LISTENER EMAIL! We love these--and our friend Ben sent one in wanting to know what he might do in the early stages of college prep to set himself up for success. Megan and Erin make a must-have checklist for this proactive eigth-grader!

If you have no idea what Desmos is--then this is the episode for you! If YOU do know what Desmos is and heard it is the key to getting an even higher score on those standardized tests--then this is also the episode for you! Find out what Desmos is and when it's a good idea to rely on it for extra points and when it might not be magic tool so many are promising.

The holidays are here! It's a time for reflection and hope. Megan and Erin share the things they most want this year for students, for education, and for the entire college-application process. For reading resources, check out:

https://collegepreppodcast.com/2024/07/535-short-summer-series-megan-colleges-that-change-lives-by-loren-pope/

https://collegepreppodcast.com/2024/08/537-short-summer-series-megan-fiske-guide/

https://collegepreppodcast.com/2024/06/531-short-summer-series-megan-greenes-guides-public-ivies-hidden-ivies/