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The Highway to Higher Ed
Welcome to The Highway to Higher Ed, the podcast that considers issues facing students applying to college as they attempt to make the transition into higher education.
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Parenting with Purpose: Strategies for Raising Kids with ADHD
In this episode of Highway to Higher Ed, Alex talks to Melissa Bildner of Live Better Training. With almost 20 years of experience living with and par...
Changing Minds: Helping Bring the Emerging MeRT Treatment to Forefront
In this episode of Highway to Higher Ed, Alex talks to Gregg Pauletti of RCHI Group and the brand new Changing Minds organization. After completing hi...
Helping Find the Right Collegiate Fit (And Being Ready for It) with Meghan Lahey
In this episode of Highway to Higher Ed, Alex talks to Meghan Lahey of Steinbrecher & Partners. Meghan has designed a multi-session program and handbo...
Looking at Therapeutic Schools as an Option with Therapeutic Educational Consultant Jennifer Benson
In this episode of Highway to Higher Ed, Alex talks to Jennifer Benson, a Therapeutic Educational Consultant at the School Solution, a consultation an...
Standardized Testing for Secondary Schools and the Importance of the Tests on the Application Process with Lemon Tree Learning CEO Molly Levine
In this episode of Highway to Higher Ed, Alex talks to Molly Levine, the co-founder and CEO of Lemon Tree Learning and brings a wealth
of experi...
Post-Pandemic Trends with Estrela Consulting Founder Kristina Dooley
In this episode of Highway to Higher Ed, Alex talks to Kristina Dooley, the founder of Estrela Consulting. Previously she’s served as the Assistant Di...
Parting Advice for Young Adults and their Parents with Chad Dorman of Leonard Andrew Consulting
In this episode of Highway to Higher Ed, Alex talks to Chad Dorman the founder of Leonard Andrew Consulting. A graduate of The Gunnery (Washington, CT...
Passionately Helping Find the Right College Fit with Rebekah Elmore of Peak Consulting
In this episode of Highway to Higher ED, Alex talks to Rebekah Elmore of Peak Consulting. She received her BS in Education from Wheelock College (now...
Anxiety and the College Process with Dr. Dan Villiers
In the last episode, we focused on small liberal arts schools in the midwest. We now turn to a different, perhaps much broader segment of the student...
Going to Great Colleges by Focusing on Self-Discovery with Keith Wilkerson
In this episode of Highway to Higher ED, Alex talks to Keith Wilkerson the founder and owner of College Thoughts, an organization that helps good stud...
College Admissions Insights with Johnathan Dunn
In this episode of Highway to Higher ED, Alex talks to Johnathan Dunn, a college counsellor for over thirty years, thirteen of which have been at Fair...
Helping Families Find the Higher Educational Fit with Niki Kelman
In this episode of Highway to Higher ED, Ken talks to Niki Kelman the founder and director of New England education consultants.
She’s serves as...
Launch Operation and Trends with Sawyer Earwood
In this episode of Highway to Higher ED, Alex talks to Sawyer Earwood, an education professional who has worked in both college
admission office...
The Challenges and Value of Internships with Robert Khoury
In this episode of Highway to Higher ED, Alex talks to Robert Khoury CEO of Agile Rainmakers, a high-impact business development consulting and adviso...
Getting Competitive With College Applications With Yvonne Espinoza CEP
In this episode of Highway to Higher ED, Alex talks to Yvonne Espinoza CEP, an Austin-based college counsellor who works with students in Austin and a...
Executive Function Coaching and Tutoring With Ken Hincker
In this episode of Highway to Higher ED, Alex talks to Ken Hincker, a teacher, coach, dorm parent and advisor in high school education for over twenty...
Supporting Teens and Young Adults Struggling with Mental Health Issues and/or Substances with Casie Fariello
In this episode of Highway to Higher Ed, Alex talks to Casie Fariello, co-founder of Other
Parents Like Me (OPLM). OPLM is a virtual membership...
Navigating the Complex World of First Year and Transfer College Admissions with Guest Deborah Shames
In this episode of Highway to Higher Ed, Alex is joined by Deborah
Shames of Personal Best College Coaching, which she founded in 2003. She now<...
Finding the Pathway to Achieving Student Passions with Guest Adrienne Frumberg
In this episode of Highway to Higher Ed, Alex talks to Adrienne Frumberg, the founder
of Lighthouse Guidance, who specializes in helping to iden...
Student Entrepreneurs W/Spike Lab's Lloyd Nimetz
In this episode of Highway to Higher Ed, Alex is joined by Lloyd Nimetz, founder of Spike Lab. Spike Lab is a program that coaches high school student...
Applying to Top 25 Colleges and The Processes Needed W/ Laurie Kopp Weingarten
In this episode of Highway to higher Ed, Alex talks to Laurie Kopp Weingarten of One Stop College Counselling, who specialize in applications to the t...
The Hustle and Grit Needed When Choosing the Collegiate 'Best Fit'
In this episode of Highway to Higher Ed, Alex is joined by Janae McCullough-Boyd, founder and CEO of More Than Athletics, LLC. Janae quickly realized...
The Future of Musical Theatre Higher Education and How to Prepare with Guest Drew Boudreau
In this episode of Highway to Higher Ed, Alex is joined by Drew Boudreau, owner of College Audition Pros. As an actor, Drew's credits include regional...
A Look at Higher Education Application Process with Regards to Non-Traditional and Homeschooled Students with Guest Michele Evard
In this episode of Highway to higher Ed, Alex talks to Michele Evard of Evard Consulting. Michele is a veteran in the field not only of college applic...
Securing Grants and Scholarships with Guest Trevor Ramos from College Funding Remedies
In this episode of Highway to Higher Ed, Alex is joined by Trevor Ramos of College Funding Remedies, an expert at locating and securing large grants a...
Michael Corbelle and Alex Ince Shed Light On Boarding School Admissions in Today's Pandemic Landscape
In this episode of Highway to Higher Ed, Alex is joined by Alex Ince and Mike Corbelle of Cairn Educational Consulting to discuss the state of Boardin...
College Admissions W/Renown Consultant Michelle McAnaney
In this episode of Highway to Higher Ed, Alex is joined by Michelle McAnaney the founder of the College Spy, a college admissions consultancy. With a...
Collegiately Fit w/ College Success Coach Dale Troy
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In this episode of Highway to Higher Ed, Alex is joined by College Success Coach Dale Troy, who works with college s...
IEP, 504, & 2E; Oh my!
In this episode, Alex is joined by Meg Flanagan of Meg Flanagan Educations Solutions. Meg is an expert on special needs high school students, such as...
Transitioning to College with Learning Differences, ADHD, & Anxiety
In this episode, Alex is joined by Josephine Vonarburg, the owner and founder of Transitions College Advising, an organization committed to providing...
International Application versus Domestic
In this episode, Becky Grappo of ING consulting joins Alex to discuss the nuances of international versus domestic application in the pandemic era. W...
International Perspectives
In this episode Alex is joined by Ertugrul Gerdan of Student Hub. Ertugrul has been an educational consultant for ten years in his native Turkey afte...
The Transition to College
In this episode Alex is joined by Dana Ponsky of Dana Ponsky Consulting. Dana has an extensive background in college transition, after heading orient...
Keys to Developing a Great College List
In this episode, the premiere episode of The Highway to Higher Ed, Alex is joined by Rana Slosberg of Slosberg College Solutions. Rana has been in Co...
Managing Anxiety Through Tactical Learning Solutions
On this episode of Graduating Anxiety, Alex is joined by Becky Rabassa, Executive Director of Links Academy, an adaptable, interactive and supportive...
Integrating Social Emotional Learning into Education
On this episode of Graduating Anxiety, Alex is joined by Maggie Gregory, Head of School at Fusion Academy. Fusion is a unique private school that foc...
Mindfulness, Meditation & Mental Health: Helping our Children Thrive
On this episode of Graduating Anxiety, Alex speaks to Amy Syed. Amy is a parent, a public speaker, a life coach and founder of the Quantum Genius prog...
Entrepreneurship - The Key To Education?
On this episode of Graduating Anxiety, Alex speaks to Maria Locker. Starting her career as an elementary school teacher, Maria is no stranger to the e...
Transforming Education Through Immersive Technology
On this episode of Graduating Anxiety, Alex speaks to Micah Shippe. As a middle school teacher, technology trainer, author and professor, Micah is on...
Overcoming Anxiety Cycles at Home
On this episode of Graduating Anxiety, Alex speaks to Dina Cooper. Dina is the author of “Smart Parenting – How to Develop Your Child’s Mindset, Resil...