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Ready For College? Archives - WebTalkRadio.net

Ready For College? Archives - WebTalkRadio.net

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Ready For College? – Is College Worth it?

The short answer is yes. Today explores 5 reasons why 4-year and 2-year degrees are needed to succeed in the... The post Ready For College? – Is College Worth it? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Jan 25, 201631 min

Ready For College? – Answers to Parent’s Frequently-Asked Questions

For years, Dr. Bob has spoken at Freshmen Orientation Programs and talked to parents during Admissions Programs. And on these... The post Ready For College? – Answers to Parent’s Frequently-Asked Questions appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Jan 18, 201653 min

Ready for College? – Jumpstart every semester — 9 must do’s — Vital for students 7th grade through college.

Encore: Whenever students start a new semester, they have to get off on the right foot. Dr. Bob coaches students... The post Ready for College? – Jumpstart every semester — 9 must do’s — Vital for students 7th grade through college. appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Jan 11, 201630 min

Ready For College? – Parents: from Hand-holder to Adviser.How to help your child.

Encore: When kids are in middle school, parents should be transitioning from telling students what to do to helping students... The post Ready For College? – Parents: from Hand-holder to Adviser.How to help your child. appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Jan 4, 201630 min

Ready For College? – Why being smart isn’t enough

When we talk about poor graduation rates or extra years spent in college, many parents will say, “Well he’s not... The post Ready For College? – Why being smart isn’t enough appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Dec 28, 201528 min

Ready For College? – Standardized tests: You gotta love ‘em

There’s an alphabet soup of them. PSAT, PLAN, ACT, SAT, AP, DAT, LSAT, MCAT, and the list goes on.Subscribe with... The post Ready For College? – Standardized tests: You gotta love ‘em appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Dec 21, 201529 min

Ready For College? – This Holiday, give a Roadmap for Success and Personal Happiness Results that extend through College and into the Workplace.

While you may not have thought of a College Smart book as a holiday gift, the 12 College Smart Strategies... The post Ready For College? – This Holiday, give a Roadmap for Success and Personal Happiness Results that extend through College and into the Workplace. appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Dec 14, 201534 min

Ready for College? – It’s CRUNCH TIME: Upcoming finals for college freshman. What should they do? 7 tips

Stress. Nerves. Worry. Jitters. Panic. Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS Welcome to the weeks between Thanksgiving and the end... The post Ready for College? – It’s CRUNCH TIME: Upcoming finals for college freshman. What should they do? 7 tips appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Dec 7, 201530 min

Ready For College? – Two High School Juniors: Talk about their Thoughts on College

This week, Grace and Molly, two second-semester juniors from our local high school, share their views—Subscribe with your favorite podcast... The post Ready For College? – Two High School Juniors: Talk about their Thoughts on College appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Nov 30, 201542 min

Ready For College? – FAQs about Starting College

Today Dr. Bob answers three questions on his Most Frequently Asked List. They are topics that students should be discussing... The post Ready For College? – FAQs about Starting College appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Nov 23, 201526 min

Ready For College? – About Financing College — a Crash Course. FAFSA Loans, Scholarships, Grants, Institutional Grants, and Work-Study

It can be a maze. How does financial aid work? What needs to be paid back? What kinds of financial... The post Ready For College? – About Financing College — a Crash Course. FAFSA Loans, Scholarships, Grants, Institutional Grants, and Work-Study appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Nov 16, 201538 min

Ready For College? – Three things You should know about Admissions Applications

College applications consist of two parts:Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS the measurable side of the a application: grades and... The post Ready For College? – Three things You should know about Admissions Applications appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Nov 9, 201526 min

Ready For College? – Learning is like a layer-cake on KL Street

Ask your children if they know how to learn. Mostly likely, they’ll look at you like you had just asked... The post Ready For College? – Learning is like a layer-cake on KL Street appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Oct 26, 201520 min

Ready For College? – Parent-teacher Conferences, Applying to College, and Prepping for College Midterms

AN ENCORE! It’s that time of year. Dr. Bob wants to remind you his books can help parents and students... The post Ready For College? – Parent-teacher Conferences, Applying to College, and Prepping for College Midterms appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Oct 19, 201534 min

Ready For College? – Is College Worth it?

The short answer is yes. Today explores 5 reasons why 4-year and 2-year degrees are needed to succeed in the... The post Ready For College? – Is College Worth it? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Oct 12, 201531 min

Ready For College? – Poised at the Starting Block: the Summer before 1st Semester— 4 Tips

Dr. Bob reveals 4 ways to be get off to a great start on Day One of the first semester:Subscribe... The post Ready For College? – Poised at the Starting Block: the Summer before 1st Semester— 4 Tips appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Oct 5, 201530 min

Ready For College – How Admissions Offices Can Help You

Today’s guest, Deb, has worked in university admissions for 30 years. Recently retired, she talks about the services, events, and... The post Ready For College – How Admissions Offices Can Help You appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Sep 28, 201530 min

Ready For College? – Taking a Year Off before College Has Its Advantages

It’s called a “gap year.” Not all students move immediately from high school to college. A few choose to take... The post Ready For College? – Taking a Year Off before College Has Its Advantages appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Sep 21, 201528 min

Ready For College? – So what do we mean by being College Smart?

It’s a kind of attitude, a lifestyle — a way that students have of handling themselves and their days. Whatever... The post Ready For College? – So what do we mean by being College Smart? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Sep 14, 201531 min

Ready for College? – College Stress, Anxiety, Depression — truly Epidemic Proportions

Listen to a national expert.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS Recent studies find 80+% of college students report anxiety and... The post Ready for College? – College Stress, Anxiety, Depression — truly Epidemic Proportions appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Sep 14, 201532 min

Ready For College? – Jumpstart Every Semester — 9 Must Do’s

Vital for ALL Students. The 9 must-do’s take up an entire chapter in College Smart. Think of the new semester... The post Ready For College? – Jumpstart Every Semester — 9 Must Do’s appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Sep 7, 201530 min

Ready for College? – One Reason Students are Screwing up in College

What sparked today’s program was a comment from one of our listeners, who heard a college freshmen bragging about not... The post Ready for College? – One Reason Students are Screwing up in College appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Aug 31, 201534 min

Ready For College? – New Freshmen Counting Down the Days: and Calming the Jitters

Only two weeks before college starts. Today’s guest, Kyle, represents tens of thousands of new freshmen wondering what lies ahead.... The post Ready For College? – New Freshmen Counting Down the Days: and Calming the Jitters appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Aug 24, 201532 min

Ready For College? – So what do we mean by being College Smart?

It’s a kind of attitude, a lifestyle — a way that students have of handling themselves and their days. Whatever... The post Ready For College? – So what do we mean by being College Smart? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Aug 17, 201531 min

Ready For College? – According to College Professors — 86% of high school grads are not!

Every week on Ready for College we talk about what is really essential for college prep. While our overall message... The post Ready For College? – According to College Professors — 86% of high school grads are not! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Aug 10, 201531 min

Ready for College? – College Smart Books Now Available!

College Smart® Ready for College? Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS Our Books are now available! In this program, Dr.... The post Ready for College? – College Smart Books Now Available! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Aug 3, 201534 min

Ready For College? – Tommy: What He Learned about going to College in his First Semester

In high school, Tommy was a good student with a 3.6 grade point average. He had taken difficult courses, and... The post Ready For College? – Tommy: What He Learned about going to College in his First Semester appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Jul 27, 201532 min

Ready for College?: Two high school seniors. Still a lot of questions.

Listen to Kensey and Taylor. These young women have different financial circumstances. They’re thinking about different schools. One will live... The post Ready for College?: Two high school seniors. Still a lot of questions. appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Jul 20, 201531 min

Ready For College? – 4 Important Topics for Discussion the Summer Before Your Child Starts College

Incoming freshmen arrive on their new campus with a certain amount of anxiety along with their excitement. It happens even... The post Ready For College? – 4 Important Topics for Discussion the Summer Before Your Child Starts College appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Jul 6, 201533 min

Ready For College? – Adjusting to that First Year in College: Insights of a Freshmen

Meet Jess. She just finished her first year at a large university. She wanted a large university, and she loves... The post Ready For College? – Adjusting to that First Year in College: Insights of a Freshmen appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Jun 29, 201532 min

Ready For College? – Meet a Student who Comes with Batteries Included

This is the first in a series of college and high school student interviews.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS Meet... The post Ready For College? – Meet a Student who Comes with Batteries Included appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Jun 22, 201532 min

Ready For College? – Standardized tests: You gotta love ‘em

There’s an alphabet soup of them. PSAT, PLAN, ACT, SAT, AP, DAT, LSAT, MCAT, and the list goes on.Subscribe with... The post Ready For College? – Standardized tests: You gotta love ‘em appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Jun 15, 201529 min

Ready for college? – From Hand-holder to Adviser: How Parents Should Relate to their Kids to get them Ready for College.

In the early years of childhood, parents act “very parental.” They “tell” their children how to act and how to... The post Ready for college? – From Hand-holder to Adviser: How Parents Should Relate to their Kids to get them Ready for College. appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Jun 8, 2015

Ready for College? – The problems with the Learn-As-You-Go Plan of financing a college education

Listen to Amy and Steve whose third daughter is now in a state college. They will tell you how the... The post Ready for College? – The problems with the Learn-As-You-Go Plan of financing a college education appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Jun 1, 201529 min

Ready For College? – Why being smart isn’t enough

Today, we introduce you to Eric. Despite his brilliance — Eric got a perfect score on the ACT — he... The post Ready For College? – Why being smart isn’t enough appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

May 18, 201528 min

Ready For College? – Learning is like a layer-cake on KL Street

Ask your children if they know how to learn. Mostly likely, they’ll look at you like you had just asked... The post Ready For College? – Learning is like a layer-cake on KL Street appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

May 11, 201520 min

Ready For College? – Two High School Juniors: Talk about their Thoughts on College

This week, Grace and Molly, two second-semester juniors from our local high school, share their views—Subscribe with your favorite podcast... The post Ready For College? – Two High School Juniors: Talk about their Thoughts on College appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

May 4, 201542 min

Ready for College? – Alarming and Dangerous…The Mental Health Crisis among College Stud

On Ready for College? we often talk about the fact that the majority of students are not ready.Subscribe with your... The post Ready for College? – Alarming and Dangerous…The Mental Health Crisis among College Stud appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Apr 27, 201556 min

Ready for College? – The 7 Deadly Sins

Why do the majority of students take 5, 6, or more years to graduate? Here are two of many reasons.Subscribe... The post Ready for College? – The 7 Deadly Sins appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Apr 20, 201544 min

Ready for College? – Ask the Doctor: Dr. Bob Answers Parents’ Frequently-Asked Questions

For years, Dr. Bob has spoken at Freshmen Orientation Programs and talked to parents during Admissions Programs. And on these... The post Ready for College? – Ask the Doctor: Dr. Bob Answers Parents’ Frequently-Asked Questions appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Apr 13, 201553 min

Ready For College? – Where’s Waldo? Or How to Look for Information on College Websites

Dr. Bob and Jude take you through 4 school websites— a two-year community college and 3 four-year college sites to... The post Ready For College? – Where’s Waldo? Or How to Look for Information on College Websites appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Apr 6, 201559 min

Ready For College? – Project Big Decision: Why and How to Visit Colleges

You’d never buy a car without sitting in it and giving it a test drive. The same is true for... The post Ready For College? – Project Big Decision: Why and How to Visit Colleges appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Mar 30, 201545 min

Ready For College? – What goes on “Outside” of School? 5 Ways Parents can help Teens get Ready for College

Ideally, 9th grade is the pivotal year for students to start getting ready for college — a time that parents... The post Ready For College? – What goes on “Outside” of School? 5 Ways Parents can help Teens get Ready for College appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Mar 23, 201542 min

Ready for College? – Educators and the Workplace Agree: College Grads Fall Far Short as Communicators

Can your student talk on his/her feet without struggling, stumbling, and groping for words? Feel confident speaking? Can your student... The post Ready for College? – Educators and the Workplace Agree: College Grads Fall Far Short as Communicators appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Mar 16, 201534 min

Ready for College? – Whad’ya Mean you Don’t Have a Job Yet?

Want to know how many college graduates have lined up a job by the time they graduate? If you’ve got... The post Ready for College? – Whad’ya Mean you Don’t Have a Job Yet? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Mar 9, 201542 min

Ready For College? – College is Not High School Away From Home

If you’re planning on sending your child to college — or your child is already there — you need to... The post Ready For College? – College is Not High School Away From Home appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Feb 25, 201527 min