About this episode

Mark and Anna discuss with Carol Ben-Davies the essential qualities high school students should develop to thrive in college.

As more teens prepare to go to college this summer, the importance of what qualities students should develop in high school so that they can thrive in college is ever important. Join Mark and Anna as they speak with Carol Ben-Davies from College Bound Determination as she shares her decades of experience working with students at top universities on the recommendations she has to help students thrive.

People in this episode

Hosts: Mark Hofer, Anna Ren

Guest: Carol Ben-Davies

Topics covered

• college preparation
• student success
• high school qualities
• college admissions
• personal development

Keywords

• college preparation
• student success
• high school
• college admissions
• personal development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: College Bound Determination

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