College Talk Beth Brandon

We're back! And then we'll be on another break until April.It's a short and sweet episode today, and our last FAFSA conversation. Quick reminder, the state of Michigan extended their priority FAFSA deadline to May 1st! So get filing!Today, we're talking about the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IRSDRT)! Very exciting! Kind of. We're going to talk about why it's great, and more secure, and helps with verification.We're also going to talk about verification, because that's a tricksy process to deal with. We'll go through what it is, how to handle it, and why I am rolling my eyes about it. In fact, I reference an amazing Brookings article to enhance my eye roll power. Here's the link to that article: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/brown-center-chalkboard/2021/06/07/fafsa-verification-an-undue-burden-for-students-and-public-colleges/As always, send me your questions at podcastcollegetalk@gmail.comRemember to subscribe, like, comment, and/or rate! It helps others find the show.

We're back and busting more FAFSA myths! Today we talk about how hard the FAFSA really is, and if it's just there to steal your identity? It's not a bad question, because it does ask a ton of personal information. I promise the FAFSA is not going to do that. But! Make sure you only access the FAFSA through fafsa.gov or https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.We also cover all ten questions that help students understand if they are dependent or independent and what that even means!In our next episode, we will be breaking down another FAFSA myth and talk about this IRS DRT thing.As always, send me your questions at podcastcollegetalk@gmail.comRemember to subscribe, like, comment, and/or rate! It helps others find the show.

We're back from our winter break, and as promised, we're talking FAFSA.Beth busts the first FAFSA myth: Filling out the FAFSA means you have to take out loans. WRONG! You don't have to take out the loans offered, it is a choice. Beth also explains the differences between the loans you will see on award letters from different colleges. Beth also talks about the FAFSA deadlines, including the deadlines for every state! Need more info on your state? Click here: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/fafsa-deadlinesIn our next episode, we will be breaking down another FAFSA myth and talk about the differences between filing as a dependent or independent student.As always, send me your questions at podcastcollegetalk@gmail.comRemember to subscribe, like, comment, and/or rate! It helps others find the show.

I am so excited about this interview with Ana Manzano! We talk about the Michigan ECHO Scholarship and why it's so amazing. After you listen, if you can think of anyone who would be interested and benefit from this scholarship, send them this episode AND this website: https://michiganecho.org/en/As always, send me your questions at podcastcollegetalk@gmail.comRemember to subscribe, like, comment, and/or rate! It helps others find the show.

Welcome to our 50th episode! I get to interview Dr. Shemmassian and I learn SO much about the med school application process. Dr. Shemmassian also had really great advice to overcome Imposter Syndrome and even shares some advice with parents! You can check out his website here: https://www.shemmassianconsulting.com/Remember to rate, subscribe, and comment! It helps other folks find us!Check out our website for free resources: https://podcastcollegetalk.weebly.com

We're going to put this short series on productivity to bed! Literally! Our last Productivity isn't Perfect episode is all about rest! I talk a lot about sleep and why we need it so dang much!Here are the links to all the articles I reference:https://www.sleepfoundation.org/circadian-rhythmhttps://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/matters/consequences/sleep-performance-and-public-safetyhttps://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/matters/benefits-of-sleep/learning-memoryhttps://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/matters/benefits-of-sleep/why-do-we-sleephttps://health.clevelandclinic.org/happens-body-dont-get-enough-sleep/I also finally say who my special guest is for the next episode! Dr. Shirag Shemmassian! I'm so pumped and by the time you hear this, we've already talked and I'm betting it was great. Want to know more? Check out his bio here: https://www.shemmassianconsulting.com/about/author/shirag-shemmassianRemember, check out https://podcastcollegetalk.weebly.com for free resources, and don't hesitate to email me with questions at podcastcollegetalk@gmail.com!