232: Encore: Getting into College with Special Guest Rick Clark

Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens

Dr. Lisa Damour/Reena Ninan

Kids & Family, Mental Health, Parenting, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 720 Ratings

🗓️ 12 August 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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College admissions can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to. Rick Clark, the author of “The Truth About College Admission,” joins Lisa and Reena to break down what matters most in the admissions process and how families can approach it with sanity and strategy. “The Truth About College Admission” Book & Workbook: https://www.truthaboutcollegeadmission.com/books “The Truth About College Admission” Podcast: https://www.truthaboutcollegeadmission.com/podcast Rick’s Blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/author/rc218/ ________________ Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens is the essential podcast for parents seeking expert guidance, tested strategies, and psychological insights on raising kids, especially tweens and teens. Join renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour and former journalist and mom of two Reena Ninan as they explore real-life parenting challenges. Looking to learn more about how to boost kids’ resilience, build their confidence, or support their emotional well-being? Dr. Lisa and Reena have got you covered! Together they address listener questions about stress, anxiety, social media concerns, school pressures, and challenges in peer relationships. Each episode provides practical advice and science-backed solutions to help parents raise resilient, confident, and emotionally healthy kids. Tune in every week for the latest topics in parenting, child psychology, and family wellness. Get answers to your most pressing parenting questions. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Check out our Ask Lisa Podcast Playlists. Binge specific topics like Raising Sons, Staying Connected to Your Teen: https://www.youtube.com/@asklisapodcast/playlists ________________ Episode Keywords: college prep, college admissions, parenting high school juniors, college essays, SAT prep, ACT prep, financial aid, scholarships, choosing a college Show Keywords: ask lisa podcast, dr lisa damour, reena ninan, psychology, parenting, podcast, teens, tweens, parenting teens, parenting tweens, teen parenting, tween parenting, parenting tips, parenting advice, positive parenting, parenting podcast, teen behavior, tween challenges, raising tweens, raising teens, parenting hacks, parenting help, family dynamics, kids podcast, mental health, teen mental health, attachment styles, emotional intelligence

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0:00.0	Tell me a parenting issue everyone struggles with, with tweens and teens, but no one talks about.
0:06.9	Rina, I think a lot of people feel like they just don't know how to connect to their kid anymore.
0:12.3	I'm Rina Ninen and welcome to Ask Lisa, the Psychology of Parenting Podcast.
0:18.7	And I'm Dr. Lisa D'Amour.
0:20.3	We bring you science-back strategies for managing anxiety, discipline, intense emotions, and more.
0:26.6	We decode tough parenting challenges with tips that you can use right now.
0:32.0	So subscribe to Ask Lisa, the Psychology of Parenting Podcast, and join our YouTube community today.
0:38.3	We're here to help you untangle family life.
0:42.3	Encore Episode 232, getting into college with special guest Rick Clark.
0:52.3	When college admissions looms, families often feel confused and anxious. What really matters, what doesn't?
1:01.6	Rick Clark, a veteran admissions expert, breaks down what students need to know and what parents can do to support without adding pressure.
1:09.4	Here's an encore episode of getting into college with special guest, Rick Clark.
1:13.8	You know, my opinion of college has changed since we started this podcast.
1:18.4	I feel like every year, it's just my imagination.
1:20.9	It's like every year the standards have changed somehow.
1:24.0	We have been doing this podcast in a time when there's been as much transition as I have ever been aware of in the college landscape.
1:31.8	The pandemic really disrupted things, and it's different than I've ever seen before, and I've been in this business for almost 30 years.
1:39.7	So you're not making that up, Brena.
1:41.8	Thank you for validating my feelings of how I feel this way.
1:45.5	I can't wait to get right to this guest.
1:47.1	We've got a fabulous guest today.
1:49.5	Rick Clark is Georgia Tech's executive director for strategic student access, where he advances
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