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. 24 5 Techniques to Manage Stress in the College Search
I have had many students sit in my office close to tears and some in the middle of a panic attack because they are so overwhelmed with their course work, extracurricular activities, family responsibi…
10 Mistakes You're Making With Managing Financial Aid for Students
Managing financial aid for students is a common response I get when I talk to families about their biggest challenges with the college search. How will you afford college? What is the FAFSA and how d…
College Planning Schedule for Juniors in the Fall and Winter
The college planning schedule for the fall and winter of a student’s junior year is a major stepping stone for you and your student! Students are continuing to focus on doing their best in their cou…
Ep. 21 College Planning Checklist for Freshmen
Your college planning checklist for freshman year is your starting point for what your search will look like. This is a time for you to focus on the foundational skills to help you navigate what is …
Ep. 20 College Timeline for High School Sophomores
When you look at the college timeline for high school sophomores, many of the families I work with say it seems like it is too early to start the search or ask if they are already behind. You are in…
Ep. 19 College Admissions Timeline for Seniors
The college admissions timeline for seniors is a busy, and exciting, time! We discussed what your timeline will look like in the spring of your junior year and the summer before your senior year. T…
Ep. 18 ❓ Questions to Ask College Admission Counselors
Hey there! Knowing what questions to ask college admissions counselors and having a system to track answers can help reduce your stress!
Whether you are having face-to-face conversations with an adm…
Ep. 17 🗺️ Visiting College Campuses: Making The Most of Your Time
Hey there! Visiting college campuses is an exciting part of the college search process! Today I’m going to share about how two of the families I work with planned their visits, saved money, had grea…
Ep. 16 📅 College Application Timeline for Juniors: Spring and Summer Tasks
Hey there! The college application timeline for juniors is so important! Today, we are going to focus on the spring of your junior year and the summer before your senior year!
How can you make the mo…
Ep. 15/Rules for Email Etiquette: Making the Best First Impression
There are some rules for email etiquette you should follow when you need to communicate with someone in a professional capacity, such as your teachers, college admissions offices, or scholarship cont…
Ep. 14/ Empowering Students in the College Search: Don't Do Everything For Them
We are empowering students throughout the college search! During this time, it can be incredibly tempting to jump in and do things for your student! They are busy with school, extracurricular activi…
Ep. 13 How to Track Your College Application Deadlines
When it is time to start identifying and applying to colleges, there are a lot of moving parts! Today, we are looking at a way to easily track your college application deadlines and due dates. When …
Ep. 12 5 Organization Strategies for College Searches That Are Guaranteed to Save Time and Energy
Today’s podcast is going to focus on organization strategies for your college search. As a parent, we get pulled in SO many directions! Throw in searching for colleges and it’s no wonder we feel li…
Ep. 11 3 Easy Ways to Manage Your Time While Searching for College
We have busy days and learning to manage your time can help you feel less stressed and overwhelmed, especially as you add in searching for colleges to the mix. When you learn how to manage your time …
Ep. 10 College Financial Planning: How to Have Challenging Conversations with Ease
Where do you start with college financial planning? How much does college cost? How are you going to pay for it? How do you have hard conversations about money? Is college affordable for your stu…
Ep. 9 Now is the BEST time to Start Your College Search
Is it too early to start the college search? Are we too late to search for colleges? What is the college application timeline? Now is the BEST time for you to start your college search!
Today we’re …
Ep. 8 Learn the Lingo: Types of Colleges
There are so many different types of colleges! What is the difference between types of colleges? What is a public university? What is a private university? What about two-year vs. four-year colle…
Ep. 7 How to Find the Right College for Your Student Part 3
Figuring out where to begin as you’re searching for colleges can be easier than you think! We talked about potential careers and majors, and what college criteria are most important for the student.…
Ep. 6 Does College Searching Have to Be SO Stressful?
While you may have heard horror stories about college searching, it doesn’t have to feel so stressful! If you’re like a lot of the families I work with, you would love to have a system while you and …
Ep. 5 How to Find the Right College for Your Student Part 2
Figuring out where to begin as you’re searching for colleges can be easier than you think! Now that we know potential majors for you or your student, we are going to look at what college criteria ar…