcome to College! Bootcamp for Incoming Students” is specifically designed to prepare incoming students for the demands of college life, making the transition smoother and more confident. For just $159—a tiny investment compared to the staggering costs of college—this course offers immense value.
And here’s the best part: when you enroll through this link only, you’ll receive the Scholarship GPS course for free! (That’s a $197 value!) This comprehensive guide walks you through every step of securing scholarships—from finding scholarships, prioritizing the right ones, to crafting standout essays.
Don’t let the financial stress or fear of the unknown hold you back. Take advantage of this limited-time offer to give your student the tools they need for success. Once you purchase, I’ll send you instructions to access your free Scholarship GPS course. Act now—your student’s brighter college journey starts today!
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In This Free Session You'll Discover:
The two common mistakes even supportive parents make that quietly stall momentum and increase dependence.
How to know with confidence if their next step — college major, career path, or other training — actually fits who they are.
What you can do now to help support your young person avoid floundering or falling behind.
To access this free training, click the link click here: https://courses.flourishcoachingco.com/a/2148233090/PLHdxFCx
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Featured Scholarships:
$3500 Independent Review Student Essay Contest
$1000 “Creativity Takes Courage” Scholarship for Art Students
$10,000 Culver's Scholarship
$20,000 Kailee Mills Foundation Scholarship
Ike Foundation Scholarship
$3000 March Money Madness Scholarship!
$2000 Smarter College Scholarship
Subscribe to the free "Your Daily Scholarship" Newsletter here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/
 

Calm, Stress-Free College Admissions + 5 Featured Scholarships

Lisa Rouff, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and independent educational consultant with more than thirty years of experience helping teens and families navigate major life transitions with clarity and confidence. She co-founded The College Admissions Collective, where she guides students—especially those with ADHD, anxiety, learning differences, and perfectionism—through a calmer, more structured approach to college planning.
Lynda Doepker is an independent educational consultant who helps students chart confident, authentic paths to college, whether they’re applying to selective universities, regional options, or navigating the process as first-generation applicants. A first-gen college graduate herself, she brings a commitment to accessibility and years of experience supporting high-achieving, under-resourced, and rural students.
In our conversation, Lisa, Lynda, and I discussed:
What the “prestige trap” is and how it affects families financially and emotionally
How not chasing prestige improves college financial options
Process goals and how those apply specifically to paying for college
Why calm, informed planning is actually a college financial strategy
What a “successful” admissions process looks like when affordability is a
priority
And much more…
To connect with Lisa and Lynda, visit their website: thecollegeadmissionscollective.com/
Get lifetime access to the Scholarship GPS Course at a special discounted rate and get the book, “The Calm College Method,” for free!
The Scholarship GPS course features concise video lessons designed to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Throughout the course, you’ll acquire essential scholarship skills, including:
How to identify the best scholarships for your student
Best practices for scholarship applications, essays, and projects
The importance of crafting your student’s Personal Narrative -- a key element in winning scholarships
Written by Dr. Lisa Rouff and Lynda Doepker of The College Admissions Collective, “The Calm College Method” helps parents and students replace anxiety with confidence, chaos with clarity, and pressure with purpose.
With this special offer, enjoy a 50% discount on lifetime access to the Scholarship GPS Course, and get “The Calm College Method” for free! This special offer is only available at this link: www.scholarshipgps.com/calm
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THE CAREER IDENTIFICATION COMPASS: How To Be Certain Your 15 To 25 Year Old is On The Right Path to Launch With Confidence–Not Confusion.
In This Free Session You'll Discover:
The two common mistakes even supportive parents make that quietly stall momentum and increase dependence.
How to know with confidence if their next step — college major, career path, or other training — actually fits who they are.
What you can do now to help support your young person avoid floundering or falling behind.
To access this free training, click the link click here: https://courses.flourishcoachingco.com/a/2148233090/PLHdxFCx
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Featured Scholarships:
Broad Horizons Scholarship for High School Juniors
College Here I Come Scholarship for High School Seniors
Stossel in the Classroom Essay & Video Contests with a $28,000 Prize Pool
$2026 No Essay Scholarship
$10,000 Scholarships360 No Essay Scholarship
Subscribe to the free "Your Daily Scholarship" Newsletter here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/
 

What High School Juniors Can Do Immediately for College Prep + 6 Scholarships

Two College Prep Programs - One Low Price
Get access to the Scholarship GPS Course and Summit Academic Support's College Essay Starter Kit for one low price!
College Essay Starter Kit
Designed by veteran English teachers and college essay coaches, this self-paced course helps high school students confidently begin the college essay process. In just six modules of expert video instruction, students will learn how to brainstorm and structure a compelling, authentic personal statement. By the end, they’ll have a comprehensive brainstorming package for both the personal statement (or UC PIQs), supplemental essays, and scholarship essays—plus the option to upgrade to 1:1 support.
Here’s what’s included:
✓ 6 teacher-led video modules (40+ minutes of instruction)
✓ A downloadable workbook & 10 guided brainstorming activities
✓ Sample essay breakdowns that show what works - and why
✓ Lifetime access, so you can use it when you’re ready
Scholarship GPS
The Scholarship GPS self-paced video course is for both students and parents. Throughout the course, you’ll acquire essential scholarship skills, including:
✓ How to find scholarships that match the student’s profile
✓ Best practices for scholarship applications and essays
✓How to build a student’s Personal Narrative for scholarship success
✓Other tactics and strategies to save on college costs
Additionally, you will have access to helpful tools such as:
✓ A scholarship tracking tool
✓ A scholarship checklist template
✓Examples of scholarship-winning essays
✓ Lifetime access, so you can use it when you’re ready
Purchased separately, these programs normally cost $296. With this special offer, get lifetime access to both programs for just $97!
Click here to get started and begin your student’s college prep journey today! https://www.scholarshipgps.com/college-essay-starter-kit-scholarship-gps-bogo
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THE CAREER IDENTIFICATION COMPASS: How To Be Certain Your 15 To 25 Year Old is On The Right Path to Launch With Confidence–Not Confusion.
In This Free Session You'll Discover:
The two common mistakes even supportive parents make that quietly stall momentum and increase dependence.
How to know with confidence if their next step — college major, career path, or other training — actually fits who they are.
What you can do now to help support your young person avoid floundering or falling behind.
To access this free training, click the link click here: https://courses.flourishcoachingco.com/a/2148233090/PLHdxFCx
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I like Church Hill Classics frames so much that I bought one for my son’s college diploma, and it turned out beautifully!
Whether it’s a high school or college diploma, a varsity letter, military display, professional credentials, or another custom frame, check out Church Hill Classics today! 
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Featured Scholarships:
Libbey Law Offices $1000 Injured Individual Scholarship
$5000 Frame My Future Scholarship
Atlanta Divorce Law Group $1000 Divorce Stigma Scholarship
$1000 "Scholar Dollars" Scholarship for Black Students
$10,000 Engebretson Foundation National Scholarship
$10,000 Scholarships360 No Essay Scholarship
$2000 Smarter College Scholarship
Subscribe to the free "Your Daily Scholarship" Newsletter here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/
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Jacklyn Angell and Maggie Finn met while teaching high school in New Hampshire and bonded over their love of library books and side hustles. Their connection turned into a collaboration — and eventually, Summit Academic Support — where they combine their teaching experience and creative energy to guide students through the college application process.
In our conversation, we discussed:
How their teacher-first mindset shapes the way they deliver college counseling differently from traditional consultants.
The surprising things that parents and students actually need in the college admissions process.
Lessons from the most recent admissions cycle that reinforce how families should approach the college process.
Things current juniors should be doing right now.
To connect with Maggie and Jacklyn, go to https://www.summitacademicsupport.com/

Reimagine College: Earn College Credit In High School! + Scholarships for All Grades in High School and College Students

THE CAREER IDENTIFICATION COMPASS: How To Be Certain Your 15 To 25 Year Old is On The Right Path to Launch With Confidence–Not Confusion.
In This Free Session You'll Discover:
The two common mistakes even supportive parents make that quietly stall momentum and increase dependence.
How to know with confidence if their next step — college major, career path, or other training — actually fits who they are.
What you can do now to help support your young person avoid floundering or falling behind.
To access this free training, click the link click here: https://courses.flourishcoachingco.com/a/2148233090/PLHdxFCx
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Appealing Financial Aid: AFREE Expert-led Financial Aid Webinar
Tuesday, 2/17/26 @ 8pm ET: Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4117679100106/WN_eLa7PW5YR9yhNmQjcD9lKw
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Featured Scholarships:
$1000 Clark & Howell "Headlights for Hope" Scholarship
$2000 Price Benowitz "social Justice" Scholarship
$1000 Act of Kindness Scholarship
$37,000 Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
$1000 Law Office of David E. Gordon and Elissa M. Coombs "Nuclear Family" Scholarship
$2000 Smarter College Better Financial Future Scholarship
$1000 Appily Easy Money Scholarship
Subscribe to the free "Your Daily Scholarship" Newsletter here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/
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Josh See is a former educator of 13 years—teacher, advisor, and principal—turned founder of College In High School. He’s helped 3,000+ people as well as high schools rethink the college journey, starting early to save time and tens of thousands in future college costs, utilizing readily available opportunities that are free or discounted.
Driven to reimagine what college can be, Josh challenges the outdated view of starting college after high school at great expense..
In our conversation, Josh and I discussed:
How “reverse engineering” college allows students to save time and money
The four methods for students to earn college credit while in high school, including:
One method that can often be done for free!
The role of Advanced Placement courses and tests
Taking college classes on a college campus or on your high school campus
An online option with a well-known state flagship university
The pros and cons of each of these four methods
And much more…
To connect with Josh, visit is website: https://stan.store/joshsee
You can also connect with Josh on his socials:
Instagram: @collegeinhighschool
Facebook: @collegeinhighschool
TikTok: @collegeinhighschool1
YouTube: @collegeinhighschool1

College Essay Expert Shares Advice for High School Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen + A $100,000 Scholarship for High School Seniors!

The ACE Network (Access to College Admissions Experts) is a private, subscription-based group designed to give parents direct access to trusted experts in the college preparation process. Our team includes specialists in admissions advising, essays, scholarships, financial aid, and test prep. Inside the group, parents can post their specific questions — from essay feedback to scholarship searches — and receive personalized answers directly from our experts. We also host monthly webinars to dive deeper into key topics. It’s the quality of one-on-one guidance, but at a fraction of the cost, because you benefit from expert support in a group setting. Click here to learn more.
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FREE Expert-led Financial Aid Webinars:
FAFSA Tips & Tricks: Tuesday, 2/10/26 @ 8pm ET: Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717679098185/WN_WL4G1MmWT92K8CpJ1MxVyQ
Understanding Student Aid Index: Thursday, 2/12/26 @ 8pm ET: Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4217679099261/WN_NxWKorMBRbmL-46qdqGd_w 
Appealing Financial Aid: Tuesday, 2/17/26 @ 8pm ET: Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4117679100106/WN_eLa7PW5YR9yhNmQjcD9lKw
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Featured Scholarships:
$2500 Giveaways are My Valentine Scholarship
$2000 Smarter College Scholarship
$1000 A Helping Hand Scholarship
$1000 Act of Kindness Scholarship
$1000 Resilient Student Scholarship
$1000 Fair Divorce Legislation Scholarship
$100,000 McDonald’s HACER® National Scholarship
Subscribe to the free "Your Daily Scholarship" Newsletter here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/
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With nearly two decades of experience in college application coaching, Dr. Coppi provides expert guidance tailored to each student's unique needs. Dr. Coppi's background in higher education ensures that she understands the nuances of crafting compelling admissions essays.
In our conversation, Kellie and I discussed:
How to start the Letter of Recommendation (LOR) process before senior year.
The varying level of support from guidance counselors in college prep, and why college planning and scholarships usually get few resources from the Guidance Department.
What current juniors should be doing right now in the college admissions process.
Where AI fits into essays and college prep.
And much more…
And, check out the replay of a webinar that Kellie and I recently held on starting the college essay and scholarship process early. Click here to get free access to the recording.

Motivating Your Student to Apply for Scholarships + A Scholarship for All High School Students and One for College Students

FREE Expert-led Financial Aid Webinars:
FAFSA Tips & Tricks: Tuesday, 2/10/26 @ 8pm ET: Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717679098185/WN_WL4G1MmWT92K8CpJ1MxVyQ
Understanding Student Aid Index: Thursday, 2/12/26 @ 8pm ET: Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4217679099261/WN_NxWKorMBRbmL-46qdqGd_w 
Appealing Financial Aid: Tuesday, 2/17/26 @ 8pm ET: Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4117679100106/WN_eLa7PW5YR9yhNmQjcD9lKw
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Featured Scholarships:
$2000 Christophers Video Contest for College Students
$1000 Cancer Pathways Teen Writing Contest
$5000 Christian College Scholarship
$2000 Catholic College Scholarship
$2000 Smarter College Scholarship
Subscribe to the free "Your Daily Scholarship" Newsletter here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/
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Katie Azevedo is the founder of SchoolHabits.com, the creator of the Executive Function Journal, and the host of the Learn and Work Smarter Podcast.
With a Master's Degree in Special Education and nearly 20 years of teaching experience, Katie specializes in the intersection between ADHD and academics. She runs a private executive function coaching business and an online study skills course, SchoolHabits University, where she helps students and professionals learn and work smarter.
In our conversation, Katie explains
What motivation is and the factors that affect motivation.
The role that parents can play to help motivate students.
Why explaining the relevance of scholarship to students is critical for motivation.
Why setting expectations is critical.
How brain development in teens affects motivation for complex tasks like scholarships.
The use of rewards to motivate students to apply for scholarships.
Practical tips for parents to partner with their student in the scholarship process.
To connect with Katie, visit her website, Schoolhabits.com.
Also, please check out Katie’s fantastic podcast, Learn and Work Smarter.
 

Successful Transitions from High School to College + Scholarships for All High School and College Students

Click here to learn more about the ACE (Access to College Experts) Network, where you will get expert guidance for college admissions, essays, test-prep, scholarships, and even dorm planning, for less than the price of a tank of gas!
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Featured Scholarships:
$1000 Making the Leap Scholarship for Transfer Students
$2000 Better Financial Future Scholarship
$1500 Ag Day Video Contest
$1000 Poster Contest for High School Students
$1000 Mind Matters Scholarship
$10,000 Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship
Subscribe to the free "Your Daily Scholarship" Newsletter here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/
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Krista Anderson is a certified Executive Function and ADHD Coach who works with college-bound high school seniors and college students. She helps students build the skills they need to succeed in college like planning, time management, overcoming procrastination, study strategies, and self-advocacy - especially when deadlines and expectations feel overwhelming.
Krista brings over 20 years of experience in leadership development and student support, including teaching graduate-level courses and coaching students at community colleges, private colleges, and large universities. She combines professional expertise with lived experience to help students build confidence and independence as they prepare for college and beyond.
In our conversation, Krista and I discussed:
What the term “executive function” means, and why it’s critical for college readiness.
Why students struggle with deadlines, organization, and getting things done.
How students can make a successful transition from the “guardrails” of high school to the unstructured environment of college.
Practical tips to help students build independence.
What healthy, supportive involvement from parents looks like as students finish up their senior year.
And much more…
To connect with Krista, visit rootedtoreach.com, check out her Ready to Launch workshops, or connect on Facebook.
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Lisa Marker-Robbins has a quick quiz that will help you understand where your 15–25-year-old stands in discovering their direction — and what simple next step can help them move forward with clarity and confidence.
This quick quiz will show you exactly what stage they’re in and what to do next to ensure they are on track to launch with confidence.
Click here to take the quiz.