Smart Moves for Life After High School: The Senior Year Game Plan
🎙️ The Senior Year Game Plan is your guide to surviving what school didn’t teach you—how to make friends, network, and actually succeed after high school. Hear real Forest Hills seniors talk college stress, social anxiety, and choosing careers that pay. If you're nervous about starting over, sounding awkward, or picking the wrong path—this podcast is for you.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 39
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Make New Friends (But Keep The Old)
In this conversation, Michele Ehrlich and Amarie Biroo discuss the essential social skills and strategies for high school graduates transitioning to college life. They explore the importance of build…
How to Make Friends After High School: A Brush-Up on Meeting New People
🎙️ The Senior Year Game Plan
Real Talk. Real Students. Real-World Readiness.
High school is almost over—but what comes next?
Join host Michele Ehrlich and seniors from Forest Hills High School as they g…
College Decision-Making Stressing You Out? Do This NOW
In this episode, high school seniors Amarie and Alice share their experiences and emotions as they navigate the college decision process amidst a challenging societal backdrop. The conversation explo…
Handle Small Talk Like a Pro
Are you afraid of graduating high school because your social skills are non-existent after Covid and because you're online most of the time? You're not alone! In this episode of the Senior Year Game …
Getting Ready for College Texting vs. Real Life & How to Build Real Relationships in a Digital World
Are your relationships mostly through texting? Do you feel close online but distant in real life? In this episode, we break down why texting isn’t enough — and how to build real emotional connection …
How to Make New Friends in Senior Year & Beyond
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Navigating Senior Year Social Skills, Future-Proof Your Career and Your Life, Tips to Thrive in an AI World
In this episode of the Senior Year Game Plan, host Michele discusses the challenges seniors face as they prepare for life after high school. Joined by students Amarie and Alice, they explore the impa…
College, or Not? Exploring Options During Senior Year
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In this episode, high school seniors Amarie and Alice share their experiences and concerns about college applications, scholarships, and choosing the right major. The conversation explores the…
Apprenticeships 101: Earn While You Learn
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the transformative potential of apprenticeships as a viable alternative to traditional college education. They explore the benefits of earning while learni…
Trade School vs. Traditional College
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In this episode of the Senior Year Game Plan, high school students Alice and Amarie share their thoughts on navigating their final year before graduation. They discuss their current activiti…
The Senior Year Game Plan Podcast: Internships and Certifications
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In this episode of the Senior Year Game Plan, host Michele Ehrlich, US Army veteran, educator, career author and strategist discusses the importance of exploring career opportunities beyond t…
Episode 8: Finding Mentors and Networks in a Disconnected World
In this episode of the Senior Year Game Plan, hosts discuss the challenges students face in finding career guidance and mentorship. Joined by seniors Amari and Alice, they explore how to navigate lim…
Episode 7: Networking and Mentorships
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In this episode of the Senior Year Game Plan podcast, host Michele Ehrlich discusses the importance of networking and mentorship in career success with Jonathan Spooner from Stacks and Joule…
The Role of Military Training in Career Development, Women in Cybersecurity: Breaking Barriers
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In this episode of the Senior Year Game Plan, host Michele Ehrlich discusses the importance of planning for a successful senior year in high school, focusing on lucrative career paths such as…
Episode 5: Exploring College Fit: Insights from High School Seniors
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In this episode of the Senior Year Game Plan, high school seniors Amarie and Alice discuss the critical decisions they face as they approach college applications. They explore the importance…
Episode 4: Financial Aid, Scholarships and Careers in Finance
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In this episode of the Senior Year Game Plan, host Michelle Ehrlich discusses the intricacies of financial aid and scholarships with Samantha Adriansen, a Yale graduate who successfully navig…
Episode 3: Time and Stress Management: Application Deadlines and how to Manage it All!
Keywords: senior year, college applications, financial aid, time management, career planning, student stress, upskilling, deadlines, scholarships, future of work
Summary: In this episode of the Seni…
Episode 2: To Go to a 4-Year College, or Not??
In this conversation, Forest Hills high school seniors Amarie Biroo and Alice Bao, along with educator, Army vet, author of "Career Guide: New Careers for Next Generation People" and "Best Careers fo…
The Senior Year Game Plan Episode 1 with Video
Welcome to the Senior Year Game Plan Podcast, hosted by Forest Hills High School seniors in Queens, NYC! In this episode, we’ll guide you through a simple and effective game plan to help seniors and …
The Senior Year Game Plan!
Welcome to the Senior Year Game Plan Podcast! In this episode, we’ll guide you through a simple and effective game plan to help seniors and their families prepare for college and career success. We’l…