Hosts:
Domenico Randazzo, Chief Operating Officer, Real World Academy & Music Producer/Artist 
Dr. Anthony Longo, Vice President of Community Outreach, Real World Academy & General Physician

Guest Commentator: Lincoln Farquharson, Chief Strategy Officer, Real World Academy
 
Guest: Garth Birch, Chief Executive Officer, Real World Academy

Platform: Real World Academy Studio

Real World Academy:
Real World Academy is unique in that it also works with students at transitions, all the way from high school until the workforce. Many "college prep" are simply SAT prep courses, and do nothing to continue working with the student to make sure they actually succeed. Real World Academy is MUCH more than that.
Real World Academy lets any high school student or parent hire an "Agent," a customized counselor and life coach. But simply having an agent does not mean that you will succeed. Students need to take initiative and self-actualize.
Real World Academy gives students the extra time needed that is not afforded by their guidance counselors. The ability to hand select an Agent catered towards your skills and pull from the entire organization's school and industry contacts are unparalleled.

Topics:
What is your background, and how did you come to be the CEO of an education nonprofit with offerings in college prep?
What are the shortcomings of the guidance offerings in many schools? How much time does the average counselor have to spend with each student? Why do college prep organizations need to exist?
What should parents expect from the college application process? What are the pitfalls? Are there hidden costs? Are there certain "pearls" of advice that you have for parents, having gone through this yourself?
Is it worth paying extra to college prep organizations?  Are the potential lifelong benefits worth the upfront cost? What do "custom" guidance counselors offer?
What do parents of arts students need to know specifically? How is the college application process radically different for this pool of applicants? How will an unprepared student fare in this lion's den?