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What makes the difference between students who struggle and those who find success in school & life? There are many essential skills that go into it. In this episode, we welcome on Ana Homayoun, a noted author, academic...
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College Bound Mentor
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About this Podcast:
Lisa, Abby, and Stefanie know college. They also know students. With over 30 years combined experience mentoring young people, they'll show you why understanding yourself is the key to finding the right college. Each episode, hear trends, case studies, and interviews with students who have gone through it all - giving you valuable insight to survive the college application process and beyond. Hosted by Lisa Bleich, Abby Power, and Stefanie Forman, Partners of College Bound Mentor.
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What is College Bound Mentor about?
Lisa, Abby, and Stefanie know college. They also know students. With over 30 years combined experience mentoring young people, they'll show you why understanding yourself is the key to finding the right college.
What has College Bound Mentor covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Getting In Is Not Enough: Skills That Matter with Ana Homayoun" (10 June 2026, 56 minutes), "The ADHD Effect with ADHD & Executive Functioning Coach Debbie White" (29 January 2026, 48 minutes), and "Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy to Uncovering and Harnessing Your Innate Talents with Betsy Wills & Alex Ellison" (15 January 2026, 50 minutes).
How often does College Bound Mentor publish?
College Bound Mentor publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 44 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on College Bound Mentor?
Booking probability for College Bound Mentor is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. College Bound Mentor requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. College Bound Mentor's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for College Bound Mentor are Educational Support Services and Universities & Colleges. College Bound Mentor has an education audience.
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Jan 29, 202648 minS2How do you help your student transition to college if they have ADHD or struggle with Executive Functioning? In this episode, we welcome on Debbie White, an ADHD & Executive Functioning Coach who's the Founder of Life...
Jan 15, 202650 minS2How can your students figure out what they want to major in? How about what they want to do in life? It might be time to find their hidden genius. In this episode, we welcome on Betsy Wills & Alex Ellison, Authors of...
Dec 18, 202528 minS2Now that Early Decision (ED) results are back - and students are either thrilled or disappointed - we wanted to look back at our first interview with a student, Zoe, who shares her experience not getting into her first...
Dec 4, 202551 minS2With college decisions coming out in the coming weeks, we're entering one of the most stressful times for high school students & parents. There are so many emotions you're bound to experience, and it's hard to resist...
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Nov 20, 202542 minS2It's never too early to start figuring out what your student will be doing next summer. There are endless options, but which one will be the most rewarding - for personal growth AND adding to that resume? In this...
Nov 6, 202547 minS2An IEC (Independent Educational Consultant) can be a huge help on your student's high school & college journey. How do you know whether an IEC is right for you - and what should you look for in an IEC? In this episode...
Oct 22, 202534 minS2Want to know the key trends & takeaways in college admissions for 2025? We've got you covered. In this webinar, hear why the demographic cliff is real, how schools are using AI in admissions, how to show you're a great...
Episode #36
Extra Credit: How to Handle the Why College/Why Academic Interest Essay with Lisa Marker-Robbins
Oct 8, 202530 minS2Some of the trickiest essays to pin down on college applications are the Why College/Why Academic Interest essays. This has never been more true than today, so we wanted to bring back our interview with special guest...
Sep 25, 202553 minS2What's new with financial aid? A lot. In this episode, we welcome back returning guest Jeff Levy, Co-Founder of Big J Educational Consulting, who's been an educational consultant since 2007. Hear the latest changes...
Sep 11, 202542 minS2What's more important: where you go to college, or what you do in college? Jeff Selingo has written about colleges and universities for more than 25 years and is a New York Times bestselling author of four books. His...
Aug 27, 20251h 6mS2There are some tough, tough colleges to get into these days. Why is that the case? And how can your student crack the code? Dr. Andrew Hoffman is a College Admissions Strategist who's worked in college admissions since...
Aug 13, 202550 minS2Writing college essays is one of the most challenging aspects of the college application process. Where do students even get started? Susan Knoppow is Co-Founder & CEO of Wow Writing Workshop, where she created the Wow...
Episode #31
New ACT & Testing Tips with Sean Quinn
Jul 31, 20251 hourS2What's new with the ACT? A lot. That means students have to change how they prep for the test AND how they approach things on test day. Sean Quinn has you covered. He's the Founder & Tutor at Onsen Education, providing...
Jul 17, 202532 minS2The engineering field is getting increasingly competitive. How do you stand out as an engineering student today? Jyoti Jain believes the best way is to create a stellar engineering maker portfolio. Jyoti is the Founder...
Jul 2, 20251h 3mS2Does your college major even matter? Dr. Ned Scott Laff & Scott Carlson explore the surprising answer in their must-read book, Hacking College: Why the Major Doesn't Matter―and What Really Does. Dr. Ned Scott Laff has...
Jun 18, 202556 minS2AI is taking over everything. College is no different. What is allowed - and should be allowed - when using AI in college classes? In this episode, we welcome on special guests Dr. Lyra Stein of Rutgers University, Dr...
Episode #27
Passion Projects with Dr. Liz Krider
Jun 5, 20251 hourS2Passion projects are becoming a hot topic on student resumes. How important are they? In this first episode of Season 2, we welcome on special guest Dr. Liz Krider, the Founder & CEO of KSA Catalyst. She helps students...
Episode #26
College Waitlist Tips
Apr 17, 202524 minS1Waitlists are one of the most unpredictable parts of the college application process - and an area we get questions on all the time. This is especially relevant now, as it's been such a tough year for college waitlists...
Episode #25
Engineering Pathways
Apr 3, 202540 minS1Engineering programs seemingly get more & more competitive every year. How do you land a spot in that dream engineering program - or maybe one that's an even better fit? In this episode, Lisa, Abby, and Stefanie break...
Recent guests
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Betsy Wills
Aptitudes expert and Your HiddenGenius co-author, YouScience
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Jeff Selingo
author, journalist & higher ed thought leader, Arizona State University
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Andrew Hoffman
Michigan Professor and author of Business School and the Noble Purpose of the Market, Bay Area Church Planting Network
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Scott Carlson
chair of eDiscovery & Information Governance practice, The Chronicle of Higher Education
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