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Help to chart your course, a checklist for college 11-12 grades! Not everyone goes to college but if you are planning to go this podcast is for you. This is for grades 11 and 12, so juniors and seniors, this is the podcast for you. It is crunch time for the twelfth grade, and the last year of prep for the juniors. You will love this great information!

You are going to be blown away by this information! You would have to pay thousands to get this information with a personal coach. Jean Burk’s an amazing author and teacher of getting free college at College Prep Genius has boot camp and classes to help you! There is 24 Billion dollars of worth of college money out there, why can’t you get some of this? Listen to find out how.

First, start your checklist here with Jean Burks Road Map to College you can download it from Jean’s website CollegePrepGenius.com/roadmap

Additional Podcasts on Financial Information for Colleges here.

Additional Podcasts:

Testing in the time of COVID

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Why go to College?

1. Why go? College child the ability to get jobs that require a college degree.
2. Teach children to interact with  and
3. Freedom, responsibility, learn to deal with a schedule, learn good work ethics ready for a job.

Excuses For Not Attending College:

1. Too expensive
2. Too hard
3. Low GPA

Additional Test Prep Tests is the CLT which will allow you to stand out from the other standardized tests. Reach out to the CLT for more information.

Jean can help you with these issues by using a well thought out plan. Once you remove the excuses and the financial burden what else will you do the next four years that this as productive? If you need a plan here it is!

Juniors and Seniors here are the various areas you need to work on:

Seniors – taking AP courses to get college credits and shows mastery

Low GPA? Alternative transcript – dual enrollment at a college.

What if you do not know what you want to do, or what you are good at? Jean recommends:

• Testing Room
• Careerfitter.com
• Yourfreecareertest
• Assessment.com

Juniors: This is your “to-die” year. This is the year for many tests.

Don’t be too aggressive. but stay strong in your course load/ AP classes and will help your GPA

To-Do List Checklist for College 11-12 Grades:

1. Separate email just for college correspondence
2. Think about the types of colleges you want to attend
3. What do you want to major in? Personality and aptitude tests can help. *Jean names a few on air.
4. Look at college websites. (US Dept. of Education has a link to colleges based on degree.)
5. Make up a list of the safe, reach, and dream colleges. At least 10 of the colleges you want to attend.
6. Contact colleges for more information (to the new email)
7. Reach out to the admission counselors in the colleges.
8. Check the Tuition Tracker.

Checklist for College 11-12

Great information you need to know. Be sure to use black ink if you are using something filled out. Never leave a blank space, put in N/A if it does not apply to you. Use registered mail when you send something in the mail. Be sure to write a stand-out essay. (Information on air about the details of this.) Use ZeeMee – a very cool app to add additional information to make you stand out. You can upload photos and videos to this app.

Must-Know Information:

1. Transcripts up to the 1st-semester senior year
2. Test scores
3. Letter of recommendation

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SCHOLARSHIPS #69

College scholarships can help children get a head start in life. Most people don’t have money saved for college, and this way with scholarships you can help! If children can “earn’ their way with scholarship money they can graduate debt-free. 85% of colleges will give scholarships based on merit. 

Thanks to our sponsor College Prep Genius! 

There is scholarship money out there but up to the student to earn it!

1.    1.  Merit-based

1. Based on something your child has done.
2. GPA, SAT, ACT, CLT scores
3. Qualifications
   1. A first come first serve.
   2. The college has you fill out these scholarships.
   3. Specific colleges have a special program.
   4. Some will give you study abroad money – and even a computer or iPad!

2.   Automatic Qualification Scholarships and Supplemental Scholarships:

1. Some post information on their website.
2. Colleges have different criteria for money based on test scores.
3. Some are based on SAT or ACT only, no other information.
4. Some schools fight for National Merit scholars (based on PSAT in Junior year!)
5. Check with the college themselves.

Supplemental  — add on money to other scholarships

1. Sometimes a special department will give money based on an SAT score – school of engineering for example.
2. National Merit or achievement scholarship, attracted colleges – you can get a specific scholarship – the trustee scholarship.
3. National achievement – research funding, spending cash, etc.

3. Competitive and Direct Competitive:

1. Different depending on the college.
2. Outstanding incoming freshmen can apply to some colleges. Full scholarship for four years, if you receive. First-time freshmen can apply. There is a minimum SAT or ACT score required.
3. Direct competitive – will take the scholarship applications. Can include an interview or an essay. Some have transfer student scholarships.

4. Athletic – athletic as well as good scores

1. NCAA – National Collegiate Athletic Association – D-1 or D-2
   1. Club athletics – some of these institutions – badminton, fencing, lacrosse, judo, etc.
2. NAIA – National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes – smaller colleges, and private colleges
3. NJCAA – National Junior College Association – two-year or associate degree college
4. NCCAA – National Christian College Athletic Association – D-1, D-2 for Bible college, etc.

5. Arts – can be very competitive

1. Based on merit — dance, music, art, theatre, photography, Videography
2. Auditions possibly required
3. Specific music schools that specialize in specific medium
4. Schools of theatre major
5. Schools of videography

6. Merit Scholarships based upon Activities – Team-based: Journalism, Cheerleading, Journalism

1. Activities you belong to and are involved with a competitive edge.
2. Journalism – newspaper writing, yearbook, etc.
3. The band — marching band

7. State

1. Varies depending on your state
2. Look at your state for information about in-state scholarships
3. Based on test score – full rides on trade school –

Since colleges get their rankings based on test scores, they are willing to give incredible scholarships—even full-rides so check out the podcast on “How to Ace the SAT/ACT”

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FAFSA – 12 Best Kept Secrets

Episode 62

FAFSA Quick Start for Homeschool Families

If your student is college-bound, the FAFSA is one of the most important financial aid forms to complete—even if you think you won’t qualify for aid.

Start with these essentials:

• Use the official FAFSA site only: StudentAid.gov
• Create your student + parent FSA IDs early
• File as early as possible once it opens
• Double-check names, Social Security numbers, and signature

Prefer to Listen?

Listen to Jean Burk walk through FAFSA mistakes families make—and how to avoid leaving money on the table.

New Here?

If you have a college-bound homeschool teen, start here:

• College Prep Genius show page
• FAFSA – Must Know Information
• Top Seven College Scholarships
• Must Know College Checklist
• Homeschooled and Headed for College

Here are the FAFSA 12 Best Kept Secrets. Did you know that 80-90% of families make mistakes on the FAFSA that cost them tens of thousands of dollars in scholarship money? This information is timely before October 1 – so please listen and share this show with your friends with college-bound students.

Visit  College Prep Genius, and Jean Burk- author of the award-winning curriculum for SAT prep.

Important Note

FAFSA timelines, school limits, and filing details can change over time. This episode is still helpful for avoiding common mistakes, but always verify current deadlines and instructions at StudentAid.gov before filing.

This Episode Is Especially Helpful If…

• you have a homeschool high school student applying to college
• FAFSA paperwork feels confusing or intimidating
• you’re worried about missing scholarships or aid
• you think your income might be “too high” to bother filing
• you want to avoid expensive mistakes

Show Notes: FAFSA 12 Best Kept Secrets

Did you know that many times students do not complete the FAFSA application completely? You must complete the FAFSA all the way through. It is an application for low-interest student loans and grants. If you don’t complete it, you can lose out on thousands of dollars.

You can do this beforehand to be prepared to fill out the FAFSA application. Pre-work – download the PDF from the website. http://www.FAFSA.ed.gov

FAFSA 12 Best Kept Secrets:

1. Scams: Be aware of scam copies – A company purchased this website àcom they will charge you for the FAFSA – it is a FREE application. http://www.FAFSA.ed.gov
2. ID: Get your FAFSA ID ahead of time. You get a username and a password. If you are considered a dependent student, you need your separate ID. It can take a few weeks to get your ID. There can be a backlog at the last minute. Do not share your ID with others. This information you are putting on your FAFSA is sensitive information. Store it in Lastpass.com (you can get a free account) or a paid account is $20 per year, and it keeps your ID safe.
3. Date October 1 in your senior year. Many states will run out of money early. You can put in ten colleges when you are filling out your FAFSA. You use your prior-prior taxes or two years before you apply for the loan. You need to pull that out and bring out the information. If you have had a decrease in income from 2015 to now – that can also be adjusted – an addendum must be filled out with each college.
4. Deadlines: To maximize your scholarship opportunities, fill it out by October 1 – Each school and state will set their deadlines. October 1 is the FIRST day you can apply – deadlines are months later, but why wait?
5. Which ID? Do not use your ID (parents) when you start your FAFSA – they will give you the option to enter the student information. USE the student ID – it will automatically add your personal information.
6. Knowing the lingo on the FAFSA helps – certain questions that you automatically know, but you may make mistakes –
   1. Legal guardianship – Students will answer yes here. You are not considered a legal guardian of yourself! So the answer is NO.
7. NUMBER: The number of family household members – specific definition. Many students put the wrong number down. It has no bearing on who claims the parents in a divorce situation. How many are in your household – that is in your entire family. Siblings. Read instructions carefully.
   1. The number of family members who are in college and private school. If you are thinking about just your siblings. Don’t forget to include yourself. You are also going to college.
8. Common Mistakes:
   • If it says You or YOUR – it means the student.
   • Put in your full name as it appears on your social security card – no nicknames. It will bring you delays if you are not accurate.
   • Double-check your social security number.’
9. Income Information: 
   • How much income tax – not your AGI (adjusted gross income) – IRS data retrieval tool that will tell you how to fill it out.
   • Be sure to see if they ask for your income vs. your parent’s income. Do not get them confused.
10. The parent section is color coded – you can fill out the parent information. (Even if you live on your own. It still can help you.)
11. Add More Colleges: Students may only consider one or two colleges. You have up to ten schools you can list. Take advantage of this tool; the other colleges cannot see the schools you are sending this to. You can always remove and add more schools.
12. Sign It! Don’t forget to sign your FAFSA; this will cause an incomplete FAFSA. You sign it with your ID number. You can mail a signature page if you want. It is not necessary. You can check the status of your application at any time.

 Show originally aired 9/17/2024

Listen Next: More College Prep Help

• Checklist For College 11-12 (Replay)
• Best of College Prep Genius: Checklist For College – Car and Personal
• Best of College Prep Genius: Checklist Before College – Dorm Life
• Best of College Prep Genius: How To Avoid 6 Common Freshman Mistakes
• Best of College Prep Genius: College Selection Checklist

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CLT Standardized Test ~~ Lookout SAT/ACT-New Test in Town

The CLT Standardized Test is a new test that is taking on the SAT and ACT Tests. CLT stands for Classic Learning Test. A Harvard graduate wrote the test, standardized – get results right away. They will know the comparison of the other tests. Dave Wagner and Jeremy Tate

Visit our sponsor – College Prep Genius

Show Notes: CLT Standardized Test

What is the CLT?

1. CLT – Classic Learning Test
2. Been around a couple of years
3. Jeremy Tate the co-founder of the CLT
4. The new standard, deals with the complaints of the SAT and ACT – the values of Western Civilization
5. Offered 5 x a year, a modern testing format, the student bring their laptop or tablet, they would get their scores immediately
6. Very similar to SAT and ACT
7. Overall goal is to have a better test and a better standard. CS Lewis passages or Charles Dickens
8. They are accepted in 100 colleges

1. What sections are on the test?
   1. Same as SAT and ACT – similar in how
   2. Verbal Reasoning 40
   3. Grammar 40
   4. Quantitative Reasoning 40
   5. The most you can get on the 120 and there is a conversion ; the highest score is a 117
   6. com
   7. Average ACT is 21 — Average SAT 1060 — Average CLT is 65
   8. Practice tests online
   9. Student guide as baseline score
   10. 2 Hours long without an essay
   11. You can take it unlimited times
2. What is the format?
   1. Based on 120 minutes or 2-hour time limits
   2. 40 on reading 45 on grammar and 45 on math section
   3. Students will have their device, the timer goes off, and then you move on to the next section…
   4. Given about a minute per question and less than a minute
   5. Gives a predictability of the student’s college readiness
   6. com
   7. You can become a format
   8. Parents can proctor it for you
3. What are the differences from the SAT/ACT
   1. Contemporary literature content is one of the big differences, western thought and tradition
   2. Based on thought provoking changes
   3. Analogies on the CLT that use to be on the SAT that are no longer on the test
   4. No essay
4. What colleges accept the CLT?
   1. Reach out to the college
   2. Listed on the website
   3. About 100 colleges take this test
   4. Liberty, Bryan, etc.
5. Does it have a PSAT equivalent contest?
   1. They have a CLT – 10 offered for a similar contest like the PSAT
   2. It is free, you can take the CLT and taken at the home, proctored by the parent
   3. Honor system
   4. Partnered NAS – National Association Scolars
   5. 108 or above on CLT – SAT 1480 and a 32 on ACT
   6. Take it 10^th grade in April of 10^th grade and gives
6. What good news do you have about the CLT and College Prep Genius?
   1. Partnering with College Prep Genius, and the only program they recommend.
   2. Jean gets inside information
   3. Jean is working on a solutions guide
   4. Retired CLT test so that Jean can create a class for this test
   5. Very similar strategies SAT and ACT
7. What is College Prep Genius doing with CLT?
   1. Students can purchase their student guide and solution guide to strategize how they can do better
   2. A module will be created by College Prep Genius
   3. Being on the ground floor
   4. com – only recommends Jean Burk, College Prep Genius
8. What special code can you give to students?
   1. com – practice test – CPG18
      1. Contest for Apple watch!
      2. Cut the tuition down to $25 for the test

Professor at Weaton gave a great review of this test. CLT is growing strongly.

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1. Historically, FAFSA opens for applications to be submitted on October 1, and there are college deadlines for various aid. This year, they opened FAFSA in January of 2024. A “soft launch” happened on December 30, yet the system wasn’t ready. The deadline had to be December 30 to meet federal guidelines.
2. New software only has one formula inflation index, and it is huge. They admitted there was an issue. Many people will not be able to qualify for Pell Grants and other aid. They will qualify for less money. Hopefully, the colleges are aware of it.

1.  Every family situation is different. One of the reasons they changed it was because of the confusing terminology. EFC – Estimated Family Contribution. SAI or Student Aid Index: This is more accurate on what the college looks at.
2. There are only 36 questions instead of 100
3. October 1 date was not met. It was released in January.
4. FSS – Fafsa submission summary — they increased the Pell Grant eligibility… US poverty tables that take into account family size, etc.
5. The challenge for some families is if you have more than one student in college, it benefits. The middle class no more discount to having more than one student in college. (Maybe next year it will come back.) Colleges know this and hopefully can make adjustments.
6. CSS – College Scholarship Profile. More institutional aid and discounts add back in more of your assets – home equity and retirement.
7. They don’t distinguish between divorce and legal separation now. It used to default to a custodial parent; now it is AGI – or adjusted gross income.
8. G. Good change: Prepare the younger kids. No financial consequences. 529 Plan (College Savings Plan) – invisible financial aid.
9. IRS Data retrieval tool, your taxes are pulled from the IRS directly. Consent is required. (Maybe one spouse doesn’t want the other one to know what is going on.)
10. You can list 20 schools instead of 10 beforehand. That will help you and save time and frustration.
11. The rolls-based form – Roles-Based – students will have a section, and parents will have a section, so they are separate logs.
12. The family size definition has changed, dependent or independent. It used to be only dependent students could apply, yet rules changed. Now, they then become independent (become married, military, etc.). Now you can change it.
13. Provisional independence status – something that prevents them from entering the parent’s information. This is helpful. So they can enter their information individually as an “independent.”

1. FAFSA ID – students or parents. The name on your ID has to be the same as your ID; double-check—the name, the birthday, etc., needs to be the legal name, or the system will kick it out.
2. StudentAid.gov to start the process.
3. FAFSA.ed.gov — a waiting room. That waiting room is going to be there if there are many people filing at the same time. Stay there and wait.
4. Documents you can get ahead of time. Worksheet. 2023-3=2024 FAFSA PDF you can download and fill it out. To double-check that you have not made mistakes.
5. Completed tax returns, social security numbers for both you and your child, the cash you have on hand, the day you file the FAFSA – the base year is the day you fill out the FAFSA. Your investment, business, and network. Now it takes 20 minutes.
6. Student Aid FAFSA estimator. StudentAid.gov/AID-Estimator (Not the FAFSA) It helps you get an SAI – Student Aid Index.

What is the base year:

If you have a child who is a sophomore or in their sophomore year, you don’t want big capital gains or selling stocks, etc. The year you fill out the FAFSA is the child’s senior year, typically in the Fall.

1. College-bound – ALERTS – those are the steps to getting into college (podcast coming soon on this topic!)
2. It is one piece of the puzzle. It is one part of the college process. You don’t get money from the FAFSA; the college gets it (COA-SAI=Need). The college is the one that gives the money. It is the starting and jumping-off point.
3. To get the full rides, the parts to that (on air).

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Podcast #18

What’s this? No More SAT Tests? Did you hear this right? I ask Jean Burke, the author and founder of College Prep Genius if she believes the SAT is a test of the past. Come listen to what she has to say.

Learn More here:

Show Notes – No More SAT Tests

1. Out of approximately 45,000+ colleges a small portion do not require a SAT or ACT test score.
2. 95% of Colleges require standardized entrance scores – college board or their own.
3. Colleges collect data and scholarships and entrance is based on scores as likely to do well.
4. There are exceptions to every rule.
5. What is the test optional score
6. Fine Print
7. Logic
8. Is testing discriminating to lower socioeconomic classes?
9. Free waivers to take the test are available
10. Pick up test booklets with sample tests – look for the patterns

More Shows – 

Transcripts Your Key To Free – Here

Transcripts Your Key To Free – Part Two Here

Photo Credit: Copyright 2015 DepositPhoto.com – kikkerdirk

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What are college grants? And is college worth it if you are saddled in debt? You may go to college for only four years and yet have to pay for twenty! College can be for anyone and in this episode, we look at grants as a way to help pay for college tuition. Hold on to your seat and listen as Jean Burk shares her knowledge with you!

College GRANTS

College grants consist of the money you don’t have to pay back. Gov. grant FAFSA – mistakes and how to sign up for it.

Some colleges offer endowments – such as the Moody Bible Institute through federal and institutional grants. The education part is paid through grants. Keep in mind a big name or high pricetag school often offers more opportunity. Test scores help but income bracket also helps – Standford by definition says 144K is low income.

For example, law schools are ranked in the top six, top ten, top sixteen. You don’t want to rule out a college because of money. Or it appears to be out of your reach, you never know.

Are you a resident of a certain state? You may be surprised at what grants are offered some in the form of entitlements.

Federal Pell Grant – not eligible until you fill out the FAFSA

Federal supplemental (FFEOG)

Academic Competitiveness Grant ACG

National Smart Grant SMG

College Grants — TEACH Grant

      Cost-Containment Programs

      Tuition Equalization Grant  –Private school in-state tuition. College for all Texans, for example. If you meet the college costs and how much your family can pay. 2.5 GPA — if tuition cost is more than the private school you can qualify for a tuition grant.

      Reciprocity —

1. Some states will provide reciprocity for other states. In-state tuition to a governing state. MSEP – Midwest Student Exchange Program. Non, resident (listen to the podcast for more information) go to a neighbor or nearby state can reduce the cost of tuition.
2. Western undergrad exchange — Arizona, Alaska ca Idaho, Hawaii – reduces instate tuition.
3. Look at the New England reciprocity program.

One of the best websites is the Sallie Mae website.

FAFSA – stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Maximize chances for getting the student aids. October 1 is the first day – and do it as early as possible or the money is gone! You must have this filled out first. LISTEN

Federal Pell Grant – FPG – not eligible until you fill out the FAFSA – the most financial money. The undergrad who has not earned a professional degree yet. Start with FAFSA – every year must be filled out. Depends on the school year, student, max. award around 6K – Cost of attendance, whether the child is working in the school or not.

Federal Pell Grant – Iraq or Afganansstan Service Grant – parent died under the military, eligible for additional money under the age of 24 and enrolled in college.

Federal supplemental (FFEOG) federal supplemental opportunity grant — low-income undergrad students who need a lot of help – 4K per year just depending on your personal situation. Most colleges participate in these grants. No additional funds are available once you get these funds. Check the college website or financial aid dept of your college for more information.

Academic Competitiveness Grant — ACG  and the National Smart Grant SMG-Two programs that fall under improved math and science instruction. Take on more challenging courses in high school and helps your child become more successful in these areas. High demand in the global economy – technology or engineering. Available to students.

TEACH Grant – Teacher education assistance for college and higher education. Take specific classes to get the grants themselves and do a certain type of job or it will turn into a loan. The sooner you apply the more money you can get.

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When you are ready to visit a college do you know what to look for?  Here is the must know college checklist of important information to find the very best college for your child.

Celebrate with us! Jean Burk is a Fox News Contributor – she was recently a guest on Fox and Family with Lisa Brady!

Visit our sponsor – College Prep Genius 

Podcast #54 Replay

Must Know College Checklist Show Notes

• Visit top two schools,
• Ask yourself questions; Am I comfortable walking around? Can I be friends with these people?
• Make a checklist to compare colleges
• Apply to 5-6 schools, safe schools, reach schools, and dream schools

Links we discussed:

• Data Base of Accredited Colleges:
• utexas.edu/world/univ
• clas.usl.edu/CLAS/american-univeristy.html

• Remember there is no perfect college

1. Check the school website for visit dates
2. Contact the admissions counselor for a personal date
3. Go on a weekday to get a feel for the campus
4. Try to schedule an interview while you are there
5. Ask if the school offers reimbursement for travel fees
6. Make travel arrangements as soon as you can
7. Arrange for an excused absence to take college visits
8. Try to talk to the dean or professors
9. Sit in on one or more classes
10. Take a tour of the campus
11. Visit the bookstore student center or library
12. Spend the night in a dorm to get a feel for the housing
13. Eat in the cafeteria to see if you like it
14. Meet with the admissions counselor face-to-face
15. Wander around the campus by yourself
16. Talk to students at the college and ask about their experience
17. Visit around the school to get a feel of the area

Questions to Ask Academic Advisor 

1. What is the average class size for a freshman
2. How many of those students returned the following year
3. What makes this college program special
4. How easy is it to switch majors
5. How does the school help the student adjust to college life
6. Is there Greek life or social groups at this school
7. Is the Greek System important to this school
8. What organizations is the school partnered with
9. What does the tuition cover
10. Are there hidden fees
11. Work-study jobs
12. How safe is the campus
13. What does the housing scene look life
14. Are freshmen allowed to live off-campus
15. Are freshman allowed to have their own car
16. Campus parking situation
17. Does the school offer campus-wide tutoring
18. How big is the average class size

Things to ask the students at the college

1. The thing they like most about the college
2. The worst thing about this college
3. Why did they pick this college
4. Would you pick this school again if you had the chance
5. If I need help how acceptable are the professors here
6. Are the professors down to earth
7. What do you like about your department
8. Do you like the professors
9. Are the professors teaching the classes themselves or is it done by a TA
10. How diverse is the student body
11. How is the cafeteria
12. What do you do for fun here
13. How close are the shopping center
14. How are the dorms
15. Which dorm is best
16. Are the dorms nice
17. What is the one thing you wish you knew ahead of time

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FAFSA – 12 Best Kept Secrets

UPDATED December 2, 2024

Episode 62

Here are the FAFSA 12 Best Kept Secrets. Did you know that 80-90% of families make mistakes on the FAFSA that cost them tens of thousands of dollars in scholarship money? This information is timely before October 1 – so please listen and share this show with your friends with college-bound students.

Visit our sponsor – College Prep Genius, and Jean Burk- author of the award-winning curriculum for SAT prep.

Show Notes: FAFSA 12 Best Kept Secrets

Did you know that many times students do not complete the FAFSA application completely? You must complete the FAFSA all the way through. It is an application for low-interest student loans and grants. If you don’t complete it, you can lose out on thousands of dollars. But, regardless of income, everyone should fill it out.

You can do this beforehand to be prepared to fill out the FAFSA application. Pre-work – download the PDF from the website. https://studentaid.gov/ 

FAFSA 12 Best Kept Secrets:

1. Scams: Be aware of scam copies – Companies have purchased websites with a dot com; (not dot gov) they will charge you for the FAFSA – it is a FREE application. 
2. ID: Get your FAFSA ID ahead of time. You get a username and a password. If you are considered a dependent student, you need your separate ID. It can take a few weeks to get your ID. There can be a backlog at the last minute. Do not share your ID with others. This information you are putting on your FAFSA is sensitive information. Store it in Lastpass.com (you can get a free account) or a paid account is $20 per year, and it keeps your ID safe.
3. Date October 1 in your senior year. In 2024, the date was pushed back and is now open. Many states will run out of money early. You can put in twenty colleges when you are filling out your FAFSA. You use your prior-prior taxes or two years before you apply for the loan. You need to pull that out and bring out the information. If you have had a decrease in income from 2015 to now – that can also be adjusted – an addendum must be filled out with each college.
4. Deadlines: To maximize your scholarship opportunities, fill it out by the usual date of October 1 – Each school and state will set their deadlines. October 1 is the FIRST day you can apply – deadlines are months later, but why wait?
5. Which ID? Do not use your ID (parents) when you start your FAFSA – they will give you the option to enter the student information. USE the student ID – it will automatically add your personal information.
6. Knowing the lingo on the FAFSA helps – certain questions that you automatically know, but you may make mistakes –
   1. Legal guardianship – Students will answer yes here. You are not considered a legal guardian of yourself! So, the answer is NO.
7. NUMBER: The number of family household members – specific definition. Many students put the wrong number down. It has no bearing on who claims the parents in a divorce situation. How many are in your household – that is in your entire family. Siblings. Read instructions carefully.
   1. The number of family members who are in college and private school. If you are thinking about just your siblings. Don’t forget to include yourself. You are also going to college.
8. Common Mistakes:

• If it says You or YOUR – it means the student.

• Put in the student’s full name as it appears on your social security card – no nicknames. It will bring you delays if you are not accurate.

• Double-check the social security number.

1. Income Information: 

• How much income tax – not your AGI (adjusted gross income) – IRS data retrieval tool that will tell you how to fill it out.

• Be sure to see if they ask for student income vs. parent’s income. Do not get them confused.

1. The parent section is color coded – students can fill out the parent information. (Even if they live on your own. It still can help you.) (Even if they live on your own. It still can help you.) A parent CAN fill out the entire form on a student’s behalf. (indicate it from the very beginning that they are filling it out as a parent.)
2. Add More Colleges: Students may only consider one or two colleges. You have up to twenty schools you can list. Take advantage of this tool; the other colleges cannot see the schools you are sending this to. You can always remove and add more schools.
3. Sign It! Don’t forget to sign your FAFSA; if not, this will cause an incomplete FAFSA. Student and one parent will sign it with their ID number. You can mail a signature page if you want. It is not necessary. You can check the status of your application at any time.

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When you are ready to visit a college do you know what to look for?  Here is the must know college checklist of important information to find the very best college for your child.

Celebrate with us! Jean Burk is a Fox News Contributor – she was recently a guest on Fox and Family with Lisa Brady!

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Podcast #54

Must Know College Checklist Show Notes

• Visit top two schools,
• Ask yourself questions; Am I comfortable walking around? Can I be friends with these people?
• Make a checklist to compare colleges
• Apply to 5-6 schools, safe schools, reach schools, and dream schools

Links we discussed:

• Data Base of Accredited Colleges:
• utexas.edu/world/univ
• clas.usl.edu/CLAS/american-univeristy.html

Remember there is no perfect college

1. Check the school website for visit dates
2. Contact the admissions counselor for a personal date
3. Go on a weekday to get a feel for the campus
4. Try to schedule an interview while you are there
5. Ask if the school offers reimbursement for travel fees
6. Make travel arrangements as soon as you can
7. Arrange for an excused absence to take college visits
8. Try to talk to the dean or professors
9. Sit in on one or more classes
10. Take a tour of the campus
11. Visit the bookstore student center or library
12. Spend the night in a dorm to get a feel for the housing
13. Eat in the cafeteria to see if you like it
14. Meet with the admissions counselor face to face
15. Wander around the campus by yourself
16. Talk to students at the college and ask about their experience
17. Visit around the school to get a feel of the area

Questions to Ask Academic Advisor –

1. What is the average class size for the freshman
2. How many of those students returned the following year
3. What makes this college program special
4. How easy is it to switch majors
5. How does the school help the student adjust to college life
6. Is there Greek life or social groups at this school
7. Is the Greek System important to this school
8. What organizations are the school partnered with
9. What does the tuition cover
10. Are there hidden fees
11. Work-study jobs
12. How safe is the campus
13. What does the housing scene look life
14. Are freshmen allowed to live off campus
15. Are freshmen allowed to have their own car
16. Campus parking situation
17. Does the school offer campus-wide tutoring
18. How big is the average class size

Things to ask the students at the college

1. Thing they like most about the college
2. The worst thing about this college
3. Why did they pick this college
4. Would you pick this school again if you had the chance
5. If I need help how acceptable are the professors here
6. Are the professors down to earth
7. What do you like about your department
8. Do you like the professors
9. Are the professors teaching the classes themselves or is it done by a TA
10. How diverse is the student body
11. How is the cafeteria
12. What do you do for fun here
13. How close are the shopping center
14. How are the dorms
15. Which dorm is best
16. Are the dorms nice
17. What is the one thing you wish you knew ahead of time

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Let’s Talk About the SAT and Athletic Scholarships

with Jean Burk

Episode 13

Raise Your Hand …if you are interested in your athlete getting a scholarship!

Really? SAT and Athletic Scholarships going hand-in-hand?

So, your child is interested in playing sports on the college level. What’s a parent to do? Full scholarships are available but does your child have the grades, and more importantly the SAT scores to be admitted to the college of their dreams? Or…does the college or university of their dreams have the major they desire? There are so many questions that pertain to SAT and athletic scholarships and in this broadcast, Jean Burk of College Prep Genius will help you with some steps to obtain an athletic scholarship.

Jean is writing an eBook – 10 Steps to Finding an Athletic Scholarship 

Show Notes:

SAT and Athletic Scholarships – Just in Time!

1. Search for colleges in your chosen sport

2. Contact the athletic school official in your chosen sport.

3. Make a list of schools of interest that have both your sport and targeted major

4. Contact head coaches – via email or letters

5. Send athletic and academic resume

6. Do’s and Don’ts for getting an athletic scholarship

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What are the SAT changes? Is the SAT going away? In this podcast Jean Burk shares her expertise with all of you, and here is the inside scoop! College prep is important.

Visit Jean’s website and online classes at CollegePrepGenius.com

Many changes are coming and this podcast will help you get prepared. Tests typically change every ten years or so, and upcoming this is happening again. There are so many rumors that are not true, and one of them is that the SAT is no longer necessary or any test. This is not true. The SAT, ACT, and CLT are here to stay. Why? Test scores are tied into college ranking so they will be needed and if not these standardized tests, colleges will prepare their own. Students need something more than a transcript to get into college.

The CLT was prepared to be online way before it was needed! They were in place when the pandemic hit and colleges all over the USA took the CLT instead of the ACT and SAT (since they were not testing at that time.)

New SAT changes will come before 2024 and one big change is the length of the test. It will be around two hours long. It will also be available to take online with a secure server and back up. Students, parents, and educators have been assured that the test information will be secure as well as protected. Another change is that the length of time will be longer to answer each test question. Calculators will be allowed when in the past they were banned.

College Prep Genius will be prepared with updates once the new tests are released. There is a caution to believe any test-taking class that claims to have the tests in advance as this is not true.

The PSAT new format will be released in 2023 which is one year earlier than the new SAT changes. This will affect current (2022) high school freshmen. The PSAT is taken when the high school student is in their junior year. This test is one of the main ones used for scholarships.

A small percentage (UC schools in California) have waived the SAT and ACT tests yet are still requiring their own in-house test and charging students to take this test. This is a small number of colleges in the grand total, yet the tests they require are also standardized the only way to level the playing field.

Two types of tests are: School test: based on what was taught and knowledge. Logic Test: based on no particular subject and based on critical thinking.

College Prep Genius claims to help students: beat the test, help in pointing out patterns and rules that the student can learn inside and out to become experts in this area of test-taking with the time to study and prepare. The key is to start practicing early and to trust the system. The test planners have to follow the same patterns and ways to write the tests. The student can learn these patterns.

Keys to Test Taking:

1. Practice
2. Start early
3. Understand the patterns
4. Prepare
5. See the right answer
6. Know why the wrong answer is wrong
7. Accuracy is more important than speed
8. Know the test is beatable
9. Tests are not going away
10. Tests will be shorter than currently

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Is your 7th and 8th grader thinking about college, do you need a college checklist? There is no time like present and there are ways to prepare early, only if you are interested in those scholarship opportunities!

Visit Jean Burk at CollegePrepGenius.com  Jean offers online classes, in-person and live online sessions as well.

Listen to past episodes here on College Checklists:

Ultimate College Checklists Grades 9-10 here.

College Checklists 11-12th grade here.

Creating good study habits is a good way to prepare for college. Does your child have what it takes? Studying takes time and practices like anything else your child does. Study habits and taking good notes is important as well. Setting up your child for success the earlier the better. One of the keys is studying a foreign language, some colleges look for at least four years of study.

College Checklist:

What can you do to prepare (listen to the podcast for details, here is a thumbnail sketch).

1. Start to think about future careers. (Visit College Ed) a free website.
2. Read great books. For a list of the top of 100 books, your child should read before college. (GreatSchools.org) Parents be aware some of these books may not be appropriate – so check into them before you assign them to your child.
3. Work on core subjects, math, reading, and writing. Very important.
4. Study strong subjects, electives are fine, but be strong on subjects.
5. Foreign language study.
6. Take practice tests, ACT, and SAT. Sign up for the website (minimum age is 13 for SAT, younger for ACT).
7. Sign up for CLT test online – code on the podcast for a deep discount.
8. Before 9th grade read good books.
9. Talent searches – some colleges look for young students to give scholarships.
10. Leadership types of goals.

Starting test prep in middle school takes off the pressure when the children are older. If your child takes their time younger to get ready to study, they will be able to work smarter and not harder.

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What is the secret college funding formula? Can you qualify to earn free college or get a full or partial scholarship? Jean Burk shares great information about what colleges look for regarding need vs merit.

Visit College Prep Genius for more information for online classes, in-person boot camps, online boot camps, and upcoming membership classes (more information coming soon.)

[Disclaimer: Jean Burk is not a financial advisor or planner so contact your personal consultant for more details] However, this podcast will help you in becoming educated to seek additional help or information.

There is formula colleges use – COA-EFC = Need 

What do these acronyms stand for? COA is Cost of Attendance. EFC is for Estimated Family Contribution

The EFC is income-driven. There are ways to defer income if needed especially when applying for college.

The reality of paying for college is different for each person. The higher your income the higher your EFC is going to be. There are two types – the FSSTA -or the Institutional EFC where each college determines its own formula.

FAFSA: This must be filled out every year and October 1 is the deadline. They have a first come first serve basis on their pool of money. Even if you do not think you qualify, you should do it anyway. There are different types of aid you may be able to qualify for, and under 200,000 annual incomes still can qualify.

Test prep is important and higher SAT, ACT, and CLT scores will help your child in rankings and merit-based scholarships. You need a baseline score for this. You can go on your college board website or ACT tests and get a starting point and this is free online. Remember: every child can beat this test and that is where College Prep Genius can help!

What is your starting point? The EFC and once you find out what that point is and you have a place to start.

What do colleges consider?

1. Parental income has to do with age as well as income. (Exceptions below).
2. Parent assets – holding assets instead
3. Student income / assets – assessed at a rate of 20 percent or 50 percent over 7,000.
4. How many kids in college

Exceptions that don’t count in income are the retirement fund, equity in homes, etc. If your child has earned income or taxable wages it can be counted as a higher rate than the parent. Money that is saved they can use it up for a computer or car. The beginning of your student’s sophomore year of high school – or two years before going to college. There are things to do to spend your student assets or put it in a fund (college fund) that parents hold in their name.

The College Board website has an EFC calculator.

There are many ways to counter income (which a financial planner can help you with).

You want to have a high COA and a low EFC. There is the need-based aid and the merit-based aid. The need-based is on your income and your family’s ability to contribute. This comes from the government. Merit-based aid is only given from funding from the college regardless of your income level. Merit: SAT, ACT and CLT scores, sports, the arts, etc.

State colleges have a very small pool for merit-based scholarships. Private schools have more assets to contribute. The only private schools (Standford, Princeton, Harvard) that don’t need to use scholarships to recruit. They tend to be generous with need-based aid. If you can qualify to get into Harvard 100K-120K – it could be 12K to go to Harvard, if you can get in you may only need to pay a percentage.

Middle-income levels have the hardest time qualifying for need-based. Your student needs to be above the 75% percentile. There is a common data set you can search online for stats on schools that your student may qualify for.  [Much more on the podcast!]

The financial aid officer has databases of scholarships in house that may be available for more scholarships to apply for, while in school.

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There is a myth of no more SAT and ACT tests. Is this true? Is it a reality? Listen to this podcast from the authority of all things college prep, and a reliable source, Jean Burk!

Visit Jean’s website at CollegePrepGenius.com There are many wonderful results of students who have taken the online eCourses, virtual boot camps, live classes, and in-person classes. In 2022 Jean has clocked in 17 years of success.

There is a rumor going around that the tests will be abolished especially in regard to no more SAT and ACT tests. At one point the tests were canceled due to the pandemic, however, the CLT was online and many students flocked to this testing option.

These tests are not going away, and here is why. Colleges need a fair way to compare all students. A 4.0 in one high school is not the same as another school. All schools calculate their schools differently. The only way a college can compare a student equally is with a standardized test like the SAT, ACT, or CLT. What is taught at one school is not taught at another.

The questions on these tests are logic tests and the tests are misleading on purpose. The tests are critical thinking skills because these tests are based on logic. Even very smart kids bomb the test. The test does not test what curriculum your student has taken it takes an objective question with one answer. Tests at school are about the subject you learned. But not the standardized test.

The questions used on the tests are drawn from all over the place and can not be crammed for, or studied for at the last minute.  Anyone can do well with practice. Some kids see patterns naturally and are good test-takers. Even if your child is not a good test taker, you can still train your brain to learn logically. SAT reveals that all kids are not the same.

This is not a fair test? No – it is an equal test that people can beat and study for, look for the patterns and figure out the way to do better. The test score can validate your transcript. Critical thinking is an example of college readiness.

No More SAT and ACT Tests?

How can this be true that there are no more SAT and ACT tests? Well, it is not and it is a total myth! If you see a college temporarily put off acceptance based on these tests, you will find there is another roadblock to admittance. (Listen to the podcast for details)

Some colleges in California (the UC – a small part of of the colleges – this currently encompasses 10 colleges). There are over 200 thousand each year that apply. These colleges decided to create their own entrance test. (Do the math – 200,000 x $60 (approx.) brings in a minimum 12 million dollars!

15% percent of schools that were “test-optional” still required an entrance test or a standardized test.

Tests must show a way that you are college-ready – and compare you to another applicant.

Colleges are based on the ranking based on test scores. Right now Princeton is number one, and Harvard is number two – these two schools sometimes trade on the first place. But you must have the highest scores to get into these schools. Rankings help colleges charge more money and take in applicants that will pay full amounts. This offsets other students (possibly sports scholarships) that have lower scores.

There has to be criteria for colleges in order to admit students.

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Have your kids been told not to write in their SAT test books? Well, that is test prep mistake 1 test books and misinformation! This is a series of mistakes parents and students believe and Jean shows you the facts and even where to find them on the college board website and how to nicely let your test proctor know, without being rude.

Did you know writing in your test book (which gets destroyed after the test and belongs to you anyway) is one of the best ways to raise your scores? In this episode, Jean shares insider information with you. Often mistakes are made and this podcast sets the record straight.

Free stuff from Jean!

Additional Podcasts on Financial Information for Colleges here.

Additional Podcasts:

Testing in the time of COVID

Checklist 11-12th Grade

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When you navigate college do you have a college checklist 9th – 10th grade need? How can your student be well rounded? GREAT applicants are the key and listen in as Jean breaks this down for you. Be prepared with this college checklist that is grade-specific.

First, start your checklist here with Jean Burks Road Map to College you can download it from Jean’s website CollegePrepGenius.com/roadmap

Free Homeschool Help! 

Additional Podcasts on Financial Information for Colleges here.

Additional Podcasts:

Testing in the time of COVID

College Checklist 11-12th Grade

College Checklist 9th-10th Grade:

Do you need a checklist to get you started with all those difficult decisions? Here is some of what is covered.

1. What colleges to apply for
2. College prep planning
3. Curriculum
4. Classes to take
5. Being prepared for 9th – 10th grades

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Help to chart your course, a checklist for college 11-12 grades! Not everyone goes to college but if you are planning to go this podcast is for you. This is for grades 11 and 12, so juniors and seniors, this is the podcast for you. It is crunch time for the twelfth grade, and the last year of prep for the juniors. You will love this great information!

You are going to be blown away by this information! You would have to pay thousands to get this information with a personal coach. Jean Burk’s an amazing author and teacher of getting free college at College Prep Genius has boot camp and classes to help you! There is 24 Billion dollars of worth of college money out there, why can’t you get some of this? Listen to find out how.

First, start your checklist here with Jean Burks Road Map to College you can download it from Jean’s website CollegePrepGenius.com/roadmap

Additional Podcasts on Financial Information for Colleges here.

Additional Podcasts:

Testing in the time of COVID

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Why go to College?

1. Why go? College child the ability to get jobs that require a college degree.
2. Teach children to interact with  and
3. Freedom, responsibility, learn to deal with a schedule, learn good work ethics ready for a job.

Excuses For Not Attending College:

1. Too expensive
2. Too hard
3. Low GPA

Additional Test Prep Tests is the CLT which will allow you to stand out from the other standardized tests. Reach out to the CLT for more information.

Jean can help you with these issues by using a well thought out plan. Once you remove the excuses and the financial burden what else will you do the next four years that this as productive? If you need a plan here it is!

Juniors and Seniors here are the various areas you need to work on:

Seniors – taking AP courses to get college credits and shows mastery

Low GPA? Alternative transcript – dual enrollment at a college.

What if you do not know what you want to do, or what you are good at? Jean recommends:

• Testing Room
• Careerfitter.com
• Yourfreecareertest
• Assessment.com

Juniors: This is your “to-die” year. This is the year for many tests.

Don’t be too aggressive. but stay strong in your course load/ AP classes and will help your GPA

To-Do List Checklist for College 11-12 Grades:

1. Separate email just for college correspondence
2. Think about the types of colleges you want to attend
3. What do you want to major in? Personality and aptitude tests can help. *Jean names a few on air.
4. Look at college websites. (US Dept. of Education has a link to colleges based on degree.)
5. Make up a list of the safe, reach, and dream colleges. At least 10 of the colleges you want to attend.
6. Contact colleges for more information (to the new email)
7. Reach out to the admission counselors in the colleges.
8. Check the Tuition Tracker.

Checklist for College 11-12

Great information you need to know. Be sure to use black ink if you are using something filled out. Never leave a blank space, put in N/A if it does not apply to you. Use registered mail when you send something in the mail. Be sure to write a stand-out essay. (Information on air about the details of this.) Use ZeeMee – a very cool app to add additional information to make you stand out. You can upload photos and videos to this app.

Must-Know Information:

1. Transcripts up to the 1st-semester senior year
2. Test scores
3. Letter of recommendation

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With so much misinformation out there about college testing here are the testing secrets during COVID, Jean Burk with College Prep Genuis is here to set the record straight. Tests are constantly being canceled, and it is such a confusing time. With so much frustration among students and families, here is a simple guide of 5 top tips to help you navigate the uncertainty.

If you are the parent of a college to be a student it has been a very confusing time. People are worried, and confused about what to do – is there liability if someone gets sick? Parents are angry with the SAT college boards and ACT college boards. But Jean explains test makers do have a link with updates with cancellations and extended testing time and additional test times. She suggests you pay more attention to the college board websites rather than a friend that has misinformation.

Tests may be canceled but not necessarily in your area. The wrong information is being shared and that is the issue. First, one claim is that the SAT and ACT tests are going away. They are not going away. There are some schools that are temporarily suspending the testing for right now.

ARTICLE – California school system the USC which has 10 schools out of nearly 5000, and they are coming up with their own test which is similar to the ACT and SAT – Keep in mind there is misinformation out there.  80% of colleges give scholarship money just based on a test score.  The reason colleges can not just use transcripts is that different high schools have different levels of difficulty. For example, if a student has a 4.0 or 4.5 transcript in high school in one school, and they are not the same value as a student in another school. On paper, they look the same but the school load or class load can be very different.

College Testing: SAT, ACT & CLT:

The one numerical component that is fair to all kids is a fair system known as standardized testing. There have been cries that it is biased, but actually, it is not. It is based on logic, reasoning skills, and the ability to answer questions under a time constraint and pressure. It crosses the socioeconomic group as well. Colleges achieve their national ranking based on test scores. Colleges get more money based on ranking. SO, these are extremely important for the college.

Five Tips to Taking Test During Difficult Times:

1. Find a location that is having the test. School search button – zip code, schools in your area. It gives you a place to start. If you are not finding a location, your support group your co-op you can become your own test facility. Link collegeprepgenius.com/testingsites — directly to the information you need to figure this out. ACT as well. If the facilities are canceled – you can reschedule or get a refund. To transfer you have to complete the form on the website. Be sure you have the right, email to the account. [Cancelling happens – you can get it canceled by online form or call the phone number. It takes a while to get your refund, so keep that in mind.
2. Alternative tests – if your ACT is canceled see if the SAT is canceled – they are about 99% the same test … still doing well if you know how to logically answer the question and beat the test. The new PSAT date – offering a Jan. 26^th If you have a junior right now, don’t take the Oct. test. Wait for the Jan. test you have several more months to promise. National Merit Scholarship is based on the PSAT test only in the Jr. year. One student went up 590 points in your SAT in 5 months! You can get a full ride to just about every school. Full ride, full tuition, dorms, money in cash, the perks and benefits are unbelievable.

Oct. CLT – All of a sudden (Classical learning Test – PODCAST) proctored remotely and schools began accepting the CLT that never accepted it before. All schools were accepting the CLT now since the pandemic. Read more about how to beat the CLT – tips CollegePrepGenius.com/clt – information about it.

Could apply to a test-optional school without a SAT and ACT not required but to get scholarship money you need a SAT and ACT 0 80-90 percent of students will still submit a score. It will set you apart in a negative way, even though they are not required, it is important to the school. Submit other tests instead of the AP or IB tests, school-administered placement test. Catch: Vary between universities. AP will work in one school and not another. Require means a minimum.

3. Deferred Exam score submission. Allow new students to enroll that they will submit score later when they can –bought yourself some time to study for it. At this point, it is not clear if you don’t make a high enough score, so it is a gray area. It gives you a grace period. But, no scholarship.
4. Special accommodation for high school students – if you are a senior right now, and not taken the test –early registration access to the test. Who has not taken it you will get priority. If you have taken the test it does not apply, but If you have never taken the test it applies.
5. Don’t stop test prep. Use this as a grace period. It is a time to study they are beatable test; it is a different skill test. It is knowing how to take the test. Learning the logic makes the test beatable; the questions are purposely misleading. It is a skill because the colleges are testing your ability to answer questions under pressure in a short amount of time.

Your decision should be the institution and not the money on how to pay it. Do not worry about content, learn the recurring patterns, standardized questions, and standardized answers. Success can be yours! 3-Day and 8-week Boot Camp online. Online eCourse at no cost. Proven program with lots of awards.

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We’ve all heard the news accounts of the illegal ways that rich parents try to beat the standardized test scores with high payouts and behind the scenes workarounds. This has caused a backlash and if you have listened to these podcasts throughout the years you realize that Jean Burk has the answers without cheating!

Thanks to our sponsor, College Prep Genius, learn more here.

Varsity Blues! These people beat the standardized test scores illegally! 

• A CEO paid 75k to have his child’s SAT scores changed.
• SAT scores were corrected
• Proctors are flown in to oversee tests
• 250,000 was paid to say their child had a disability to get extra time on the test.
• Another family paid to have a child placed on a water polo team that never played the sport.

Now there has been a huge backlash and many colleges are reevaluating the entry of students caught up in this scandal. With 85% of colleges relying on test scores alone, input from coaches and proctors now colleges like Yale, Standford and Georgetown are considering expelling or denying some of the applications who had a remote connection to Mr. Singer who owned the company that the wealthy hired,

No cheating or wealth needed to beat the standardized scores.

Tips For Test Taking to Beat Standardized Test Scores:

• SAT means logic skills – critical thinking
• It is the only fair way to level the playing field among students (otherwise GPA would be based only on your high school experience – this varies greatly.)
• Programs free (Kahn Academy) or 25K – scores only raised approx. 250 points. College Prep Genius has had increased scores up to 600 points! Very inexpensive. 
• No age limits on the test – students can begin early. You can’t start too early! Middle school is a perfect time.
• Accuracy before speed is important
• SAT and ACT are all about patterns and rules
• You can learn how to answer the questions quickly with practice-must answer the questions in 30 to 60 seconds or less

Some classes are as high as 25K for SAT and ACT prep – these are only affordable for the rich, however, this is not the norm and you can do so much better with good programs for a fraction of the cost. Check out College Prep here.

There are two types of students. The logic minded – sees patterns naturally and the smart student – the rule follower that wants to take the time and really look over every question. You only have about one minute per question and you can’t be a perfectionist and take this test quickly without some practice.

Beat Standardized Test Scores – More Tips

• Test taking is a skill
• Most standardized tests are written in a similar way
• One correct answer and all the other answers are distractions
• No instant success
• Kids have to practice – daily is best
• Use testing prep as part of your homeschool class
• Free college is out there with high enough test scores
• Go to the SAT or ACT official websites for free question of the day
• Print out the questions and practice doing things with paper and pencil
• Don’t only use the computer to practice since the tests are given in a written format
• Test prep even works for Postgrad tests and Military tests.

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Special Replay: The ABCs of Early College

 Podcast #64

Do you know the ABC’s of Early College Admission? Whether you are getting college credits or an AA degree, you may be considered a transfer student, and you may miss out on scholarships – low-cost college and credits. If you’ve ever considered this option, listen to this podcast for great information from Jean Burk.

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Show Notes: ABC’s of Early College

1. What are some college trends?
   1. 66% of college graduates are ending up with 100K of debt. The unemployment rate is 9% — nearly 38% work in positions that don’t require any college at all.
   2. Low-cost college and credits
   3. Bachelor’s degree can make 182% more per week
   4. College tuition increased by 600%
2. 12 Early college benefits?
   1. For homeschoolers broadens their course offerings
   2. Enhances academic rigor
   3. Avoids duplication of course work
   4. Increases their schedule flexibility – earn extra minors or majors
   5. Tend to finish college as a whole
   6. Earning a technical degree or certificate while in high school
   7. Shortens your time to earn a degree
   8. Reduce college costs
   9. Transferable college credits – basic or core credits
   10. Earning high school and science simultaneously
   11. Building your student’s confidence
   12. Still, home so you can guide and coach them
3. Name the 3 main types of early college?
   1. Build an amazing transcript – Podcast 1 -http://ultimateradioshow.com/transcripts-your-key-to-free-college/

Podcast 2 – http://ultimateradioshow.com/transcripts-your-key-to-free-college-2/

1. AP – advanced placement credits
   1. By college board – same people who make the SAT
   2. Challenging and show mastery

• Approved by the college board

1. Online, or buying the books and study on your own, take courses by AP teacher who was authorized by the college board
2. Listen to the audio for recommendations for official AP courses online
3. 38 courses your students can take

1. CLEP—College level placement
   1. Be prepared to be sure it all transfers to the college you want to attend.
   2. Made by the college board, 2900 colleges and universities accept them, there is a cost for test and test center.

• No age limits or restrictions

1. Tests are 90 minutes long
2. Testing centers listed on College board website.
3. Official study guides by the college board

1. Dual Enrollment – early enrollment
   1. Sometimes credits don’t transfer
   2. High school and college at the same time

• The transition from high school to college easier

1. Core classes out of the way

1. What test scores are required?
   1. The entrance exam is still needed for college even junior or state college
   2. Scores need to be high enough on SAT and ACT for admission, check the college of choice

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College Prep – #56 with Jean Burke

Are you ready for a series of podcasts that crack wide open the SAT and ACT myth. No, these tests do not evaluate what you know, they are standardized LOGIC tests. Do you understand what to look for? Can you answer some sections in less then one minute a question? In this series, podcast 56, 57, 58 and 59 Jean shares the information you need to crack open the code and score well. This information is something the test makers do not want you to know!

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Show Notes: 5 Secrets Revealed SAT – ACT

1. Redesigned SAT is designed by ACT writers

One third rule – did better on ACT one better to SAT and one third do equally well on both.

The difference in the tests have been changed.

Some students didn’t like to sit longer – or on some tests they couldn’t switch their brain fast enough or found it more difficult

SAT changing began with – David Colman – he was the architect of common core – he was put in charge of testing and he decided he didn’t like the fact that more student s were taking the ACT over the SAT – the difference was close approx. 1.8 million vs. 1..7 million

David Colman hired the best ACT writer’s to improve the SAT and they did – they set up– patterns similar on both tests almost 99 percent the same

4-long sections on both test – students of any age common strategies now – on both tests

12 states including Texas – pulled out of Common Core – private and homeschoolers have not adopted CC – college board isn’t going to get sued…

influences and philosophies – testing reading, writing and math …. More on the podcast.

2. There is now an August SAT – rising Junior – extra practice before PSAT before it counts for national merit scholar –26

College board – profile – links –College Board

CollegePrepGenius.com/SATdates

CollegePrepGenius.com/SATScores

3. SAT – costs six figures to write – that alone tells you that when the college board writes this test – they have to follow the same rules all the time. Once you learn the patterns you can study those.

Change had to do with money – they wanted more people to take the SAT –

XYZ company got sued by college board – this particular company got caught cheating had the real tests and used those tests to teach their students

This is a beatable test – learning the patterns is the key –– cost to write each SAT – 625K for one test…

4. SAT and ACT makers use similar misleading remarks – it is so discouraging and wrong advice… these tests do use high school content – these are filled with logic, and reasoning… but that alone is not enough. You have to approach it with a critical eye.

You can not study for the content –but you can study for how the questions are written. The only fair way to compare is with a standardized tests…

CollegePrepGenius.com/actcontent

CollegePrepGenius.com/Satcontent

5. You can get your SAT and ACT detailed scores back – you can determine your weaknesses and how to combat these

There are 3 times a year you can get your test back for a small fee – clean test booklet…

CollegeBoard.org

Gives you very specific results –

ACT – CollegePrepGenius.com/acttir

SAT – CollegePrepGenius.com/satqas

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Podcast #49

It’s time to think about college and now is the time to think about the different career paths. While there are many different paths, the main ones will be covered in this podcast with Jean Burk – “Caution – Career Path Ahead.”

Visit today’s sponsor – College Prep Genius

Three main career paths after high school are discussed in this podcast on selecting a career path and planning.

1. College
   • Internships – opportunities before high school
   • Costs can vary a few thousand to several hundred thousand for four years
   • Basic degree- BA in Business you should take on another degree.
   • Two Year Degree –Jr. College
   • Different types of jobs requiring 4-Year Degrees
   • Different types of jobs requiring a Master’s Degrees
2.  Workforce: Vocational Degrees
   • Costs approx.: – $1 to 12-15K
   • After high school may have a job lined up.
3.  Military: Different branches in the armed forces
   • GI Bill – pay college
   • Officers – for law or medical
   • Top Military school – West Point or Annapolis
   • Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines
   • Enter ROTC program in college

FisherHouse.org | Feea.org/programs/scholarships

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Podcast #49

It’s time to think about college and now is the time to think about the different career paths. While there are many different paths, the main ones will be covered in this podcast with Jean Burke – “Caution – Career Path Ahead.”

Visit today’s sponsor – College Prep Genius

Three main career paths after high school are discussed in this podcast on selecting a career path and planning.

1. College
   • Internships – opportunities before high school
   • Costs can vary a few thousand to several hundred thousand for four years
   • Basic degree- BA in Business you should take on another degree.
   • Two Year Degree –Jr. College
   • Different types of jobs requiring 4-Year Degrees
   • Different types of jobs requiring a Master’s Degrees
2.  Workforce: Vocational Degrees
   • Costs approx.: – $1 to 12-15K
   • After high school may have a job lined up.
3.  Military: Different branches in the armed forces
   • GI Bill – pay college
   • Officers – for law or medical
   • Top Military school – West Point or Annapolis
   • Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines
   • Enter ROTC program in college

FisherHouse.org | Feea.org/programs/scholarships

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There are nearly 5K colleges across our nation and there are so many to choose from. Which college is right for you? What is the best fit for you? Jean Burk explores this question.

Visit today’s sponsor – College Prep Genius

The best fit for you is the one that FITS you! The more info you write down is the best.

1. The college search:
   1. Local? Where your parents went to school? Your friends are going?
   2. Size? Larger vs. Small School
   3. Location? How far is the college from my home?
   4. Special classes you want to take.
   5. Research
   6. of Education nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
   7. College by rankings: https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges
   8. Think about your own personality, career goals
   9. What type of activities does this college offer
   10. Does it have your major
   11. Do you play sports? Does it offer that sport?
   12. Admissions requirement

Use the acronym GREAT 

G – Grades – GPA

R – Rankings

E – Extra curricula activities – clubs and associations, leadership skills

A – Activities – community service

T – Test scores -85% colleges admit and give money based on test scores

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Special Replay:  

Celebrate with us! Jean Burke is a Fox News Contributor – she was recently a guest on Fox and Family with Lisa Brady!

Visit our sponsor – College Prep Genius 

Podcast by Jean on Transcripts – http://ultimateradioshow.com/transcripts-your-key-to-free-college/

Show Notes: College Selection Checklist

1. College Search
   1. Personal Criteria –make a list.
   2. Location
   3. Cost
   4. Size of the school
2. Type of School
   1. Community College
   2. 4-Year University
   3. Technical / Military School
3. Where to Look –Nearly 5,000 Colleges in USA
   1. Internet sites
      1. Start at a school
         1. College Board – great resource
         2. Accreditation Search 
         3. College Navigator
         4. Cappex.com – creates a profile
         5. Best College Rankings
      2. Talking to family and friends
      3. Visit College
         1. Safe school
         2. Reach school
         3. Dream school

4. Large vs Small schools:
   1. Large: more courses, anonymity, greater ranges of activities and organizations, larger libraries, graduate departments.
   2. Small school, more personal atmosphere, meet professors and students, individual participation and interaction, flexible programs
5. Request Information via mail
6. School criteria:
   1. Scores
   2. Size – depends on personality
      1. 5000
      2. 10000
      3. 30000 or more

7. College worksheet, application and college selection checklist
   1. High school Prep Genius Book by Jean Burke – 50 things to look for
      1. Downloadable Worksheet
      2. Location
      3. Size – not only physical size, enrollment of students
      4. Cost – not only tuition –
         1. Fees
         2. Room and Board
         3. Transportation
         4. Application Fees
         5. More expensive schools have more money to give out
         6. Tuition Tracker -online
         7. Affiliation –public, private, proprietary school
         8. Urban or rural locations
         9. Religious Affiliation
         10. Diversity – looking for this and will “pay”
             1. protestant look for a Catholic school – schools look for diversity
         11. Facilities on Campus –
             1. Campus security
             2. Recreation –gym on site
             3. Medical or Clinic facilities
         12. Majors and academic requirements
             1. School requirements – have way lower than your score they will
             2. Some broad majors
             3. Specific majors
             4. Undecided
             5. Want a 4-year major and be done or…
             6. Some majors don’t lend themselves into jobs afterward

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Sign up for Jean’s ezine to receive her free eBook: Goodbye student loans – visit her website here. Give Jean’s show a “star” rating on iTunes! Click iTunes above! Or listen on your favorite podcast app.

CollegePrepGenius.com/roadmap – download free ebook from Jean Burke

Show Notes: Mandatory Testing

1. What is a standardized test?
2. Will people stop using standardized tests?
3. Standardized tests are required for typical college entrance.
4. SAT and ACT tests level the playing field
5. 0 differs from high school to high school
6. 85% percent of colleges admit and give scholarships on test scores alone.
7. Use reliable sources, don’t believe just anyone who says students no longer need to take standardized tests
8. Standardized tests level the playing field.
9. Homeschoolers typically score higher on SAT or ACT
10. Prep books don’t help as well as understanding strategies
11. Roadmap to studying for tests – see Jean’s site at CollegePrepGeinus.com
12. As homeschoolers, you can incorporate test prep in your homeschool curriculum
13. Not understanding the test can be more stressful
14. Once you understand the recurring patterns and standardization of the test you can answer the questions in thirty seconds or less.

Important information for college entrance – includes mandatory testing

1. GPA
2. Rankings – not as important but a factor
3. Community Service, Sports, clubs, part-time jobs
4. Test score

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Special Replay: The ABCs of Early College

Do you know the ABC’s of Early College Admission? Whether you are getting college credits or an AA degree, you may be considered a transfer student, and you may miss out on scholarships – low-cost college and credits. If you’ve ever considered this option, listen to this podcast for great information from Jean Burke.

Visit our sponsor – College Prep Genius

Show Notes: ABC’s of Early College

1. What are some college trends?
   1. 66% of college graduates are ending up with 100K of debt. The unemployment rate is 9% — nearly 38% work in positions that don’t require any college at all.
   2. Low-cost college and credits
   3. Bachelor’s degree can make 182% more per week
   4. College tuition increased by 600%
2. 12 Early college benefits?
   1. For homeschoolers broadens their course offerings
   2. Enhances academic rigor
   3. Avoids duplication of course work
   4. Increases their schedule flexibility – earn extra minors or majors
   5. Tend to finish college as a whole
   6. Earning a technical degree or certificate while in high school
   7. Shortens your time to earn a degree
   8. Reduce college costs
   9. Transferable college credits – basic or core credits
   10. Earning high school and science simultaneously
   11. Building your student’s confidence
   12. Still, home so you can guide and coach them
3. Name the 3 main types of early college?
   1. Build an amazing transcript – Podcast 1 -http://ultimateradioshow.com/transcripts-your-key-to-free-college/

Podcast 2 – http://ultimateradioshow.com/transcripts-your-key-to-free-college-2/

1. AP – advanced placement credits
   1. By college board – same people who make the SAT
   2. Challenging and show mastery

• Approved by the college board

1. Online, or buying the books and study on your own, take courses by AP teacher who was authorized by the college board
2. Listen to the audio for recommendations for official AP courses online
3. 38 courses your students can take

1. CLEP—College level placement
   1. Be prepared to be sure it all transfers to the college you want to attend.
   2. Made by the college board, 2900 colleges and universities accept them, there is a cost for test and test center.

• No age limits or restrictions

1. Tests are 90 minutes long
2. Testing centers listed on College board website.
3. Official study guides by the college board

1. Dual Enrollment – early enrollment
   1. Sometimes credits don’t transfer
   2. High school and college at the same time

• The transition from high school to college easier

1. Core classes out of the way

1. What test scores are required?
   1. The entrance exam is still needed for college even junior or state college
   2. Scores need to be high enough on SAT and ACT for admission, check the college of choice

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Podcast #59

Did you know some deep down, low and dirty secrets to the SAT and ACT that the test makers don’t want you to know? In this episode, Jean Burk continues to reveal information that will help you gain a higher score on the tests used for college entrance. This is the last podcast in the series of secrets uncovered. To obtain all twenty-three, listen to podcast one here and podcast two here, and three in the series, here.

Visit our sponsor – College Prep Genius

Show Notes: Secrets Uncovered for the SAT and ACT

The number one complaint is Nobody told me, or they told me the wrong information! There are so many missed amazing opportunities because of the wrong information that was given – use accurate sources – find out the truth …when it comes to your student.

ACT is the American college test

SAT use to mean – Scholastic Aptitude Test – now it just means SAT

1. The SAT partnered with two big companies – first of all the college board needed to stay relevant – partnered with Kahn academy – online education site to offer free press prep to college students. Collegeboard claim all you need to do well study high school information (not true) – also combat the misconception that only the rich can afford college prep programs. Therefore, they did the partnership. Since they are standardized tests. You will not learn short cuts and strategies to ace the tests. Kahn academy is great for various subject matters.

ACT teamed up with Kaplan for 8-11^th graders – some students can qualify for fee waivers. It is full of ads for Kaplan programs – introduces core concepts to ACT – encourage social interaction with social media – take your weak points to your counsellor for advice. Not going to help students raise their scores.

2. New college entrance test emerged that is a game changer – CLT – Classic Learning Test – Jeremy Tate – Jean met with him – this test is an alternative. This test is taken at a proctored environment on the student’s own device – same date results. The richness of the western intellectual traditions. Not aligned with Common Core standards. Every week more colleges adopt this test. They would like 10% of the market. Sept, Nov, Feb, May –scholarship money is attached to the test
   1. Math
   2. Reading
   3. Writing

120 questions – one minute per question. You can move back and forth among sections! You can start with the section you are good on and spend more time on other sections not your best area. Partnered with College Prep Genius – they commit to moral reasoning and intellectual purist

www.cltexam.com — clt9 or clt10 – similar to PSAT

cltprep.com – recommendations is only College Prep Genius – CPG – Jean Burk!!

CollegePrepGenius.com/clt

3. Don’t be fooled by test optional labeled schools – SAT and ACT dropped from college entrance equation. However, these articles failed to mention or writer’s left out these schools that are not requiring SAT or ACT are specialized schools. They have their own entrance exams. If a student is looking to get scholarship money – still need to turn in an ACT or SAT for money.

US news and world report – Princeton or Havard – CollegePrepGenius.com/usanewsrankings

Three dirty little secrets test prep companies don’t want you to know…

4. Some companies use pre-diagnostic test – they will create their own tests. These tests are very hard. Once the student does horrible – they take the program and then take a much easier test is given and they do well. They think they’ve improved. The test is irrelevant test and it is not a fair assessment. And it will not help the students on the actual tests.

Standardized logic tests with recurring patterns – once you learned how to read the questions carefully with – use actual SAT and ACT tests  – you can not take a “made up” company test to do well.

5. Test prep market is competitive. Prices can vary from hundreds to thousands to five-digits – testimonials are powerful. They can be the determining factor. Finding reliable testimonials. You can buy sophomore PSAT scores – you can take the list and find students who scored high. Give them free tests. The company will brag that they students did well because they took the program. Some kids are good test taking naturally and would have done well anyway. Be careful of testimonials. If you are really helping kids who need the help offer test free to those who scored low –

6. There are arrangements in some schools that only offer and endorse a particular program, they get a kickback in exchange for students who enroll in their class. This financial relationship is unethical. If someone only promotes one program it is a red flag. Sam Walton of test prep – on the Jim Bohannon Show

College Prep Genius is a very affordable class. Never raised prices high to make it unreachable.

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When you are ready to visit a college do you know what to look for?  Here is the must know college checklist of important information to find the very best college for your child.

Celebrate with us! Jean Burk is a Fox News Contributor – she was recently a guest on Fox and Family with Lisa Brady!

Visit our sponsor – College Prep Genius 

Podcast #54 Replay

Must Know College Checklist Show Notes

• Visit top two schools,
• Ask yourself questions; Am I comfortable walking around? Can I be friends with these people?
• Make a checklist to compare colleges
• Apply to 5-6 schools, safe schools, reach schools, and dream schools

Links we disucssed:

• Data Base of Accredited Colleges:
• utexas.edu/world/univ
• clas.usl.edu/CLAS/american-univeristy.html

• Remember there is no perfect college

1. Check the school website for visit dates
2. Contact admissions counselor for personal date
3. Go on a weekday to get a feel for the campus
4. Try to schedule an interview while you are there
5. Ask if the school offers reimbursement for travel fees
6. Make travel arrangements as soon as you can
7. Arrange for an excused absence to take college visits
8. Try to talk to the dean or professors
9. Sit in on one or more classes
10. Take a tour of the campus
11. Visit the bookstore student center or library
12. Spend the night in a dorm to get a feel for the housing
13. Eat in the cafeteria to see if you like it
14. Meet with the admissions counselor face to face
15. Wander around the campus by yourself
16. Talk to students at the college and ask about their experience
17. Visit around the school to get a feel of the area

Questions to Ask Academic Advisor –

1. What is the average class size for the freshman
2. How many of those students returned the following year
3. What makes this college program special
4. How easy is it to switch majors
5. How does the school help the student adjust to college life
6. Is there Greek life or social groups at this school
7. Is the Greek System important to this school
8. What organizations are the school partnered with
9. What does the tuition cover
10. Are there hidden fees
11. Work study jobs
12. How safe is the campus
13. What does the housing scene look life
14. Are freshman allowed to live off campus
15. Are freshman allowed to have their own car
16. Campus parking situation
17. Does the school offer campus wide tutoring
18. How big is the average class size

Things to ask the students at the college

1. Thing they like most about the college
2. The worst thing about this college
3. Why did they pick this college
4. Would you pick this school again if you had the chance
5. If I need help how acceptable are the professors here
6. Are the professors down to earth
7. What do you like about your department
8. Do you like the professors
9. Are the professors teaching the classes themselves or is it done by a TA
10. How diverse is the student body
11. How is the cafeteria
12. What do you do for fun here
13. How close are the shopping center
14. How are the dorms
15. Which dorm is best
16. Are the dorms nice
17. What is the one thing you wish you knew ahead of time

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with Jean Burk

In this episode, Jean explains teen consequences and the importance of communicating, cultivating and choices! Teen consequences can be life changing or life shattering – we want teens that are successful, happy and make good choices. How do we encourage our children to do that? They are not adults contrary to what the “world,” says – based on age. Here Jean shares some very practical advice and options for you and your family.

• Podcast 36- How To Raise Competent Teens
• Podcast 37- Teens Making Great Choices
• Podcast 39 – Teen Success  – Great Teens Yes, This Means You

Jean is the award-winning author of college prep genius – the no-brainer way to get free college. She is a FOX News contributor as well as making many other appearances on television and radio networks on the topic of the SAT.

Find More information about Jean’s award winning program here…

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with Jean Burk

• Podcast 36- How To Raise Competent Teens
• Podcast 38- Teen Consequences
• Podcast 39 – Teen Success  – Great Teens Yes, This Means You

Jean is the award-winning author of college prep genius – the no-brainer way to get free college. She is a FOX News contributor as well as making many other appearances on television and radio networks on the topic of the SAT.

Find More information about Jean’s award winning program here…

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College dorm life can be scary and exciting at the same time. In this podcast Jean Burke shares her long list of things to bring and not forget.

Still preparing for the SAT Test? Visit the website for test prep info – on your phone or in person.

Show Notes – Checklist Before College – Dorm Life with Jean Burk

What can fit into a VW Bug? all right reserved, Jean Burk 2017

1. Toiletries – personal items
2. Mattress protector and bedding
3. CD player – speakers
4. Alarm clock – double set clocks
5. Pictures from home – decorations
6. Bring towels
7. Small refrigerators of your own
8. Broom of swifter
9. Garbage container with bags
10. Computer chair
11. Reading lamp
12. Drying rack
13. Computer with wireless
14. Printer/ paper
15. Flash drive
16. Food – cooking/cups, silverware, plates or bowls
17. Sharing bathrooms – own stuff
18. Your own stuff – soap, dish rags
19. Portable fan
20. Hangers
21. Irons or iron boards – ask about permission – steamer, spray
22. Laundry bags – pop-up baskets
23. Detergent pods
24. Medicine – first aid kit
25. Microwave
26. White and black threaded needle
27. Shower caddy
28. Hygiene stuff
29. Television
30. Headphones
31. Wireless external speakers
32. Duct tape
33. Toolbox with basic tools
34. Power strip with surge protector
35. Bookshelves
36. Fireproof boxes – name and address
37. List of contacts – family members and addresses
38. Stationary or cards

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Better to be safe than sorry – right? Here are some things your child may think when they leave for home, now is the time to go over some of these very common freshman mistakes.

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Show Notes: How To Avoid Common Freshman Mistakes 

1. You can eat anything you want
2. You can stay up all hours of the night and make it to my 8:00am class
3. Stay up all night – or partying
4. You can ask other people to get you a drink – beware!
   1. never assume your face
   2. never accept a drink from a new friend
   3. people can put things in your drink
5. Introverts? Don’t make any friends
6. You have to be the same person you were in highschool

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Checklist Before College – Car and Personal with Jean Burk

Do you need a check list for college prep? Have you considered what you need for your car or personal items that are necessary to make your life easier away from home? This is a great broadcast for teens and parents approaching those college years.

If you are still studying to take the SAT or PSAT test – check out the College Prep Genius course – online or live classes.

Podcast #47

Car Care

1. Inspections or have a mechanic check it out
2. Supplies to change a tire and know how to change one
3. Car insurance card – keep in glove compartment and insurance
4. Drivers License up to date
5. Emergency roadside kit – good flashlight
6. Change of clothes
7. Warm Jacket or blanket
8. Bottle water
9. Jumper cables or portable battery jumper
10. Spare car key
11. Five dollars in quarter or twenty dollar bill
12. Map of area or surrounding area
13. Roadside assistance program.
14. Most states drive license –  800 number for stranded motorists

Personal – 

1. Dental check up before you head out
2. Doctor’s checkup
3. Medical records for school
4. Take your refills and transfer prescriptions to campus or near dorm
5. Medical Insurance Records
6. Cell phones
7. School supplies
8. Backpack
9. Preloaded credit card or cash
10. Umbrella
11.  Favorite book, movies
12. Sports Equipment
13. Personal items -important, put in lockbox or fireproof box
14. Check for what is permitted on campus
15. Cell phone – be sure there is coverage at your college

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What are college grants? And is college worth it if you are saddled in debt? You may go to college for only four years and yet have to pay for twenty! College can be for anyone and in this episode, we look at grants as a way to help pay for college tuition. Hold on to your seat and listen as Jean Burke shares her knowledge with you!

College GRANTS

College grants consist of the money you don’t have to pay back. Gov. grant FAFSA – mistakes and how to sign up for it.

Some colleges offer endowments – such as the Moody Bible Institute through federal and institutional grants. The education part is paid through grants. Keep in mind a big name or high price tag school often offers more opportunity. Test scores help but income bracket also helps – Standford by definition says 144K is low income.

For example, law schools are ranked in the top six, top ten, top sixteen. You don’t want to rule out a college because of money. Or it appears to be out of your reach, you never know.

Are you a resident of a certain state? You may be surprised at what grants are offered some in the form of entitlements.

Federal Pell Grant – not eligible until you fill out the FAFSA

Federal supplemental (FFEOG)

Academic Competitiveness Grant ACG

National Smart Grant SMG

College Grants — TEACH Grant

      Cost-Containment Programs

      Tuition Equalization Grant  –Private school in-state tuition. College for all Texans, for example. If you meet the college costs and how much your family can pay. 2.5 GPA — if tuition cost is more than the private school you can qualify for a tuition grant.

      Reciprocity —

1. Some states will provide reciprocity for other states. In-state tuition to a governing state. MSEP – Midwest Student Exchange Program. Non, resident (listen to the podcast for more information) go to a neighbor or nearby state can reduce the cost of tuition.
2. Western undergrad exchange — Arizona, Alaska ca Idaho, Hawaii – reduces instate tuition.
3. Look at the New England reciprocity program.

One of the best websites is the Sallie Mae website.

FAFSA – stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Maximize chances for getting the student aids. October 1 is the first day – and do it as early as possible or the money is gone! You must have this filled out first. LISTEN

Federal Pell Grant – FPG – not eligible until you fill out the FAFSA – the most financial money. The undergrad who has not earned a professional degree yet. Start with FAFSA – every year must be filled out. Depends on the school year, student, max. award around 6K – Cost of attendance, whether the child is working in the school or not.

Federal Pell Grant – Iraq or Afghanistan Service Grant – parent died under the military, eligible for additional money under the age of 24 and enrolled in college.

Federal supplemental (FFEOG) federal supplemental opportunity grant — low-income undergrad students who need a lot of help – 4K per year just depending on your personal situation. Most colleges participate in these grants. No additional funds are available once you get these funds. Check the college website or financial aid dept of your college for more information.

Academic Competitiveness Grant — ACG  and the National Smart Grant SMG-Two programs that fall under improved math and science instruction. Take on more challenging courses in high school and helps your child become more successful in these areas. High demand in the global economy – technology or engineering. Available to students.

TEACH Grant – Teacher education assistance for college and higher education. Take specific classes to get the grants themselves and do a certain type of job or it will turn into a loan. The sooner you apply the more money you can get.

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Jean Burke explains the importance and gives a detailed college selection checklist for students looking for the ideal college. She explains the college search, the type of school to consider, where to look, large vs. small school and criteria to consider. This college selection checlist also contains a list to some amazing website recommendations to help you make your own custom spreadsheet using the criteria you want to select the perfect school for you.

Celebrate with us! Jean Burke is a Fox News Contributor – she was recently a guest on Fox and Family with Lisa Brady!

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Podcast by Jean on Transcripts – http://ultimateradioshow.com/transcripts-your-key-to-free-college/

Show Notes: College Selection Checklist

1. College Search
   1. Personal Criteria –make a list.
   2. Location
   3. Cost
   4. Size of the school
2. Type of School
   1. Community College
   2. 4-Year University
   3. Technical / Military School
3. Where to Look –Nearly 5,000 Colleges in USA
   1. Internet sites
      1. Start at a school
         1. College Board – great resource
         2. Accreditation Search 
         3. College Navigator
         4. Cappex.com – creates a profile
         5. Best College Rankings
      2. Talking to family and friends
      3. Visit College
         1. Safe school
         2. Reach school
         3. Dream school

4. Large vs Small schools:
   1. Large: more courses, anonymity, greater ranges of activities and organizations, larger libraries, graduate departments.
   2. Small school, more personal atmosphere, meet professors and students, individual participation and interaction, flexible programs
5. Request Information via mail
6. School criteria:
   1. Scores
   2. Size – depends on personality
      1. 5000
      2. 10000
      3. 30000 or more

7. College worksheet and college selection application checklist
   1. High school Prep Genius Book by Jean Burke – 50 things to look for
      1. Downloadable Worksheet
      2. Location
      3. Size – not only physical size, enrollment of students
      4. Cost – not only tuition –
         1. Fees
         2. Room and Board
         3. Transportation
         4. Application Fees
         5. More expensive schools have more money to give out
         6. Tuition Tracker -online
         7. Affiliation –public, private, proprietary school
         8. Urban or rural locations
         9. Religious Affiliation
         10. Diversity – looking for this and will “pay”
             1. protestant look for a Catholic school – schools look for diversity
         11. Facilities on Campus –
             1. Campus security
             2. Recreation –gym on site
             3. Medical or Clinic facilities
         12. Majors and academic requirements
             1. School requirements – have way lower than your score they will
             2. Some broad majors
             3. Specific majors
             4. Undecided
             5. Want a 4-year major and be done or…
             6. Some majors don’t lend themselves into jobs afterward

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What is the adversity score? The adversity score is designed to help the underprivileged with fifteen factors that are considered for the “adversity score” to be considered valid for a student. College boards do not measure adversity. Or you can be a poor student who lives in an area that is considered “wealthy”…

Thanks to our sponsor CollegePrepGenius visit the website for more information.

What do you think about the adversity score?

Jean believes it is a horrible idea and that lawsuits will soon follow.

It is a method of “gaining” the system and almost an answer to the college scandal where wealthy families paid to beat the college entrance system. One of the methods for being considered in an adversity score is your zip code – Jean says her home is in a zip code area that would be considered as disadvantaged.  Did the admissions scandal cause the institution of the adversity score?

To determine and adversity score students take the questionnaire and it is done on a voluntary basis so anyone can fill this out and claim adversity. It hopes to be instituted in 2021. David Coleman changed the SAT in 2012 – not wanting to lose the income he made the SAT very similar.

Students will be branded by pseudo-psychological questionnaire. SAT is for college-ready students. Not all adversity can be measured.

For example, these are based on 15 questions based on socio or economic adversity – kids never see the scores – the colleges see them. Dehumanizing message for the students – these points of data do not correctly portray the student’s ability.

Adversity Score Depends On:

• Where do you live?
• Do you have one parent or no parents
• Certain things about their background

College Board – Social Conscience? Here is why:

• Disadvantage criteria of “X – Y – Z” is subjective
• The student is not considered wealthy if they live in a specific zip code
• This eliminates merit
• Similar to a trophy given for participation
• Adversity score orchestrated by David Coleman of college board fame and common core architect
• Socialism is used – the survey is voluntary
• Allows kids not to take responsibility

You don’t need the adversity score – it is better to learn how to overcome adversity.

• Earn it by practicing test taking (free online)

Fifty schools are on board because they are considered underprivileged – once you get into college you have to make the grades.

Free or low-cost testing:

• Free tests online – baseline score CollegeBoard – test #1 collegeprepgenius.com/ofsgsat
•  Print ou the test and take it yourself
• Get the app
• CAPEX.com – create a profile – criteria – SAT score and rankings – some schools you are thinking of going to – it will show you a graph of the schools that will accept your score
• College entrance approx scores: 1100 — scholarship 1200 and full scholarship 1300

College Prep Genius $139 – work on the test-taking skills. Online videos and homework. Watch it – hear it – read it – write it. Everyday it reinforces what you do the day before

• Twelve weeks at five days a week and one hour a day.
• Lesson 1 textbook, work on problems
• Reinforces previous days learning
• Crunch time? Do it allot faster in two to three weeks or less.

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We’ve all heard the news accounts of the illegal ways that rich parents try to beat the standardized test scores with high payouts and behind the scenes workarounds. This has caused a backlash and if you have listened to these podcasts throughout the years you realize that Jean Burk has the answers without cheating!

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Varsity Blues! These people beat the standardized test scores illegally! 

• A CEO paid 75k to have his child’s SAT scores changed.
• SAT scores were corrected
• Proctors are flown in to oversee tests
• 250,000 was paid to say their child had a disability to get extra time on the test.
• Another family paid to have a child placed on a water polo team that never played the sport.

Now there has been a huge backlash and many colleges are reevaluating the entry of students caught up in this scandal. With 85% of colleges relying on test scores alone, input from coaches and proctors now colleges like Yale, Standford and Georgetown are considering expelling or denying some of the applications who had a remote connection to Mr. Singer who owned the company that the wealthy hired,

No cheating or wealth needed to beat the standardized scores.

Tips For Test Taking to Beat Standardized Test Scores:

• SAT means logic skills – critical thinking
• It is the only fair way to level the playing field among students (otherwise GPA would be based only on your high school experience – this varies greatly.)
• Programs free (Kahn Academy) or 25K – scores only raised approx. 250 points. College Prep Genius has had increased scores up to 600 points! Very inexpensive. 
• No age limits on the test – students can begin early. You can’t start too early! Middle school is a perfect time.
• Accuracy before speed is important
• SAT and ACT are all about patterns and rules
• You can learn how to answer the questions quickly with practice-must answer the questions in 30 to 60 seconds or less

Some classes are as high as 25K for SAT and ACT prep – these are only affordable for the rich, however, this is not the norm and you can do so much better with good programs for a fraction of the cost. Check out College Prep here.

There are two types of students. The logic minded – sees patterns naturally and the smart student – the rule follower that wants to take the time and really look over every question. You only have about one minute per question and you can’t be a perfectionist and take this test quickly without some practice.

Beat Standardized Test Scores – More Tips

• Test taking is a skill
• Most standardized tests are written in a similar way
• One correct answer and all the other answers are distractions
• No instant success
• Kids have to practice – daily is best
• Use testing prep as part of your homeschool class
• Free college is out there with high enough test scores
• Go to the SAT or ACT official websites for free question of the day
• Print out the questions and practice doing things with paper and pencil
• Don’t only use the computer to practice since the tests are given in a written format
• Test prep even works for Postgrad tests and Military tests.

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Is college worthwhile? If you have to spend 20 years paying off a college debt? The crushing burden for debt cripples a student’s dreams for the future. Any debt is the result of lack of planning. College is supposed to open doors for our children. In this podcast, we discuss ways to have others pay for our college education with scholarships and grants.

Some students can’t find a job in their degree. Is there a way to avoid this? Yes!

Thanks to our sponsor is College Prep Genius.

This is one of a four-part series on the topic of, “Is college worthwhile?” Today our focus is dicussing debt and ways to avoid debt!

Limit the time and money to get a college education helps, cutting down the time is very wise. Dual credit is great in high school. Find a college you can afford. A big price tag doesn’t mean your college experience is going to be better. Make your plans for college, the cost to debt ration. Your decision needs to be based upon your research. Often the most expensive colleges have the most money to give out. If you are eligible to get “big money,” that is wonderful — but do keep in mind the final costs.

There is no one size fits all — there is an amazing opportunity here!

Work through college?
Yes, if you can do that it is fine, but often something else can suffer like your academics. It really depends on your personal sacrifice.  Look at the big picture and what works best for you.

Debt is the result of lack of planning. If you are considering grad school, a fellowship grant. Financial support for their graduate studies. It is based on merit. Or a research assistant.

Tuition remission is a wage for an employee or dependent.  Working at a college allows dependents to go free. Companies often will pay for their employee’s college to give them more qualified employees. Draw a different set of employees. In certain states, college debt is paid for nurses and teachers. An incentive to keep the teacher or nurse, etc.

Armed forces is another way that college benefits. We will do a show on this in the future. GI bill and more.

How is college paid for? 

1. Loans
2. Scholarships
3. Grants

The biggest fear is ignorance. If you have no money for college, didn’t save for it because you don’t have any money–you can still plan for college scholarships through study! Many people are still paying off their loans so this show is about helping you to avoid it!

Overview about debt

1. Loans: money you have to pay back
2. Perkins, Direct Stafford
3. Parents borrow on students behalf: Direct Plus, a Student loan is often more interest than a parent’s.

After your first job they never look at your college information again. Yet that college degree can open the doors for you. Some say you should not go to college. There is fear being perpetuated about college. Listen to Jean’s advice in this podcast!

Every family needs to know there are many options and not rule it out because of money. Jean’s own mother said, “Don’t even think about college because we don’t have the money.” Jean didn’t even consider it because of that statement. Jean worked one year, and then went to college and her entrance test showed that she did get a scholarship.

You don’t have to be strapped in debt or have loans! Stay tuned for more shows showing you that college

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What is the best news? A great score on a test! In this podcast Jean discusses test taking encouragement that YOU can do it! Success is around the corner and with Jean’s tips your student will benefit tremendously.

Episode 55

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• This course teaches itself, if the parent did not go to college it will not affect their ability to teach the college readiness program to their student
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• Boot-camp costs 249 (at the time of this podcast) to attend with a FREE online course included
• Material is eligible for 6^th graders to 12^th graders, earlier is better!
• Average increase is 200, the higher percent is 600 points
• Have the student take the SAT or ACT first before the class to see the improvement

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by Jean Burk

Do you know how to raise competent teens? In this podcast Jean explains how to “capture,” and teach our children “competence,” and how to turn this into competence for our teens? Teaching and encouraging your children to succeed is the topic in this series of podcasts!

Next podcasts in this series:

• Podcast 37 – Teens Making Great Choices
• Podcast 38- Teen Consequences
• Podcast 39 – Teen Success  – Great Teens Yes, This Means You

Jean is the award-winning author of college prep genius – the no-brainer way to get free college. She is a FOX News contributor as well as making many other appearances on television and radio networks on the topic of the SAT.

Find More information about Jean’s award winning program here…

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Limited Language Limited Mind with Jean Burk and your host, Felice Gerwitz

What is the importance of a good vocabulary? How can you increase your vocabulary? What is a fifty-cents word? Or what about communicating effectively? The English language is dying and in this episode Jean shares how her children participated in writing books that contain a great story as well as some of the most used words on the SAT test – are you ready to learn vocabulary the easy way? Join us!

Jean is the award-winning author of college prep genius – the no-brainer way to get free college. She is a FOX News contributor as well as making many other appearances on television and radio networks on the topic of the SAT.

Show Notes:

1. Linga-files – the College Prep novels – Here
2. State of the union – no politics here
3. Vocabulary and it’s importance

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Jean explains the how to have real Teen Success – by explaining how to connect, be in communion, and bring about change in your teens. Do your kids make great choices? In this episode Jean gives so many great tips on encouraging your teens to succeed.

– Great Teens Yes, This Means You! Podcast with Jean Burke

• Podcast 36- How To Raise Competent Teens
• Podcast 37- Teens Making Great Choices
• Podcast 38- Teen Consequences

Jean is the award-winning author of college prep genius – the no-brainer way to get free college. She is a FOX News contributor as well as making many other appearances on television and radio networks on the topic of the SAT.

Find More information about Jean’s award winning program here…

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Download the notes at www.collegeprepgenius.com/psatradio and follow along as we take you on a journey of misguided information and how we can clue you in to what you can do RIGHT NOW to help your student not only ace the PSAT but understand why this little secret has been circulating for years. Jean Burk and College Prep Genius give you plenty of information that will have you springing into action once you’re done listening.

BONUS: Stay throughout the entire show for a special promotion! – The Best Kept Secret! Free College PSA

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PSAT Crash Course with Jean Burk

Episode #60

Are you ready for a PSAT crash course? Are you a junior? Now is the time to get ready to take the PSAT – it is given in the middle of October. In many places, you need to sign up in person (call school first). It can be the school in which your child would attend if in high school. Check your local school board. If your student is a 9^th-10^th grader or younger you have plenty of time to prepare.

Sign up for the test at the start of the school year.

The SAT test is given in October the first week

The PSAT is given in the middle of October

A younger student has time on your side and in this way you can work on weaknesses and build the framework for a success

• Check the dates on the collegeboard.org site

Show Notes: PSAT Crash Course

General Overview of the Test:

1. Reading – details given in the podcast
2. Writing section- details given in the podcast
3. Math – details given in the podcast
4. Math – details given in the podcast

Number One Strategy:

Questions are not in order of difficulty – they are all worth the same amount of points. Look it a question – 10-15 seconds – can I answer this quickly – if you can answer it and move on. If you cannot answer it don’t waste your time on it – put a star and move on. Then come back to these questions … the subconscious works on the problems in your head. You may be able to answer the questions that take more thought.

College Prep Tests For free

1. http://collegeprepgenius.com/ossgsat
2. free PSAT tests online — http://ww.Collegeprepgenius.com/ossgpsat

Rising Junior is the year to really take the tests –

1. Take the SAT in November and December as well.
2. Most colleges will super score – you can combine your scores from different tests you’ve taken.
3. This saves you from studying all over again and practicing.
4. This allows you to not take the tests as a senior unless you want to.

Important: Box 22 on the test – it indicates you are a homeschooler. It will send the test booklet back to your home instead of to the school. This is important otherwise it will not come back to you. Something that is new this year. You get your scores back in Nov. and the booklet in December.

It is a great resource and gives you an extra practice. You can make a copy and use it again as a test.

It is an amazing test for Juniors – if you don’t get the desired top score, you can still get amazing full rides on your SAT.

http://www.collegeprepgenius.com/PredictedPSATscores (gives you the score you need for your state) The scores are based on how many students are taking the test and how well the are doing.

http://www.collegeprepgenius.com /PSATscores – official booklet – percentiles mean according to the scores

Schools that seek national merit scholars

http://www.collegeprepgenius.com /NationalMeritSchools – minimum number of students that the school will take.

Other options for younger students:

PSAT 8/9 for practice

PSAT 10 for practice

 **Alternative Secret for Taking SAT

Contact National Merit association let them know why – you will be given alternative locations –convert the SAT to the PSAT. You must call them! They will give you a specific number to use.

At this time, they will do the conversion:

November, December, March or June test = they will take the highest score

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/571837030/0/college-prep-genius/feed/ 0 Jean Burke full 40:38 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/media.blubrry.com/collegeprepgenius/media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/60-CPG-TimeSensitivePSATInformation.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/how-to-avoid-5-common-freshman-mistakes-2/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/570757914/0/college-prep-genius/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/570757914/0/college-prep-genius/#respond Fri, 21 Sep 2018 12:00:03 +0000 https://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=33792 Best of College Prep Genius!  How To Avoid 5 Common Freshman Mistakes This is the second of a two-part series on how to avoid common mistakes freshmen make – listed are possible thoughts your college freshman to be may have and ways to combat these possible pitfalls. Invite your teen to listen to this episode with […]

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This is the second of a two-part series on how to avoid common mistakes freshmen make – listed are possible thoughts your college freshman to be may have and ways to combat these possible pitfalls.

Invite your teen to listen to this episode with you – the most important information to help your teen be prepared. 

by Jean Burk

Show Notes: How to Avoid 5 Common Freshman Mistakes 

1. You have to be the exact same person you were at home or in highschool
2. You can’t be as good as everyone else.
3. Think that your dorm room is the best place to hang-out
4. To be a gentleman you pay for a young lady – (or for females – you allow the guys to pay)
5. You have to take a ton of credits

Bonus Mistake – It is not going to happen to me. (Whatever “that” is …)

 

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Little known scholarships are available even for trade schools – or colleges. 85% of scholarships are based on test scores. This is the college rules! College scores help the rankings of the school.

Thanks to our sponsor is College Prep Genius.

Miscellaneous Scholarship 

1. Culinary scholarships
2. Scholarships for Cancer survivors
3. Veterans – GI Bill, or if there has been a death of a loved one in the military
4. Students with special needs, blind or deaf, or disabled
5. Search for a “GPA” or “Hispanic scholarships” Or minority scholarships, or “scholarships for women.”

Little Known/ Wierd scholarships

1. If I was president scholarship
2. Jane Austin society essay contest
3. Federal Duck Stamp Competition
4. Shakespeare fellowship essay competition
5. Angels in action award
6. College Prowler essay
7. digital dorm room of the future
8. Holocaust remembrance
9. AAA high school challenge
10. Tall and short people scholarship
11. Potato industry scholarship
12. American welding
13. Vacuum coders
14. Famous scholarships
15. Literature scholarships
16. National Rifle association scholarship
17. Lost bed scholarship
18. Zolt – last name – and Catholic
19. Medical field – scholarships
20. Research micro-biology and fungus

     Military

1. GI Bill
2. Scholarships can sign on the bill.
3. SAT / ACT scores to qualify
4. Various type – reserves, national guard, and veterans benefits
5. Parents are veterrans

     Need-based – doesn’t mean you are needy or poor. What a college costs and what your family can contribute

1. List of 80-100% of need in Jean’s book
2. Federal aid and FAFSA must be filled out October 1st! Be sure to sign up early. Every year renewal.
3. State higher education agency has programs depending on need
4. Cost containment scholarship (on previous podcast HERE)

     Opportunity

1. The student has an opportunity to qualify
2. Federal work-study programs
3. Internships that colleges offer
4. Research for grad schools
5. Employer assistance program – if you are an employee you can have college paid for
   1. Banks, large stores, restaurants, grocery stores

     Private

1. 5% of total scholarship money
2. Fastweb.com is a place to start, scholarships.com, princetonreview.com, scholarship monkey, scholarshiptoolkit.com
3. Set up a separate email for scholarship opportunities
4. Employer have private scholarships

     Institutional

1. The big money at the college – colleges give the most money
2. Funding is determined by test scores
3. Additional CSS – Financial aid profile – private schools require this.

Whatever scholarships you receive you must have the minimum score that is required. Scores for entrance is a level playing field. High schools score kids differently. That is the only way these scholarships can make the determination. It is important for students to keep their GPA up as well. Test prep should be part of your daily school. Critical thinking and logic is an important to discern.

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SCHOLARSHIPS #69

College scholarships can help children get a head start in life. Most people don’t have money saved for college, and this way with scholarships you can help! If children can “earn’ their way with scholarship money they can graduate debt-free. 85% of colleges will give scholarships based on merit. 

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There is scholarship money out there but up to the student to earn it!

1.    1.  Merit-based

1. Based on something your child has done.
2. GPA, SAT, ACT, CLT scores
3. Qualifications
   1. A first come first serve.
   2. The college has you fill out these scholarships.
   3. Specific colleges have a special program.
   4. Some will give you study abroad money – and even a computer or iPad!

2.   Automatic Qualification Scholarships and Supplemental Scholarships:

1. Some post information on their website.
2. Colleges have different criteria for money based on test scores.
3. Some are based on SAT or ACT only, no other information.
4. Some schools fight for National Merit scholars (based on PSAT in Junior year!)
5. Check with the college themselves.

Supplemental  — add on money to other scholarships

1. Sometimes a special department will give money based on an SAT score – school of engineering for example.
2. National Merit or achievement scholarship, attracted colleges – you can get a specific scholarship – the trustee scholarship.
3. National achievement – research funding, spending cash, etc.

3. Competitive and Direct Competitive:

1. Different depending on the college.
2. Outstanding incoming freshmen can apply to some colleges. Full scholarship for four years, if you receive. First-time freshmen can apply. There is a minimum SAT or ACT score required.
3. Direct competitive – will take the scholarship applications. Can include an interview or an essay. Some have transfer student scholarships.

4. Athletic – athletic as well as good scores

1. NCAA – National Collegiate Athletic Association – D-1 or D-2
   1. Club athletics – some of these institutions – badminton, fencing, lacrosse, judo, etc.
2. NAIA – National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes – smaller colleges, and private colleges
3. NJCAA – National Junior College Association – two-year or associate degree college
4. NCCAA – National Christian College Athletic Association – D-1, D-2 for Bible college, etc.

5. Arts – can be very competitive

1. Based on merit — dance, music, art, theatre, photography, Videography
2. Auditions possibly required
3. Specific music schools that specialize in specific medium
4. Schools of theatre major
5. Schools of videography

6. Merit Scholarships based upon Activities – Team-based: Journalism, Cheerleading, Journalism

1. Activities you belong to and are involved with a competitive edge.
2. Journalism – newspaper writing, yearbook, etc.
3. The band — marching band

7. State

1. Varies depending on your state
2. Look at your state for information about in-state scholarships
3. Based on test score – full rides on trade school –

Since colleges get their rankings based on test scores, they are willing to give incredible scholarships—even full-rides so check out the podcast on “How to Ace the SAT/ACT”

 

 

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What are college grants? And is college worth it if you are saddled in debt? You may go to college for only four years and yet have to pay for twenty! College can be for anyone and in this episode, we look at grants as a way to help pay for college tuition. Hold on to your seat and listen as Jean Burk shares her knowledge with you!

College GRANTS

College grants consist of the money you don’t have to pay back. Gov. grant FAFSA – mistakes and how to sign up for it.

Some colleges offer endowments – such as the Moody Bible Institute through federal and institutional grants. The education part is paid through grants. Keep in mind a big name or high pricetag school often offers more opportunity. Test scores help but income bracket also helps – Standford by definition says 144K is low income.

For example, law schools are ranked in the top six, top ten, top sixteen. You don’t want to rule out a college because of money. Or it appears to be out of your reach, you never know.

Are you a resident of a certain state? You may be surprised at what grants are offered some in the form of entitlements.

Federal Pell Grant – not eligible until you fill out the FAFSA

Federal supplemental (FFEOG)

Academic Competitiveness Grant ACG

National Smart Grant SMG

College Grants — TEACH Grant

      Cost-Containment Programs

      Tuition Equalization Grant  –Private school in-state tuition. College for all Texans, for example. If you meet the college costs and how much your family can pay. 2.5 GPA — if tuition cost is more than the private school you can qualify for a tuition grant.

      Reciprocity —

1. Some states will provide reciprocity for other states. In-state tuition to a governing state. MSEP – Midwest Student Exchange Program. Non, resident (listen to the podcast for more information) go to a neighbor or nearby state can reduce the cost of tuition.
2. Western undergrad exchange — Arizona, Alaska ca Idaho, Hawaii – reduces instate tuition.
3. Look at the New England reciprocity program.

One of the best websites is the Sallie Mae website.

FAFSA – stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Maximize chances for getting the student aids. October 1 is the first day – and do it as early as possible or the money is gone! You must have this filled out first. LISTEN

Federal Pell Grant – FPG – not eligible until you fill out the FAFSA – the most financial money. The undergrad who has not earned a professional degree yet. Start with FAFSA – every year must be filled out. Depends on the school year, student, max. award around 6K – Cost of attendance, whether the child is working in the school or not.

Federal Pell Grant – Iraq or Afganansstan Service Grant – parent died under the military, eligible for additional money under the age of 24 and enrolled in college.

Federal supplemental (FFEOG) federal supplemental opportunity grant — low-income undergrad students who need a lot of help – 4K per year just depending on your personal situation. Most colleges participate in these grants. No additional funds are available once you get these funds. Check the college website or financial aid dept of your college for more information.

Academic Competitiveness Grant — ACG  and the National Smart Grant SMG-Two programs that fall under improved math and science instruction. Take on more challenging courses in high school and helps your child become more successful in these areas. High demand in the global economy – technology or engineering. Available to students.

TEACH Grant – Teacher education assistance for college and higher education. Take specific classes to get the grants themselves and do a certain type of job or it will turn into a loan. The sooner you apply the more money you can get.

 

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Episode  67

Is college worthwhile? If you have to spend 20 years paying off a college debt? The crushing burden for debt cripples a student’s dreams for the future. Any debt is the result of lack of planning. College is supposed to open doors for our children. In this podcast, we discuss ways to have others pay for our college education with scholarships and grants.

Some students can’t find a job in their degree. Is there a way to avoid this? Yes!

Thanks to our sponsor is College Prep Genius.

This is one of a four-part series on the topic of, “Is college worthwhile?” Today our focus is dicussing debt and ways to avoid debt!

Limit the time and money to get a college education helps, cutting down the time is very wise. Dual credit is great in high school. Find a college you can afford. A big price tag doesn’t mean your college experience is going to be better. Make your plans for college, the cost to debt ration. Your decision needs to be based upon your research. Often the most expensive colleges have the most money to give out. If you are eligible to get “big money,” that is wonderful — but do keep in mind the final costs.

There is no one size fits all — there is an amazing opportunity here!

Work through college?
Yes, if you can do that it is fine, but often something else can suffer like your academics. It really depends on your personal sacrifice.  Look at the big picture and what works best for you.

Debt is the result of lack of planning. If you are considering grad school, a fellowship grant. Financial support for their graduate studies. It is based on merit. Or a research assistant.

Tuition remission is a wage for an employee or dependent.  Working at a college allows dependents to go free. Companies often will pay for their employee’s college to give them more qualified employees. Draw a different set of employees. In certain states, college debt is paid for nurses and teachers. An incentive to keep the teacher or nurse, etc.

Armed forces is another way that college benefits. We will do a show on this in the future. GI bill and more.

How is college paid for? 

1. Loans
2. Scholarships
3. Grants

The biggest fear is ignorance. If you have no money for college, didn’t save for it because you don’t have any money–you can still plan for college scholarships through study! Many people are still paying off their loans so this show is about helping you to avoid it!

Overview about debt

1. Loans: money you have to pay back
2. Perkins, Direct Stafford
3. Parents borrow on students behalf: Direct Plus, a Student loan is often more interest than a parent’s.

After your first job they never look at your college information again. Yet that college degree can open the doors for you. Some say you should not go to college. There is fear being perpetuated about college. Listen to Jean’s advice in this podcast!

Every family needs to know there are many options and not rule it out because of money. Jean’s own mother said, “Don’t even think about college because we don’t have the money.” Jean didn’t even consider it because of that statement. Jean worked one year, and then went to college and her entrance test showed that she did get a scholarship.

You don’t have to be strapped in debt or have loans! Stay tuned for more shows showing you that college

 

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]]> Special Replay!  Build An Amazing Homeschool Transcript

Impress even Harvard with an incredible transcript! Download the notes at: www.collegeprepgenius.com/radio.transcript There is only ONE secret ingredient to giving credibility to a homeschool transcript. If you don’t know it, author Jean Burk will share the answer in this incredible lecture on how to build an amazing homeschool transcript. Discover the insider criteria that Harvard uses to judge applicants and why summer break needs to be more than just a vacation. Learn the differences between AP, Dual Enrollment, and CLEP courses and the pros and cons of adding them to your schedule. Find out about the 3-Tier credit plan, so you can correctly build a portfolio – and amazing homeschool transcript – that will impress any admissions counselor. If your kids are planning to go to college, you cannot afford to miss this radio show.

 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745380/0/college-prep-genius/feed/ 3 Jean Burke full 32:26 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/media.blubrry.com/collegeprepgenius/media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/Build-An-Amazing-Homeschool-Transcript-.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/transcripts-your-key-to-free-college-3/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745388/0/college-prep-genius/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745388/0/college-prep-genius/#respond Fri, 11 May 2018 12:00:04 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=30996 Transcripts Your Key To Free College, with author, and speaker Jean Burke Are transcripts your key to free college? In this podcast, Jean tackles the difficult topic of transcripts and getting them right the first time. Your transcript can become your key to free college with some very important information from this podcast. You don’t […]

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]]> Transcripts Your Key To Free College, with author, and speaker Jean Burke

Are transcripts your key to free college? In this podcast, Jean tackles the difficult topic of transcripts and getting them right the first time. Your transcript can become your key to free college with some very important information from this podcast. You don’t need fancy transcripts or expensive services to produce a wonderful copy of your high school record. In this episode, Jean drills down and explains what must be on the transcript as well a the difference between weighted and unweighted grades. Once again you will be taking notes and sharing this episode with a friend!

With a great transcript, it is your key to free college!

Remember to keep your questions coming! Visit Jean on her website to find the FAQ or learn more about test prep.

Show Notes:

1. What is a transcript? You definitely need one for admission to college.
2. What goes on a transcript? All of your subjects, your grades and the number of credits per subject.
3. How necessary is a fancy transcript or transcript service? No, but it needs to be correct. If you need help use a reliable source.
4. What is a weighted and unweighted grade? Weighted is honors classes or college credits which are taken while in high school – it counts for one or a half point more than regular credits. Unweighted is high school credits as is.
5. Must you have a grading key on the transcript? Why is this important? Yes, a grading key is important. What consists of an “A” for one teacher is different from another teacher.
6. Do you need your SAT or ACT scores on your transcript? You do not have to have your scores but it is good to include them if they are very good.
7. Do classes count differently, such as dual enrollment or an AP class? Yes, they are weighted more.
8. Including Community Service Hours – this is good for colleges that really hold weight for this type of thing.

Website Links: Are transcripts your key to free college?

HSLDA – State Information

Common App – Common Ap.org

Transcripts your key to free college:

More show topics coming – such as Community Service Hours, and High School Notebooks.

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The CLT Standardized Test is a new test that is taking on the SAT and ACT Tests. CLT stands for Classic Learning Test. A Harvard graduate wrote the test, standardized – get results right away. They will know the comparison of the other tests. Dave Wagner and Jeremy Tate

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Show Notes: CLT Standardized Test

What is the CLT?

1. CLT – Classic Learning Test
2. Been around a couple of years
3. Jeremy Tate the co-founder of the CLT
4. The new standard, deals with the complaints of the SAT and ACT – the values of Western Civilization
5. Offered 5 x a year, a modern testing format, the student bring their laptop or tablet, they would get their scores immediately
6. Very similar to SAT and ACT
7. Overall goal is to have a better test and a better standard. CS Lewis passages or Charles Dickens
8. They are accepted in 100 colleges

1. What sections are on the test?
   1. Same as SAT and ACT – similar in how
   2. Verbal Reasoning 40
   3. Grammar 40
   4. Quantitative Reasoning 40
   5. The most you can get on the 120 and there is a conversion ; the highest score is a 117
   6. com
   7. Average ACT is 21 — Average SAT 1060 — Average CLT is 65
   8. Practice tests online
   9. Student guide as baseline score
   10. 2 Hours long without an essay
   11. You can take it unlimited times
2. What is the format?
   1. Based on 120 minutes or 2-hour time limits
   2. 40 on reading 45 on grammar and 45 on math section
   3. Students will have their device, the timer goes off, and then you move on to the next section…
   4. Given about a minute per question and less than a minute
   5. Gives a predictability of the student’s college readiness
   6. com
   7. You can become a format
   8. Parents can proctor it for you
3. What are the differences from the SAT/ACT
   1. Contemporary literature content is one of the big differences, western thought and tradition
   2. Based on thought provoking changes
   3. Analogies on the CLT that use to be on the SAT that are no longer on the test
   4. No essay
4. What colleges accept the CLT?
   1. Reach out to the college
   2. Listed on the website
   3. About 100 colleges take this test
   4. Liberty, Bryan, etc.
5. Does it have a PSAT equivalent contest?
   1. They have a CLT – 10 offered for a similar contest like the PSAT
   2. It is free, you can take the CLT and taken at the home, proctored by the parent
   3. Honor system
   4. Partnered NAS – National Association Scolars
   5. 108 or above on CLT – SAT 1480 and a 32 on ACT
   6. Take it 10^th grade in April of 10^th grade and gives
6. What good news do you have about the CLT and College Prep Genius?
   1. Partnering with College Prep Genius, and the only program they recommend.
   2. Jean gets inside information
   3. Jean is working on a solutions guide
   4. Retired CLT test so that Jean can create a class for this test
   5. Very similar strategies SAT and ACT
7. What is College Prep Genius doing with CLT?
   1. Students can purchase their student guide and solution guide to strategize how they can do better
   2. A module will be created by College Prep Genius
   3. Being on the ground floor
   4. com – only recommends Jean Burk, College Prep Genius
8. What special code can you give to students?
   1. com – practice test – CPG18
      1. Contest for Apple watch!
      2. Cut the tuition down to $25 for the test

 

Professor at Weaton gave a great review of this test. CLT is growing strongly.

 

 

 

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Tips for an amazing transcript! 

Episode #65

Transcripts, credits, grades really are difficult to figure out but how do you navigate the waters of high school? Well-meaning parents and friends will tell you that your child won’t get accepted with a “valid” transcript. That’s not true, but we will talk about suggested credits and so much more. Road Map for success – http://www.collegeprepgenius.com/roadmap

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Show Notes: Transcripts, Credits and Grades

1. What are suggested credits for high school?
   1. Depending on state and homeschool laws
   2. Minimum 23 credits
   3. Minimum, Recommended and Distinguished
   4. Shoot for the distinguished – 27-29 credits…you can fall into the recommended plan.
2. Can you define a credit and how to award them to the student?
   1. Credit can be called a unit- measure the amount of time the student has spent on the course.
   2. A credit can be 120-180 hours of work
   3. The beauty is you can define your own credits. 5 x 45 min x 180 =
   4. You establish how you will award your credits.
   5. Homeschooling allows flexibility.
      1. Textbook/ tests approach
      2. Credits for sewing, art, Eagle scout, music, drama
      3. Related experiences classroom, rehearsals, etc.
      4. College classes, dual credit and early college Demonstrated expertise – take care of horses, equestrian class; baking, sewing, carpentry work, etc.

High School Grade Scale: Important for Transcripts, Credits and Grades

1. High school grade scale.
   1. Important to allow your children to know your scale
   2. 90-100 –A | 89-80—B | 79-70—C | 69-60—D
   3. You can adopt your own scale or adjust to your scale
   4. Let the kids know you won’t deviate
2. What are some possible grading standards?
   1. Establish standards can help your child and work toward their strengths
   2. Grades are based on:
      1. Math: 1/3 tests – 1/3 daily work – 1/3 final exam
      2. History ½ reading and ½ reports

• Fine arts ½ performance and ½ practice

1. DonnaYoung.org – free forms that will help record your grades
2. HSLD – has a low-cost recording site

1. Elective courses can be Pass/Fail but not calculated into average

What is a transcript and why does our teen need one?

1. Should have a transcript whether or not you went to college
2. Record of accomplishments completed during high school years, I did something and completed it.
3. Validate your high school work that you completed
4. Required for military acceptance
5. Entry level employment jobs
6. Internship
7. Annual report card or a summary of what you have completed.

• How to calculate the GPA?
  1. Grade Point Average
  2. GPA – assign a grade to a point. Multiply points by 1 credit or more credits that will give you the points
     1. A = 4 points
     2. B = 3 points
• C = 2 points

1. D = 1 point

1. Yearly GPA takes you letter point, assign it a number value, divide it by the total credits you’ve given.
2. Total Years – take all your credits and divide it by the points and divide.
3. Weighted and Unweighted score: has to do with more advanced classes like more “weighted credits” for harder classes.

1. Where do I start?
   1. The beauty of homeschooling is you can begin anytime. It is best to begin in the 8^th grade using a master planner form or template.
   2. Kids can help chose the classes over basic core classes
   3. Taking ownership of the plan, compare admissions requirement and state law
   4. If your child knows they want to go to college you can shoot for distinguished
   5. Maturity helps, they become more serious as they get older

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745404/0/college-prep-genius/feed/ 0 Jean Burke full 34:46 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/media.blubrry.com/collegeprepgenius/media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/65-CPG-TranscriptsandGrades_JeanBurk.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/abcs-of-early-college/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745412/0/college-prep-genius/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745412/0/college-prep-genius/#respond Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:00:17 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=29525 The ABCs of Early College  Podcast #64 Do you know the ABC’s of Early College Admission? Whether you are getting college credits or an AA degree, you may be considered a transfer student, and you may miss out on scholarships – low-cost college and credits. If you’ve ever considered this option, listen to this podcast […]

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 Podcast #64

Do you know the ABC’s of Early College Admission? Whether you are getting college credits or an AA degree, you may be considered a transfer student, and you may miss out on scholarships – low-cost college and credits. If you’ve ever considered this option, listen to this podcast for great information from Jean Burk.

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Show Notes: ABC’s of Early College

1. What are some college trends?
   1. 66% of college graduates are ending up with 100K of debt. The unemployment rate is 9% — nearly 38% work in positions that don’t require any college at all.
   2. Low-cost college and credits
   3. Bachelor’s degree can make 182% more per week
   4. College tuition increased by 600%
2. 12 Early college benefits?
   1. For homeschoolers broadens their course offerings
   2. Enhances academic rigor
   3. Avoids duplication of course work
   4. Increases their schedule flexibility – earn extra minors or majors
   5. Tend to finish college as a whole
   6. Earning a technical degree or certificate while in high school
   7. Shortens your time to earn a degree
   8. Reduce college costs
   9. Transferable college credits – basic or core credits
   10. Earning high school and science simultaneously
   11. Building your student’s confidence
   12. Still, home so you can guide and coach them
3. Name the 3 main types of early college?
   1. Build an amazing transcript – Podcast 1 -http://ultimateradioshow.com/transcripts-your-key-to-free-college/

Podcast 2 – http://ultimateradioshow.com/transcripts-your-key-to-free-college-2/

1. AP – advanced placement credits
   1. By college board – same people who make the SAT
   2. Challenging and show mastery

• Approved by the college board

1. Online, or buying the books and study on your own, take courses by AP teacher who was authorized by the college board
2. Listen to the audio for recommendations for official AP courses online
3. 38 courses your students can take

1. CLEP—College level placement
   1. Be prepared to be sure it all transfers to the college you want to attend.
   2. Made by the college board, 2900 colleges and universities accept them, there is a cost for test and test center.

• No age limits or restrictions

1. Tests are 90 minutes long
2. Testing centers listed on College board website.
3. Official study guides by the college board

1. Dual Enrollment – early enrollment
   1. Sometimes credits don’t transfer
   2. High school and college at the same time

• The transition from high school to college easier

1. Core classes out of the way

1. What test scores are required?
   1. The entrance exam is still needed for college even junior or state college
   2. Scores need to be high enough on SAT and ACT for admission, check the college of choice

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Podcast 63

Did you know that College Prep Genius teaches you how to ace the ACT? Truthfully, test anxiety is half the battle. Changing your mindset is important. In this podcast, Jean Burk discusses information about the ACT and how to ace this important college entrance test to gain valuable college scholarships and minimize college debt!

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Show Notes: How to Ace the ACT

1. What does ACT stand for? American College Test
   1. ACT says it is not like the SAT but it is not true.
   2. 20 years ago it made a difference about what test you took.
   3. ACT – practice tests and prep guide only use official questions!
   4. Do not get books prior to 2015 – do not get old tests.
2. Which college takes the ACT?
   1. However now 100% of colleges take either one.
   2. If a school prefers one over the other – they use a conversion score.
   3. Ask the school, they will tell you.
   4. One more point on an ACT can convert to 20K
3. Differences/Similarities with SAT and ways to Ace the ACT
   1. Both standardized test
   2. Assess critical thinking and problem-solving skills
   3. Both tests questions objective.
   4. SAT – 2 Math 1 Reading 1 Writing | ACT 1 Math 1 Science 1 Reading and 1 Writing (Listen to the audio for the specifics.)
   5. Both objectives can a student do well under pressure?
   6. SAT is an unlimited number of attempts – ACT up to 12 attempts
      1. You are not hindering anything taking it more time.
      2. You will see patterns in the test, or you are more familiar with it.

• You can use a Super Score… the highest scores from each test.

1. SAT – 1600 and the ACT – 36

1. Is the ACT more content-based than the SAT?
   1. The big myth is that the ACT has more content
   2. The ACT has spent money in promoting it measures your high school ability. However different schools teach different things so that is impossible.
   3. Not true, they are both logic tests – how well a student can think through a question in about 1 minute and then move on.
2. What is the TIR?
   1. Recommended to order this service. Test Information Release for the ACT –it gives them a test back. Shows the areas you had trouble in. You have results given.
   2. Highly recommend, you take the ACT test Dec, April, and June
3. Where to find the right way to practice?
   1. Learning test-taking strategies is key.
   2. Wrong answers are very tricky! Answers you are more than likely going to pick if you don’t understand the logic behind the questions in the answer.
   3. Need to change your approach to the test.
   4. You can answer the questions in 30 seconds or less.
   5. Be sure the test book is 2016 or later.
4. Do I need to be really good in science to do well on the ACT?
   1. This is not a science test. More about knowing and reading and finding the info that restates what is in the passage. All the info is right in front of you.
   2. Circle keywords are important.
   3. Science sections have 5 types of questions, overall, questions about chart or graph, numbers or inferences, double facts, and it is knowing where the information is found.
5. How long do you get per question?
   1. Timing – less time on the ACT
   2. Knowing test-taking strategies is so important. There are not several minutes to
   3. English – 75 questions 45 min –36 seconds per question
   4. Math –60 questions 60 min – 1 seconds per questions
   5. Reading –40 questions 35 min – 52 seconds per questions
   6. Science –40 and 55 min –1+ min per question
   7. Essay Time: 40 minutes for a prompt question – generally have to do with high school life. (Optional)
6. Let me know about the secret chance to take the ACT …and how to ace the ACT
   1. 23 Secrets to Standardized Test – links here
   2. Residual ACT –offered 6 times a year nationally. You can take it in nonconventional times during the year. Given on many campuses several times a year. Take it on your time. It will only apply to that school.
   3. Get your results very quickly.
   4. You can avoid the late fees and deadlines by paying at the college itself.
7. What other pertinent links can you share?
   1. Which colleges will super score the SAT http://www.collegeprepgenius.com/ACTsuperscore
   2. Essay – college requires it or not
   3. http://www.collegeprepgenius.com/requiredACTessay
   4. What score converts – http://www.collegeprepgenius.com/SATACTconversionchart Some schools will give more money on one test over the other. A similar score is higher and more money is offered for it!

 

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Episode 61

 

Did you know that FAFSA equals free money to students? Now is the time, especially if you are a rising senior –it is crucial to pay attention to apply to you right now! Don’t fall for those places that say they will help you fill this out if you pay – it is totally free. Just listen to podcast 61 and 62 for more information!

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Show Notes: FAFSA Equals Free Money

***Please note – there was an update and change to the FAFSA website – please use the 2016 tax return for this school year Oct. 1 2017- 2018 … check out the fafsa website for details.

 

Free Application for Federal Student Aid – http://www.FAFSA.ed.gov

Did you know that FAFSA is way more than somewhere to apply for student loans? It is for current and prospective college students who are looking at the high cost of college and what their family is expected contribution. Every year you reapply for the FAFSA –

Quick Notes: Every year you must reapply for the FAFSA – even in post-graduate school, You the STUDENT fill it out.

Keep in mind the name FAFSA is FREE Application for Federal student aid. There is a parent section that is color-coded. 80-90% fill out the FAFSA wrong and lose eligibility.

This is need-based, grant-based and offers entitlements. IT lets you calculate how much you should be able to pay for college. This does not affect merit based scholarships. Not being prepared is the biggest mistakes.

It is very hard to fix once submitted. Don’t rush it. Take your time.

You should prepare for it correctly before you fill it out online. Do not just start filling it out. You can download PDF, fill it out, and then when you fill out the actual form you have your information prepared.

Both parents need a FAFSA ID – need to fill it out. Use your student’s ID – not the parents. The parent should only help the children not doing the work for them – other

You can send a FAFSA to ten different schools right off the bat.

Seniors – the first day you can fill it out is October 1 your senior year. Most families wait for months. By that time all the free money is gone!  That is why we are doing this October reminder to gather these things NOW before October.

They changed the entire criteria for income tax – 2015 tax information. Prior/ Prior income tax. You are behind by two years. If there has been a huge decrease you need to let the colleges know. You can transfer the information over the FAFSCA right away.

This does not mean you are poor. Everyone fills it out – the earliest time is October 1.

http://www.FAFSA.ed.gov

It is completely FREE – no charge to apply. Scholarships, grants, financial aid. You need info from income tax. Social security number, W-2 forms, dependents, etc.

*If you do not have a senior a junior or younger. You want to get an idea of where you are – you can set up your ID anytime – FAFSA ID number in search and find it

Common Mistakes:

1. Too little
   1. Forget to include other students in private schools or colleges – don’t leave out that information!
2. Too much
   1. It is meant for the student to fill out – most parents include their home equity as part of assets. 99% percent of colleges do NOT require your home equity. You are worth more than you are – you are just a student
3. Too late
   1. Most people wait too long – after the October 1^st You have a few weeks (at the time of this broadcast) – plan ahead

Nonfederal financial – CSS Profile

College board websites – Financial aid profile early acceptance college.

Keep limited funds in your banking or savings account as a student.

You can get a precise EFC Calculator – college board website …gives you an idea of your worth and ability to (Estimated Family Contribution) – this is what we see that your family can contribute.

Secret Formula that Colleges use:

COA – EFC = Need

Cost of Attendance minus Estimated Family Contribution

The most expensive schools have the most money to give.

Need a good SAT score and low income it can yield free college – preparing early and knowing these things make a difference. 400 colleges will meet need.

Ebook – 15 secrets – sign up for Jean’s email at collegeprepgenius.com

Last words from Jean Burk: How much do they give out for need based and how much is for merit based? This is calculated but if you apply early (October 1st) your chances are better. When you are prepared you don’t have to worry about college debt. This gives your kids an advantage. Our children are the leaders of tomorrow. Who are going to be the lawyers, doctors, engineers, and leaders of tomorrow? We want our children in those positions. We can begin with teaching our children honesty and integrity and we don’t blur the lines that are gray. We want our children in leadership positions!

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745438/0/college-prep-genius/feed/ 2 Jean Burke full 27:06 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/media.blubrry.com/collegeprepgenius/media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/61-CPG_FederalGrants_Scholarships_JeanBurk.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/psat-crash-course/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745446/0/college-prep-genius/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745446/0/college-prep-genius/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2017 03:06:15 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=26405 PSAT Crash Course with Jean Burk Episode #60 Are you ready for a PSAT crash course? Are you a junior? Now is the time to get ready to take the PSAT – it is given in the middle of October. In many places, you need to sign up in person (call school first). It can […]

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PSAT Crash Course with Jean Burk

Episode #60

Are you ready for a PSAT crash course? Are you a junior? Now is the time to get ready to take the PSAT – it is given in the middle of October. In many places, you need to sign up in person (call school first). It can be the school in which your child would attend if in high school. Check your local school board. If your student is a 9^th-10^th grader or younger you have plenty of time to prepare.

Sign up for the test at the start of the school year.

The SAT test is given in October the first week

The PSAT is given in the middle of October

A younger student has time on your side and in this way you can work on weaknesses and build the framework for a success

• Check the dates on the collegeboard.org site

Show Notes: PSAT Crash Course

General Overview of the Test:

1. Reading – details given in the podcast
2. Writing section- details given in the podcast
3. Math – details given in the podcast
4. Math – details given in the podcast

Number One Strategy:

Questions are not in order of difficulty – they are all worth the same amount of points. Look it a question – 10-15 seconds – can I answer this quickly – if you can answer it and move on. If you cannot answer it don’t waste your time on it – put a star and move on. Then come back to these questions … the subconscious works on the problems in your head. You may be able to answer the questions that take more thought.

College Prep Tests For free

1. http://collegeprepgenius.com/ossgsat
2. free PSAT tests online — http://ww.Collegeprepgenius.com/ossgpsat

Rising Junior is the year to really take the tests –

1. Take the SAT in November and December as well.
2. Most colleges will super score – you can combine your scores from different tests you’ve taken.
3. This saves you from studying all over again and practicing.
4. This allows you to not take the tests as a senior unless you want to.

Important: Box 22 on the test – it indicates you are a homeschooler. It will send the test booklet back to your home instead of to the school. This is important otherwise it will not come back to you. Something that is new this year. You get your scores back in Nov. and the booklet in December.

It is a great resource and gives you an extra practice. You can make a copy and use it again as a test.

It is an amazing test for Juniors – if you don’t get the desired top score, you can still get amazing full rides on your SAT.

http://www.collegeprepgenius.com/PredictedPSATscores (gives you the score you need for your state) The scores are based on how many students are taking the test and how well the are doing.

http://www.collegeprepgenius.com /PSATscores – official booklet – percentiles mean according to the scores

Schools that seek national merit scholars

http://www.collegeprepgenius.com /NationalMeritSchools – minimum number of students that the school will take.

Other options for younger students:

PSAT 8/9 for practice

PSAT 10 for practice

 **Alternative Secret for Taking SAT

Contact National Merit association let them know why – you will be given alternative locations –convert the SAT to the PSAT. You must call them! They will give you a specific number to use.

At this time, they will do the conversion:

November, December, March or June test = they will take the highest score

Upcoming FPEA.com college fair (November 2017) – a mock SAT that will be administered by Jean – and it will be scored.

 

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Podcast #59

Did you know some deep down, low and dirty secrets to the SAT and ACT that the test makers don’t want you to know? In this episode, Jean Burk continues to reveal information that will help you gain a higher score on the tests used for college entrance. This is the last podcast in the series of secrets uncovered. To obtain all twenty-three, listen to podcast one here and podcast two here, and three in the series, here.

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Show Notes: Secrets Uncovered for the SAT and ACT

The number one complaint is Nobody told me, or they told me the wrong information! There are so many missed amazing opportunities because of the wrong information that was given – use accurate sources – find out the truth …when it comes to your student.

ACT is the American college test

SAT use to mean – Scholastic Aptitude Test – now it just means SAT

1. The SAT partnered with two big companies – first of all the college board needed to stay relevant – partnered with Kahn academy – online education site to offer free press prep to college students. Collegeboard claim all you need to do well study high school information (not true) – also combat the misconception that only the rich can afford college prep programs. Therefore, they did the partnership. Since they are standardized tests. You will not learn short cuts and strategies to ace the tests. Kahn academy is great for various subject matters.

ACT teamed up with Kaplan for 8-11^th graders – some students can qualify for fee waivers. It is full of ads for Kaplan programs – introduces core concepts to ACT – encourage social interaction with social media – take your weak points to your counsellor for advice. Not going to help students raise their scores.

2. New college entrance test emerged that is a game changer – CLT – Classic Learning Test – Jeremy Tate – Jean met with him – this test is an alternative. This test is taken at a proctored environment on the student’s own device – same date results. The richness of the western intellectual traditions. Not aligned with Common Core standards. Every week more colleges adopt this test. They would like 10% of the market. Sept, Nov, Feb, May –scholarship money is attached to the test
   1. Math
   2. Reading
   3. Writing

120 questions – one minute per question. You can move back and forth among sections! You can start with the section you are good on and spend more time on other sections not your best area. Partnered with College Prep Genius – they commit to moral reasoning and intellectual purist

www.cltexam.com — clt9 or clt10 – similar to PSAT

cltprep.com – recommendations is only College Prep Genius – CPG – Jean Burk!!

CollegePrepGenius.com/clt

3. Don’t be fooled by test optional labeled schools – SAT and ACT dropped from college entrance equation. However, these articles failed to mention or writer’s left out these schools that are not requiring SAT or ACT are specialized schools. They have their own entrance exams. If a student is looking to get scholarship money – still need to turn in an ACT or SAT for money.

US news and world report – Princeton or Havard – CollegePrepGenius.com/usanewsrankings

Three dirty little secrets test prep companies don’t want you to know…

4. Some companies use pre-diagnostic test – they will create their own tests. These tests are very hard. Once the student does horrible – they take the program and then take a much easier test is given and they do well. They think they’ve improved. The test is irrelevant test and it is not a fair assessment. And it will not help the students on the actual tests.

Standardized logic tests with recurring patterns – once you learned how to read the questions carefully with – use actual SAT and ACT tests  – you can not take a “made up” company test to do well.

5. Test prep market is competitive. Prices can vary from hundreds to thousands to five-digits – testimonials are powerful. They can be the determining factor. Finding reliable testimonials. You can buy sophomore PSAT scores – you can take the list and find students who scored high. Give them free tests. The company will brag that they students did well because they took the program. Some kids are good test taking naturally and would have done well anyway. Be careful of testimonials. If you are really helping kids who need the help offer test free to those who scored low –

 

6. There are arrangements in some schools that only offer and endorse a particular program, they get a kickback in exchange for students who enroll in their class. This financial relationship is unethical. If someone only promotes one program it is a red flag. Sam Walton of test prep – on the Jim Bohannon Show

 

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Podcast #58

Do you want to know six secrets that the test makers don’t want you to know? In this episode, Jean Burk shares her insights after years of successful teaching the SAT and ACT test prep to thousands of students. Her techniques successfully raise scores as much as 600 points! This is part three of an ongoing series on a total of twenty-three insider’s tips and hidden secrets that test makers hope you won’t learn.  Listen to podcast one here and podcast two in the series here.

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Show Notes: Six Secrets Hidden By SAT & ACT Test Makers

1. You really need to know how to interpret the percentiles of the SAT score – what does that mean – where does that fall? Students can find out the percentiles – official chart from the National Merit Corporation

CollegePrepGenius.com/PSATscores – pages 6-9

If you don’t know your starting point you don’t know where to begin or how to improve.

http://ultimateradioshow.com/psat-test-myths/

http://ultimateradioshow.com/events/psat-dont-forget-it/

2. Your state can miss out on a scholarship opportunity. Some states only promote the ACT they don’t promote the SAT – which means the PSAT which is designed by the SAT When they redesigned the new SAT – 1600 ACT – 36

Depending on what state you live in and how student’s do will determine the percentile for your particular state –

CollegePrepGenius.com/predictedPSATscores – you can find the predicted scores for every state that will give you ranking sin your state.

3. You may not want to take so many standardized tests but taking both tests can pay dividends! If you take both the SAT and the ACT – you may have an advantage scoring well on both formats – can mean better opportunities – can elevate your chances of admittance as well as scholarship money. If you get high scores on both – they may give more money on the SAT or more money on the ACT

CollegePrepGenius.com/satactconversionchart

Give you the idea of the scoring for both – there is an optimal rate

There are 13 opportunities 6 times for ACT and 7 times for the SAT

Overview of the tests – Knowledge Based are on CollegePrepGenius.com

4. Little known secrets – SAT essay judge confesses he spends 20 seconds grading the essays – papers are scanned and sent to judges all over the nation – they only have time to 5-6 key points they are looking for … they are going to skim it in 20-30 seconds. They have a college degree and have taught reading. They use an objective grading system that is standardized. Some read 3 per minute – it is a matter of how well you can answer questions under pressure. CollegePrepGenius.com has a proven template the students can use – this new analytical essay from the SAT –not asking for opinion – you have to take their info and put it back on the paper and find concrete points to use in your essay. THREE examples – look for numbers – survey or statistic or report with a date –

 

5. If you are in the know there is another secret chance to take a test – the residual ACT – a secret chance to take the test in non-conventional time s in the year. Most SAT are taken on a Saturday – so it can be a hindrance. It is given on the campus of most colleges it is offered weekly or monthly. These include the ability to pay at the college, you can receive your score back quickly – a day or a week. It can only be used for that school. These are official ACT – advantage, just one point on ACT – increase you another 20K in some campuses.

 

6. Removed the guessing penalty – ACT and SAT are both the same. You may want to reconsider advice from companies if you are not sure about an answer, just guess. Look at this logically – SAT has 4 options – ACT has 5 options. SAT 75% wrong or ACT – 80% wrong. Don’t be quick to guess on a question. Learn how to answer the questions correctly. Time is not their friend. Most students take too long on the questions, can’t get through the test. CollegePrepGenius.com – strategy go through 2-3 times. Key is if you come across a question and you can’t answer it quickly – skip – star and move on… get to as many as you can and come back to the ones that you skipped. Your subconscious is working on it so you can see the answer later. You will have answered way more questions than you could ever have answered. You saved so much time now you can spend a couple of minutes on the questions you don’t know.

 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745458/0/college-prep-genius/feed/ 0 Jean Burke full 30:16 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/media.blubrry.com/collegeprepgenius/media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/58-CPG-SixMoreMustKnowFactsForSAT-ACT_JeanBurk.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/six-sat-act-secrets-revealed/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745462/0/college-prep-genius/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745462/0/college-prep-genius/#respond Fri, 28 Jul 2017 12:00:48 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=25192 Six SAT and ACT Secrets Revealed Episode # 57 with Jean Burk Here we go another fast-paced series. When completed there will be 23 total. Be sure to We have an insider’s perspective to the truth about the SAT and ACT, popular belief is that it tests what you know. However, Jean Burk debunks this […]

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]]> Six SAT and ACT Secrets Revealed Episode # 57 with Jean Burk

Here we go another fast-paced series. When completed there will be 23 total. Be sure to

We have an insider’s perspective to the truth about the SAT and ACT, popular belief is that it tests what you know. However, Jean Burk debunks this and shares with you the information you know.

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Show Notes: Six SAT and ACT Secrets Revealed

1. Score choice – super score

• Score choice – you get to pick the scores you want to send to the colleges – the scores will sit there until you send them into a college
• Super score – most colleges take the highest scores from separate tests
• Score choice – what Math great score time one time – and Reading another time
• Start taking the test early in middle school  — need to practice  to figure out what they need
• Colleges do not care how many times you take the SAT or ACT – colleges get their rankings based on scores – should never been a one shot deal – with your scores can massively increase your chance to receive college. Colleges want your overall highest scores

ACT – CollegePrepGenius.com/actsuperscore

SAT – CollegePrepGenius.com/satsscorechoice

SAT – CollegePrepGenius.com/superscore

 

2. ACT – no big deal made to changes with ACT

• Subtle ACT change that flew under the radar that can benefit the students. Sept 2016 changed ACT – changed allotted time for essay – 40min long –  adopted a new grading system that mimics the SAT scoring perfect 12 – persuasive essay before it is written before the test date

Great info on ACT Essay changes on the test.

• CollegePrepGenius.com ACTEssayChanges

3. Every college takes ACT or SAT – why that is important to know – there is pushback that sometimes you are told that one college takes one or the only. Twenty years ago that was the truth, but no longer. Now there is no difference, they have a formula they use. If the college prefers one over the other they will convert the score

• Certain areas promote only one test over the other – PSAT – is so important for scholarships as well

CollegePrepGenius.com/satactconversionchart

Good easy overview of both tests

Knowledge Based –

4. Why you should always write the SAT essay even though it is optional… why even do it? There are 5 reasons why

• When you write the essay you submit a more complete profile –since most people don’t take it. Can open more doors
• There are colleges that will exempt a student from writing classes if they write the essay and do well.
• Admissions counselor will use the essay on the positive deciding factor – you have written the essay and the other student has not – your essay counts in your favor
• When you sign up for the SAT online – you can opt out of the essay – IF a college requires the essay you have to sit for the entire SAT again – you can still opt in for the essay – if they have enough room you can still write the essay –
• SAT essay is standardized – proven template to get a perfect score 25 minutes

 

Write you essay in a short time – you have time left over, I can leave early you get a zero for working out early. You must stay the entire time.

CollegePrepGenius.com/requiredSATessay

 

5. The ACT essay is also optional – for the same reasons you should write

• The ACT essay is a separate cost
• One for ACT and one for the essay

 

6. Colleges are looking to brag about you – you make the colleges look good and they can

• To improve their reputations
• Look into merit scholarship awards. Important PSAT – Preliminary SAT

CollegePrepGenius.com/nationalmeritschools (page 20-22)

Minimum number of National Merit scholars they are looking for – gives you the opportunity to talk to them. They list the kids who do well in their brochure.

Make sure you check reputable sources – well-meaning friends, you get the wrong information. If they give you the wrong advice.

 

 

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]]> 5 Insider’s Top Secret Tips About the SAT and ACT

College Prep – #56 with Jean Burk

Are you ready for a series of podcasts that crack wide open the SAT and ACT myth. No, these tests do not evaluate what you know, they are standardized LOGIC tests. Do you understand what to look for? Can you answer some sections in less then one minute a question? In this series, podcast 56, 57, 58 and 59 Jean shares the information you need to crack open the code and score well. This information is something the test makers do not want you to know!

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Show Notes: 5 Secrets Revealed SAT – ACT

1. Redesigned SAT is designed by ACT writers

One third rule – did better on ACT one better to SAT and one third do equally well on both.

The difference in the tests have been changed.

Some students didn’t like to sit longer – or on some tests they couldn’t switch their brain fast enough or found it more difficult

SAT changing began with – David Colman – he was the architect of common core – he was put in charge of testing and he decided he didn’t like the fact that more student s were taking the ACT over the SAT – the difference was close approx. 1.8 million vs. 1..7 million

David Colman hired the best ACT writer’s to improve the SAT and they did – they set up– patterns similar on both tests almost 99 percent the same

4-long sections on both test – students of any age common strategies now – on both tests

12 states including Texas – pulled out of Common Core – private and homeschoolers have not adopted CC – college board isn’t going to get sued…

influences and philosophies – testing reading, writing and math …. More on the podcast.

2. There is now an August SAT – rising Junior – extra practice before PSAT before it counts for national merit scholar –26

College board – profile – links –College Board

CollegePrepGenius.com/SATdates

CollegePrepGenius.com/SATScores

 

3. SAT – costs six figures to write – that alone tells you that when the college board writes this test – they have to follow the same rules all the time. Once you learn the patterns you can study those.

Change had to do with money – they wanted more people to take the SAT –

XYZ company got sued by college board – this particular company got caught cheating had the real tests and used those tests to teach their students

This is a beatable test – learning the patterns is the key –– cost to write each SAT – 625K for one test…

 

4. SAT and ACT makers use similar misleading remarks – it is so discouraging and wrong advice… these tests do use high school content – these are filled with logic, and reasoning… but that alone is not enough. You have to approach it with a critical eye.

You can not study for the content –but you can study for how the questions are written. The only fair way to compare is with a standardized tests…

CollegePrepGenius.com/actcontent

CollegePrepGenius.com/Satcontent

 

5. You can get your SAT and ACT detailed scores back – you can determine your weaknesses and how to combat these

There are 3 times a year you can get your test back for a small fee – clean test booklet…

CollegeBoard.org

Gives you very specific results –

ACT – CollegePrepGenius.com/acttir

SAT – CollegePrepGenius.com/satqas

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What is the best news? A great score on a test! In this podcast Jean discusses test taking encouragement that YOU can do it! Success is around the corner and with Jean’s tips your student will benefit tremendously.

Episode 55

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Jean Burk is a Fox News Contributor – she was recently a guest on Fox and Family with Lisa Brady!

• This course teaches itself, if the parent did not go to college it will not affect their ability to teach the college readiness program to their student
• 2 day boot-camp hosts have their child attend free!
• Boot-camp costs 249 (at the time of this podcast) to attend with a FREE online course included
• Material is eligible for 6^th graders to 12^th graders, earlier is better!
• Average increase is 200, the higher percent is 600 points
• Have the student take the SAT or ACT first before the class to see the improvement

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]]> Must Know College Checklist with Jean Burk

When you are ready to visit a college do you know what to look for?  Here is the must know college checklist of important information to find the very best college for your child.

Celebrate with us! Jean Burk is a Fox News Contributor – she was recently a guest on Fox and Family with Lisa Brady!

Visit our sponsor – College Prep Genius 

Podcast #54

 

Must Know College Checklist Show Notes

• Visit top two schools,
• Ask yourself questions; Am I comfortable walking around? Can I be friends with these people?
• Make a checklist to compare colleges
• Apply to 5-6 schools, safe schools, reach schools, and dream schools

Links we disucssed:

• Data Base of Accredited Colleges:
• utexas.edu/world/univ
• clas.usl.edu/CLAS/american-univeristy.html

 

• Remember there is no perfect college

1. Check the school website for visit dates
2. Contact admissions counselor for personal date
3. Go on a weekday to get a feel for the campus
4. Try to schedule an interview while you are there
5. Ask if the school offers reimbursement for travel fees
6. Make travel arrangements as soon as you can
7. Arrange for an excused absence to take college visits
8. Try to talk to the dean or professors
9. Sit in on one or more classes
10. Take a tour of the campus
11. Visit the bookstore student center or library
12. Spend the night in a dorm to get a feel for the housing
13. Eat in the cafeteria to see if you like it
14. Meet with the admissions counselor face to face
15. Wander around the campus by yourself
16. Talk to students at the college and ask about their experience
17. Visit around the school to get a feel of the area

Questions to Ask Academic Advisor –

1. What is the average class size for the freshman
2. How many of those students returned the following year
3. What makes this college program special
4. How easy is it to switch majors
5. How does the school help the student adjust to college life
6. Is there Greek life or social groups at this school
7. Is the Greek System important to this school
8. What organizations are the school partnered with
9. What does the tuition cover
10. Are there hidden fees
11. Work study jobs
12. How safe is the campus
13. What does the housing scene look life
14. Are freshman allowed to live off campus
15. Are freshman allowed to have their own car
16. Campus parking situation
17. Does the school offer campus wide tutoring
18. How big is the average class size

Things to ask the students at the college

1. Thing they like most about the college
2. The worst thing about this college
3. Why did they pick this college
4. Would you pick this school again if you had the chance
5. If I need help how acceptable are the professors here
6. Are the professors down to earth
7. What do you like about your department
8. Do you like the professors
9. Are the professors teaching the classes themselves or is it done by a TA
10. How diverse is the student body
11. How is the cafeteria
12. What do you do for fun here
13. How close are the shopping center
14. How are the dorms
15. Which dorm is best
16. Are the dorms nice
17. What is the one thing you wish you knew ahead of time

 

 

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]]> Mandatory Testing — Episode 52 with Jean Burk

Want to know all about mandatory testing? Or is testing even mandatory? Want to know all about mandatory testing? Or is testing even mandatory? In this podcast with author, Jean Burk you’ll learn what is expected for college entrance and the standard – as of now, that yes, testing is mandatory for college entrance. Learn more in this podcast.

Jean Burk is a contributor on Fox News – featured on Fox & Family with Lisa Brady

Sign up for Jean’s ezine to receive her free eBook: Goodbye student loans – visit her website here. Give Jean’s show a “star” rating on iTunes! Click iTunes above! Or listen on your favorite podcast app.

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Show Notes: Mandatory Testing

1. What is a standardized test?
2. Will people stop using standardized tests?
3. Standardized tests are required for typical college entrance.
4. SAT and ACT tests level the playing field
5. 0 differs from high school to high school
6. 85% percent of colleges admit and give scholarships on test scores alone.
7. Use reliable sources, don’t believe just anyone who says students no longer need to take standardized tests
8. Standardized tests level the playing field.
9. Homeschoolers typically score higher on SAT or ACT
10. Prep books don’t help as well as understanding strategies
11. Roadmap to studying for tests – see Jean’s site at CollegePrepGeinus.com
12. As homeschoolers, you can incorporate test prep in your homeschool curriculum
13. Not understanding the test can be more stressful
14. Once you understand the recurring patterns and standardization of the test you can answer the questions in thirty seconds or less.

Important information for college entrance – includes mandatory testing

1. GPA
2. Rankings – not as important but a factor
3. Community Service, Sports, clubs, part-time jobs
4. Test score

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]]> College Selection Checklist with Jean Burk and Felice Gerwitz

Podcast #53

Jean Burk explains the importance and gives a detailed college selection checklist for students looking for the ideal college. She explains the college search, the type of school to consider, where to look, large vs. small school and criteria to consider. This college selection checlist also contains a list to some amazing website recommendations to help you make your own custom spreadsheet using the criteria you want to select the perfect school for you.

Celebrate with us! Jean Burk is a Fox News Contributor – she was recently a guest on Fox and Family with Lisa Brady!

Visit our sponsor – College Prep Genius 

 

Podcast by Jean on Transcripts – http://ultimateradioshow.com/transcripts-your-key-to-free-college/

Show Notes: College Selection Checklist

1. College Search
   1. Personal Criteria –make a list.
   2. Location
   3. Cost
   4. Size of the school
2. Type of School
   1. Community College
   2. 4-Year University
   3. Technical / Military School
3. Where to Look –Nearly 5,000 Colleges in USA
   1. Internet sites
      1. Start at a school
         1. College Board – great resource
         2. Accreditation Search 
         3. College Navigator
         4. Cappex.com – creates a profile
         5. Best College Rankings
      2. Talking to family and friends
      3. Visit College
         1. Safe school
         2. Reach school
         3. Dream school

4. Large vs Small schools:
   1. Large: more courses, anonymity, greater ranges of activities and organizations, larger libraries, graduate departments.
   2. Small school, more personal atmosphere, meet professors and students, individual participation and interaction, flexible programs
5. Request Information via mail
6. School criteria:
   1. Scores
   2. Size – depends on personality
      1. 5000
      2. 10000
      3. 30000 or more

7. College worksheet and college selection application checklist
   1. High school Prep Genius Book by Jean Burk – 50 things to look for
      1. Downloadable Worksheet
      2. Location
      3. Size – not only physical size, enrollment of students
      4. Cost – not only tuition –
         1. Fees
         2. Room and Board
         3. Transportation
         4. Application Fees
         5. More expensive schools have more money to give out
         6. Tuition Tracker -online
         7. Affiliation –public, private, proprietary school
         8. Urban or rural locations
         9. Religious Affiliation
         10. Diversity – looking for this and will “pay”
             1. protestant look for a Catholic school – schools look for diversity
         11. Facilities on Campus –
             1. Campus security
             2. Recreation –gym on site
             3. Medical or Clinic facilities
         12. Majors and academic requirements
             1. School requirements – have way lower than your score they will
             2. Some broad majors
             3. Specific majors
             4. Undecided
             5. Want a 4-year major and be done or…
             6. Some majors don’t lend themselves into jobs afterward

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Podcast #51

There are nearly 5K colleges across our nation and there are so many to choose from. Which college is right for you? What is the best fit for you? Jean Burk explores this question.

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The best fit for you is the one that FITS you! The more info you write down is the best.

1. The college search:
   1. Local? Where your parents went to school? Your friends are going?
   2. Size? Larger vs. Small School
   3. Location? How far is the college from my home?
   4. Special classes you want to take.
   5. Research
   6. of Education nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
   7. College by rankings: https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges
   8. Think about your own personality, career goals
   9. What type of activities does this college offer
   10. Does it have your major
   11. Do you play sports? Does it offer that sport?
   12. Admissions requirement

Use the acronym GREAT 

G – Grades – GPA

R – Rankings

E – Extra curricula activities – clubs and associations, leadership skills

A – Activities – community service

T – Test scores -85% colleges admit and give money based on test scores

 

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Episode #50

Is college right for you? Often many students have reasons or excuses for not going. In this podcast, Jean Burk explains how some of these excuses can be overcome with some serious thought.

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Five reasons to go to college

1. Give you the opportunity to continue your education experience; some jobs require a degree
2. College opens doors to exciting opportunities like college abroad
3. Change careers – because of extra courses, college experience
4. Allows you to have freedom with little responsibility
5. Allows you to meet new people of different cultures

 

Five reasons to postpone college

1. Not motivated enough to do the work that is required
2. Career focus does not require college
3. If you have previous family obligations that require immediate attention
4. Take time off to pursue another a passion. A gap year, take time off to go on the mission field or work for a time-period. Explore various job professions. Time off to do internships. Get pilots license.
5. Once in a lifetime opportunity right after high school

The recommendation is to take your SAT while you are in high school – your scores will be held for you.

Seven lame reasons not to go

1. Too expensive
2. Too hard
3. Grades are not good enough
4. Don’t know what to study – testingroom.com
5. I have something better to do
6. No one in my family went to college
7. My friends are not going to college

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Podcast #49

It’s time to think about college and now is the time to think about the different career paths. While there are many different paths, the main ones will be covered in this podcast with Jean Burk – “Caution – Career Path Ahead.”

Visit today’s sponsor – College Prep Genius

Three main career paths after high school are discussed in this podcast on selecting a career path and planning.

1. College
   • Internships – opportunities before high school
   • Costs can vary a few thousand to several hundred thousand for four years
   • Basic degree- BA in Business you should take on another degree.
   • Two Year Degree –Jr. College
   • Different types of jobs requiring 4-Year Degrees
   • Different types of jobs requiring a Master’s Degrees
2.  Workforce: Vocational Degrees
   • Costs approx.: – $1 to 12-15K
   • After high school may have a job lined up.
3.  Military: Different branches in the armed forces
   • GI Bill – pay college
   • Officers – for law or medical
   • Top Military school – West Point or Annapolis
   • Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines
   • Enter ROTC program in college

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Podcast #48

Which test should your take, the SAT or the ACT? What is the real truth? Learn how to ace the SAT – since colleges are ranked nationally based upon the student’s SAT scores. 85% of colleges give money based on test on like the SAT … the only fair way a college can compare students is through the standardized test.

Show Notes: SAT vs. ACT: Real Truth

1. Recurring patterns
2. Follow the same patterns, rules, and profiles to make it standardized
3. Component that is common to everyone. Anyone can answer
4. Same grading system that applies to everyone

Biggest Myth about ACT –

1. ACT is knowledge based –not true
2. SAT is reasoning – not true

Difference and similarities

1. Both used for college entrance
2. Both used for college money
3. Every college takes either one
4. SAT – 3 hours opt. essay reading/writing/math in some form – geometry formulas not on ACT – ESSAY – analytical –given a high quality published piece of work, write an essay based on the given work.
5. ACT – 3.5 hours – reading – fewer citations – English – both test grammar, style and reading analysis – math basic, math, geometry – trig (no grid in boxes) – persuasive like (40 minutes) the old SAT – science section –don’t need to know anything about science – combo of reading and basic math
6. SAT scores are not averaged – ACT scores section is averaged
7. SAT –unlimited ACT only 12 times
8. Easy crossover of info – try them both
9. Free tests online and download SAT or ACT practice tests online
10. ACT – subtle changes …
    1. Timing to essay 40
    2. Added sub-scores –
11. SAT – August SAT
    1. First time, based on bell curve your students can do better on the scoring
12. Disservice high schools are doing for their students
    1. Don’t bother with the PSAT test – it is very important
    2. Merit Scholarships
    3. PSAT you must sign up in person
13. How can you SAT if not offered at your high school
    1. collegeboard.org and put in your zip code
    2. ACT.org

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]]> Checklist Before College – Car and Personal with Jean Burk

Do you need a check list for college prep? Have you considered what you need for your car or personal items that are necessary to make your life easier away from home? This is a great broadcast for teens and parents approaching those college years.

If you are still studying to take the SAT or PSAT test – check out the College Prep Genius course – online or live classes.

Podcast #47

Car Care

1. Inspections or have a mechanic check it out
2. Supplies to change a tire and know how to change one
3. Car insurance card – keep in glove compartment and insurance
4. Drivers License up to date
5. Emergency roadside kit – good flashlight
6. Change of clothes
7. Warm Jacket or blanket
8. Bottle water
9. Jumper cables or portable battery jumper
10. Spare car key
11. Five dollars in quarter or twenty dollar bill
12. Map of area or surrounding area
13. Roadside assistance program.
14. Most states drive license –  800 number for stranded motorists

Personal – 

1. Dental check up before you head out
2. Doctor’s checkup
3. Medical records for school
4. Take your refills and transfer prescriptions to campus or near dorm
5. Medical Insurance Records
6. Cell phones
7. School supplies
8. Backpack
9. Preloaded credit card or cash
10. Umbrella
11.  Favorite book, movies
12. Sports Equipment
13. Personal items -important, put in lockbox or fireproof box
14. Check for what is permitted on campus
15. Cell phone – be sure there is coverage at your college

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745502/0/college-prep-genius/feed/ 0 Jean Burke full https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/media.blubrry.com/collegeprepgenius/media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/47-CPG-ListForCollegeCarandPersonal-JeanBurk.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/checklist-college-dorm-life/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745506/0/college-prep-genius/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745506/0/college-prep-genius/#respond Fri, 03 Feb 2017 13:00:56 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=19913 Checklist Before College – Dorm Life with Jean Burk #46 College dorm life can be scary and exciting at the same time. In this podcast Jean Burk shares her long list of things to bring and not forget. Still preparing for the SAT Test? Visit the website for test prep info – on your phone […]

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]]> Checklist Before College – Dorm Life with Jean Burk

#46

College dorm life can be scary and exciting at the same time. In this podcast Jean Burk shares her long list of things to bring and not forget.

Still preparing for the SAT Test? Visit the website for test prep info – on your phone or in person.

Show Notes – Checklist Before College – Dorm Life with Jean Burk

What can fit into a VW Bug? all right reserved, Jean Burk 2017

1. Toiletries – personal items
2. Mattress protector and bedding
3. CD player – speakers
4. Alarm clock – double set clocks
5. Pictures from home – decorations
6. Bring towels
7. Small refrigerators of your own
8. Broom of swifter
9. Garbage container with bags
10. Computer chair
11. Reading lamp
12. Drying rack
13. Computer with wireless
14. Printer/ paper
15. Flash drive
16. Food – cooking/cups, silverware, plates or bowls
17. Sharing bathrooms – own stuff
18. Your own stuff – soap, dish rags
19. Portable fan
20. Hangers
21. Irons or iron boards – ask about permission – steamer, spray
22. Laundry bags – pop-up baskets
23. Detergent pods
24. Medicine – first aid kit
25. Microwave
26. White and black threaded needle
27. Shower caddy
28. Hygiene stuff
29. Television
30. Headphones
31. Wireless external speakers
32. Duct tape
33. Toolbox with basic tools
34. Power strip with surge protector
35. Bookshelves
36. Fireproof boxes – name and address
37. List of contacts – family members and addresses
38. Stationary or cards

 

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This is the second of a two-part series on how to avoid common mistakes freshmen make – listed are possible thoughts your college freshman to be may have and ways to combat these possible pitfalls.

Invite your teen to listen to this episode with you – the most important information to help your teen be prepared. 

by Jean Burk

Show Notes: How to Avoid 5 Common Freshman Mistakes 

1. You have to be the exact same person you were at home or in highschool
2. You can’t be as good as everyone else.
3. Think that your dorm room is the best place to hang-out
4. To be a gentleman you pay for a young lady – (or for females – you allow the guys to pay)
5. You have to take a ton of credits

Bonus Mistake – It is not going to happen to me. (Whatever “that” is …)

 

 

 

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Podcast #44

Better to be safe than sorry – right? Here are some things your child may think when they leave for home, now is the time to go over some of these very common freshman mistakes.

Still preparing for the SAT Test? Visit the website for test prep info – on your phone or in person.

Show Notes: How To Avoid Common Freshman Mistakes 

1. You can eat anything you want
2. You can stay up all hours of the night and make it to my 8:00am class
3. Stay up all night – or partying
4. You can ask other people to get you a drink – beware!
   1. never assume your face
   2. never accept a drink from a new friend
   3. people can put things in your drink
5. Introverts? Don’t make any friends
6. You have to be the same person you were in highschool

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745514/0/college-prep-genius/feed/ 0 Jean Burke full https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/media.blubrry.com/collegeprepgenius/media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/44-CPG-FreshmanPossibleProblems-JeanBurke.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/college-youre-accepted-now-what/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745518/0/college-prep-genius/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745518/0/college-prep-genius/#respond Sat, 17 Dec 2016 03:57:29 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=19881 You’re Accepted Into College – Now What? with Jean Burk You’ve gotten the letters, you’ve made the choice – and now it’s countdown until the big day – the first day of college. How do you prepare? What do you take with you, what do you do now? In this podcast, Jean Burk shares a […]

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]]> You’re Accepted Into College – Now What? with Jean Burk

You’ve gotten the letters, you’ve made the choice – and now it’s countdown until the big day – the first day of college. How do you prepare? What do you take with you, what do you do now? In this podcast, Jean Burk shares a list of many things to jump start your prep on getting to college prepared. From the creator of the college prep genius course, Jean always encourages students to be prepared, so why not with the approaching college day? Listen to this audio and invite your teen to listen as well – on your smart phone or computer.

Still preparing for the SAT Test? Visit the website for test prep info – on your phone or in person.

Show Notes: The New SAT – All About the Read

Podcast #43

If you are still studying to take the SAT or PSAT test – check out the College Prep Genius course – online or live classes.

Show Notes: You’re Accepted Into College – Now What? 

1. Just relax
2. Start scheduling your classes
3. Room and roommate assignments- meet if possible
4. Go to the student orientation for the school
5. Call or skype your roommate
6. Set Goals – spiritually or physically
7. Purchase everything you need for your dorm
8. Make sure your medical records are up to date
9. If you are taking a car – make sure it is up to date (inspected if your state does this)
10. Bank account info is all set up
11. Job – save your money
12. Get your first-semester book list -purchase early or rent
13. Social network – use it to find incoming freshmen
14. Let your family and friends know how important they are to you.

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New SAT All About The Writing Section and The Essay with Jean Burk 

What are the thirteen most common grammar errors? What are the patterns and how can you find the correct answers? In this episode of College Prep Genius Podcast the New SAT writing portion and essay are discussed along with tips to ace the test.

Show Notes – Ace The New SAT! All About the Writing and Essay Portion of the Test.

1. Each student has about 35 minutes to take this test with 44 questions on it –  and about 40 seconds to answer each one.
2. Grammar, style and reading comprehension is the focus
3. Look for the patterns and each question can be answered in about ten seconds.
4. There is a fast way to answer each question – college prep genius teaches how this works
5. One section has a multiple choice section with variations of the answer or one that says, “no change”
6. Thirteen of the most common grammar errors are tested, words such as affect and effect; as well as access and excess — understand these types of words and differences in each.

The Essay – optional 

Highly recommend you take this portion of the test as it will set you apart from other students since most students will “opt” out of the essay. When colleges have a tie between two students they will look at the essay portion to make their determination. This can help you.

1. Differences: No longer a prompt questions
2. The work used is a published work
3. The essay is analytical
   1. No personal information
   2. No facts drawn in
   3. No information about your beliefs to support the claim
4. Proven template that works
5. Objective grading system – looking for key elements
6. Two different graders have about thirty seconds to read and grade your work

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745522/0/college-prep-genius/feed/ 0 Jean Burke full 23:00 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/media.blubrry.com/collegeprepgenius/media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/42-CPG-The-Writing-and-Essay-Section-Defined-JeanBurke.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/sat-test-all-about-math/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745526/0/college-prep-genius/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745526/0/college-prep-genius/#respond Fri, 07 Oct 2016 10:00:17 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=18238 SAT Test – All About Math with Jean Burk Podcast 41 Did you know that every test on the math portion of the SAT test can be answered in thirty seconds or less? Did you know that on one portion you can not use a calculator? Did you know certain calculators are banned? In this […]

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Podcast 41

Did you know that every test on the math portion of the SAT test can be answered in thirty seconds or less? Did you know that on one portion you can not use a calculator? Did you know certain calculators are banned? In this podcast Jean Burk shares answers to these questions and more.

Show Notes – SAT Test – All About Math

1. New SAT takes 80 minutes – 25 minutes with no calculator and 55 minutes you can use a calculator.
2. Approved calculators
3. What is the question asking you?
4. The test consists of Algebra, Advanced Math, Geometry (less than on the previous version), Scatter plots, Coordinates, Story Problems, Probability, Trig – only a few questions, etc.
5. Circle the key element? Set up the problem.
6. You CAN write in the booklet – it says so on the front page of the booklet.
7. Figures are not drawn to scale – listen to the audio for instructions on how to tackle these problems.
8. If you have no figure or chart draw one.
9. The SAT is redesigned and has sections of multiple choice with four choices, the idea is to eliminate the incorrect answers. Looking at the questions and trying to find the answer or vice-versa is what students commonly do – the best math test tip is to look at the answer and the question as one entity.
10. Minimize calculations to save time –double check by looking at it backwards.
11. Know math terminology so you know what the question asks – tangent, product, integer, etc.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745526/0/college-prep-genius/feed/ 0 Jean Burke full https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/media.blubrry.com/collegeprepgenius/media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/41-CPG-The-Math-Section-Defined-JeanBurke-2.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/sat-test-all-about-reading/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745530/0/college-prep-genius/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745530/0/college-prep-genius/#respond Fri, 23 Sep 2016 10:00:20 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=18232 All About Reading on the SAT TEST with Jean Burk What is the new SAT reading section about? How much changed? What type of questions are on the test. In this podcast In this episode it is all about reading on the SAT test — Jean shares some of her best tips with you – […]

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]]> All About Reading on the SAT TEST with Jean Burk

What is the new SAT reading section about? How much changed? What type of questions are on the test. In this podcast In this episode it is all about reading on the SAT test — Jean shares some of her best tips with you – she teaches this in detail in her classes here – join one of her live classes or get the information you need now – on her website with digital products ready to go!

Show Notes: The New SAT – All About the Reading Section. 

Jean Burk’s best tips:

What are the four hidden patterns to look for … read below.

You don’t have to read every line in the reading section unlike what other SAT programs tell you.

You need to  look at the questions in the right order –

• Long passage
• Dual passage

Types of questions on the tests

• line citation
• vocabulary use
• overall passage
• command of evidence
• chart question

Mistakes students make –

1. Read and analyze all passages and begin interpreting and analyzing it – no!
2. Don’t take the questions literally – yes, on the SAT take the question literally
3. Not understanding this is not a content-based test
4. Not realizing this is a logic test – important to look for the patterns
5. Read the passage and go to find the right answer

Four Hidden Patterns:

C – Completely Irrelevant

O – Obscure or Confusing

A – Adds extra stuff

T – Totally Contradictory

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]]> Teen Success

– Podcast 39

with Jean Burk

Jean explains the how to have real Teen Success – by explaining how to connect, be in communion, and bring about change in your teens. Do your kids make great choices? In this episode Jean gives so many great tips on encouraging your teens to succeed.

– Great Teens Yes, This Means You! Podcast with Jean Burk

• Podcast 36- How To Raise Competent Teens
• Podcast 37- Teens Making Great Choices
• Podcast 38- Teen Consequences

Jean is the award-winning author of college prep genius – the no-brainer way to get free college. She is a FOX News contributor as well as making many other appearances on television and radio networks on the topic of the SAT.

Find More information about Jean’s award winning program here…

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with Jean Burk

In this episode, Jean explains teen consequences and the importance of communicating, cultivating and choices! Teen consequences can be life changing or life shattering – we want teens that are successful, happy and make good choices. How do we encourage our children to do that? They are not adults contrary to what the “world,” says – based on age. Here Jean shares some very practical advice and options for you and your family.

• Podcast 36- How To Raise Competent Teens
• Podcast 37- Teens Making Great Choices
• Podcast 39 – Teen Success  – Great Teens Yes, This Means You

Jean is the award-winning author of college prep genius – the no-brainer way to get free college. She is a FOX News contributor as well as making many other appearances on television and radio networks on the topic of the SAT.

Find More information about Jean’s award winning program here…

 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745538/0/college-prep-genius/feed/ 0 Jean Burke full https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/media.blubrry.com/collegeprepgenius/media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/38-CPG-Consequences-JeanBurk.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/teens-making-great-choices/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745542/0/college-prep-genius/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745542/0/college-prep-genius/#respond Fri, 22 Jul 2016 13:00:13 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=17304 Teens Making Great Choices Podcast 37 with Jean Burk Podcast 36- How To Raise Competent Teens Podcast 38- Teen Consequences Podcast 39 – Teen Success  – Great Teens Yes, This Means You Jean is the award-winning author of college prep genius – the no-brainer way to get free college. She is a FOX News contributor as […]

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]]> Teens Making Great Choices Podcast 37

with Jean Burk

• Podcast 36- How To Raise Competent Teens
• Podcast 38- Teen Consequences
• Podcast 39 – Teen Success  – Great Teens Yes, This Means You

Jean is the award-winning author of college prep genius – the no-brainer way to get free college. She is a FOX News contributor as well as making many other appearances on television and radio networks on the topic of the SAT.

Find More information about Jean’s award winning program here…

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745542/0/college-prep-genius/feed/ 0 Jean Burke full https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/media.blubrry.com/collegeprepgenius/media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/37-CPG-HelpingYourTeensMakeGreatChoices-JeanBurk.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/raise-competent-teens/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745546/0/college-prep-genius/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745546/0/college-prep-genius/#respond Fri, 08 Jul 2016 21:24:36 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=17299 Raise Competent Teens – Podcast 36 by Jean Burk Do you know how to raise competent teens? In this podcast Jean explains how to “capture,” and teach our children “competence,” and how to turn this into competence for our teens? Teaching and encouraging your children to succeed is the topic in this series of podcasts! […]

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]]> Raise Competent Teens – Podcast 36

by Jean Burk

Do you know how to raise competent teens? In this podcast Jean explains how to “capture,” and teach our children “competence,” and how to turn this into competence for our teens? Teaching and encouraging your children to succeed is the topic in this series of podcasts!

Next podcasts in this series:

• Podcast 37 – Teens Making Great Choices
• Podcast 38- Teen Consequences
• Podcast 39 – Teen Success  – Great Teens Yes, This Means You

 

Jean is the award-winning author of college prep genius – the no-brainer way to get free college. She is a FOX News contributor as well as making many other appearances on television and radio networks on the topic of the SAT.

 

Find More information about Jean’s award winning program here…

 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745546/0/college-prep-genius/feed/ 0 Jean Burke full https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/media.blubrry.com/collegeprepgenius/media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/36-CPG-EncouragingCompetenceInTeens_JeanBurk.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/language-for-your-future/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745550/0/college-prep-genius/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745550/0/college-prep-genius/#respond Fri, 27 May 2016 13:00:52 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=16662 The Key To Your Future Vocabulary Skills with Jean Burk and your host, Felice Gerwitz Your future job may depend on your vocabulary skills. Over simplistic? Not at all – listen to this podcast with Jean Burk and learn the importance of vocabulary for the business and professional world. You can never waste your vocabulary […]

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]]> The Key To Your Future Vocabulary Skills with Jean Burk and your host, Felice Gerwitz

Your future job may depend on your vocabulary skills. Over simplistic? Not at all – listen to this podcast with Jean Burk and learn the importance of vocabulary for the business and professional world. You can never waste your vocabulary skills– if nothing else you’ll be great at crossword puzzles!

Jean is the award-winning author of college prep genius – the no-brainer way to get free college. She is a FOX News contributor as well as making many other appearances on television and radio networks on the topic of the SAT.

 

 

 

 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745550/0/college-prep-genius/feed/ 0 Jean Burke full https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/media.blubrry.com/collegeprepgenius/media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/33-CPG-LanguageTipsForYourFuture_JeanBurk-1.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/limited-language-limited-mind/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745554/0/college-prep-genius/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745554/0/college-prep-genius/#respond Fri, 13 May 2016 12:00:01 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=16478 Limited Language Limited Mind with Jean Burk and your host, Felice Gerwitz What is the importance of a good vocabulary? How can you increase your vocabulary? What is a fifty-cents word? Or what about communicating effectively? The English language is dying and in this episode Jean shares how her children participated in writing books that […]

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Limited Language Limited Mind with Jean Burk and your host, Felice Gerwitz

What is the importance of a good vocabulary? How can you increase your vocabulary? What is a fifty-cents word? Or what about communicating effectively? The English language is dying and in this episode Jean shares how her children participated in writing books that contain a great story as well as some of the most used words on the SAT test – are you ready to learn vocabulary the easy way? Join us!

Jean is the award-winning author of college prep genius – the no-brainer way to get free college. She is a FOX News contributor as well as making many other appearances on television and radio networks on the topic of the SAT.

 

 

 

 

Show Notes:

1. Linga-files – the College Prep novels – Here
2. State of the union – no politics here
3. Vocabulary and it’s importance

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745554/0/college-prep-genius/feed/ 0 Jean Burke full https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/media.blubrry.com/collegeprepgenius/media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/32-CPG-VocabularyandLanguage_JeanBurk.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/keep-job-7-important-soft-skills/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745558/0/college-prep-genius/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745558/0/college-prep-genius/#respond Wed, 04 May 2016 13:00:32 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=15900 Keep Your Job 7 Important Soft Skills with Jean Burk Episode #31 Do you have what it takes to get and keep a job? In this episode, Jean shares seven important soft skills that will help you get the job and keep it! Did you know that employers are very interested in these seven things, more […]

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]]> Keep Your Job 7 Important Soft Skills

with Jean Burk

Episode #31

Do you have what it takes to get and keep a job? In this episode, Jean shares seven important soft skills that will help you get the job and keep it!

Did you know that employers are very interested in these seven things, more than where you attended college? In case you are interested, join us on this episode of College Prep Genius Podcast to learn how you can possess these skills to land and keep a job.

Jean is the award-winning author of college prep genius – the no-brainer way to get free college. She is a FOX News contributor as well as making many other appearances on television and radio networks on the topic of the SAT.

 

Show Notes:

• Recent poll shows there is a shortage of soft skills necessary.
• Training Magazine – strong soft skills win over college knowledge.
• Average teen spends 11 hours a day on some type of device – non-communication
• Mirror your interviewer’s position or manner.
• Debate team helps your child with their communication skills.
• It’s not how you say

1. Respectful
2. Self Confidence
3. Optimism
4. Neatness
5. Adaptability
6. Loyalty
7. Dependability

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745558/0/college-prep-genius/feed/ 0 Jean Burke full https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/media.blubrry.com/collegeprepgenius/media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/31-CPG-SoftSkills-TheNextSeven_JeanBurk.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/soft-skills-pay-bills/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745562/0/college-prep-genius/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745562/0/college-prep-genius/#respond Fri, 15 Apr 2016 13:00:02 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=15894 Soft Skills Pay The Bills with Jean Burk Episode #30  Are you confused about the difference between soft skills and hard skills? After getting a job because you are qualified can you keep it? Are you irreplaceable? Do you have integrity? Are you a time management whiz? Are you Resourceful a problem solver or an […]

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]]> Soft Skills Pay The Bills

with Jean Burk

Episode #30 

Are you confused about the difference between soft skills and hard skills? After getting a job because you are qualified can you keep it? Are you irreplaceable? Do you have integrity? Are you a time management whiz? Are you Resourceful a problem solver or an expert at networking?

 

 

Show Notes:

The difference between soft and hard skills resides in the brain. Left brain is where the IQ resides, it is learned information. The “EQ” is the emotional intelligence, it is learned on the job or instilled by upbringing. Is the home important? Yes. Depending on your career is where you are strong and whether you will be happy or miserable in your chosen job.

Congressional Award – something to look at and work toward and an important element on your child’s homeschool resume – Congressional Award organization – information here.

Predictable Success tests are available online – here and

You will see a break down in four areas:

1. Visionary – creative thinker
2. Operator – manager
3. Processor – analytical
4. Synergistic – team player

Soft Skills covered in this podcast:

1. Integrity
2. Networking
3. Time Management
4. Empathy
5. Resourcefulness
6. Problem Solving

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]]> Why STANDARDIZED TESTS HERE TO STAY with Jean Burk

Find More information about Jean here

Show Notes:
Why standardized tests are here to stay:

1. 1. There have been articles about colleges now become test-optional, is this the trend and is the SAT going away anytime soon?

2. Why do these tests even exist?

3. What are test-optional schools?

4. Have you heard about some companies that are using experimental tests for homeschoolers so they won’t have to take the SAT or ACT?

5, Why are these tests important for the admission’s counselors of colleges?

6. What are some of the problems of opponents of standardized testing that are not being addressed?

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745566/0/college-prep-genius/feed/ 0 Jean Burke full https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/media.blubrry.com/collegeprepgenius/media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/29-CPG-StandardizedTests-JeanBurk.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/freaking-out-about-the-new-sat-and-act/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745574/0/college-prep-genius/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745574/0/college-prep-genius/#respond Fri, 04 Mar 2016 14:00:31 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=15473 Let’s Talks with Jean Burke About: Freaking Out About the New SAT and ACT Changes Jean Burke is an award-winning author and creator of College Prep Genius Find More information about Jean here Catch Jean on NBC! A commercial for tomorrow's show. Posted by Jean Carter Burk on Thursday, March 3, 2016 Show Notes: 1. […]

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]]> Let’s Talks with Jean Burke About: Freaking Out About the New SAT and ACT Changes

Jean Burke is an award-winning author and creator of College Prep Genius

Find More information about Jean here

Catch Jean on NBC!

A commercial for tomorrow's show.

Posted by Jean Carter Burk on Thursday, March 3, 2016

Show Notes:
1. Are you seeing a record number of people interested in test prep with the new changes?

All kinds of new info is cropping up and much of it is incorrect. Beware of your sources.

2. Since March 5 is the first test, do you think the students that ones taking it are guinea pigs?

Not really – The new baseline might even be advantageous to the first crop of kids who take the test. In addition with the super score and the score choice there can be more advantages here. (Super score is selecting your two highest scores to send in each area (Math or Reading, etc.) and score choice is deciding which scores to send to the individual college.

3. What are some of the biggest changes?

Scores now reflect a highest score of 1600, there are two sections Math and Reading and Writing

4-long sections with no break. It is a mental marathon.

There is now a science portion on the SAT but Jean teaches ways, on the audio to do well even without studying science.

4. How can students prepare for the redesigned test if they have not done any prep yet?

Training vs. critical thinking. This is a logic test with specific skills taught on how to take the test. (More on the audio)

5. Is the ACT more relevant than the SAT?

Both are relevant. It use to be the rule of 1/3. 1/3 of the students tested better on the SAT, 1/3 on the ACT and 1/3 did the same.  Now the playing field has been leveled.

6. What subtle changes just happened to the ACT that people are unaware of?

Details on the audio.

7. Why should students write the optional essay?

It gives them the advantage with colleges admissions.

8. Is guessing now a good idea since there are no penalties for getting a question wrong?

No, because you can still get the wrong answer – learn about the rule of A’s on the audio.

9. How have the timing of the sections changed?

It is now a much longer period without breaks.

 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745574/0/college-prep-genius/feed/ 0 Jean Burke full https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/media.blubrry.com/collegeprepgenius/media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/28-CPG-NewSATTestFreakingOut_JeanBurk.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/sat-test-scores/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745580/0/college-prep-genius/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745580/0/college-prep-genius/#respond Fri, 26 Feb 2016 14:00:49 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=14939 The ABC’s of SAT Test Scores with Jean Burke Podcast #27 Are you ready to cut through the red tape and get to the bottom of what all those SAT test scores mean? What is a good SAT or PSAT test score? When do you need to retake the SAT test? What do you do […]

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]]> The ABC’s of SAT Test Scores with Jean Burke

Podcast #27

Are you ready to cut through the red tape and get to the bottom of what all those SAT test scores mean? What is a good SAT or PSAT test score? When do you need to retake the SAT test? What do you do with the SAT scores once you have them and what is a super-score? All this and more with Jean Burke, the creator of the award winning college prep genius course! Let’s learn the ABC’s of SAT test scores.

Jean Burke is an award-winning author and creator of College Prep Genius

Find More information about Jean here

Show Notes for the ABC’s of SAT Test Scores 

1. What makes up a good test score?
   • The new revised SAT comes out in March 2016 and that test score will be a composite of the Math portion worth 800 points and the Reading and Writing Portion worth 800 points. The writing is optional but Jean recommends students complete that portion of the test as it will help with college entrance. That test will be scored with the highest attainable of 8/ 8/ 8
2. What is the highest score you can have on the revised SAT?
3. When should you retake the test?
4. How late can you take the test if you are a highschool senior?
5. What do you do with the scores when you are done?
6. What is a “super-score” and how do you get this?
7. What if you make a mistake? Can this be fixed?
8. Misinformation in articles currently being circulated explaines.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745580/0/college-prep-genius/feed/ 0 Jean Burke full https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/media.blubrry.com/collegeprepgenius/media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/27-CPG-TestsScoresExplained-JeanBurke.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/the-truth-about-the-new-sat/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745588/0/college-prep-genius/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745588/0/college-prep-genius/#respond Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:00:52 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=14967 What is The Truth About The New SAT? with Jean Burk Podcast #26 There is so much misinformation about the new SAT with programs that unrolled and were available before the test was even available for review. In this episode Jean Burk explains spending hours analyzing the test and what she can tell you and […]

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]]> What is The Truth About The New SAT? with Jean Burk

Podcast #26

There is so much misinformation about the new SAT with programs that unrolled and were available before the test was even available for review. In this episode Jean Burk explains spending hours analyzing the test and what she can tell you and your children on how to best prepare.

Jean Burke is an award-winning author and creator of College Prep Genius

Find More information about Jean here

Show Notes for the truth about the new SAT

The history about the SAT is interesting and Jean cover this and the take over by David Collman. It all boils down to money and the reason for the changes? The ACT is ahead in numbers (those students who take the test) over the SAT. The changes reflect a movement toward the ACT. Both tests are standardized and understanding basic test taking principals will help students taking either one.

1. Scoring – what is different?
2. Sections  of the SAT – Two: Math and Reading and Writing Combined
3. The essay portion is now optional
4. The essay portion – why is it important to prepare for this?
5. Misinformation – how to understand what is truth.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745588/0/college-prep-genius/feed/ 0 Jean Burke full https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/media.blubrry.com/collegeprepgenius/media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/26-CPG-AboutTheNewSAT_JeanBurke.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/finding-money-for-college/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745596/0/college-prep-genius/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745596/0/college-prep-genius/#respond Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:00:00 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=14952 Let’s Talk about Finding Money for College with Jean Burk Podcast 25 Where is the money for college? Many times scholarships, grants or special available gifts are unclaimed because …well, no one knows about them! In this podcast Jean explains the right and the wrong way to go about finding this extra money for college […]

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]]> Let’s Talk about Finding Money for College with Jean Burk

Podcast 25

Where is the money for college? Many times scholarships, grants or special available gifts are unclaimed because …well, no one knows about them! In this podcast Jean explains the right and the wrong way to go about finding this extra money for college and how you can keep those college loans way, way down.

Jean Burke is an award-winning author and creator of College Prep Genius

Find More information about Jean here

Show Notes for Finding Money for College with Jean Burk

Do you have a game plan for finding money for college? Do you know what questions to ask about finding money for college? Here’s is what we discuss in this podcast and don’t forget to catch the podcast on Financial Aid Here.

1. Three questions to ask colleges about money
2. What is merit aid?
3. What is need-based aid?
4. What is the formula for getting more money?
5. What are the available college opportunities?
6. What are special state scholarships?
7. What percentage of colleges give money based on test scores?

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745596/0/college-prep-genius/feed/ 0 Jean Burke full https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/media.blubrry.com/collegeprepgenius/media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/25-CPG-CollegeMoney-JeanBurke.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/abcs-of-college-financial-aid/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745606/0/college-prep-genius/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745606/0/college-prep-genius/#respond Fri, 15 Jan 2016 18:40:32 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=14928 The ABC’s of College Financial Aid with Jean Burke Podcast # 24 Did you know that the real cost of college varies depending on the institution or the things you need to do to avoid costly mistakes when filling out the financial aid packet? In this podcast Jean gives timely information you will not want […]

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]]> The ABC’s of College Financial Aid with Jean Burke

Podcast # 24

Did you know that the real cost of college varies depending on the institution or the things you need to do to avoid costly mistakes when filling out the financial aid packet? In this podcast Jean gives timely information you will not want to miss – such as the date to get a jump on all that free money!

Jean Burke is an award-winning author and creator of College Prep Genius

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Find More information about Jean here

 

Other podcasts that deal with the topic of scholarships:

Secrets to Finding Scholarship

Scholarship Prep Getting it Right

SAT and Athletic Scholarships

Show Notes: The ABC’s of College Financial Aid

1. Real cost of college for various institutions it is important to understand the vocabulary for college financial aid
   • The real cost of college is from 10k per year, 16k, 26k, 31, up to approx. 55k for an ivy league school – details on the podcast.
2. How is college paid and how much of it comes from financial aid?
   • It depends on the college but on average 50% are from loans, 40% from grants, and only 10% from scholarship which means many scholarships go unclaimed.
3. What is a COA
   • COA stands for cost of attendance
4. What you must know before you fill out the financial aid packet
   • You need to know the equation that is important in understanding the amount of financial money available to you – such as your EFC – estimated family contribution – this is your net worth, household size and has other considerations – specified in the podcast. The equation is COA – EFC = Need. There are sites that will generate the EFC (be careful not to give away personal information such as social security numbers and other sensitive information) and the collegeboard.org has a link to college financial aid here.
5. FAFSA explained
   • Free Application for Federal Student Aid – this can mean money that is paid back or money this is a “gift” or does not need to be paid back. This money is available to middle class as well as low income families.
6. Three of the most costly FAFSA mistakes
   • too little
   • too late
   • too much

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745606/0/college-prep-genius/feed/ 0 Jean Burke full https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/media.blubrry.com/collegeprepgenius/media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/24-CPG-CollegeFinancialAid-JeanBurke.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/an-overview-of-the-new-sat/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745620/0/college-prep-genius/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745620/0/college-prep-genius/#respond Fri, 18 Dec 2015 14:00:43 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=14440 An Overview of the New SAT with author and speaker, Jean Burke What is and isn’t in the new SAT test and is it time to be worried that it contains so much common core content your kids are bound to fail? No worries, Jean is on top of this and shares several key aspects. […]

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]]> An Overview of the New SAT with author and speaker, Jean Burke

What is and isn’t in the new SAT test and is it time to be worried that it contains so much common core content your kids are bound to fail? No worries, Jean is on top of this and shares several key aspects. Be ready for much more on this topic in the new year! Jean keeps us up-to-date with cutting edge information, such as if a test prep has come out at the beginning of the year (2015) there is no way they know about the SAT content on the new test.

Show Notes: 

1. An overview
2. The nuts and bolts
3. What you need to know

Jean Burke is an award-winning author and creator of College Prep Genius

Find More information about Jean here

 

 

 

 

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]]> Is the New SAT About The Common Core and Other FAQ with Jean Burke

Don’t miss this episode, we’ll be covering many questions that Jean receives frequently and answer many more. Listen to this episode from award-winning author and speaker, Jean Burke with moderator, Felice Gerwitz.

Jean Burke is an award winning author and creator of College Prep Genius

Find More information about Jean here

Some websites to sign up for the “question” of the day:

• SAT website here
• ACT website here 

Today we’ll discuss –

Did you know…David Coleman is the new president of the CollegeBoard and was a philosophy major, and one of the major architects of the Common Core. The main reason the SAT is changing goes back to money – Jean Burke discusses the why’s.

1. Is the new SAT about Common Core
2. Are homeschoolers at a disadvantage when it comes to standardized tests?
3. Why do even smart students seem to bomb the SAT?
4. How soon should I prepare my student for the SAT?
5. Why is the PSAT so important?
6. How many times can a student take the SAT?
7. What is the difference in the ACT and SAT?
8. Is it true that only the “rich” kids get the higher test scores?
9. What is the best way to study for the SAT?
10. How do we lessen test anxiety?
    1. http://ultimateradioshow.com/free-college/
    2. http://ultimateradioshow.com/test-anxiety/

 

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]]> Let’s Talk to Jean Burke — Are Smart Phones Good For Your Kids

Podcast #21

Do Smart Phones Dumb our Kids Down?

Jean Burke shares the surprising statistics of smart phone use and our kids. Not only are smart phones not good for your kids, but continued use can cause a host of problems.

Jean Burke is an award winning author and creator of College Prep Genius

Find More information about Jean here

Show Notes: 

1. Statistics of smart phone use is about 11 hours.
2. Addictions are associated with cell phone use.
3. The impact on how kids socialize
4. The impact on a child’s physical well being.
5. The impact on a child’s emotional well being

 

 

 

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