The Score, Ep. 9 Does Choice of Major Affect College Admissions? Insights from Lisa Marker-Robbins

Walker Prep

Unlock College Admissions Success: Why Choosing a Major Matters

In this episode of The Score, Dave Walker, founder of Walker Prep, welcomes Lisa Marker-Robbins, an independent educational consultant and founder of Flourish Coaching. With over 25 years of experience and having guided over 4,000 students, Lisa draws from a wealth of insight into how choice of major can impact college admissions and career pathways.

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Asked and Answered:

• Is it safe to assume students can wait to decide on a major until after starting college?

• What are some effective ways parents can help their high school kids decide on a major or career?

• Which majors require early commitment and why?

• How do SAT and ACT scores factor into the competitiveness of certain majors?

Meet our Guest, Lisa Marker-Robbins:

• Founder of Flourish Coaching

• Host of the College and Career Clarity podcast

• Birkman Master Certified Coach

• “A crucial first step in improving the ROI of college” ~ Forbes Magazine

Resources Mentioned:

• Blueprint to understanding admissions by major: flourishcoachingco.com/majors

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