Join us for an interview with Lisa Delfino, The College Spy’s academic coach for students with learning differences. As a Nationally Board Certified (NBCT) Exceptional Needs Specialist, Lisa is certified to teach students with mild and moderate

#12: Parenting Advice for Complex Kids: An Interview with Diane Dempster of Impact Parents

24 days ago 26m 27s

Join us for our interview with Diane Dempster (CPC, PCC, MHSA) of Impact Parents. As a coach, educator and speaker, Diane works with parents of complex kids of all ages to figure out how to allow their students to become more independent. Diane

#11: Is a B in a Harder Class Better Than an A in an Easier Class?

Mar 19th, 2024 19m

In this spring episode, Michelle covers a hot topic - academic rigor. As parents and students look to make course selections for the upcoming school year, this episode provides useful guidance and considerations they may not have though of yet

#10 From Campus Design to Experiential Learning: An Interview with Elliot Felix that Might Change How You Evaluate Potential Colleges

Mar 5th, 2024 30m 3s

In this episode, Michelle McAnaney of The College Spy interviews Elliot Felix, author of “How to Get the Most Out of College: 127 Ways to Make Connections, Make it Work for You, and Make a Difference.” We discuss spaces on campus like libraries

#9 Great Advice for Future Engineers: An Interview with Sol Rosenbaum of The Engineering Mentor

Mar 20th, 2023 30m 18s

In this episode, Michelle McAnaney interviews Sol Rosenbaum, an engineer and founder of The Engineering Mentor about the soft skills engineers need that aren't taught in college, as well as various factors a high school student could consider a

#8 How School Counseling differs from Independent Educational Consulting: An Interview with Piet Lammert of DiriGo College Consulting

Feb 28th, 2023 39m 3s

In this episode, Michelle McAnaney speaks school counselor and independent educational consultant, Piet Lammert, about the differences between school counselors and independent educational consultants, how to use your school counselor more effe

#7 The Transition to College: An Interview with Dale Troy of Crush College Stress

Jan 27th, 2023 35m 47s

In this episode, Michelle McAnaney speaks with Dale Troy about the transition to college. They talk about a proactive approach to parenting teens that will help teens develop the independent skills and confidence and thrive in college.Also in

#6 Holiday Gift Guide for Parents of Teens

Dec 13th, 2022 14m 17s

In this episode, Michelle McAnaney, college admissions expert and founder of The College Spy, gives you a list of holiday gifts that teens really want and need. Michelle developed this list based on her conversations with students and her knowl

#5 The College Essay

Nov 28th, 2022 15m 20s

In this episode, Michelle McAnaney, college admissions expert and founder of The College Spy, discusses the college essay and how it fits into the college application as a whole. Learn about the purpose of the college essay, how to choose a top

#4 College Application Deadlines

Jun 1st, 2020 21m 47s

In this episode, Michelle McAnaney, the founder of The College Spy, and her co-host, Justin McAnaney, discuss the five types of college application deadline: Early Decision, Early Action, Restrictive Early Action, Regular Decision and Rolling D

#3 College Letters of Recommendation

May 2nd, 2020 23m 57s

In this episode, Michelle McAnaney, the founder of The College Spy, and her co-host, Justin McAnaney, discuss letters of recommendation. We review where the letter fits into the college admissions process and how, from whom and when to ask for

#2 Test Optional College Admissions

Apr 14th, 2020 27m 16s

In this episode, Michelle McAnaney, the founder of The College Spy, and her co-host, Justin McAnaney, discuss test optional college admissions policies. We review what "test optional" means for the student and the college and why colleges are

#1: COVID-19 and College Admissions

Apr 2nd, 2020 26m 31s

In this episode Michelle McAnaney, the founder of The College Spy, and her co-host, Justin McAnaney, discuss the impact COVID-19 is having on college admissions and how high school juniors and seniors will need to move forward with their colleg