I was recently interviewed by Krista Gilbert on her “Hey Sister!” podcast. It was a great conversation, almost an hour, full of practical tips for anyone who loves a kid age 12 – 22.
To listen to the podcast, click on Episode 19 here.
Some of the topics we covered include:
- Strategies not just for getting your child into college, but for getting him or her through college debt-free.
- Why your local state university is probably not your child’s bargain college option
- Why the lowest college prices may be at private universities that look only at the FAFSA financial aid form
- Why “dual enrollment” is better than AP when it comes to earning inexpensive college credit in high school
- How to spread the scholarship application process over 8 years rather than trying to do it all during the senior year of high school
- How moms and dads can navigate the emotional difficulty of “letting go” of college-bound children with grace and faith and hope.
This podcast interview is guaranteed to put invaluable tools in your college toolbox.
If you’re driving this week, or loading the dishwasher, or folding laundry, listen in for some inspiration and encouragement about preparing your kid for college.
To listen to the podcast, click on Episode 19 here.
To view the podcast Show Notes, which include all the links I reference in the interview, click here.
What is the “Hey Sister!” podcast?
“Hey, Sister!” is one show on the Open Door Sisterhood Podcast, which has had thousands of downloads from over 20 countries. The podcast highlights women who are “world changers for good, right where they are,” and it always challenges listeners to take a positive next step in various areas of their lives. If you’d like to listen to more episodes of the Open Door Sisterhood podcast, Episode 21 provides a great inspiring overview of what the podcast is and who the hosts are.
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Who is Jeannie Burlowski?
Jeannie is a full-time academic strategist, podcast host, and sought-after speaker for students ages 12–26, their parents, and the professionals who serve them. Her writing, speaking, and podcasting help parents set their kids up to graduate college debt-free, ready to jump directly into careers they excel at and love. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Huffington Post, USA Today, Parents Magazine, and US News & World Report, and on CBS News.
Jeannie also helps students apply to law, medical, business, and grad school at her website GetIntoMedSchool.com. You can follow her on Bluesky @jburlowski.bsky.social.
No part of this article was written using AI.