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The PrepWell Podcast helps parents prepare their children for the admissions process for highly-selective college programs like the Ivy League, military service academies (e.g. USNA and West Point), ROTC and athletic scholarships.
Phil Black hosts PrepWell Podcast with Phil Black, a education show with 345 episodes published.
In this week’s episode, I review the origin story of “TED Talk Roulette” and how it can be implemented in your child’s life. This activity is designed to help students who claim that “they just aren’t interested in anyth
In today's episode, I dispel a myth circulating around the internet suggesting that your college major is the most important factor in determining your future earning potential. I beg to differ. Yes, your college major i
In today’s episode, I reveal a sneaky accounting trick that some colleges use to avoid entering the $100K/yr club. Please give this episode a listen if your child is considering a private, liberal arts college, or a flag
In today's episode, I lay out the latest developments in the college admissions process. how to define "best" 160,000+ applications all applications look the same no more DEI curation institutional priorities survive var
In today's episode, I welcome all PrepWellers into their new cohorts. As of tomorrow ( June 1st ), all members will be migrated to the next year. 8th-graders (2030) will become new freshman PrepWellers Freshman (2029) wi
In today's episode, I comment on Princeton's recent policy change when it comes to test administration. Princeton students will no longer be allowed to take exams without proctors walking the aisles. For 133 years, the "
In today's episode, I offer some suggestions on how to curb (or break) your child's phone addiction. If you have a 12-16 year old child who is using their phone more than you think is reasonable, please give this episode
In today's episode, I review the new model proposed by the NCAA for college athlete eligibility (Division I). If you have a child who may want to play sports in college, this is a worthwhile listen. What is proposed? Who
In today's episode, I redefine what your child's #1 priority should be when planning for college. Years ago, the priorities were: How do I get into an Ivy League, Top 15, or Top 20 college? What should I major in? Those
In today's episode, I discuss 3 broad college/career/adulting pathways: Ivy League school Non-Ivy League school Service academy or ROTC Which way is your child leaning? Follow us: Enroll in PrepWell Academy
In today's episode, I discuss how the future seems to favor those who take one of two extreme positions. And they disfavor people who hedge their bets and play it down the middle. Which way is your child leaning? Follow
In today's episode, I review how your child can secure extraordinary letters of recommendation from their teachers. Unfortunately, some students take this part of the application lightly, because it seems like the teache
In today's episode, I propose that the stress your child may be feeling about: (1) not getting into his/her dream school, or (2) the agonizing decision as to whether to attend Wesleyan or Swarthmore, is the least of thei
In today's episode, I discuss the impact of AI across 4 cohorts: recent college graduates college students high school students middle school students Some students will love the change and embrace it. Others will run sc
In today's episode, I discuss what you should expect from your school's guidance counselor. Extracurricular activity audits? Summer strategy and planning? Course selection? College essay brainstorming and editing? The le
In today's episode, I wrestle with the tension between sticking to the old playbook (e.g. traditional college track) and throwing caution to the wind. How will AI impact opportunities for college graduates? College prepa
In today's episode, I dive into one of the most frustrating parts of parenting a teenager. What to do if they are... bright hardworking dedicated motivated but they lack a "passion" for any one topic. If your son or daug
In today's episode, I propose the only 5 cases which justify spending $400K on college. you're rich you're poor your child has a $400K trust fund your child was born to be an investment banker your child won an ROTC scho
In today's episode, I walk through a thought experiment that considers the following choice: attend Northwestern University @ $100K/year or attend UIUC @ $50K/year Budget: $300K in a college fund How does this family thi
In today's episode, I discuss an issue that doesn't get a lot of air-time. Loneliness Of the many challenges that face new college students, loneliness is one that can fly under the radar. It's not often talked about, bu
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