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Podcast: Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast
Episode: SELF-ADVOCACY IN EDUCATION AND ADMISSIONS
Description: The Talmud teaches that a timid person cannot learn. While well-intentioned adults might negotiate obstacles and opportunities for teens, the most successful students are usually the ones who learn to stand up for themselves. Amy and Mike invited educator Barak Moore to explore the importance of self-advocacy in education and admissions. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What does self-advocacy mean in the context of an educational environment? What are examples of how students advocate for themselves in admissions decisions? Why do students struggle to stand up for themselves or ask for...