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April 9, 2024

Episode 11: Unlocking Potential: Navigating Academic Support with UofA’s SALT Center Expert, Brittany Cortinas

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December 18, 2023

Episode 10: Knowledge is Power: An Antidote to Fear and Hype During the College Search

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November 15, 2023

Episode 9: Lions and Tigers and TESTING!! Oh My!

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October 10, 2023

Episode 8: Saving College Dollars! How Do I Get Free Money for College? with Liane Crane

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September 27, 2023

Episode 7: Juvenile Justice: How to NOT Get In Trouble with the School or the Law

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September 27, 2023

Episode 6: Making Time for Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Amidst the Chaos with Dr. Chloe Carmichael

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September 27, 2023

Episode 5: Game Plan for College: Excelling as an Athlete and Applicant with Lauran Williamson

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September 4, 2023

Episode 4: Navigating Challenges with Crisis Management Expert Hanna Stotland

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September 1, 2023

Episode 3: From Nest to Next: Navigating the College Transition with Dr. Dylan Larson-Konar and Laura Barr

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August 28, 2023

Episode 2: Virtual Ventures – Tips on Selecting Remote, STEM Research Internships for High School Students with Dr. Robert Malkin

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August 25, 2023

Episode 1: Helping Your Teen Build Critical “Adulting” Skills Before College with Dr. Andrea Malkin Brenner

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