Navigating senior year and the road to college can be tough, but you don't have to do it alone! In this episode, we tackle the big questions: How do you find the right college? What do you do about financial aid? And what are the secrets to starting your own business?
Join us as we share our personal experiences, from college applications to the challenges of entrepreneurship, and discuss how persistence and your personal narrative are the keys to success.
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Chapters
00:00 Navigating Senior Year Stress
02:59 Finding the Right College Fit
05:45 The Importance of College Tours
08:47 Understanding College Applications and Essays
11:50 Financial Aid and the New Student Aid Index
15:04 Exploring Alternative Funding Options
25:52 Navigating College Choices and Individual Needs
26:51 Scholarships and Financial Aid Insights
28:08 Exploring Degree-Specific Opportunities
29:56 Balancing Work and Education
31:40 Personal Experiences with College Funding
35:20 The Impact of Family Decisions on Education
36:57 Alternatives to Traditional College Paths
38:43 Dual Enrollment and Community College Benefits
41:30 Military and Other Viable Options
44:51 The Reality of Degrees and Career Paths
45:31 The Rise of Home Entrepreneurship
50:25 Diverse Paths in Entrepreneurship
54:59 Motivations Behind Starting a Business
01:00:37 Challenges of Balancing Life and Business
01:05:42 Overcoming Obstacles in Entrepreneurship
01:11:42 NEWCHAPTER
Keywords
college preparation, entrepreneurship, financial aid, dual enrollment, scholarships, parenting, education, student loans, business challenges, personal stories
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