The College Prep Podcast is signing off after 12 great years!!!

Find out how Megan and Erin’s businesses have shifted focus recently and why they are stepping back from the podcast.

Of course, you can still reach out to us. Megan (https://www.collegeprepresults.com) and Erin (https://www.seattlesuccesscoaching.com)

Some of our college prep advice is as good now as the date it originally aired. You might want to check out these episodes:

• 466: Should We Rate Schools Like Ski Slopes?
• 626: Five Things you can do RIGHT NOW to Make College Admissions Easier
• 524: Tips for Visiting Colleges: Notes from Megan’s Recent College Visits
• 518: What We Mean When We Suggest You “Research Colleges”
• 473: How to Talk to Your Teachers
• 630: How to Build a Rigorous (But Not Crushing) High School Schedule
• 579: 5 Core Skills Every Student Needs BEFORE Day One of College
• 457: How to Find Meaningful Community Service Opportunities

If you are looking for new podcasts on college admissions, Megan highly recommends Drop In– A Decision Drop Podcast (https://decisiondrop.com/dropinpodcast) with Josh Hudley and Lisa Clay.

For academic and study skill coaching, Erin recommends Crista Hopp of Connected Pathways coaching. (https://www.connectedpathwayscoaching.com/)

If you are an educator, you might want to check out podcast co-founder Gretchen Wegner’s work: https://www.youtube.com/@AntiBoringLab/featured

These last 12 years have been an incredible journey. We’ve loved sharing it with you!

Until we meet again,

Megan & Erin

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We are continuing with our shorter summer episodes and with Erin’s series highlighting the ways in which students can learn key skills so they can live independently. Today’s focus is on cleaning.

Now that we have covered decluttering (episode 481) and organization (episode 483), Erin shares some of her cleaning tips and even her special (super basic) room cleaning graphic!

Resource: Clean My Space YouTube channel

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This summer Megan will focus on different college application essay topics, pinpointing common pitfalls and offering suggestions for strong responses. Today’s topic: what excites you?

— don’t overthink your response, but do take time to brainstorm the topic and how it fits into your overall set of application responses

— there are BAD answers to this question

— you can write about hobbies

— genuine enthusiasm comes through when you discuss topics about which you are truly passionate.

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