
What helps students thrive in college beyond earning good grades? In this episode of Ready, Set, Grow: College & Beyond, Dr. J sits down with Dr. Saidat Ilo, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of...


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Ready Set GROW: College and Beyond is your go-to podcast for navigating the transition from high school to college and into the professional world. Hosted by Dr. J, each episode provides practical advice, personal insights, and expert tips on topics like managing credit hours, budgeting for college, and staying on track for graduation and beyond. Whether you're a student, parent/guardian, partner, or educator, this podcast is designed to equip you with the tools and strategies to thrive. Let’s get ready, set, and grow—together!
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Signup to Generate a PitchReady Set GROW: College and Beyond is your go-to podcast for navigating the transition from high school to college and into the professional world. Hosted by Dr. J, each episode provides practical advice, personal insights, and expert tips on topics like managing credit hours, budgeting for college, and staying on track for graduation and beyond.
Ready Set GROW: College and Beyond is hosted by JMF Academy. The show has published 21 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Hidden Curriculum of College Success with Dr. Saidat Ilo" (24 June 2026, 54 minutes), "Presence, Purpose, and Pathways: Dr. Corey Holmes" (15 October 2025, 65 minutes), and "Beyond the Syllabus: Smart Choices, Real Growth with Dr. La Toro Yates" (25 June 2025, 16 minutes).
Ready Set GROW: College and Beyond publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 14 minutes across 21 episodes.
Booking probability for Ready Set GROW: College and Beyond is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Ready Set GROW: College and Beyond requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Ready Set GROW: College and Beyond's contact route on record: verified email.
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JMF Academy hosts Ready Set GROW: College and Beyond, an education podcast with 21 episodes published.
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Episode #13
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Episode #11
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Episode #9
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Episode #8
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Episode #7
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Episode #6
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Episode #5
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Episode #4
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