From Carpool to College

A campus tour is more than a walk past the library, dorms, and dining hall. It is a chance to determine whether a college truly fits your kiddo!  4In this episode, we invite Juile Pearl Slater of Curated Campus Tours to guide families how to plan productive college visits, what to notice beyond the admissions presentation, which questions reveal the most, and how our kiddos can compare campuses wi...

In this episode, we are continuing our conversation with neuropsychologist Dr. Lisa Hahn. In this continuation, we explore the emotional side of sending a child to college: how parents can manage their own anxiety, how families can determine whether a student is truly ready to go far from home, and why the inevitable bumps in the road are part of growing up. If you haven’t heard Part One, we encou...

Dr. Lisa Hahn, a clinical neuro-psychologist, dives deep into executive functioning in teens. From ADHD, to anxiety,  to self-advocacy, she unpacks the subtle signs parents miss~ and offers a roadmap for supporting our kids. Tune in for practical strategies and candid conversations about what teens (and parents) really need but don’t readily discuss. Connect with Dr. Lisa Hahn at https://www.neuro...

Tara & Tracy are back for Season 4 of their wildly popular podcast, "From Carpool to College," where their expert conversations about college & career planning is making parents of high schoolers their go-to starting point to learn about the ever-changing college plannign landscape. In this opening episode, Tara and Tracy answer the comments and questions on various College Planning Advice...

From Carpool to College is on summer break! We are taking some time to recharge while gearing up for a great Season 4, launching after Labor Day. Behind the scenes, we are still busy helping clients and creating practical digital resources to make college planning more educational, accessible and, dare we say, enjoyable. Explore our growing collection of resources at: www.fromcarpooltocollege.com...

From Carpool to College is on summer break! We are taking some time to recharge while gearing up for a great Season 4, launching after Labor Day. Behind the scenes, we are still busy helping clients and creating practical digital resources to make college planning more educational, accessible and, dare we say, enjoyable. Explore our growing collection of resources at: www.fromcarpooltocollege.com...

From Carpool to College is on summer break! We are taking some time to recharge while gearing up for a great Season 4, launching after Labor Day. Behind the scenes, we are still busy helping clients and creating practical digital resources to make college planning more educational, accessible and, dare we say, enjoyable. Explore our growing collection of resources at: www.fromcarpooltocollege.com...

Bonus Episode: Live from the Jerry Flora Football Combine!  From Carpool to College recorded live at the Jerry Flora Combine on turf field of Kean University, where we added college-planning guidance to the energy of a live athletic event. In this bonus episode, we reached into the Parent Question Jar and answered real questions families have about college planning, athletics, recruiting, academic...

From Carpool to College is on summer break! We are taking some time to recharge while gearing up for a great Season 4, launching after Labor Day. Behind the scenes, we are still busy helping clients and creating practical digital resources to make college planning more educational, accessible and, dare we say, enjoyable. Explore our growing collection of resources at: www.fromcarpooltocollege.com...

In this episode of From Carpool to College, Tara and Tracy pull back the curtain on targeted college marketing and explore how colleges find prospective students, get their attention, and encourage them to take a closer look. From carefully crafted emails and glossy brochures to personalized messages and digital ads that seem to follow your student everywhere, college recruitment has become increa...

School may be out, but college planning never really takes a summer vacation. Pour yourself a cup of Lake Born Coffee and enjoy the highlights reel. Lake Born Coffee is the official sponsor of the Carpool to College Summer Series. Welcome to the Carpool, Lake Born! Thank You for Listening! Keep us rolling and support us by clicking the banner at www.fromcarpooltocollege.com For College Planning Se...

School may be out, but college planning never really takes a summer vacation. Pour yourself a cup of Lake Born Coffee and enjoy the highlights reel. Lake Born Coffee is the official sponsor of the Carpool to College Summer Series. Welcome to the Carpool, Lake Born! Thank You for Listening! Keep us rolling and support us by clicking the banner at www.fromcarpooltocollege.com For College Planning Se...

School may be out, but college planning never really takes a summer vacation. Pour yourself a cup of Lake Born Coffee and enjoy the highlights reel. Lake Born Coffee is the official sponsor of the Carpool to College Summer Series. Welcome to the Carpool, Lake Born! Thank You for Listening! For College Planning Servces, visit us at Academic Mentoring, LLC. and let us help you with your family's col...

School may be out, but college planning never really takes a summer vacation. Pour yourself a cup of Lake Born Coffee and enjoy the highlights reel. Lake Born Coffee is the official sponsor of the Carpool to College Summer Series. Welcome to the Carpool, Lake Born! Thank You for Listening! Keep us rolling and support us by clicking the banner at www.fromcarpooltocollege.com This has been an episod...

School may be out, but college planning never really takes a summer vacation. Pour yourself a cup of Lake Born Coffee and enjoy the highlights reel. Lake Born Coffee is the official sponsor of the Carpool to College Summer Series. Welcome to the Carpool, Lake Born! Thank You for Listening! Keep us rolling and support us by clicking the banner at www.fromcarpooltocollege.com This has been an episod...

What if the bravest thing a young person could do… wasn’t getting into the “right” college? In one of the most profound conversations we’ve ever had on From Carpool to College, we sit down with Maggie Doyne — bestselling author, CNN Hero, founder of BlinkNow, and one of the most deeply authentic voices we’ve encountered in the world of education, purpose, and human development. At 18 years old, Ma...

What happens when professors keep talking after the official interview ends… and the microphones are still rolling? In this special bonus episode pulled from the tail end of our AI series, Professors Tom and Dawn join Tracy, Tara, and the team for a candid, funny, and surprisingly honest conversation about what educators really see happening with today’s students. From helicopter parenting and gra...

College athletic recruiting has changed dramatically — and most families don’t realize it until they’re already behind. In this episode, veteran coach and recruiting expert Jerry Flora continues the conversation in the Carpool joining Tracy and Tara to explain the modern recruiting process for student-athletes. Showcases, combines, character, and the power of networking and building relationships...

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In this second episode on the college essay, we move beyond theory and into strategy—breaking down what actually makes an essay stand out in today’s competitive admissions landscape. Drawing from our professional experience trusted frameworks like College Essay Guy and College Board, we walk parents through the most common pitfalls, the subtle strategies that elevate a student’s voice, and the min...

Not every student is meant to follow the traditional high school-to-college pipeline—and that’s not a problem, it’s a signal. Schools like College of the Atlantic remind us that education can be intentionally designed around a student’s interests, not forced into predefined majors. A well-structured gap year is not a delay—it’s a strategic investment in clarity, maturity, and direction. When a stu...

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NIL is not a plan—it’s a possibility. The world of college athletics has changed—fast. With the introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), student-athletes now have the opportunity to earn income, build personal brands, and leverage social media in ways that didn’t exist just a few years ago. But with opportunity comes complexity. In this episode of From Carpool to College, we sit down with...

Takeaways: This podcast episode elucidates the multifaceted applications of artificial intelligence within educational contexts. The discourse highlights the varied acceptance levels of AI among educators and their respective apprehensions. Listeners are informed that AI's role in academia is not binary, but rather a continuum of engagement and adaptation. It is discussed that AI can enhance stude...