Ensphere College Planning Services: Recent Episodes

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This channel is about all things college and how-to finance college. We're a college planning service based in Pittsburgh and we help prep families for higher education.

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We all know how difficult it can be to find a career path that you love. Unless it's in the field of medicine, dentistry, or engineering, it may be very stressful to find a career. 

This podcast covers the many ways that we help our clients get a job they love and look forward to Monday on Saturday. 

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Episode 5 Synopsis

  1. Don't focus solely on the college rankings.
  2. Look for the school that works best for YOU!
  3. Conduct your own research for the college that you want.
  4. Apply to a well-balance list of options for college applications.

Have more questions? Contact us at cps@enspherecps.com. 

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The Overview

  1. Quality is much more important than quantity.
  2. Pursue your genuine interests.
  3. Colleges want to see what you're passionate about and be consistently involved.
  4. Walk the walk!
  5. If you can't find a club that works for you, start your own club.
  6. Senior year is application season, so be sure that you fine tune your choices by Sophmore Year.

Next episode, We're looking at college rankings, Now What?!

Stay Tuned. Don't forget to visit our website at www.enspherecps.com

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Welcome Back! 

I often reminisce on my college acceptance letters and get a bit emotional. All of the long study nights in high school or taking on numerous extracurricular activities to fill out the college application. Back then, I thought that taking an SAT or ACT would be the toughest moment in my life. Now, with the pandemic, it's more important more than ever to apply to the right school that suits you/your student and wait. Waiting for the first acceptance letter is gut wrenching, but it happens. 

What's next?! 

You get your offer letters! 

Here are a few tips to get you through the process.

  1. Negotiation is possible

  2. Enjoy the process & relax

  3. Be Patient 

  4. Consider your options

Listen to the podcast to get the rest of the tips on what to do after you get the college offers! 

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The SAT. It can be intimidating, but your student has to take. What if they don't do well on the first try? This episode explains ways to prepare for the SAT correctly and how to tackle it full on. 

  1. Have your student take the SAT early.
  2. Do full practice tests to reduce anxiety and time management.
  3. Invest in HELP!

Have additional questions? Email us at cps@enspherecps.com. 

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College Prep Yep! by Ensphere College Planning Services

Overview:

  1. Student's should have questions to ask when visiting a college.
  2. Sit-in on classes
  3. Try to set-up an appointment to meet with the admissions department.
  4. The student's Sophmore year in high school is a great time to visit college.
  5. Do an overnight campus visit if possible.
  6. Visit the Library.
  7. Don't be nervous and take it all in.

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