Thu, 27 September 2012
The College-Bound Chronicles 107: Countdown to the SAT & ACT A podcast series for parents tackling the college admissions process with their children. Advice and information from the parents’ perspective. Hosted by: Dr. Nancy Berk, psychologist, mother and author of College Bound and Gagged. Lian Dolan, mother, broadcaster and host of The Chaos Chronicles. On this episode: Standardized Tests from Start to Finish
Advice on: How to manage your anxiety levels How to know IF your teen needs prep How to help your teen find the right prep How to motivate your teen to prep How to manage the night before the SAT Dr. Nancy Berk’s List of 5: Panic Busters
Direct download: College_Bound_Chronicles_107.mp3
Category:College Bound Chronicles -- posted at: 1:57pm PST |
Thu, 27 September 2012
The College-Bound Chronicles 106: The College Admissions Essay A podcast series for parents tackling the college admissions process with their children. Advice and information from the parents’ perspective. Hosted by: Dr. Nancy Berk, psychologist, mother and author of College Bound and Gagged. Lian Dolan, mother, broadcaster and host of The Chaos Chronicles. On this episode: Essay Tips and Tricks
Advice on: Helping your teen brainstorm the essay Knowing when to step in and step back Taboo topics The power of proofreading Bringing in reinforcements Dr. Nancy Berk’s List of 5: Essay Tips
Direct download: College_Bound_Chronicles_106.mp3
Category:College Bound Chronicles -- posted at: 1:53pm PST |
Thu, 27 September 2012
![]() A podcast series for parents tackling the college admissions process with their children. Advice and information from the parents’ perspective. Hosted by: Dr. Nancy Berk, psychologist, mother and author of College Bound and Gagged. Lian Dolan, mother, broadcaster and host of The Chaos Chronicles. On this episode: Admissions Office Strategy
Advice on: How to interact with college admissions professionals Why the parent shouldn’t pose as the applicant The dangers of becoming an overly involved parent The worst things to do on a college interview The best things to do on a college interview What to do down the road: From waiting to waiting list Dr. Nancy Berk’s List of 5: Admissions Office Myths
Direct download: College_Bound_Chronicles_105.mp3
Category:College Bound Chronicles -- posted at: 1:50pm PST |
Sun, 23 September 2012
This week on the Show: The Panini Generation Rollercoaster The Space Shuttle comes to Pasadena College Savings Plans and ScholarShare 30 Things you should know about Money before age 30 Random Acts of Poetry Happy Birthday, Lisa from Connecticut! |
Sun, 16 September 2012
A podcast series for parents starting on the College Admissions Process with their child. Advice and Information from the parents' point of view. With Dr, Nancy Berk, a psychologist, mother and author or College Bound and Gagged, and Lian Dolan, mother and host of the Chaos Chronicles . On this episode: Application Do's and Dont's Advice on: Should you Fill in your Child's Application Why Parents Shouldn't write the College Essay What Parents Can Do How to motivate your student to finish College recommendation Strategies The Common Application vs. Priority ApplicationsCategory:College Bound Chronicles -- posted at: 12:18 AM
Direct download: college_bound_chronicels_104.mp3
Category:College Bound Chronicles -- posted at: 5:50pm PST |
Sun, 16 September 2012
A podcast series for parents starting on the College Admissions Process with their child. Advice and Information from the parents' point of view. With Dr, Nancy Berk, a psychologist, mother and author or College Bound and Gagged, and Lian Dolan, mother and host of the Chaos Chronicles . On this episode: How to Handle the Other Parents Advice on: How to Handle Overly Competitive Parents Parent Prototypes: Who to avoid, Who to hold onto How to find Truth Telling Parents What to say if your child isn't applying to college Standardized Answers to the Endless Questions
Direct download: College_Bound_Chronicles_103.mp3
Category:College Bound Chronicles -- posted at: 5:18pm PST |
Sun, 16 September 2012
A podcast series for parents starting on the College Admissions Process with their child. Advice and Information from the parents' point of view. With Dr, Nancy Berk, a psychologist, mother and author or College Bound and Gagged, and Lian Dolan, mother and host of the Chaos Chronicles . On this episode, The College Tour. Advice on: How to Plan a College Tour with your Child Advice for Parents on what not to say, do, wear or expect during the College Tour The benefit of using College website Video Tours Dr. Nancy Berk's List fo Five about College Tours
Direct download: College_Bound_Chronicles_102_2.mp3
Category:College Bound Chronicles -- posted at: 4:45pm PST |
Sun, 16 September 2012
A podacst series for parents starting on the College Admissions Process with their child. Advice and Information from the parents' point of view. With Dr, Nancy Berk, a psychologist, mother and author or College Bound and Gagged, and Lian Dolan, mother and host of the Chaos Chronicles . On this episode, Getting Started on the Road to College Admissions with your child. Advice on: How to make a College list What colleges are really looking for in an applicant How to hold it together emotionally when your child is driving you crazy and Dr. Nancy Berk's List of Five: It's all about Attitude when you begin the journey to college
Direct download: College_Bound_Chronicles_101.mp3
Category:College Bound Chronicles -- posted at: 4:29pm PST |
Tue, 11 September 2012
Lian is back with a few thoughts on: The Back to School Night Panic has set in. Let the grade checking begin. Plus, in the news: Is Motherhood REALLY the Hardest job? What's Life on Mars like for a family in California Does Sweet food make you sweeter? Do butter foods make you harsh? A new study says yes. Plus, To Do List. You vote! Dorky or Not Dorky |