Don't Force It: How to Get into College without Losing Yourself in the Process
Sheila Akbar, PhD
95 episodes
3 weeks ago
ACT rolled out a digital version of it’s enhanced exam last spring. Earlier this month, we saw the paper version of that exam. Let’s talk about what you need to know! Access free resources and learn more about Sheila and her team at Signet Education at signeteducation.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaakbar/.
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ACT rolled out a digital version of it’s enhanced exam last spring. Earlier this month, we saw the paper version of that exam. Let’s talk about what you need to know! Access free resources and learn more about Sheila and her team at Signet Education at signeteducation.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaakbar/.
Standout College Essay Secrets: What Parents Must Know by June of Junior Year
Don't Force It: How to Get into College without Losing Yourself in the Process
57 minutes
4 months ago
Standout College Essay Secrets: What Parents Must Know by June of Junior Year
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Holly Schreiber, Joanna Graham, and Andy Friedman for a deep dive into what really makes a college essay stand out. We share why students should start early—way before senior year kicks in—and how the best personal statements reveal something real, not rehearsed. From creative brainstorming techniques to honest talk about why AI won’t cut it, we cover what works (and what doesn’t). If you want the inside scoop on writing essays that actually matter, don’t mis...
Don't Force It: How to Get into College without Losing Yourself in the Process
ACT rolled out a digital version of it’s enhanced exam last spring. Earlier this month, we saw the paper version of that exam. Let’s talk about what you need to know! Access free resources and learn more about Sheila and her team at Signet Education at signeteducation.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaakbar/.
