From Carpool to College

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...

Special guests Prof. Tom & Prof. Dawn share stories from their college classrooms, pulling back the curtain on how they spot improper use of AI and help parents understand the power of properly harnessing the tool. Links referenced in this episode: academicmentoringllc.com Keep us rolling and support us by clicking the banner at www.fromcarpooltocollege.com.

In this episode, educators and counselors Tracy Amedeo and Tara Horutz examine the research behind the big school vs. small school college debate. They break down how factors like class size, faculty access, campus culture, and student support systems influence student success and development. The conversation helps families think beyond prestige and focus on the environment where a young adult is...

From Legos to Robotics, is your kid considering a career in Engineering? Prof. Tom breaks down the types of engineers, describes majors, and sets us straight on the importance of foundational Math! Keep us rolling and support us by clicking the banner at www.fromcarpooltocollege.com.

Prof. Tom tells it like it is about the fixable, avoidable behaviors he sees in his undergraduate students. Keep us rolling and support us by clicking the banner at www.fromcarpooltocollege.com.

Professor Tom has been dying to talk to high school parents about the student behaviors he sees in his college classroom! Part 1 of 3 Keep us rolling and support us by clicking the banner at www.fromcarpooltocollege.com.

In this episode we discuss how universities reach prospective students. We explore the various channels colleges use to capture attention, from endless emails to glossy brochures in your mailbox and targeted social media ads following you around online. S2, E8 Thank You for Listening!  This has been an episode from The FowardED Network — Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education.  We are...

In this episode, Tracy and Tara share their perspective on the interview. They also explore an important concept that applicants often overlook: every interaction with a college is essentially a form of interview. If you're wondering whether to add one more thing to your college application to-do list, this episode will help you think differently about the process. S2, E7 Thank You for Listening! ...

Hosts Tara and Tracy guide parents through the waiting period between submission and decision day, covering essential strategies like when and how to appropriately email admission officers, why it's important to keep exploring other colleges, and how to manage anxiety during this uncertain time. Most importantly, don't let the college process steal the joy from senior year! S2, E6 Thank You for Li...

In this episode, we guide parents through the process of helping their teen build a smart, balanced college list. Discover how to support your student in identifying schools that match their strengths, interests, and aspirations while keeping practical factors like cost, location, and outcomes in mind. We cover the difference between reach, target, and safety schools, red flags to watch for, and h...

In this episode, we take a big-picture look at the entire journey from kindergarten through college admissions and beyond. S2, E4 Thank You for Listening!  This has been an episode from The FowardED Network — Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education.  We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates. Want to keep the c...