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Tests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastHOW PARENTS CAN SUPPORT (NOT DERAIL) THE COLLEGE PROCESSFor many college applicants, the dream of higher education would be unattainable without the support of their parents and guardians. That doesn't mean, however, that these well-meaning adults can't become an adverse influence in admissions. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Lisa Hillhouse to discuss how parents can support and not derail the college process. What are five things you will learn in this episode? 1. What non-negotiable terms should be established at the beginning of the process? 2. How can parents support the exploration phase of the college search process? 3. What activities...
2025-10-0727 minTests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastIEC PROFILE: Lisa HillhouseReady to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant? MEET OUR GUEST Lt. Col. Lisa Hillhouse is an independent educational consultant and the founder of Hillhouse College and Career Advising, based in Atlanta. Prior to launching her practice, Lisa retired from the Air Force after 26 years of active duty and reserve service. Much of that time focused on officer recruitment and leadership development. Lisa began her admissions journey with a special assignment to Air Force ROTC at the University of California, Berkeley. She loved educating and mentoring young leaders and...
2022-03-3116 minTests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastDemonstrating Leadership In College ApplicationsLeaders inspire others to make things happen. Colleges want students who make things happen. Seems like a natural fit, right? Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Lt. Col. Lisa Hillhouse to discuss how and why to demonstrate leadership in college applications. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why does leadership matter to colleges? How is leadership defined in this context? How can students demonstrate leadership in their college applications? Are titles necessary to demonstrate leadership? How can teens develop leadership ability? MEET OUR GUEST Lt. Col. Lisa Hillhouse is...
2021-04-0226 minTests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastHow IECS and Test Prep Professionals Can Work Together (Tests and the Rest Summit Panel)Independent educational consultants and test prep professionals are natural partners, at least in theory. What are the keys to uncovering the kinds of productive synergies that benefit students, families, and everyone else involved? Amy and Mike invited three nationally recognized educational consultants--Judi Robinovitz, Lt. Col. Lisa Hillhouse, and Stacey Cunitz--to sit on our Summer 2020 Summit panel on how IECs and test prep professionals can work together. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why do IECs so often work in conjunction with test prep professionals? How large do these collaborative networks tend to b...
2020-07-2140 minTests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastApplying To A Military AcademyU.S. military service academies are among the most respected and rigorous colleges in the nation. Unsurprisingly, they are also among the toughest to get into. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Lisa Hillhouse to share detailed steps and timelines for applying to a military service academy. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is a military service academy, and who is eligible to attend? How do you know which is right for you or your child? What makes the military academy application process more complex than other applications? What is the o...
2020-07-0725 min