In this episode, host Dave Walker explores college admissions for homeschooled students with professional college counselor Rebecca Stuart-Orlowski. Drawing from her 25 years of homeschooling experience and extensive work as an Independent Educational Consultant, Rebecca provides valuable insights for homeschooling families and anyone interested in alternative educational paths.

• Common misconceptions about homeschooling in college admissions

• Unique challenges homeschooled students face in the application process

• Advantages homeschoolers bring to college applications

• Colleges particularly welcoming to homeschooled applicants

• Standardized testing strategies for homeschooled students

• Essential advice for families considering homeschooling through high school

Rebecca Stuart-Orlowski

• Professional College Counselor since 2012

• Certified Independent Educational Consultant

• 25 years of homeschooling experience

• Regular presenter at homeschool conferences

• Website: OrlowskiConsulting.com

• CA Homeschool College Seekers

• Orlowski College Consulting: OrlowskiConsulting.com

• Walker Prep's Free Daily Drills

Expert Insights into Winning College Scholarships from the Founder of Scholarship GPS

In this value-packed episode, Dave Peterson of Scholarship GPS returns to share his expert insights on navigating the college scholarship landscape. Drawing from his vast experience in the field—including his own success story of helping his son secure over $95,000 in scholarships—Dave breaks down how intentionality and planning can help you win the college scholarship game and achieve a debt-free college degree.

• What's the scholarship timeline for students from 9th through 12th grade?

• The three main categories of scholarships and how to approach them

• What is a personal narrative, and why is it indispensable to scholarship success?

• Approaches for different types of scholarship essays

• The critical importance of starting early and being intentional about scholarship applications

• What's the best resource for helping families tackle the daunting task of finding and winning college scholarships?

• [00:00:11] Episode introduction and guest background

• [00:02:24] Grade-specific scholarship strategies

• [00:09:13] Breakdown of scholarship categories

• [00:16:31] The importance of personal narrative in applications

• [00:18:37] The #1 resource for helping your family win the scholarship game

Get a FREE College Planning Timeline by visiting www.scholarshipgps.com/walkertestprep

This comprehensive guide includes:

• Year-by-year planning strategies for grades 9-12

• Academic and extracurricular guidance

• Test prep timeline recommendations

• Specific college planning and scholarship milestones

Plus, when you download this free guide, you'll receive an exclusive discount code for the Scholarship GPS Course!

Dave Peterson is the founder of Scholarship GPS and creator of the Scholarship GPS Course. His expertise comes from his years of experience as a scholarship coach and his personal success in helping his own child secure significant scholarship funding. Dave now helps other families navigate the scholarship application process through his daily scholarship newsletter, podcast, and comprehensive online course.

- Scholarship GPS Course

- College Planning Timeline

- Calvin Coolidge Scholarship

- Brian Cameron Scholarship

- VFW's Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Connect with Dave Peterson:

Website: www.scholarshipgps.com

Unlocking the Code for Substantial, Lasting Score Increases on the SAT (and ACT)

In this episode of The Score, Dave Walker, founder of Walker Prep, delves into the hidden formula for achieving significant score gains on the SAT and ACT. With the release of the digital SAT, Dave focuses on the SAT but notes that the principles discussed apply equally to the ACT.

Join Dave as he breaks down the essential components of effective test prep: expert feedback, targeted study, and deliberate practice. Learn why shortcuts often fail and discover the comprehensive approach needed for consistent score improvement. Dave also shares a fictional email that mirrors real student experiences, illustrating the common pitfalls and the importance of ongoing, expert guidance.

Don't miss out on actionable insights and strategies that can help you or your student achieve higher SAT and ACT scores.

• What are the three fundamental components for SAT and ACT score gains?

• Why are official practice tests more than just practice tools?

• What is the role of deliberate practice in test prep?

• How can consistent expert feedback enhance score improvement?

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