College Talk

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!

Watch out world! She has goals! Micro-Goals! And she is crushing every single one!That's right, this week's episode is all about goals. How to set them, and how to SMASH them. It's pretty simple really, we're going to talk about building confidence and self belief through micro-goals, WOOP, and SMART goals. I love a good spot of research, so there are links to ALL of the articles I used to make this episode. I am NOT a productivity expert (I'm typing this less than 50 minutes before this bad boy airs) and so everything I bring to the table is researched. Enjoy!As always, comment, rate, and subscribe! It helps others find us and makes me smile. While you're at it, check out the website ( https://podcastcollegetalk.weebly.com ) and reach out if you have any questions.Links:https://hbr.org/2020/01/to-achieve-big-goals-start-with-small-habitslifehack.org/890726/start-smallhttps://stunningmotivation.com/small-goals/https://www.forbes.com/sites/lewishowes/2012/07/06/why-thinking-small-is-the-secret-to-big-success/?sh=639ea17b1f8bhttps://blog.beeminder.com/nick/https://blog.nickwinter.net/posts/willpower-and-success-spiralshttps://www.lesswrong.com/posts/RWo4LwFzpHNQCTcYt/how-to-beat-procrastinationhttps://www.learningscientists.org/blog/2017/7/4-1?rq=goalshttps://www.mindtools.com/page6.html

We had some technical difficulties but we made it happen, and somehow still on Wednesday!Episode 47 is here and full of time management strategies. This is just a small sampling of all the time management methods out there. I wouldn't even say it's a full charcuterie board of strategies, just the cheese. So if none of these feel like they will work for you, that's okay! There are so many more to try.Remember, productivity isn't perfect!Check out out website at https://podcastcollegetalk.weebly.com and feel free to reach out to me at podcastcollegetalk@gmail.com with any questions!.Please remember to subscribe and comment. It helps us get more visibility and connect with more students!

We're back! And wow, I am glad to be back! This week, we are talking all about our new series on productivity, and how it is far from perfect. We're going to start with the basics today and talk about getting things together. Below are some links to the different things I referenced, but FIRST! The College Talk website. http://podcastcollegetalk.weebly.comPlease use this and the free resources found there!College Info Geek Organization Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nkCt3OF6-8&ab_channel=ThomasFrankThe Productivity Project - Chris Bailey - https://www.blackstonebookstore.com/book/9781101904053The Motivation Hacker - Nick Winter - https://www.pagesbkshop.com/book/978098927982610 Steps to Earning Better Grades (While Studying Less) - Thomas Frank - https://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/

Hello all, and thank you for joining me at College Talk!Today we are hitting up a program that is a HUGE win for college access in Michigan. I'm lucky to be joined by the AMAZING Angela Lathan as we go over what Reconnect is and how you can prep to get the best experience from heading to college.As always links and resources below!MI Reconnect: https://www.michigan.gov/reconnect/A little bit about FAFSA, make sure you know your state's deadline and find out right here: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/fafsa-deadlinesWe also have our website with a ton of free resources at https://podcastcollegetalk.weebly.comYou can also email me at: podcastcollegetalk@gmail.com

** THIS EPISODE IS FOR K-12 ADMIN, COUNSELORS, AND TEACHERS, AND HIGHER EDUCATION FACULTY AND STAFF!!I'm joined by THREE lovely guests today to talk about the internet sensation that sweeped the nation! Bean Dad.In the fast paced current of the internet and social media, this seems like ancient news, but we talk about how we see Bean Dads all over the place in education and how we, as educators (professors, staff, k-12 or higher ed folks) can make changes if we think we've been a Bean Dad ourselves. I want to take a moment to thank Chris, Kate, and Sabbi for giving up some of their weekend time to have this great conversation with me. Almost two weeks later and I am still thinking about it. As always links and resources below!A little bit about FAFSA, make sure you know your state's deadline and find out right here: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/fafsa-deadlinesWe also have our website with a ton of free resources at https://podcastcollegetalk.weebly.comYou can also email me at: podcastcollegetalk@gmail.com

Welcome to episode 43!A little bit about FAFSA, make sure you know your state's deadline and find out right here: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/fafsa-deadlinesSo, we're talking all about building a first resume if you're a high schooler, especially with scholarship season approaching. I used The Balance Careers for a lot of my own career info and I used it here too! The links below will take you straight to the articles I used for this episode.High School Resume Tips: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/high-school-resume-examples-and-writing-tips-2063554Guidelines for What To Include: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/guidelines-for-what-to-include-in-a-resume-2061035We also have our website with a ton of free resources at https://podcastcollegetalk.weebly.comYou can also email me at: podcastcollegetalk@gmail.com

We're all about Practice makes Personal Preference here today! I am so lucky to be joined by Lara Henneman, Director of Partnerships at The College Board. Lara gives us some great information about Khan Academy and how it can help students in MANY more ways than just SAT practice.I actually recommend Khan Academy as a study resource for many of the college students I work with. There are great tools for learning on Khan, from videos to hands on practice.For SAT Practice head to satpractice.org or you can head to khanacademy.org to start practicing for other classes.Counselors and teachers, there are a ton of great resources for you too!REMEMBER! The FAFSA is open and you should be filling it out! It's going to be due on March 1st for all my fellow Michiganders out there.Remember! We have a website! https://podcastcollegetalk.weebly.comYou can find all of our resources, podcasts, contact info, and a new blog here! Go on in and explore! You can also send me an email at podcastcollegetalk@gmail.com.Please remember to rate, comment, and subscribe! It helps us expand the reach of this free service!

We've all be bitten by procrastination. This episode is for everyone, whether you're applying for college, trying to get through your first or last semester, or just trying to get through this week... motivation is in short supply and procrastination is running rampant. This episode doesn't hold all the answers, but I certainly hope it can offer you a helping hand.Black Lives Matter. That is a fact. On our website (https://podcastcollegetalk.weebly.com) there is a link right on the home page to connect you with resources and ways to get involved.COVID-19 has definitely thrown a loop into the college going process and I want to help in anyway I can. If you have specific questions, want to chat and brainstorm ways to reach and help students, or have some ideas you'd like to share on an episode or blog post, please email me at podcastcollegetalk@gmail.com.Please remember to rate, comment, and subscribe! It helps us expand the reach of this free service!

I am so excited to welcome Deven Comen, Director of Strategic Partnerships at the College Board, to College Talk this week. We talk about the College Board Opportunity Scholarship (CBOS) and the great scholarships students can receive. We also talk about FAFSA and a cool new way to get help using a bot named Wyatt! This episode is really focused on counselors, teachers, and administrators. We talk about all the great things this program offers students, but we also why it's important to make sure students are following the steps, especially filing that FAFSA.Here are some important announcements from the College Board with links included for ease:College Board Opportunity Scholarships Counselor Pledge Cb.org/CounselorPledgeAre you a counselor or teacher looking for CBOS implementation resources? Gain exclusive access to our NEW Digital Counselor Pledge Kit by signing up at cb.org/MIcounselorpledge and receive monthly tips, tools, and resources.Telemundo partnership for Spanish-speaking students and families who wish to participate in College Board Opportunity Scholarships.https://pages.collegeboard.org/opportunity-scholarships-telemundo-academyCollege Board Counselor Workshop for Michigan: September 18th 9-11AMThis webinar provides participants with the latest updates on College Board programs and higher education trends to help counselors prepare students and families for post-secondary options.Registration Link: https://globalmeet.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1331082&tp_key=504b605a80 College Board Opportunity ScholarshipsApplying to college is a complicated process, so the College Board has created a program that guides you through it. This scholarship program is open to all students and it doesn't require an essay, application, or minimum GPA. Instead, it rewards your effort and initiative. Complete key steps along your path to college for a chance to earn scholarships.Link: cb.org/opportunity Wyatt, Free FAFSA Support Via TextBefore the College Board Opportunity Scholarships FAFSA scholarship opens on October 1, students can go to getfafsahelp.org to sign up to be notified when the FAFSA opens and Wyatt becomes available on October 1. After students sign up, they’ll get a confirmation text from Wyatt and tips for getting started (like creating an FSA ID). Students will automatically get a text from Wyatt when the FAFSA opens.Remember! We have a website! https://podcastcollegetalk.weebly.com You can find all of our resources, podcasts, contact info, and a new blog here! Go on in and explore!Please remember to rate, comment, and subscribe! It helps us expand the reach of this free service!

Hey hey! Welcome back and thanks for hanging in there. This episode is about an exciting announcement from MiSSG about the Tuition Incentive Program (TIP). I talk about that and other financial aid programs through the state of Michigan. I also talk about why doing the FAFSA in high school is important, even if you don't plan on going to college right out of the gate.To see MiSSG Programs: https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/0,4636,7-372-86868---,00.htmlTo access the TIP Application: https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/0,4636,7-372--481218--,00.htmlBlack Lives Matter. That is a fact. On our website (https://podcastcollegetalk.weebly.com) there is a link right on the home page to connect you with resources and ways to get involved.COVID-19 has definitely thrown a loop into the college going process and I want to help in anyway I can. If you have specific questions, want to chat and brainstorm ways to reach and help students, or have some ideas you'd like to share on an episode or blog post, please email me at podcastcollegetalk@gmail.com.Please remember to rate, comment, and subscribe! It helps us expand the reach of this free service!

Teachers, counselors, K-12 administrators, parents, and guardians this episode is for YOU and it is important! I am joined by the lovely Melissa Monier to discuss how important talking about LGBTQIA+ friendly campuses and intersectionality in the college search process is. We cover some definitions and ways you can have these conversations. We also talk about erasure and why avoiding these conversations can set students up for a bumpy ride.Black Lives Matter. That is a fact. On our website (https://podcastcollegetalk.weebly.com) there is a link right on the home page to connect you with resources and ways to get involved.COVID-19 has definitely thrown a loop into the college going process and I want to help in anyway I can. If you have specific questions, want to chat and brainstorm ways to reach and help students, or have some ideas you'd like to share on an episode or blog post, please email me at podcastcollegetalk@gmail.com.Please remember to rate, comment, and subscribe! It helps us expand the reach of this free service!

I am joined by Jessica, who is another awesome AdviseMI College Adviser. We talk about her experiences as a first-generation student and some of the challenges and barriers she faced. She talked about her experiences heading to college 8 HOURS AWAY(!!!) and gave some tips and tricks to prepare. We also talked about some things students might miss out on with virtual first year programs and how they can make up for it once they're on campus in the fall.COVID-19 has definitely thrown a loop into the college going process and I want to help in anyway I can. If you have specific questions, want to chat and brainstorm ways to reach and help students, or have some ideas you'd like to share on an episode or blog post, please email me at podcastcollegetalk@gmail.com.Remember! We have a website! https://podcastcollegetalk.weebly.comYou can find all of our resources, podcasts, contact info, and a new blog here! Go on in and explore!Please remember to rate, comment, and subscribe! It helps us expand the reach of this free service!

I chit chat with Jaylee about: what the heck is happening right now?! There are a lot of unknowns and we try to muddle through a few concerning communication and checking in on students as they try to finish out their senior years, deal with some pretty big losses, and somehow prepare for a HUGE transition to college.Remember! We have a website! https://podcastcollegetalk.weebly.comYou can find all of our resources, podcasts, contact info, and a new blog here! Go on in and explore!Please remember to rate, comment, and subscribe! It helps us expand the reach of this free service!

This week Shannon talks with us about her experience attending grad school abroad in Galway, Ireland. We talk about the search, the application process, VISAs, and more! Shannon is a fantastic writer and I will be posting a way for you to get connected with her work soon! We will be taking a break from our chats on grad school for a little while as we switch back to focus on our high school friends and how we can help them make their college plans happen smoothly. Remember! We have a website! https://podcastcollegetalk.weebly.com You can find all of our resources, podcasts, contact info, and a new blog here! Go on in and explore! Please remember to rate, comment, and subscribe! It helps us expand the reach of this free service!