On To College Podcast (formerly John Baylor Prep)

Why College Matters More-- disappearing middle income jobs. JB addresses the skeptics: Decent Paying Jobs that May Not Require College -- the list is short. A highly selective, rigorous east coast college for $25k a year. Kaboom! Pat Olson McGee joins JB (& this week's tweets).

An Illinois State degree but $100k in debt. Don't Over-borrow, a cautionary tale: Molly Regan joins JB. A solid midwestern four-year college for less than $12k a year & a solid New England four-year college for less than $16k a year: JBP Counselor, Pat Olson McGee, joins JB. And this week's tweets.

Still a college skeptic? Listen to the Wall Street Journal. Specific strategies to keep more dollars in your pocket. Todd Blome, BMGCPAs, joins us. The $2500 tax credit that your student can win. ObamaCare's impact on your student's healthcare costs and pre-med decision.

How to motivate unreachable students. This group gets most scholarships. Social media threatens scholarship eligibility. Do the College visit effectively.

How parents and schools can motivate students. Why counselors at big high schools need your help. Mrs. Jodi Therkelsen, Millard North Counselor joins John. Mistakes to avoid in the college admissions process. Lesser known, life-changing colleges you should consider.

You may not have missed the deadlines for these scholarships and colleges. How to win more aid after freshman year. The power of a private small college education. This week's tweets: game plan for seniors now.

The elephant in the room: cheating. How to handle the elephant. Colleges that change lives. Buyer and politician beware: the lessons of Grambling Football.

Out of state colleges can be affordable. Good value public universities for non-residents. How to double your chance for admission. College naysayers are actually advocates for good value colleges.

The best paying job a HS student could ever have. Are diagnostic tests racist? Are diagnostic tests here to stay? The 5 keys to great application essays.

There are two critical test dates left. Study skills that increase grades. How to work smarter, not harder. Keys for improving communication skills.

Should kids save for college. Parents: judge effort not results. Nursing school: a great value proposition. Marilyn Moore, President of Bryan College of Health Sciences. We're over-testing students.

The JBCP Show Mission: why school and college are more important than ever. Before committing to a sport, have this conversation with your child. Study skills to vault that GPA. The path to becoming a Vet. Dr. Glenn Jackson, Univ. of Nebraska joins us.

Game plan for juniors looking for college athletic scholarships. Game plan for seniors marketing their extra-curricular skill. One way to make your college diploma worth more. The American Opportunity Credit: your $2500 tax credit.

Good news for college consumers? College change is coming: MOOCS. RemedialGate: 40% is too high. Early Decision vs. Early Action.

Have this talk with your students/children soon. The importance of this often elusive attribute. Important lessons from a celebrity. The 5 keys to great application essays One more thing: recommendation letters.

One state's plan to make college tuition-free. Would you trade 3% of your future earnings over 24 years for free tuition now? Why more low-income students will get into selective colleges this year. Let's encourage more to apply. An end-of-summer to-do list.

Are College Savings Plans Really the Best Choice. The $2500 tax credit you don't know about. CPA Todd Blome joins John. College contrarians countered.

Federal loan rates double. Are you affected? How to avoid over-borrowing. Achieving starts young. A grade school teacher armed with advice.

Why College Grads with Minimal Debt are Set. How Savvy Families can Negotiate Better Aid Offers. The ACT vs. the SAT. A Dad and Daughter in need of Answers

College can be the key to turning your passion into profit. The student attributes colleges want most. A student who overcame the odds. How she did it. One mistake to avoid, according to one high school counselor. One more thing: talk to your parents.