The PrepWell Podcast helps parents prepare their children for the admissions process for highly-selective college programs like the Ivy League, military service academies (e.g. USNA and West Point), ROTC and athletic scholarships.
In this week's podcast, I share a story about my son and a small group of "Fellows" working toward getting a job at Palantir.
The scenario reveals a lot about what's happening in the job market these days and how your college major may/may not be as important as it used to be.
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27 Sept 2026
Ep. 336 | The Benefits of Applying “Early Action"
In this week's podcast, I make a strong push for students to submit their applications in the Early Action round (where applicable).
There are a range of benefits to support this recommendation:
Admissions officers more alert
Optics
No obligation
Negotiation leverage
Momentum
EA is the new RD
Mental relief
Fewer supplemental essays
Heat check
If your child has their ducks in a row, and they're making progress with their applications, encourage them to apply to as many "EA" schools as possiblese review these factors.
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20 Sept 2026
Ep. 335 | Students Can No Longer Sleep-walk Through College
In this week's podcast, I argue that students can no longer afford to sleep-walk their way through college.
It is no longer a 4-yr, extended vacation, built around fun, frivolity, promiscuity, and beer.
Why the sudden change?
cost of attendance
broken public trust
employment landscape
behavioral minefield
curriculum
opportunities to cheat
distractions
being left behind
campus unrest
major choice
imposter syndrome
Before your child goes off to college, please review these factors.
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