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What should students want to attend a military academy be aware of? What are the challenges veterans face when they come out of the military? What can counselors do to support students, veterans and current military personnel in their educational goals? These and other questions about education for military personnel are covered in an interview Cyndy McDonald hosted with Steven Connelly, a veteran himself. Steve's journey included the US Naval Academy, Harvard Kennedy School, Military Congressional Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and service as a staff member for the Senate Committee on Veteran's Affairs, among many other experiences.
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Writing the college essays induces stress and hand wringing not only for students but for parents and their college advisors. How can we help students understand the purpose of the college essays? How can we guide them toward fulfilling these purposes without taking over their writing? Most difficult of all, how can we help them muster the courage, confidence, and trust needed to share their deepest selves with strangers? Kieran Lyons, author of the new book, Let Me In, The Practical College Essay Guide, share his tips and thoughts on guiding students to their best essays.
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Many colleges will have both freshman and sophomores on campus for the first time this fall. How will they feel going to a new place, alone, after being sequestered for over a year during covid? Providing transition support to both students and parents is more crucial this year than ever before. Lisa Heffernan, award winning author and co-founder of the popular Grown & Flown facebook group is joining Cyndy McDonald, to share tips and tools for helping students handle this transition.
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Many students focus their future on going into the medical field, but do they know what it takes to prepare? Cyndy led a discussion with admissions expert Luisa Rabe. She dispels myths and gives tips about planning, preparing and getting accepted into both undergraduate and graduate programs. Is there an advantage to applying and being accepted to direct admit programs (such as nursing, PA, BS/MD)? Is a research university a better choice than a liberal arts college? Is Biology the preferred pre-medical major? The answers to these and other questions may surprise you.
Presenters
Luisa Rabe | Pruett-Raber Education Planners | luisa@pruettrabe.com
Cyndy McDonald | Mindful Coaching | cyndy@cyndymcdonald.com
Health Profession Resources Use these resources to enhance your library and knowledge.
- AAMC- for all health professions
- NAAHP- large, professional organization
Application Services * AMCAS- for allopathic MD * AACOMAS- for osteopathic DO * TMDSAS- for Texas Medical and Dental school app service * CASPA- for physician assistant programs * ADEA- for dental programs * PTCAS- physical therapy central application service
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The recent Supreme Court ruling about athletes and compensation is monumental. Will it send shock waves through the colleges, or just a small ripple? Athletics expert Katie Andersen joins Cyndy to discuss the latest ruling, its implications for athletes, and what we need to know as college advisors to navigate this latest development.
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Repeatedly colleges tell us it is important for students to dig deep and share information about who the student is and their potential contribution to the college campus. How do they explore their authentic self and put that into a college application? Cyndy is joined by Dr. Aviva Legatt, author and Ivy League admissions expert, who will share tips and tools on this topic from her upcoming book, Get Real and Get In.
SHOW NOTES
Dr. Aviva Legatt: Get Real and Get In | info@ivyinsight.com
Cyndy McDonald: cyndy@cyndymcdonald.com
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How is Linkedin different from other social media platforms? In what ways can it be used to build your business? What is the difference between the free version and the professional (subscription) version of Linkedin? A Linkedin expert, Karen Yankovich joined Cyndy at this Friday Forum to answer these questions and more. Karen shared tips for using Linkedin to focus your energy to build sustainable relationships, grow your brand, and make more money. You will learn so much from this interview: Leveraging LInkedin with Karen Yankovich.
SHOW NOTES
Three levels of connection to look for in Linkedin:
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Partnerships
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Media (journalists, etc)
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Potential Clients
GOAL: Two times 5
- 5- Contact 5 people in your Linkedin network each week
- 5- Contact 5 people you don't know each week
PRESENTERS
- Karen Yankovich | www.karenyankovich.com
- Cyndy McDonald | www.cyndymcdonald.com
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Most of us are not experts when it comes to social media, google searches, SEO and other online marketing tools/resources. What should we know? What will get us into trouble if we don't know? Marketing expert Heather Holloway, Holloway Media Services will share tips and tools you can use in online marketing to promote your business.
PRESENTERS
- Heather Holloway, Holloway Media Services
- Ed Sanderson, Ducerus.com
- Cyndy McDonald, Mindful Coaching
Want to learn more about the special opportunity offered by Holloway Media Services and Ducerus?Email heather@hollowaymediaservices.com.
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Newsletters can be a powerful tool in your marketing arsenal. Bob and Lisa Carlton join us to discuss the pros and cons of newsletters. They will share tips for making a newsletter a key part of building your brand.
SHOW NOTES
Lisa and Bob Carlton: College Matchpoint
Cyndy McDonald: Mindful Coaching
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Wendy Beato, an International counselor from South Africa joins the Friday Forum for a frank discussion on International students. What are students' concerns as they look at going to school in another country? What are parents' concerns? How does political climate factor into decisions? How do the different countries compare? How do you help international families understand fit? How can advisors help manage concerns and expectations of International Students? Wendy shares her experiences and recommendations for advisors.
SHOW NOTES
Wendy Beato, Varsity Abroad
Cyndy McDonald, Mindful Coaching
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How can we make our organizations more inclusive? More welcoming to all students and families? What are the challenges LGBTQIA students face? Join Cyndy McDonald for an interview with Scott and Eric as they share their stories and discuss the unique challenges facing today's LGBTQIA clients. They will share steps your organization can take to become more inclusive to all and resources you can use in this journey.
SHOW NOTES
Guests are:
Scott Garbini, Garbini Education and Career Consulting
Eric Delehoy, Delehoy College Counseling
Cyndy McDonald, Mindful Coaching
Visit the website at www.cyndymcdonald.com to view resources from this interview.
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Many resources are available about college admissions and campus culture, but none evaluate campus culture from a female and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) perspective, until now. The College Equity Index was created by Dr. Debra Felix, Dr. Monica Randall and Sydney Montgomery, Esq. Learn how the index was created, and what was shocking about the information they found. How can this index be used to help you guide women and BIPOC students in their college search and selection.
PRESENTERS
- Dr. Debra Felix
- Dr. Monica Randall
- Sydney Montgomery, Esq.
- Cyndy McDonald
SHOWN NOTES
College Equity First: Learn more about The College Equity Index.
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SLATE is an online platform used by over 1000 colleges to help with recruitment, student success and even help raise money through an alumni network. We will peak beyond the curtains to learn more about SLATE and how it helps colleges meet institutional goals, in an interview with Christine Bowman, Chair of Colleges That Change Lives, and Dean of Admission and Enrollment Services at Southwestern University.
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Many people want to expand their business, but are unsure of how to accomplish that. In 2020, during a pandemic, Gena Lester was able to expand her business exponentially. Gena joins Cyndy McDonald to share her out of the box thinking and the steps she took to expand her business, with a corresponding increase of income.
PRESENTERS
Gena Lester | gena@educationprepcenters.com
Cyndy McDonald | cyndy@cyndymcdonald.com
SHOW NOTES
- Taking Your Business Online Course: https://www.epccounselors.com/connect
- CLUB HOUSE: The Edpreneurs Accelerators Club| @genalester
- CLUB HOUSE: @cyndymcdonald
- KAJABI: www.kajabi.com
- TEACHABLE: www.teachable.com
- GUIDEDPATH: www.guidedpath.net
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There are many advantages to students considering doing postsecondary education in the United Kingdom. The British Council is dedicated to helping students, parents and educators understand the education system in the UK. Jenna Hartsell will join Cyndy McDonald to talk about college selection, the British application process and more nuances that go into a UK application.
PRESENTERS
- Jenna Hartsell Education Manager | International Education Services | British Council Jenna.Hartsell@britishcouncil.org
- Cyndy McDonald | Founder & Owner | Cyndy McDonald.com
SHOWNOTES
If you are interested in more information, visit:
- Want to Study in the UK?
- Resources for Counsellors and Students: Includes different webinars for counsellors
- Study UK Guide: Counsellor Handbook for 2020 (downloadable format)
- Great British Education Magazine
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Many colleges went test optional or test blind in 2020, and will continue that policy in 2021. This change raises as many questions as it answers. Should students still prepare for standardized tests? Which ones? What schedule? When should they turn in scores to test optional schools? Join us for a conversation with the test preparation expert, Tom Ehlers, founder of Method Test Prep.
PRESENTER CONTACT
If you have more questions or are interested in learning more:
Tom Ehlers | President and Founder | Method Test Prep | tom@methodlearning.com
Cyndy McDonald | President and Founder | Cyndy McDonald.com | cyndy@cyndymcdonald.com
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College admissions has been challenging this year due to the pandemic. How have these challenges affected college access for students? In an interview with Cyndy McDonald, Ethan Sawyer, the College Essay Guy discusses those challenges, and shares ideas for ways counselors can help increase college access in the next year.
Here are the links Ethan shares for more ideas of Concrete Methods to Increase College Access
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Here's the link to apply for Matchlighters (one-to-one essay help).
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Here's the link to apply for the Counselor Match Program.
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Here are all the 40+ ways I shared.
If you want to see Ethan's interview on youtube, click here.
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March marks the one year anniversary of the start of the Covid Pandemic. Where are we now? What have we learned from the past year? What ways have you adapted your business? What plans should be put in place for the future? Join Cyndy as she leads a discussion on this topic.
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2020 say many colleges go test optional because of the global Covid-19 pandemic. Join us for a frank conversation with Fair Test Director Robert Schaeffer about the past, present and future prospects of the test optional movement.
Show Notes
- Robert Schaeffer: executive director of Fairtest.org. Celebrating 35 years of promoting equity and access for students.
- Cyndy McDonald: Executive coach and consultant, with over 30 years of experience in business and education, offering All About Your Next Steps resources and coaching
Is Testing Teetering resources are available on my Friday Forum blog here.
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This is not a one hour recording of a recent Friday Forum. I am deviating from the norm of our Friday Forums. I wanted to share a story with you, my listeners. This is a 15 minute story and advocacy for What Really Matters.
At some point during Covid-19 we will all face a moment of truth. I faced mine on Nov. 4, 2020, right after the Presidential elections. I share my story of dealing with Covid. I learned, instead of "disappearing" when the election was over, I was struggling with how to handle Covid in my family. I learned what we do matters. I heard Anderson Cooper (CNN) talk about this topic too.
Please listen to my story. Join me in promoting individual actions we can take to help one another. What we do, does matter.
Show Notes
-Cyndy's Blog- this podcast is based on a blog I wrote: https://www.ssmsite.com/home/site/aaf38ff2/blog/what-really-matters
-Anderson Cooper (CNN): What Matters: This is a 10 minute presentation: https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2020/11/14/anderson-cooper-it-does-not-matter-trump-coronavirus-kth-vpx.cnn
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Susan shared tips for expanding your practice through social media, especially Pinterest. Learn what approaches work best for different social media platforms. This is Marketing Part 2 Session. (Part 1: Marketing Mindset: What to Know was offered on Aug. 31.)
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Why was the Fiske Guide started over 30 years ago? What do the Fiske ratings come from? Edward Fiske, New York Times editor and best selling author, answers these and other questions posed by Cyndy McDonald about his book, The Fiske Guide, and transitions in education he has observed over the past thirty years.
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Can you streamline your business, create more time for yourself, and still do what you love? Three different IEC's will share information about their business models. They will host a discussion about different business models to explore for educational consultants.
Elana Guerra | Bright Futures Consulting | Houston, TX
Debra Landesberg | My College Resource | Sarasota, FL
Cyndy McDonald | Cyndy McDonald.com | Visalia, CA
Special Invitation
In this episode I introduce a special invitation to learn more about Cyndy's Mindful Coaching Groups. I will be starting NEW groups in January. I hope you can join us! Learn more at my website HERE. Set up an appointment to meet with me to learn more. Spaces are limited, and applications are required. So don't delay. Contact me now.
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Is there a point of diminishing return when working on essays? Join Susan Knoppow of the WOW Writing workshop to learn how to help students in the writing process, and how to keep your sanity too! Streamline your essay review skills to save time and aggravation. We’ll discuss:
· Polishing essays without going too far.
· How to prepare students to respectfully deal with well-meaning English teachers, parents and other adults.
· How to use these tips to help your students
Wow Writing Workshop’s CEO Susan Knoppow will share what she has learned during 25 years of teaching writing to students of all types and abilities. Participants will leave the session with tips and tools, plus access to simple worksheets to help apply what they’ve learned.
Presenters
- Cyndy McDonald, www.cyndymcdonald.com
- Susan Knoppow, www.wowwritingworkshop.com
Resources/Presentations
- Cyndy's Friday Forum
- WoW Writing Workshop Resources
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College admissions in 2021 is unlike any other year. Authors of the very popular EA/ED and scholarship data, Jennie Kent and Jeff Levy share thoughts on trends and patterns they have observed in admissions. How will admissions be impacted by the pandemic in 2021 and beyond?
PRESENTERS
- Jennie Kent | Big J Educational Consulting, www.bigjeducationalconsulting.com
- Jeff Levy | Big J Educational Consulting, www.bigjeducationalconsulting.com
- Cyndy McDonald | Cyndy McDonald Coaching, www.cyndymcdonald.com
DATA & TRENDS
Are ED acceptances going up? The data shows the percentage of acceptances for ED holding fairly steady.
- 2017: 58.6%
- 2018: 59.5%
- 2019: 58.8%
Is the percentage of a class filled with early decision going up? Yes- there is a distinct tick upward.
- 2017: 29.6%
- 2018: 29.3%
- 2019: 31.4%
Are more schools using EDII? Yes the number is expanding.
- 2017: 85
- 2018: 92
- 2019: 111
Has there been an increase in the number of schools offering both EAI and EAII, in addition to ED? Yes- the number of colleges offering both ED and EA (EA 1 and EA2) is expanding tremendously. Data was collected on about 200 of the 240 schools that offer ED. Of those ED schools, the ones also using EA1 and EA2 showed a significant jump:
- 2017: 2
- 2018: 11
- 2019: 25
DATA & TREND RESOURCES
Big J Educational Consulting
- Early Decision and Regular Decision Acceptance Rates: Class of 2023 (August, 2020) Spread Sheet
- Domestic Undergraduate Need-Based and Merit Aid (August, 2020) Spread Sheet
- Financial Aid for Nonresident Alien Undergraduates (August, 2020)Spread Sheet
Cyndy McDonald (through GuidedPath)
- Private FAFSA Only Schools Spread Sheet
- International Student Scholarships Spread Sheet
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What exactly is marketing? How does it differ from branding? How do you ramp up your virtual game now during Covid? Susan Dabbar will be joining Cyndy to discuss these topics and answer questions. Susan has years of experience as an engineer, marketer and as an Independent Educational Consultant. As a female entrepreneur, she has built a strong brand, AdmissionSmarts.
PRESENTERS
Susan Dabbar | CEO | AdmissionSmarts, Inc. | www.admissionsmarts.com | susan@admissionsmarts.com
Cyndy McDonald | President | Cyndy McDonald, Inc. | www.cyndymcdonald.com | cyndy@cyndymcdonald.com
SHOW NOTES
Mastering the Art of Creating a Brand: Wondering how to get started? Use this free resource from Susan includes two valuable tools;
- Mastering The Art of Creating a Brand: A Guided to creating and identifying your BRAND
- Online Brand Audit 2020: Tips for assessing your online presence
Contact: susan@admissionsmarts.com
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Brian Safdari is a master sales trainer and executive coach. He trains the leaders of multi-million dollar companies on the art of building a business through the science of listening. Join Cyndy as she talks to Brian about what he learned along the way to becoming a top closer. Brian shares how effective listening and preparedness can help drive growth in your business.
Show Notes:
Brian Safdari: Brian@collegeplanningexperts.com | www.collegeplanningexperts.com
Cyndy McDonald: cyndy@cyndymcdonald.com | www.cyndymcdonald.com
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In normal times teenagers experience a great amount of stress and anxiety. This stress and anxiety has been amplified during the pandemic. One of the greatest contributors has been the uncertainty around standardized testing options. If students can't go to school, how are they supposed to go take an exam?
Guest Speaker: Dr. Jed Applerouth, Applerouth Test Prep and Tutoring | www.applerouth.com
Like to see the presentation from Dr. Jed Applerouth? View at my Friday Forum Blog.
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Looking for a new college planning tool? How do you go about comparing different tools? What questions should you be asking? What should you be looking out for? With the news this week about the closure of GuidedPath, many people will be looking for new software solutions. Listen to Cyndy McDonald and Katie Andersen's discussion on how to compare software platforms, and what some of the significant differences are in the platforms on the market.
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The pandemic has affected every aspect of student lives in past months. Applications such as Common App have added a covid-19 question. How should students approach this essay? Are there topics students should steer away form in this essay? Brad Schiller, co-founder and CEO of PROMPT, a writing platform, and counselor, Stephanie Kennedy, Kennedy College Consulting will join Cyndy McDonald in a discussion of the Covid-19 essay.
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The Friday Forum returns! Who will be going back to school in the Fall? Who gets the "Covid Warrior" and the "Head in the Sand" award for the week? How does the current news affect your students? How does it affect you? How are your skills for managing inquiry calls? What would you like to do better?
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What will college recruitment look like from the inside during and after Covid-19? We turn to author, popular speaker and former director of admissions Peter VanBuskirk for the answers. Watch Cyndy McDonald and Peter VanBuskirk engage in a frank conversation exploring waitlists, merit and financial aid, and future college admissions practices.
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Have you started conversations with students about the civil unrest in communities not only across the country, but around the world? Why are people protesting? What is their message?
Are we fully aware of the social, educational and economic gaps that afflict so many students of color populations? Students of Color struggle with feeling academically and emotionally prepared. How can we, as advisors, support them?
Many of us want to help but don’t know what to do. In a special edition of the Friday Forum, Susan will share with us her reality of being a black woman in society today, raising a black son. She will share her story, and the resources she has developed through the foundation JustinCarrWantsWorldPeace.org that support underserved populations. Join us for this very crucial and timely conversation about why it’s imperative not to remain silent. Students of Color must Matter.
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A constant struggle for advisors is really getting to know their students. A constant struggle for colleges is getting to know a student's interests. A constant struggle for students is learning all about themselves. Using surveys with middle school and high school students can turn that struggle into a joyous journey. I have asked Kelly Mogilefsky to join me to discuss the power of using surveys with students. Sit in on an actual session exploring Myer-Briggs personality traits with a student. Learn how Kelly uses surveys in her work with students in an early college program. Includes links to free resources and handouts.
Kelly Mogilefsky, IEC, kelly@mogilefsky.com
Cyndy McDonald, MA/PPS, cyndy@cyndymcdonald.com
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What impact has the current pandemic had on college recruitment, not only for this year, but for future years? How are private colleges being impacted? How are public colleges being impacted? Join us to hear from two professionals, Christine Bowman, Dean of Admission and Enrollment Services, Southwestern University, Chair of Colleges That Change Lives Board, and Tony Sarda, Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions, Lamar University, Texas. This promises to be a lively discussion.
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SHOW NOTES
Our two Friday Forum guests would love to hear from you!
Christine Bowman | Dean of Admission and Enrollment Services, Southwestern University, Chair of Colleges That Change Lives Board | bowmanc@southwestern.edu
Tony Sarda | Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions, Lamar University, Texas | jasarda@lamar.edu
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What will college recruitment look like from the inside during and after Covid-19? We turn to author, popular speaker and former director of admissions Peter VanBuskirk for the answers. Listen to Cyndy McDonald and Peter VanBuskirk in a frank conversation exploring waitlists, merit and financial aid, and future college admissions practices.
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Cyndy McDonald invited 2 other college advisors to join the forum discussion. Debra Landesberg (Sarasota, FL), Erin Avery (Fair Haven, NJ) to give a national perspective from coast to coast. Cyndy, Erin and Debra take the current pulse of the admissions landscape.Topics such as using mindfulness in college planning, and to ease anxiety were discussed. Knowing how to pivot during the covid-19 pandemic was addressed by Debra, as she shared why and how she started MyCollegeResource and BestFitU to meet student, parent and advisor needs. Erin shared mindfulness exercises advisors can use with students. These and other exercises are available in her new book, The College Labyrinth. __________________________________________
Show Notes
- Find Cyndy McDonald at www.cyndymcdonald.com
- Find Debra Landesberg at www.mycollegeresource.net, and www.bestfitu.net
- Find Erin Avery at www.averyeducation.com and her book at The College Labryinth
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Business guru Jamie Dickenson answered all questions Business. In this Friday Forum, hosted by Jamie Dickenson, business questions were posed and answered. What about the PPP loan? What about marketing? Pricing? If you have questions about these topics, you will want to listen to the answers to these and many more questions.
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Friday Forums cover the week's news in education and business. Top of the news this week was a discussion about colleges returning to campus in the fall. Can they name a date they will open campsu? Some think so. What about the ACT and Collegeboard announcements about remote testing. Some colleges are expressing concern about accepting scores from at home tests. Jamie and Cyndy led a discussion about pricing, and how to assess what your value is, and how to set your pricing. What value do you bring to your clients, and what is that worth?
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This Friday we covered updates on the CARE stimulus act and in college admissions. Jamie answered lots of business questions from last week. What does being "self-employed" mean? Will there be more money from the stimulus package? What colleges announced test waivers (besides Cornell and Wellesley?) for the class of 2021? How will transcripts and AP tests be handled? These and more questions were addressed in this Friday's Forum. Who received Cyndy's award for the week? And the Head in the Sand award for the week? Tune in!
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Jamie answered business questions from last week. Will there be more money for the PPP? Should I file for unemployment? In college admissions Cyndy covered the June SAT rescheduling, colleges still accepting SAT Subjects (or not?) and the Head in the Sand award. Listen to learn who received it and why! Subscribe to the podcast, so you receive our weekly updates. Join us for Friday Forum's by registering at www.cyndymcdonald.com. Watch recorded Friday Forums at www.youtube.com/cyndymcdonald
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In the first forum launched as a result of Covid-19, we covered the latest on the stimulus package, unemployment benefits and small business loans, testing and college admissions. Surveys identify the worries of college students, colleges, and rising high school students. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast, so you receive our weekly updates. Join us for a Friday Forum (they are free) by registering at www.cyndymcdonald.com. Watch recorded Friday Forums at www.youtube.com/cyndymcdonald
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Who would have believed the chaos a small virus could wreck upon the entire world. I had planned to start the All About Next Steps podcast during more sane times. Now, surrounded by the upheaval Covid-19 is creating in both the small business world and the world of college advising, I felt the time to start was NOW. Hence, the birth of the All About Your Next Steps Covid-19 Style podcast. The forums have proven very popular over the past 3 weeks. We wanted to get these posted as podcasts to make the content easy for you to access.
We have received many emails about how helpful they have found the Friday Forums.
-Joyce wrote: "First, I want to thank you for the commitment you show to students and to our peer IECs through the Friday Forums, which you created. I LOVE how down-to-earth and supportive they are . . . and informational!",
-Bailie told us, "Cyndy, there is so much that is being thrown at us on a daily basis, I find it overwhelming trying to keep up, so I very much appreciate the summaries of the salient weekly topics. So instead of “Tuesdays with Morrie”, I look forward to “Fridays with Cyndy and Jamie”!!!
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Welcome to All About Your Next Steps podcast. I am so excited to be launching this podcast, even at this time in history. I am an entrepreneur and an educator. When I started my first technology company, it was tough to prove myself. People found it hard to look past my being a woman and see me as an entrepreneur. Later, I founded and led two more businesses and a non-profit organization. Now, more than ever, I have a passion for supporting educators and others, who against all odds, have started their own businesses. If you are a small business owner or thinking about launching a small business in education or another field, then this podcast is for you. If you have a passion for education, especially for college planning, then this podcast is for you. If you like learning from others who have their own business, or work in education and who are shaping the world around us, then this podcast is for you. I selected the title All About Your Next Steps to depict moving forward, progressing, growing. If you have a growth mindset, then you will benefit from this podcast. Right now the podcast is centered on Covid-19. My goal is to provide support and information to guide you through the Next Steps, Covid-19 Style!
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In an interview with Robin Goldberg, Chief Experience Officer with Minerva, Cyndy McDonald explores how Minerva “offers an innovative undergraduate program” combining world travel with a challenging, inquisitive approach to learning. How does this serve students better? Educationally, how does it compare to traditional undergraduate experiences? How do prospective employers view this innovative path? Join us to hear answers to these questions and more. Recorded in 2016, yet, this year, in the midst of the corona virus pandemic, the information from Robin about Minerva's education approach is more relevant that ever before.
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