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Gabriella Todd is a passionate, mission-driven educator and college admissions consultant who helps make educational resources available and accessible to everyone. Gabriella has worked in the admissions and financial aid department at Harvard University and received her master's in education from Harvard in 2020. Gabriella has a YouTube channel she created to share encouraging and helpful videos related to faith, education, and her lifestyle.

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What does it take to get into Harvard grad school…or any school of your choice? 

Passionate, mission-driven educator, Gabriella Todd, came from a low-income family who couldn’t afford to pay for her education — which is the case for many families. However, she managed to get into the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Gabriella says that if she can make it in, so can you. What’s her secret for getting into the school of your choice? 

In this episode of The Parents of High-Achieving Students Podcast, Tim Prunyi sits down with educator and content creator, Gabriella Todd, to discuss tips to get into Harvard grad school. Gabriella shares her story of how she got into Harvard Graduate School of Education, the kind of research students need to do before applying to grad school, the importance of having a vision board, and her advice to parents and students.

Dr. Thom Reilly is a Professor for the Arizona State University (ASU) School of Public Affairs and the Co-Director of the ASU Center for an Independent and Sustainable Democracy. Dr. Reilly is also the former Chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), where he served as chief executive officer. As the Chancellor, Dr. Reilly oversaw a complex system of R-1 research universities, four-year undergraduate institutions, a research institute, and community colleges. During his tenure, Dr. Reilly accumulated an impressive record on multiple measurable dimensions of success centered on increased accessibility, student success, and expanded workforce training and education.

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Are you a high school student feeling unsure about which college or career you should pursue? Where do you get the information to assist you in making these decisions? 

Professor Thom Reilly says that most high school students struggle finding the niche or the career they want to pursue when they are out of school. So, what does Dr. Reilly recommend? Parents and students should keep an eye out for resources to help them transition from high school to college — like using the me3 App. 

In this episode of The Parents of High-Achieving Students Podcast, Tim Prunyi sits down with Dr. Thom Reilly, Professor at Arizona State University (ASU) and former Chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), to discuss how students should prepare for college and life. Dr. Reilly explains the me3 App and how it helps students discover their college majors and careers, shares his advice for high school students, and the differences between educational institutions across states.

Marie Boyd is a high school student who improved her ACT score from a 26 to a 33 after studying with Prep Expert. Marie took the ACT a total of 4 times, improving dramatically with each retake. After experiencing challenge after challenge, including a fully booked testing center and a forgotten calculator, she was even able to get a nearly perfect score on the ACT writing portion with an 11 out of 12.

Marie is involved in a variety of extracurricular activities, including volleyball, student government, art, and dance. Her mother, Tina Boyd, has been her constant support and encouragement, helping guide her to her next chapter where she’ll have an internship at a pediatrician's office. She is a wonderful example of how hard work can pay off!

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How is your child performing in school? Does this have any bearing on how they will fare on tests? If they struggle with both, how can they possibly improve their scores?

Marie Boyd’s test scores and grades were pretty alright, but she felt she needed to improve on them so she could get into a good college. That’s when her mom, Tina Boyd, decided to sign her up for the Prep Expert program. With their top instructors and perfect-score strategies, Prep Expert helped Marie revolutionize the way she was taking her tests — increasing her ACT score from 26 to 33. 

In this episode of The Parents of High-Achieving Students Podcast, Tim Prunyi sits down with Marie Boyd, a high school student and Prep Expert student, and her mother, Tina Boyd, to discuss how they boosted Marie’s ACT scores. They explain what Marie’s test scores and grades were before the program, the hardest subjects on the test and how Prep Expert helped her tackle them, and their advice to other parents and students.

Kendrick Kumabe, M. Ed. is the acclaimed Author of Coaching Young Champions: Social Emotional Learning Considerations for the Virtual/Hybrid Educator. He is also the Founder of Kenzumi Education Consulting, LLC. Kendrick is a distinguished member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and is currently serving as the President of the Nevada African American Administrators & Superintendents Association (NVAAASA), teachers chapter. Not only that, but Kendrick is the President of Superior Substitutes, a Las Vegas-based education staffing firm committed to filling critical teacher shortages in underserved communities. Further sharing his expertise with those who need it, Kendrick joined FranklinCovey as an Education Consultant.

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Are you a parent or an educator trying to impact your students’ education positively? With the world going virtual, are there ways teachers, students, and parents can better connect to help the students perform? 

With virtual platforms, teachers need to keep an open line of communication with parents, create a sense of community in the virtual classroom, understand where the student is at, and know the particular area where students need help. Kendrick Kumabe, M. Ed. also believes that teachers need to teach from a lens of compassion because it shows the students that the teachers are truly invested in them. Teachers also need to show students how they can work as a team and help each other pass because failure should not be an option. 

In this episode of The Parents of High-Achieving Students Podcast, Tim Prunyi sits down with Kendrick Kumabe, M. Ed., the acclaimed Author of Coaching Young Champions: Social Emotional Learning Considerations for the Virtual/Hybrid Educator, to discuss the social and emotional ways teachers can teach students. Kendrick explains the strategies educators can use to engage parents and students more, the importance of teaching students from a lens of compassion, and the seven habits of happy kids.

Tim Prunyi is the Director of Academics at Prep Expert, one of the fastest-growing ed-tech companies specializing in online SAT and ACT preparation. By offering full-length and live online courses, on-demand video courses, one-on-one private tutoring, and more, Tim and his team are helping students get life-changing scholarship money and admission into the college of their dreams. His mission is to revolutionize STEM education.

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Have you ever thought of getting a private tutor for your child? What are the benefits of a one-on-one session? Can this kind of tutoring really make a difference in your student’s test scores?

One-on-one tutoring is the best way to personalize the exam preparation process because it tailors the session to the needs of the individual student, which is hard even for the best teachers to do in a larger group setting. The tutor gets to focus on specific areas the students need to improve on. This level of attention ultimately boosts the student’s performance and grade on the exam, and increases their chances of getting into the college of their dreams.

In this episode of The Parents of High-Achieving Students Podcast, Tim Prunyi, the Director of Academics at Prep Expert, is interviewed by Dr. Jeremy Weisz, the Co-founder of Rise25, to discuss the benefits of securing private one-on-one tutoring for your child. Tim explains the reasons why parents should get a one-on-one tutor for their children, the subjects that Prep Expert offers for one-on-one tutoring, and how they vet the tutors they hire and match them with the students.

Sparsh Shah is a prodigy, singer, songwriter, rapper, inspirational speaker, and philanthropist. Sparsh was born with an incurable disease called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, which makes his bones extremely fragile. With more than 140 fractures and multiple rod surgeries, Sparsh cannot bear weight on his hands and legs, walk, or run. But, what he does have is a divine voice and a brilliant mind. Sparsh has won prizes in 9 singing competitions and done over 300 live performances in 9 countries at prestigious venues such as Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, CosmoCaixa Barcelona, and more.  

Hiren Shah is an award-winning strategic and empathetic transformation leader. He’s highly skilled in strategic leadership, advisory services, management consulting, and business process management. Hiren is Sparsh Shah’s father.

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Is disability inability? Should disabilities define who you are and what you can achieve?

Sparsh Shah says you should have a never say die attitude and take every challenge with the positivity that everything happens for the greater good. Your difficulties should be your biggest victories because people learn the most when they’re struggling the most. Today, Sparsh shares his story of how he overcame all odds to be successful and inspire people to be the best version of themselves. 

In this episode of The Parents of High-Achieving Students Podcast, Tim Prunyi is joined by Sparsh Shah, a prodigy, singer, songwriter, rapper, inspirational speaker, and philanthropist, and his father, Hiren Shah, to discuss Sparsh’s success journey. They discuss some of the challenges Sparsh has been experiencing and how he overcomes them, the importance of having mentors, and his advice to parents and students with disabilities.

Tim Prunyi is the Director of Academics at Prep Expert, one of the fastest-growing ed-tech companies that specializes in online SAT and ACT preparation. By offering full-length and live online courses, on-demand video courses, one-on-one private tutoring, and more, Tim and his team are helping students get life-changing scholarship money and admission into the college of their dreams. His mission is to revolutionize STEM education. 

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How does your child perform on tests? Do they pass with flying colors, just make it by, or fall short? No matter where they’re at right now, what if you could give their ACT and SAT scores a comprehensive boost?

According to Tim Prunyi, the current education system is preparing students for the 19th Century instead of the 21st. What students need to become better test takers is multifold: early preparation, practice tests, and a distraction-free study environment, to name a few. Enter Prep Expert, an ed-tech company that’s here to revolutionize education. 

In this episode of The Parents of High-Achieving Students Podcast, Tim Prunyi, the Director of Academics at Prep Expert, is interviewed by Dr. Jeremy Weisz, the Co-founder of Rise25, to discuss the ways parents can raise their child’s ACT and SAT scores. Tim explains the tips and tricks students should use to pass a test, the mistakes students make while preparing and taking a test, and why you should invest with Prep Expert. Tune in to learn test-taking strategies that have been proven to work.