College Bound Mentor

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Lisa, Abby, and Stefanie know college. They also know students. With over 30 years combined experience mentoring young people, they'll show you why understanding yourself is the key to finding the right college. Each episode, hear trends, case studies, and interviews with students who have gone through it all - giving you valuable insight to survive the college application process and beyond. Hosted by Lisa Bleich, Abby Power, and Stefanie Forman, Partners of College Bound Mentor.

  1. The ADHD Effect with ADHD & Executive Functioning Coach Debbie White

    29 ЯНВ.

    The ADHD Effect with ADHD & Executive Functioning Coach Debbie White

    How do you help your student transition to college if they have ADHD or struggle with Executive Functioning? In this episode, we welcome on Debbie White, an ADHD & Executive Functioning Coach who's the Founder of Life Stormer. Hear the difference between ADHD & Executive Functioning, how to know if your student needs more support, what happens when a student with ADHD or Executive Functioning concerns ends up at the wrong college, how to prepare your student for college without compromising their independence, and how to leverage ADHD or Executive Functioning skills as a gift and superpower. Connect with Debbie at LifeStormer.com and on LinkedIn, and Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

    48 мин.
  2. Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy to Uncovering and Harnessing Your Innate Talents with Betsy Wills & Alex Ellison

    15 ЯНВ.

    Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy to Uncovering and Harnessing Your Innate Talents with Betsy Wills & Alex Ellison

    How can your students figure out what they want to major in? How about what they want to do in life? It might be time to find their hidden genius. In this episode, we welcome on Betsy Wills & Alex Ellison, Authors of Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy to Uncovering and Harnessing Your Innate Talents. Betsy is the Co-Founder of YouScience and Alex is the Founder of Throughline Guidance. Hear how to find your aptitudes, how to use your aptitudes to align with your major or career, how important it is to go into college confident in your major or career, how to turn a student away from a particular field gracefully, and how parents can help students find their hidden genius. Check out the book and resources at YourHiddenGenius.com and connect with Betsy & Alex on LinkedIn, and Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

    50 мин.
  3. Extra Credit '25: What Happens if You Don't Get Into Your ED (Early Decision) School?

    18.12.2025

    Extra Credit '25: What Happens if You Don't Get Into Your ED (Early Decision) School?

    Now that Early Decision (ED) results are back - and students are either thrilled or disappointed - we wanted to look back at our first interview with a student, Zoe, who shares her experience not getting into her first choice Early Decision school. She reveals her feelings when she first got denied, why it was actually a blessing in disguise, and her advice to rising seniors. Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

    28 мин.
  4. Dealing with College Decisions Dropping with Jenna Schebell of The College Navigators

    04.12.2025

    Dealing with College Decisions Dropping with Jenna Schebell of The College Navigators

    With college decisions coming out in the coming weeks, we're entering one of the most stressful times for high school students & parents. There are so many emotions you're bound to experience, and it's hard to resist comparing yourself to other aspiring college students. In this episode, we welcome on Jenna Schebell, Founder of The College Navigators. She's an Independent Educational Consultant (IEC) with over 20 years of experience in college admissions. Hear how to navigate the news on college decisions, what to actually believe on social media, how to block out the noise in this extra stressful time, how to regroup if things don't work out the way you'd hoped, and how to own your path as an aspiring college student - no matter what it looks like. Connect with Jenna at TheCollegeNavigators.com and on Instagram @TheCollegeNavigators, and Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

    51 мин.
  5. Making the Most of Summer with Your College Application in Mind

    20.11.2025

    Making the Most of Summer with Your College Application in Mind

    It's never too early to start figuring out what your student will be doing next summer. There are endless options, but which one will be the most rewarding - for personal growth AND adding to that resume? In this episode, we first cover how to make the most of your summer experiences, how to nail the outreach letter for internships, and whether it's still beneficial to get a summer job. Then, we share case studies so you can hear how high school students with very different passions & interests used their summer experiences to make a truly remarkable impact on their communities - and in turn, their college applications. Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

    42 мин.
  6. Should You Work with an IEC (Independent Educational Consultant)? With Kristina Dooley

    06.11.2025

    Should You Work with an IEC (Independent Educational Consultant)? With Kristina Dooley

    An IEC (Independent Educational Consultant) can be a huge help on your student's high school & college journey. How do you know whether an IEC is right for you - and what should you look for in an IEC? In this episode, we welcome on Kristina Dooley, a Certified Educational Planner and Founder of Estrela Consulting - a multi-consultant educational consulting firm based in Ohio. In addition to her 18 years of experience as an IEC, Kristina has previously served as a college admission officer, a school-based college counselor, and as a Past President of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). Hear what an IEC actually does, the dynamic between school counselors & IECs, key questions to ask an IEC to find out if they're the right fit, the drastic ways the industry has changed in the last 5 years, and why campus visits are more essential than ever. Connect with Kristina at EstrelaConsulting.com and on LinkedIn, and Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

    47 мин.
  7. A Conversation with Parents: College Admissions Trends 2025

    22.10.2025

    A Conversation with Parents: College Admissions Trends 2025

    Want to know the key trends & takeaways in college admissions for 2025? We've got you covered. In this webinar, hear why the demographic cliff is real, how schools are using AI in admissions, how to show you're a great fit for your major, why standardized testing is making a comeback, and what's happening with supplemental essays. Watch the webinar on YouTube, and Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

    34 мин.
  8. Extra Credit: How to Handle the Why College/Why Academic Interest Essay with Lisa Marker-Robbins

    08.10.2025

    Extra Credit: How to Handle the Why College/Why Academic Interest Essay with Lisa Marker-Robbins

    Some of the trickiest essays to pin down on college applications are the Why College/Why Academic Interest essays. This has never been more true than today, so we wanted to bring back our interview with special guest Lisa Marker-Robbins, Founder of Flourish Coaching, who's helped over 4,000 high school students and young adults gain the insight, experiences, and confidence they need to successfully embark on their post-high school path. She busts some myths about the Why College/Why Academic Interest essays, reveals some findings of her study of the Top 50 public universities and their admissions practices, and shares her best advice for students who truly don't know what to major in. Get Lisa's resources at FlourishCoachingCo.com/Majors and check out her College and Career Clarity podcast, and Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

    30 мин.
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Lisa, Abby, and Stefanie know college. They also know students. With over 30 years combined experience mentoring young people, they'll show you why understanding yourself is the key to finding the right college. Each episode, hear trends, case studies, and interviews with students who have gone through it all - giving you valuable insight to survive the college application process and beyond. Hosted by Lisa Bleich, Abby Power, and Stefanie Forman, Partners of College Bound Mentor.

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    College Bound Mentor
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    2024 - 2026
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