Confused to College Ready Podcast: Unlocking the Secrets to Your College Search
Unlocking the Secrets to Your College Search*****Top 10% Podcast and Top 25 for Education How To*****Are you tired of feeling stressed about the college search and college admissions? Do you feel like you’re on information overload and are sure you’ll miss something? Wonder where to start or what to do next? Is there a wrong school or path for your student? Do you wish you could be confident in understanding your college admission journey? Would an organization system help you keep track of dates, deadlines, and action steps? Do you want to save time and energy with less arguing and feelings of overwhelm?In this podcast, you will learn the simplest, yet most effective ways to help you Research your college options, understand the college admissions process, and easily make a decision – all while having positive conversations with your student! My mission is to serve students and their families and unlock the secrets to college searching with college-ready knowledge, systems, and a positive outlook, helping you be confident in your college search! If you’re ready to say yes to finding the right path for your student and being college-ready, you’re in the right place!Hey, there! I’m Courtney. A wife, boy-mom, lover of all things Harry Potter, and escape rooms. As a mental health therapist turned school counselor with over 15 years of experience, I have seen SO many students and families struggle with feelings of stress, overwhelm, and anxiety as they think about what to do after high school. The college search has multiple parts and each one seems just as big as the last one. Families and students spend hours researching schools, studying, and considering the right college. I am bringing my knowledge and expertise to help you navigate the college search experience. I realized that families and students need a plan that is suited to their needs and interests. If you’re ready to navigate high school and the college search process with someone to walk you through step by step…..all while managing stress, having positive communication, and providing simple and effective steps for you to follow, this podcast is for you! Grab a pen and notebook and get ready! I’m here to serve you and your student! Learn More at www.confusedtocollegready.com Connect at [email protected] Community www.confusedtocollegeready.com/group Instagram and Facebook @ confusedtocollegeready Free Guide on How to Start or Expand Your Business www.confusedtoready.com/howtostart Interested in a private coaching session to help you get unstuck? Email Courtney at [email protected]
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 13 minutes
- Episodes
- 84
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2024
Ep. 44 // Are My Grades Too Low? What is the Average GPA for College?
Grades and GPA are an important part of the college search. A question I often get is whether a student's grades are too low to get into any college. The good news is that there are multiple opportun…
Ep. 43 // Self Care Strategies: Being Aware of How You Feel in the College Admissions Process
Self-care is so important for all of us, especially as we search for colleges. Today we are going to break down the ways to know if you are feeling overwhelmed, and several strategies to help you.
Pl…
Ep. 42 // 3 Tools to Create Your List of Colleges
How do you start to create your list of colleges? You know what your priorities are, you have had conversations about what you're looking for, but where do you go from here?
Today, we're going to tal…
Prioritizing Your College Criteria
In the college search, prioritizing the criteria that are most important to your student can help the entire process go more smoothly!
In our Confused to College Ready Beta Launch group, we cover the…
Ep. 40 // Maintaining Positive Relationships During the College Admissions Process
Positive relationships with key stakeholders are a huge part of the college admissions process. Today we are going to talk through steps you can take to ensure you are maintaining those positive rel…
Ep. 39 // Scholarships, Financial Aid, and the FAFSA, Oh My!
With college application season here, I am getting a lot of questions about scholarships, financial aid, paying for college, and the FAFSA! Today we're going to review several scholarship resources …
Your Roadmap to College
Recently, one of our group members asked for a roadmap to the college admissions process. In today's episode, we're going to go over the 6 steps in the Confused to College Ready Roadmap to College.
Th…
Ep. 37 // Where to Start with College Applications
College application season is here! Whether you know what colleges your student wants to apply to and are already submitting applications, or you still need to narrow down the list, today's episode …
Ep. 36 // What Colleges Should I Apply To
Deciding what colleges to apply to can seem like a monumental task! There are a lot of factors to consider including the cost of attendance, your current financial situation, grades, GPA, test scores…
Meet Each College Application Deadline
In your senior year, we want you to meet each college application deadline on time to ensure that your college application will be reviewed! This will also help to decrease your stress and enjoy your…
Ep. 34 | College Admissions: How to Know What to Do Next Without Feeling Overwhelmed
How do you know where to start or what to do next in the college admissions process? Does it have to seem overwhelming? You aren't alone in the search, so take a deep breath and stay tuned for all t…
Ep. 33//Stop Comparing Yourself to Others in the College Search
Teddy Roosevelt said ‘comparison is the thief of joy.” Today, I want you (and your student) to stop comparing yourself to others!
All too often in my work, I have seen teenagers compare themselves t…
Ep. 32//Strategies to Help Pay for College with Kara Walker
Today, you are in for a treat! We have our first interview with Kara Walker, founder of the Money and Mental Peace Podcast!
Kara is going to share strategies to help you save money before and during…
How to Explore Careers in High School
What do you want to do when you grow up? That's a hard question to answer, and the answer can definitely change! As parents, you may not be doing what you thought you wanted to when you were younger.…
Tell Your Story in the College Application
Your unique story is a critical part of your college application. Today we're going to talk about turning that story into a catchphrase, or what businesses call your elevator pitch. As students progr…
Start Conversations About College...and Life After High School
As you start conversations about college with your student, it can be stressful, and you may not know what steps to take. You don’t want to have a lot of pressure with the conversations, but we can h…
Your Path to College Part 2
When the path to college isn’t one size fits all, what does that mean for your student during the search? We talked about the various options from enlisting in a branch of the military to certificati…
Your Path to College is Not One Size Fits All
Many people compare their path to college to other students. Will my student go to the right school? What if they don't meet their future partner, what if they don't get the best education, and many …
How to Find a Career That is Right for Me
How to Find a Career That is Right For Me is a common question I hear from students! Students and families understand that the ultimate goal after attending college is to find a career that is a good…
College App for Students: You Don't Have to Wait Until the Fall to Start
The timeline to work on your college app for students doesn’t have to wait until the fall of your senior year to begin. There are multiple steps you can take in the spring of your junior year and the…