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Confused to College Ready Podcast: Unlocking the Secrets to Your College Search Courtney Kountz
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Unlocking the Secrets to Your College Search*****Top 10% Podcast and Top 25 for Education How To*****Are you tired of feeling stressed about the college search and college admissions? Do you feel like you’re on information overload and are sure you’ll miss something? Wonder where to start or what to do next? Is there a wrong school or path for your student? Do you wish you could be confident in understanding your college admission journey? Would an organization system help you keep track of dates, deadlines, and action steps? Do you want to save time and energy with less arguing and feelings of overwhelm?In this podcast, you will learn the simplest, yet most effective ways to help you Research your college options, understand the college admissions process, and easily make a decision – all while having positive conversations with your student! My mission is to serve students and their families and unlock the secrets to college searching with college-ready knowledge, systems, and a positive outlook, helping you be confident in your college search! If you’re ready to say yes to finding the right path for your student and being college-ready, you’re in the right place!Hey, there! I’m Courtney. A wife, boy-mom, lover of all things Harry Potter, and escape rooms. As a mental health therapist turned school counselor with over 15 years of experience, I have seen SO many students and families struggle with feelings of stress, overwhelm, and anxiety as they think about what to do after high school. The college search has multiple parts and each one seems just as big as the last one. Families and students spend hours researching schools, studying, and considering the right college. I am bringing my knowledge and expertise to help you navigate the college search experience. I realized that families and students need a plan that is suited to their needs and interests. If you’re ready to navigate high school and the college search process with someone to walk you through step by step…..all while managing stress, having positive communication, and providing simple and effective steps for you to follow, this podcast is for you! Grab a pen and notebook and get ready! I’m here to serve you and your student! Learn More at www.confusedtocollegready.com Connect at admin@confusedtoready.com Community www.confusedtocollegeready.com/group Instagram and Facebook @ confusedtocollegeready Free Guide on How to Start or Expand Your Business www.confusedtoready.com/howtostart Interested in a private coaching session to help you get unstuck? Email Courtney at admin@confusedtoready.com
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Ep. 77 // Key Considerations to Find a College for Me ... or My Student
How do I find a college for me? Is there a right college for my student? How many colleges should be on my list? If you have asked one of these questions or similar questions, this episode is for you! Today we are going to talk about the key considerations in your student’s college search.
Links from the Episode:
https://www.nacacnet.org/nacac-college-fairs/https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search/filtershttps://www.collegefairguide.com/https://www.collegexpress.com/
This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations. This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of college!
You can also download our free guide on How to Start or Expand Your College Search here. You can also follow me on social media at Confused to College Ready.
Schedule your free 15-minute college search consultation meeting here!
I’m Courtney Kountz and I’m looking forward to serving you and your student! -
Ep. 76 // Talking with Admission Offices: An Interview Tip Guide
Conversations with admission offices are a large part of the college search, whether you are talking with admissions representatives about questions you have in your first interactions with the college, or if you are getting ready for an alumni interview. This is your student’s chance to make a great first impression! This interview tip guide will make sure your student is confident as they approach this exciting time of their lives!
This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations. This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of college!
You can also download our free guide on How to Start or Expand Your College Search here. You can also follow me on social media at Confused to College Ready.
Schedule your free 15-minute college search consultation meeting here!
I’m Courtney Kountz and I’m looking forward to serving you and your student! -
Ep. 75 // Your Options for College: Kickstart Your Search
Knowing about your options for college can seem daunting at first! If you're like many of the families I work with you may have asked yourself one of these questions. How do I choose a college? What are the right schools? How do I get started with the search? When should I start visiting colleges? Where can I find the best college search tools?
Even if you aren’t sure what to do, take a deep breath, and know that these steps will help you kickstart your college search and make some choices about your college selection.
This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations. This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of college!
You can also download our free guide on How to Start or Expand Your College Search here. You can also follow me on social media at Confused to College Ready.
Schedule your free 15-minute college search consultation meeting here!
I’m Courtney Kountz and I’m looking forward to serving you and your student! -
Ep. 74 // Tips to Start the Year and Semester Strong
The winter break is over and a new semester is starting! This is the time of year when semesters already ended or they will be. Whether you are starting new classes, or a new marking period, the way we think, and encourage our children to think, about the new beginning can make a huge difference in how the semester goes.
This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations. This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of college!
You can also download our free guide on How to Start or Expand Your College Search here. You can also follow me on social media at Confused to College Ready.
Schedule your free 15-minute college search consultation meeting here!
I’m Courtney Kountz and I’m looking forward to serving you and your student! -
Ep. 73 // How to Survive the Waiting Game in College Admissions
Your student worked SO hard on their college applications! From The effort they put in over the last four years with their coursework and extracurricular activities, to completing college applications, spending hours on making sure the essay is JUST RIGHT and that it has the right college name on it, and then you have to wait….and wait….and wait! Have you ever heard the saying “Hurry up and Wait?” It isn’t easy, but today I want to talk about some steps you can take and how to survive the waiting game for your admissions decisions!
This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations. This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of college!
You can also download our free guide on How to Start or Expand Your College Search here. You can also follow me on social media at Confused to College Ready.
Schedule your free 15-minute college search consultation meeting here!
I’m Courtney Kountz and I’m looking forward to serving you and your student! -
Ep. 72 // 6 Helpful Career Assessment Quizzes
Several career assessment quizzes can help your students consider possible careers that may be a fit for them. There are multiple aptitude tests and career interest inventories that can provide helpful information as your student begins their career and college search. Today we are going to talk through 6 different tools to help your student start their exploration!
Links Mentioned in the Episode
16 Personalities: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
MAPP Career Assessment https://www.assessment.com/
MyNextMove Interest Profiler: https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip
Holland Code Career Quiz: https://www.truity.com/test/holland-code-career-test
Career Personality Profiler: https://www.truity.com/view/tests/personality-career
Career Explorer: https://www.careerexplorer.com/
Roadtrip Nation: https://roadtripnation.com/
This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations. This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of college!
You can also download our free guide on How to Start or Expand Your College Search here. You can also follow me on social media at Confused to College Ready.
Schedule your free 15-minute college search consultation meeting here!
I’m Courtney Kountz and I’m looking forward to serving you and your student!
Customer Reviews
Great fundamental tips!
The email etiquette episode has really nice practical tips that are great for the college search and beyond. This is such a great resource I can share with my niece who is in the college search. Thank you!
Much needed podcast!
Courtney, I really could have used you a decade ago when my kids were in high school and getting ready to go to college. What a fantastic resource!
Fantastic!
This podcast is fantastic if you are looking for a show that will help you unlock the secrets to the college search for your kids!! So good & highly recommend.