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Helping families to be strategic and intentional about their education options is the driving force behind The Education Doctor! Radio show. We address families' questions about K-12 education and college admissions! The timeless topics covered on this program are based on Dr. Pamela Ellis' 20+ years as a researcher in education and finance executive in the private sector. Dr. Ellis is a nationally-recognized educational consultant who advises families, K-12 school districts, and colleges/universities on student achievement. Her passion for education is enlightening and contagious! She is the principal consultant at Compass Education Strategies, LLC, a research-based, educational consulting firm. Dr. Ellis is a graduate of Stanford University and Dartmouth College. The call-in number for this show is (714) 333-3356. You may also email your questions or show suggestions to radio@compasseducationstrategies.com.

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Whether a student is an introvert or extrovert can make a difference in how well the academic program of one college is a good fit or not. Although we often hear about the The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) in careers, this powerful tool... more
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Selecting a college that's a good fit for you takes time and attention to countless details. When applying to a selective college or university, there can be even more hand wringing for applicants, as well as parents. Colin Johnson, Senior... more
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Stress among student starts as early as 3rd grade and extends well into college. What are students stressed about and how can parents recognize the signs of stress? How can parents balance stress and academic success, particularly for... more
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As college-bound students are finalizing their college lists, many may be thinking that they may want to delay college for a year. To do what? is a looming question. Parents are wondering . . ."Does this mean my son/daugher will never go to... more
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Are you really going to stay in college? There are a number of factors that matter for how successful students are in college. Professor Eric Bettinger of Stanford University and the National Bureau of Economic Research has researched a... more
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To avoid burnout from high school to college, an increasing number of students are taking a gap year. Interestingly, colleges such as Harvard, MIT, and Princeton even encourage incoming freshmen to defer their matriculation. There are a... more
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It's time for entering freshman to get packed for an exciting first year of college. If you are a freshman or the parent of a freshman, please join us as we talk with Dean Julie Lythcott-Haims of Stanford University. Dean Julie is the Dean of... more
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The persistent achievement gap between white/Asian students and black students continues to haunt schools across the country. The gap is persistent because schools can't close the gap on their own. Families and communities... more
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High school basketball players who aspire to play in Division 1 or play for the NBA may want to bypass the graduation ceremony. Hold on! My guest, Corrie Blount, played in the NBA for eleven years, yet returned to college to graduate.... more
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