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Ep. 273: Navigating College Admissions: Expert Advice for Parents

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What’s the real key to college admissions success? It might not be what you think. In this empowering episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker is joined by Dr. Pamela Ellis, also known as The Education Doctor. With experience guiding over 30,000 families and helping students earn an average of $75,000 in scholarships, Dr. Ellis shares invaluable insights that every parent needs to hear.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Why finding the right college fit matters more than just getting into a "top" school.
  • How to debunk common college admissions myths and focus on what truly works.
  • The crucial role parents play—without micromanaging.
  • Tips for empowering your teen to lead their own admissions journey with confidence.
  • How gratitude practices can support emotional health during the stressful admissions process.

Whether you're just beginning to think about college or already knee-deep in applications, this episode offers actionable strategies and deep wisdom to help you and your child navigate the college admissions process with purpose and peace of mind.


Episode Breakdown:

00:00 – Introduction: Why college admissions is stressful for families

00:21 – Meet Dr. Pamela Ellis: The Education Doctor’s approach to college planning

01:34 – Common myths about admissions and scholarships

04:22 – How to find the “right college fit” for your teen

11:13 – The role of parents: guiding without controlling

17:19 – Helping teens take ownership of the process

22:01 – Gratitude practices and their impact on students

26:06 – When college isn’t the obvious next step

28:21 – Building confidence through applications

34:16 – Supportive parenting strategies that work

38:55 – Final thoughts and next steps for families


About Dr. Pamela Ellis

Dr. Pamela Ellis, MBA, Ph.D., is the founder of Compass Education Strategies and author of What to Know Before They Go. Known nationally as The Education Doctor, she helps families navigate college admissions with a focus on holistic student success—academically, socially, financially, vocationally, and culturally.


Resources & Links:

Learn more about Dr. Pamela Ellis and her work → https://compasscollegeadvisory.com/

👉 Book a coaching session with Dr. Meg Meeker → https://meekerparenting.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Manage episode 478128011 series 182091
Content provided by Dr. Meg Meeker. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Dr. Meg Meeker or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

What’s the real key to college admissions success? It might not be what you think. In this empowering episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker is joined by Dr. Pamela Ellis, also known as The Education Doctor. With experience guiding over 30,000 families and helping students earn an average of $75,000 in scholarships, Dr. Ellis shares invaluable insights that every parent needs to hear.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Why finding the right college fit matters more than just getting into a "top" school.
  • How to debunk common college admissions myths and focus on what truly works.
  • The crucial role parents play—without micromanaging.
  • Tips for empowering your teen to lead their own admissions journey with confidence.
  • How gratitude practices can support emotional health during the stressful admissions process.

Whether you're just beginning to think about college or already knee-deep in applications, this episode offers actionable strategies and deep wisdom to help you and your child navigate the college admissions process with purpose and peace of mind.


Episode Breakdown:

00:00 – Introduction: Why college admissions is stressful for families

00:21 – Meet Dr. Pamela Ellis: The Education Doctor’s approach to college planning

01:34 – Common myths about admissions and scholarships

04:22 – How to find the “right college fit” for your teen

11:13 – The role of parents: guiding without controlling

17:19 – Helping teens take ownership of the process

22:01 – Gratitude practices and their impact on students

26:06 – When college isn’t the obvious next step

28:21 – Building confidence through applications

34:16 – Supportive parenting strategies that work

38:55 – Final thoughts and next steps for families


About Dr. Pamela Ellis

Dr. Pamela Ellis, MBA, Ph.D., is the founder of Compass Education Strategies and author of What to Know Before They Go. Known nationally as The Education Doctor, she helps families navigate college admissions with a focus on holistic student success—academically, socially, financially, vocationally, and culturally.


Resources & Links:

Learn more about Dr. Pamela Ellis and her work → https://compasscollegeadvisory.com/

👉 Book a coaching session with Dr. Meg Meeker → https://meekerparenting.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  continue reading

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