"Deep-Fit" College - Episode 775

The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree

I recently spoke with Jennifer Stephan of Lantern College Counseling. Jennifer has spent her entire career in higher education helping young adults achieve their academic and personal goals.

Jennifer holds a unique vantage point on the college application process, having held a variety of roles across top colleges and universities, including professor, academic dean, and on a board of admissions, in addition to serving as a private college counselor, alumni interviewer for Johns Hopkins University, and parent of three. Her holistic understanding of how a student can thrive at college helps her guide students down the path of fulfillment, success, and joy.

In our conversation, Jennifer shared:

• The concept of “Deep-Fit” college, and why chasing rankings is not the right approach to choosing a college

• What “thriving” in college really means, including 6 college experiences that relate to positive long-term success

• Tips for identifying a “Deep-Fit” college for your student, and 3 reasons “Deep-Fit” is critical to future success

• How students can make the most of their time in college to set themselves up for future success

You can connect with Jennifer by visiting the Lantern College Counseling website or emailing her at [e-mail].