Welcome to the College Prep Confidential Podcast

Season 1

April 18, 2022

3 Interview Red Flags

Welcome to the hottest job market in recorded history. That means big money and big perks for college students looking for jobs. Before you accept a job or take an interview, avoid any company that does these 3 interview red …

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April 11, 2022

The Positive Feedback Loop

Watch as John goes transforms social anxiety, a fat body, and a low self esteem into a completely different person. And it's all thanks to a mental model called the positive feedback loop.

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April 4, 2022

The Hidden Reason We Choose Expensive Colleges

In this episode, we talk about the real reason, not the reason parents and students tell others, of why we choose expensive colleges. We also talk about each college having an intrinsic value based on this hidden reason, and how …

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March 28, 2022

CPC Episode #39 - You v2

Treat your life improvements like a computer upgrade. What to do and what not to do when leveling up your life. Use this 2 column list to transform your college experience and your life.

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Oct. 11, 2021

Interview Dominance with Rishav Khanal

This week, our guest is Rishav Khanal, who is a bestselling author and founder of Compound Career, where he helps college students and recent graduates develop the career readiness skills to break into competitive job market. In this...

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Sept. 20, 2021

CPC Episode #37 - Become a Connection Magnet

Your network is your net worth. And in this episode, we'll reveal the secrets behind a top 1% networker on LinkedIn with tips like: The unknown area of LinkedIn where you can explode your network One of the best places …

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Sept. 13, 2021

CPC Episode #36 - Is College Worth It?

We're talking about the 4 word question every student should ask themselves before ever stepping foot in a college. To find the answer to the question, we've got tips like: Other lucrative options besides going to college The 2 Column …

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Sept. 6, 2021

CPC Episode #35 - 3 Magic Interview Questions To Make Them Beg You To…

No matter where you work or what you do in life, you will interview. In this episode, I'm revealing interviewing secrets from 25 years in the corporate world like: 3 questions to ask the interviewer to give you an unfair …

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Aug. 30, 2021

CPC Episode #34 - When Will I Ever Use Math in the Real World?

Get the real answer to the most asked question for any student or parent who's ever taken math. Discover things like: The one thing math class gives you which will change your life Which jobs which pay over 150,000, if …

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Aug. 23, 2021

CPC Episode #33 - Think Like Elon Musk with These Models

What if you could install part of Elon Musk's brain into your brain? How would that change your life? In this episode, we're covering thinking tips like: Why modeling will explode test scores and get you job interviews What bear …

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Aug. 13, 2021

CPC Episode #32 - Transform a Crappy College Essay into a Masterpiece…

Are you a bad writer? An average writer? Here's how to transform yourself into a keyboard killer using one skill. The one book you can read in 2 days which will transform your writing into greased lighting Use this free …

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Dec. 2, 2019

CPC Episode #31 - Attack Anxiety Using Temporal Tricks

Anxiety is a national nuisance. Can your interpretation of time affect anxiety? Yes, and you'll discover nuggets like: 6 steps to evaporate anxiety Use this time trick to reduce anxiety The two saddest words in the English language How the …

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Nov. 25, 2019

CPC Episode #30 - Transform Your Life With This Equation

Can one equation really transform your life? Yes, and you'll discover how with insights like: Why effort means nothing...and what to focus on instead Most of what you do all day is useless. Here's why. Ditch linear thinking. Embrace this …

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Nov. 18, 2019

CPC Episode #29 - Varsity Blues Scandal and the Most Important Skill …

Are you disgusted yet? The Varsity Blues scandal has people questioning if college selection is rigged. The scandal teaches us a valuable lesson for those of us who follow the rules like: Why college reputations are in the toilet right …

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Nov. 11, 2019

CPC Episode #28 - Fortune Favors the Bold: Solving Unsolvable Problems

Society loves to tell us what to think. If you listen, you limit yourself. Instead, seek greatness by discovering: What Alexander the Great teaches you about solving the unsolvable The One Trait the Best People In Each Industry Share Why …

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Nov. 4, 2019

CPC Episode #27 - What a Gunslinging Shrimp Can Teach You About Turni…

Can you really turn liabilities and shortcomings into advantages? Yes, and you'll discover how with tidbits like: The 3-step checklist to turn weaknesses into strengths The 3-part inventory to measure strengths, weaknesses, and transformations...

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Oct. 28, 2019

CPC Episode #26 - 10 Steps to Choosing the Right College

How would you like 10 easy steps to choose the right college? If so, then check out: The time travel method to see if your chose your college wisely What Neopolitan ice cream can teach you about choosing the right …

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Oct. 21, 2019

CPC Episode #25 - Now Is The Time To Stick It In... Nice and Deep

The recent college ruling rains down manna from heaven. Get the details such as: Why the new ruling turns you into a free agent How to earn college financial aid even after you've accepted a college offer The new negotiation …

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Oct. 14, 2019

CPC Episode #24 - Treating Students as Stocks

A new rival to student loans has arrived. Discover: The wild new college aid financing idea The marketplace where investors have an "educational draft" How to get unemployment insurance against a student loan The advantages and disadvantages of...

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Oct. 7, 2019

CPC Episode #23 - Do This ONE Thing On Your College Essay In 8 Second…

College essay competition is fierce. Discover how to get your essay read with tricks like: The one sentence which makes or breaks your college essay Use this trick to jolt the brain out of slumber mode 6 ways Readers Digest …

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Sept. 30, 2019

CPC Episode #22 - Do You Make These Financial Aid Mistakes?

Sometimes, slowing down helps you go faster. And we'll cover how to avoid financial aid blunders with tips like: 14 mistakes which will cost you thousands in financial aid Don't fill out the FAFSA until you have these items How …

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Sept. 23, 2019

CPC Episode #21 - Crush College Exams Using This 100 Million Year Old…

In this episode, we'll transform your mind into a thermostat for success with tips like: How to take your exam temperature Why there's no such thing as failure. What it is instead What Angry Bees Can Teach You About Improving …

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Sept. 16, 2019

CPC Episode #20 - Desperation Is The World's Worst Cologne

This episode is dedicated to giving you negotiation power with tips like: Why you should treat college choices like dating and jobs The 7 letter word which guarantees you more financial aid Do this one thing if you like giving …

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Sept. 9, 2019

CPC Episode #19 - Secret of the 3 Sisters

Want to power up your brain? Then check out the learning habits of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Oprah with nuggets like: Dilbert Creator's guide to multiplying your talents The learning habit of great minds like Elon Musk, Bill Gates, …

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Sept. 2, 2019

CPC Episode #18 - Why Phone Numbers Have Dashes And the Secret to a S…

Memory experts cite one special technique for their skill. In this episode, I'll reveal... What you can learn about memory from a carpet company phone number song Crush your college prep exams with this memory expert pyramid trick The one...

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Aug. 26, 2019

CPC Episode #17 - The Most Important College Recruitment Photo You Wi…

College Recruiters research your social media. To reel them in and get attention, optimize this photo on LinkedIn with tips like: Discover the most important social media photo you will ever take for college prep 3 traits college recruiters...

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Aug. 19, 2019

CPC Episode #16 - Stop College Admissions Officers Dead In Their Trac…

We're dissecting Tabloid Magazines and the powerful writing lessons they give such as: What are the 4 U's, and why using them will make your college essay irresistible to read Why writing out tabloids will make your college essay magnetic …

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Aug. 11, 2019

CPC Episode #15 - 7 Math Brain Filters

2 people can see the exact same math problem, but interpret it completely different. This is because we all use brain filters. And in this episode, we'll reveal: 7 ways we see the world, and how it affects math The …

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Aug. 4, 2019

CPC Episode #14 - Access Forbidden Knowledge From an $80 Cup of Cat P…

I bet you never thought you'd find deep lessons inside cat turds, did you? Well you will, in Episode 14, with nuggets like: What experts do instead of work hard What cat poop coffee can teach you about opportunity spotting …

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July 28, 2019

CPC Episode #13 - Lord of the Flings

Are you turning your brain into mush with this one behavior? Discover the diagnosis and cure with tips like: Why checking your social media feed makes you dumber Want to relieve stress? Stop jumping between tasks What multi-taskers have in...

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July 21, 2019

CPC Episode #12 - It's There If You Know Where To Look

This week, we're tapping the power of "the search", and how it gives you laser focus for your college prep journey and beyond with insights like: What Patrick Swayze can teach you about learning Why you'll find anything you want …

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July 14, 2019

CPC Episode #11 - What the U.S. Navy and a $2,500 Flash Drive Can Sho…

College Essays can make or break your college prep. Discover how to make your writing pull in college advisors with tips like: What this U.S. Navy Test can show you about clear writing What type of writing makes people trust …

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July 7, 2019

CPC Episode #10 - Don't Apply To College Until You Jot These 3 Letter…

College Prep can be grueling. You need help, and this episode will show you how with tips like: The 3 letter word which simplifies college prep Carry this piece of paper around and read it twice a day to visualize …

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June 30, 2019

CPC Episode #9 - Optimize your memory using this invention by "Napole…

Want to build a memory like a steel trap for your ACT and SAT exams? Then let's pull back the curtain to reveal tips like... A form of handwriting, popularized by old ladies, which earned higher SAT scores A device …

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June 23, 2019

CPC Episode #8 - Is the Key To Exam Dominance Hiding Inside These Rus…

In this episode, we're tapping into Russian culture, wind currents, and horse racing to reveal: What these wooden Russian Dolls reveal about expert test preparation The key difference in this 3-tier horse racing structure between amateur and...

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June 16, 2019

CPC Episode #7 - Warren Buffett’s College Prep Strategy: Seek Stupidi…

In Episode 7, we'll channel Warren Buffet’s Seek Stupidity to Get Smarter trick to help you conquer college prep. You'll discover: Use these models to avoid college prep mistakes Use this lens when looking at the world Don't take any …

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June 9, 2019

CPC Episode #6 - Alien Invasions and Electrical Insulators Reveal Clu…

In Episode 6, we're digging deep into learning mastery tips for College Prep Exams including: The fatty electrical insulation sheath you can strengthen through "mental weight lifting" to get better test scores Tom Cruise used this technique in the...

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June 2, 2019

CPC Episode #5 - Financial Time Machine Earns you $87,050 over 10 yea…

In this episode, I'll reveal: The 4 letter mistake millions of college prep parents make The College Prep Decision worth $87,050 What is a financial time machine, and how it saves you money The most valuable commodity in life - …

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May 26, 2019

CPC Episode #4 - Discover How To Use Financial Aid Alchemy To Boost Y…

In Episode 4, we cover the secret of Financial Aid Alchemy, and how you can move, or reclassify your assets and income to get more financial aid. You'll discover: What financial aid alchemy is, and how one family used it …

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May 19, 2019

CPC Show Episode #3 - Canadian Game Show Hosts Discovers The Key to T…

In this episode you'll discover a test taking secret expert test takers use. The secret comes from combining a Canadian Game Show Host's problem and neuroscience. In this episode, you'll discover: The Power of Addition By Subtraction to get better...

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May 12, 2019

CPC Episode #2 - These 3 Letters Will Have Colleges Eating Out of the…

In episode #2, we cover the 3 letters you can use to have colleges eating out of the palm of your hand. We show you how you can use these 3 letters like businesses do to. A These 3 letters …

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May 10, 2019

CPC Episode #1 - You Are The Prize

In this pilot episode for the College Prep Confidential podcast, we show college bound students and parents of college bound students how to take advantages and get more money. We'll cover: How enrollment shortfalls can be used to get you …

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