Countdown to College Radio

Edward Tom, Dean of Admissions at UC Berkeley School of Law, describes what is important in the law school admissions process, discusses the components of a law school application, and outlines the weight that UC Berkeley specifically puts on certain aspects of the application (such as grade point average, LSAT scores, etc.).
http://www.law.berkeley.edu

Edward Tom, Dean of Admissions at UC Berkeley School of Law, describes what is important in the law school admissions process, discusses the components of a law school application, and outlines the weight that UC Berkeley specifically puts on certain aspects of the application (such as grade point average, LSAT scores, etc.).
http://www.law.berkeley.edu

Dr. John Quist, Professor of History at Shippensburg University, discusses critical information that students will need to know to make the grade in college, including the purpose and importance of the class syllabus, the benefits of utilizing the campus writing center, and the availability of professors’ office hours.

Dr. John Quist, Professor of History at Shippensburg University, discusses critical information that students will need to know to make the grade in college, including the purpose and importance of the class syllabus, the benefits of utilizing the campus writing center, and the availability of professors’ office hours.

Nancy Barry, author of the book, “When Reality Hits: What Employers Want College Graduates to Know,” details some of the critical skills--such as reading, writing, and speaking proficiency, the ability to manage one’s time, and business etiquette—that many of today’s graduates will need to know to succeed in the working world, and that students can starting developing in college and even in high school.
http://www.NancyBarry.com

Nancy Barry, author of the book, “When Reality Hits: What Employers Want College Graduates to Know,” details some of the critical skills--such as reading, writing, and speaking proficiency, the ability to manage one’s time, and business etiquette—that many of today’s graduates will need to know to succeed in the working world, and that students can starting developing in college and even in high school.
http://www.NancyBarry.com

The U.S. State Department has a vested interest in fostering positive international relations. Among their many programs are the Gliman Scholarships for undergraduate study abroad; the Critical Language Scholarship Summer Institutes, and the Fulbright Scholarships. Find out who is eligible, plus the application criteria for these programs, in this informative interview with Roz Swenson, Director of the Office of Academic Exchange Programs at the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State.
http://exchanges.state.gov/globalexchanges/gilman-scholarship-program.html

The U.S. State Department has a vested interest in fostering positive international relations. Among their many programs are the Gliman Scholarships for undergraduate study abroad; the Critical Language Scholarship Summer Institutes, and the Fulbright Scholarships. Find out who is eligible, plus the application criteria for these programs, in this informative interview with Roz Swenson, Director of the Office of Academic Exchange Programs at the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State.
http://www.fulbright.state.gov

Julie Lythcott-Haims, Stanford University’s Dean of Freshmen and Undergraduate Advising, discusses the signs that today’s students are less resilient than in previous generations, and explores why that is and how parents and counselors can help students become better equipped to handle the setbacks and stresses that life will inevitably throw their way.

Julie Lythcott-Haims, Stanford University’s Dean of Freshmen and Undergraduate Advising, discusses the signs that today’s students are less resilient than in previous generations, and explores why that is and how parents and counselors can help students become better equipped to handle the setbacks and stresses that life will inevitably throw their way.

Julie Lythcott-Haims, Stanford University’s Dean of Freshmen and Undergraduate Advising, discusses the signs that today’s students are less resilient than in previous generations, and explores why that is and how parents and counselors can help students become better equipped to handle the setbacks and stresses that life will inevitably throw their way.

Julie Lythcott-Haims, Stanford University’s Dean of Freshmen and Undergraduate Advising, discusses the signs that today’s students are less resilient than in previous generations, and explores why that is and how parents and counselors can help students become better equipped to handle the setbacks and stresses that life will inevitably throw their way.

Denise Darrigrand, Dean of Students at Clark University, gives advice for students who will be sharing a room with one or more dorm-mates when they go off to college. She also describes Clark’s “roommate agreement,” which students from any school can adopt as a starting point for discussions about room cleanliness, using the room for socialization versus studying, sharing of personal items, and other issues that roommates need to work out.
http://www.clarku.edu

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http://www.clarku.edu

Julie Lythcott-Haims, Dean of Freshmen and Undergraduate Advising at Stanford University, describes both the academic and social challenges teens face when transitioning from high school to college, and offers suggestions for tapping into each college’s resources and support offerings.

Julie Lythcott-Haims, Dean of Freshmen and Undergraduate Advising at Stanford University, describes both the academic and social challenges teens face when transitioning from high school to college, and offers suggestions for tapping into each college’s resources and support offerings.

Julie Lythcott-Haims, Dean of Freshmen and Undergraduate Advising at Stanford University, describes both the academic and social challenges teens face when transitioning from high school to college, and offers suggestions for tapping into each college’s resources and support offerings.

Bill Pratt, MBA, a former economist for the U.S. Federal Government and author of the book, "Extra Credit: The Seven Things Every College Student Should Know About Credit, Debt, and Cash," explains the problems students run into with credit cards and details strategies to help students avoid credit card debt.
http://www.ExtraCreditBook.com

Bill Pratt, MBA, a former economist for the U.S. Federal Government and author of the book, "Extra Credit: The Seven Things Every College Student Should Know About Credit, Debt, and Cash," explains the problems students run into with credit cards and details strategies to help students avoid credit card debt.
http://www.ExtraCreditBook.com

The Founder of Camp Millionaire, Elisabeth Donati, describes this one-week day camp, which teaches students aged 10-15 basic financial literacy, including earning, investing, saving, using credit wisely, and more. Camp Millionaire's sister program, Moving Out!, is designed to teach similar financial skills to older teens headed to college or into the working world.
http://www.creativewealthintl.org

The Thanksgiving holiday can mark the first time that new college freshmen may have returned home since they left for campus. Dr. Ruth Nemzoff, author of the book, "Don't Bite Your Tongue: How to Foster Rewarding Relationships with Your Adult Children," discusses why these homecomings can sometimes be rocky, and what both parents and students can do to manage expectations and help things go smoothly.
http://www.DontBiteYourTongue.com

The Thanksgiving holiday can mark the first time that new college freshmen may have returned home since they left for campus. Dr. Ruth Nemzoff, author of the book, "Don't Bite Your Tongue: How to Foster Rewarding Relationships with Your Adult Children," discusses why these homecomings can sometimes be rocky, and what both parents and students can do to manage expectations and help things go smoothly.
http://www.DontBiteYourTongue.com

Dr. John Churchill, Secretary of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, discusses what it takes for a college student to be offered an invitation to join this prestigious national academic honor society.
http://www.pbk.org

Tom DaRin, immediate past chair of the National Association for College Admissions Counselor's National College Fair Committee, describes college fairs and gives tips on how to make the most of it for sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
http://www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/Events/CollegeFairs/NCF/

Troy Hammond, Director of College Counseling at Bayview Glen School in Toronto, Canada, reports on the National Association for College Admissions Counseling's annual conference in Seattle, where high school counselors and college admissions representatives gather to exchange ideas and discuss best practices for helping students and families make the high-school-to-college transition.
http://www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/Events/NatlConf08/

Troy Hammond, Director of College Counseling at Bayview Glen School in Toronto, Canada, reports on the National Association for College Admissions Counseling's annual conference in Seattle, where high school counselors and college admissions representatives gather to exchange ideas and discuss best practices for helping students and families make the high-school-to-college transition.
http://www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/Events/NatlConf08/

Dr. Carol Dweck, Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, describes her groundbreaking work on identifying the growth and fixed mindsets, and how adopting a growth mindset clears the way for greater success in academics and many other areas of life.
http://www-psych.stanford.edu/~dweck/

Dr. Carol Dweck, Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, describes her groundbreaking work on identifying the growth and fixed mindsets, and how adopting a growth mindset clears the way for greater success in academics and many other areas of life.
http://www-psych.stanford.edu/~dweck/

Dr. Christine Carter, Executive Director of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, describes the ways in which perfectionism hinders, rather than fosters, success in academics and other areas.
http://GreaterGoodParents.org

Dr. Linda Nielsen, Professor of Adolescent Psychology at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, author of "Between Fathers & Daughters: Enriching and Rebuilding Your Adult Relationship."
http://www.betweenfathersanddaughters.com

Dr. Linda Nielsen, Professor of Adolescent Psychology at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, author of "Between Fathers & Daughters: Enriching and Rebuilding Your Adult Relationship," on how fathers can help their daughters make a smooth transition to college.
http://www.betweenfathersanddaughters.com