DiscoverGetting In: A College Coach ConversationJenny West Anderson, Author of The Disengaged Teen
Jenny West Anderson, Author of The Disengaged Teen

Jenny West Anderson, Author of The Disengaged Teen

Update: 2025-08-28
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Host Ian Fisher has the remarkable good fortune to welcome guest Jenny West Anderson, author of The Disengaged Teen. If you're a parent, this episode is a must-listen, especially if you've seen any indication that your student is losing their excitement for learning or is in danger of academic burnout. Our guest will help you identify your student's attitudes towards learning and give strategies to help them find their spark. In addition, College Coach Finance Consultant Chrissy Foran will join Ian to clarify the difference between the sticker price versus the net price of a college education.  

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Jenny West Anderson, Author of The Disengaged Teen

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