{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"614: 13 Mistakes High School Students Make When Creating Their College List","description":"Welcome back to the podcast. It\u2019s September, which means many students are building the list of colleges they\u2019re applying to. Today I\u2019m joined by New York Times Bestselling Author, Harlan Cohen, who walks us through his 13 most common mistakes students make when they\u2019re creating their college list.&amp;nbsp;  We cover, among other things:&amp;nbsp; The importance of shifting from what \u201cthey\u201d want\u2026 to what you want The problem with rankings&amp;nbsp; The importance of doing \u201cfuture math\u201d&amp;nbsp; Why treating college as a one-year experiment can lower the stakes And more  Harlan Cohen is the New York Times bestselling author of The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into In College and six other titles (over 1 million copies in print). His social media accounts have over 1.5 million followers and he hosts a popular podcast. He is the founder of Best First Year, a college success coaching program for students and parents. Harlan lives in Chicago, Illinois with his wife and three children. Harlan also has a wonderful college readiness and success program called  Best First Year. His coaching guides parents and students from college search all the way through the first year on campus. You can use code CEG for a nice little discount.&amp;nbsp; We hope you enjoy. &amp;nbsp; Play-by-Play:  3:12 \u2013 Understanding the importance of college choices 5:54 \u2013 Mistake #1: Focus on being wanted 12:12 \u2013 Mistake #2: Start with rankings 16:45 \u2013 Mistake #3: Let scarcity and fear guide you. 19:56 \u2013 Mistake #4: Make this about the rest of your life. 23: 11 \u2013 Mistake #5: Don\u2019t have a plan (SEPFA). 27:21 \u2013 Mistake #6: Expect instant access to clubs and activities. 34:01 \u2013 Mistake #7: Don\u2019t look for merit aid and financial aid. 38:21 \u2013 Mistake #8: Don\u2019t do future math. 41:26 \u2013 Mistake #9: Don\u2019t talk to current students on campus. 44:02 \u2013 Mistake #10: Want to impress friends and family. 46:06 \u2013 Mistake #11: Don\u2019t visit at the best time. 47:01 \u2013 Mistake #12: Follow friends and significant others to campus. 47:54 \u2013 Mistake #13: Assume everyone graduates (nope). 54:38 \u2013 What does Harlan hope students and families will keep in mind as they go through this process?&amp;nbsp;    Resources:  Harlan Cohen\u2019s  Best First Year (enter the code \u201cCEG\u201d for a discount) CEG Podcast Episode  207: 17 Things to Do Before Going to College CEG Podcast Episode  109: How to Figure Out Which School is Right for You CEG Podcast Episode  121: Which Schools Are the Most Generous With Financial Aid? (US Version)  Murphyjitsu: an Inner Simulator algorithm College Essay Guy\u2019s Personal Statement Resources College Essay Guy\u2019s College Application Hub &amp;nbsp;  ","author_name":"The College Essay Guy Podcast: A Practical Guide to College Admissions","author_url":"http:\/\/collegeessayguy.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38061280\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/192591175"}