On To College Podcast (formerly John Baylor Prep)

Segment 1 - OnToCollege- our new tools for counselors and families. All students deserve the right college with minimal or no debt. Segment 2 - The difference between the ACT and SAT. Which one is better for your student? Segment 3 - The changes in the two tests, the math you’ll need to know, and JBP teacher extraordinaire Lauren Glett shares her #1 recommendation for college students. Segment 4 - Another great 4-year value college for less than $17k a year: West Texas A&M University.

The JBP Show's Mission is to help schools and families create two- and four-year college graduates with minimal debt. Why? To help your students' future life chances. Segment 1: Getting paid to go to U Texas-Dallas- One student’s story. Segment 2: How to negotiate a better college offer- Dr. Ken Kiewra explains. Segment 3: U Texas-Dallas is a college offering major merit-based aid Segment 4: Is college necessary for law enforcement jobs. Sergeant Linda Hooten explains. Plus a new college application accepted by 60 selective colleges.

The JBP Show's Mission is to help schools and families create two- and four-year college graduates with minimal debt. Why? To help your students' future life chances. Segment 1: Mississippi State for under $18k a year. Here’s how. Segment 2: Accounting or Business? This one is your better choice. Segment 3: Help your kids by knowing their strengths. Segment 4: Know your students' strengths and ignite their motivation. Here’s how.

The JBP Show's Mission is to help schools and families create two- and four-year college graduates with minimal debt. Why? To help your students' future life chances. Segment 1: 99% of new jobs go to people with this experience Segment 1: College should be about financial freedom, not indebtedness— Mayville State for $13k a year Segment 1: Birmingham Southern- affordability, rigor, and excellence Segment 1: Birmingham Southern- a real value. part 2

Summer can be a game changer for high school students. In this episode, learn how to have a productive summer that puts you on the path to success! Segment 1: Don’t Waste This Summer: Strategies for the College Bound Segment 2: A mom-- with two in college-- shares lessons learned Segment 3: A mom's ideas for college counselors Segment 4: College Admissions Mania— join at your own peril

The JBP Show's Mission is to help schools and families create two- and four-year college graduates with minimal debt. Why? To help your students' future life chances. Segment 1: Save $2500 a year per family member in college with this Tax Credit Segment 2: You can get quality and affordability. A freshman extols one of our JBP Value Colleges: The New College of Florida Segment 3: A tip for getting into an elite college— if you insist. Segment 4: Get prepared for competitive future that awaits.

The JBP Show's Mission is to help schools and families create two- and four-year college graduates with minimal debt. Why? To help your students' future life chances. Segment 1: Another College Debt Victim. Learn and Avoid. Segment 2: Another Strategy to Lower College Expenses, and JB and Dave vote on Bernie’s Free College Tuition idea. Segment 3: Another 4-year college for less than $16k a year. Segment 4: A Good College Doesn’t Have to be Pricey: SW Minnesota State

Segment 1: The higher the percent of college grads, the better a state’s per capita income Segment 2: $40k jobs for a two year college degree Segment 3: The community college, two-year degrees that lead to $40k jobs Segment 4: Two more great, affordable college experiences: one for less than $10k a year

The JBP Show's Mission is to help schools and families create two- and four-year college graduates with minimal debt. Why? To dramatically help your students' future life chances. Segment 1: Financial aid is changing dramatically. Ann Herbener explains. Segment 2: Financial aid-- and the FAFSA-- is changing beginning with the high school class of 2017. Segment 3: College is for everyone, not just the affluent. An inspirational story from Catalina K. Segment 4: What we can do to get more low income students to the right college.

The JBP Show's Mission is to help schools and families create two- and four-year college graduates with minimal debt. Why? To help your students' future life chances. Segment 1: Haleigh’s story: this shouldn’t happen Segment 2: Colleges that specialize in educating students with Special Needs. Segment 3: Be wary of public colleges in these states. Segment 4: Even the affluent can whiff in college admissions: a cautionary tale.

John Baylor Prep helps schools and families create two- and four-year college graduates with minimal debt. The JBP Show weekly provides updated information to help counselors, educators, parents, and students effectuate this goal. Segment 1: The Reaching Higher Mission: YES—creating college grads affordably is critical and feasible Segment 2: Another solid four-year college (ESU) for only about $15k a year total. Segment 3: The Old ACT vs. New SAT: Illinois’ and Colorado’s choice. Segment 4: The Old ACT vs. the New SAT-- for mom and dad.

The JBP Show's Mission is to help schools and families create two- and four-year college graduates with minimal debt. Why? To help students' future life chances. Segment 1: Why high expectations are critical, especially for low income children. Preston Harris joins JB. Segment 2: The Reaching Higher Mission is for all, especially the low income. Segment 3: Expect college degrees now to avoid this tragic alternative. Segment 4: Why parents and educators should expect every student to become a two- or four-year college grad with minimal debt.

Make the most out of your college experience. In this episode, hear from a college professor on how to be successful in college. Segment 1: Too much of this may compromise college. Segment 2: You shouldn't have to choose between the ideal college and financial independence in your twenties. Segment 3: A professor explains key strategies for college success-- I wish I had known these back then. Segment 4: A professor explains key strategies for college success (part 2)-- I wish I had known these back then.

On this episode of the JBP Show, a mom shares her story of her daughter overpaying for college. Segment 1: A mom: my daughter paid too much for college. Segment 2: A mom: my daughter paid too much for college (part 2) Segment 3: A dad: why Iowa State and KU are great choices for my kids Segment 4: Another strategy to save: 2 + 2 (community college and then a 4-year school)

The JBP Show's Mission is to help schools and families create two and four year college graduates with minimal debt. Segment 1: Their stories: JB helps 3 High School Seniors. Segment 2: Their stories: JB helps 3 High School Seniors-- advice that may help you. Segment 3: Club sports-- good idea or bad idea. Pat Olson McGee joins JB. Segment 4: Club sports-- how to improve your athletic scholarship chances (American College Connection can also help).

The JBP Show's Mission is to help schools and families create two and four year college graduates with minimal debt. Segment 1: Add these to every college list: financial safety schools Segment 2: $30k a year for a fabulous education: Michigan Tech Admissions Director Alison Carter joins JB. Segment 3: Ideas for how to cut college costs Segment 4: The best way to cut college costs & this week's tweets

The JBP Show's Mission is to help schools and families create two and four-year college graduates with minimal debt. Segment 1: A Jewel of a School for Less. William Jewell College Admissions Dean Cory Scheer joins JB Segment 2: Apply for this great program for less than $15k a year: The Oxbridge Scholarship at William Jewell College Segment 3: A hostile email from an angry listener: it happens. Segment 4: One city that is working to create more two and four-year college graduates with minimal debt. Let's all do it.

The JBP Show's Mission is to help schools and families create two and four-year college graduates with minimal debt. Segment 1: Take the Road Less Traveled--- the less prestigious, lower cost college option often makes more sense. Segment 2: "Why I chose a Land Grant University's Honors College over Stanford." Jacob Walker joins JB Segment 3: Don't worship at the college brand name or rankings altar. Segment 4: Less Testing in our K-12 schools makes sense. However, these two tests really do matter. And this week's Tweets.

John Baylor Prep helps schools and families create two- and four-year college graduates with minimal debt. Please share this link. Segment 1: Nearby Colleges often are less than $20k a year, but often these types of colleges are too. Segment 2: The challenge facing too many school counselors-- too many students. This new School Mission would address this challenge. Segment 3: Another affordable four year college in the midwest. Segment 4: Another affordable, less than $20k-a-year four year college in the midwest-- part 2. Segment 5: This week's Tweets.

Segment 1: How a two-year vocational degree creates job opportunities and job security. Segment 2: An affordable four year college in a Boulder, CO - like town: Black Hills State. Segment 3: An affordable four year college in a Boulder, CO - like town: Black Hills State (part 2). Segment 4: The Grateful Grads Index, a meaningful consideration when choosing colleges. Segment 5: This week's JBP tweets.