Professional Speaking
Do you need advice on finding awesome scholarships or preparing for college? Author Jean Burk travels across the United States sharing her expertise with audiences of all types. Whether your conference needs a keynote speaker or your luncheon could use an expert opinion, we can customize an affordable package perfect for your specific needs.
You can view watch two of Jean’s speeches (“Free College Can Happen To You” & “How to Ace the SAT”) online at www.collegeprepgenius.com/freedownload or you can request a DVD copy to be sent to you in the mail.
As a member of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine’s Speakers Bureau, the Arlington Alliance for Youth and the DFW Business Network, Jean has been invited to speak before numerous venues including book fairs, conventions, school groups, college nights, libraries and book stores. Her insightful program and innovative thoughts have helped thousands of people overcome myths and misconceptions about getting into and paying for college. Some of her references include:
- F.P.E.A. (Orlando, FL)
- Arlington Homeschool Convention (Arlington, TX)
- Midwest Homeschool Convention (Cincinnati, OH)
- N.W.F.H.C. (Pensacola, FL)
- C.H.E.A. (Pasadena, CA)
- F.A.M.I.L.I.E.S. (Euless, TX)
- N.E.T.C.A.H.E. (North Richland Hills, TX)
- Center for Home Education (Watuga, TX)
- The Book Cover
- First United Methodist (Carrolton, TX)
- Hurst Public Library
- N.T.H.E.N. Homeschool Bookfair (Plano, TX)
- Allen High School
- Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Worth, TX)
- Trinity Christian Academy (Cedar Hill)
- P.E.A.C.H. (Plano)
- Faith Christian Academy
- First United Methodist (Carrolton)
- 4-H Northwood (Keller)
- T.E.A.C.H. Four Corner Church (Frisco)
- H.E.R.O. (San Antonio)
- O.C.H.E.C. (Oklahoma City)
- Western Hills Primary
- Texas Homeschool College Night (Grapevine, TX)
- Eta Sigma Alpha Homeschool Honor Society
- Mid-South Homeschool Convention (Memphis, TN)
- Azle High School
- Arlington Hearth & Home (Arlington, TX)
- Southwest Florida Convention (Davie, FL)
- H.O.P.E. (Coconut Creek, FL)
- Southeast Homeschool Convention (Greensboro, SC)
- Faith Christian Academy (McKinney, TX)
- Fort Worth ISD Parent Liaison Meeting
- Luella Merritt Guidance Counselor Pyramid Meeting
Reference contact information is available upon request.
Jean’s expertise has been highlighted on Good Day Dallas (FOX), NBC Today (KXAS), Primetime News (CBS), The Homeschool Channel, The Star-Telegram, Azle News, The Signal, The Cleburne Times Review, and The McKinney Gazette. She serves as a frequent contributor to newspapers, magazines, educational resources, and online publications. (Click here to view our media page!)
Speech Topics:
“FREE COLLEGE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS”
Are you ready to make $500 an hour? Although it sounds too good to be true, it’s possible to earn this much in scholarships for college. Author, Jean Burk, will teach you two important concepts: how to get into the college of your choice and how to find the scholarships to pay for it. You will learn methods of receiving substantial scholarships that go beyond tuition and may include room and board, graduate school, and money to study abroad! Unlock the keys to finding free college at your fingertips!
“Free College Can Happen To You”
Do you have $80,000 saved up to pay for college? If you don’t, you can’t miss this lecture! “Free College Can Happen To You” is an inspirational, informational seminar that teaches the best and easiest ways to get scholarships for a university education through standardized test-taking. Come hear test-prep Guru, Jean Burk, share the secrets of SAT success that have helped not only her own homeschooled children but also hundreds of students raise their test scores as much as 600 points and receive free college!
“How to Build an Amazing Homeschool Transcript”
There is only ONE secret ingredient to giving credibility to a homeschool transcript. If you don’t know it, author Jean Burk will share the answer in this incredible lecture. Discover the insider criteria that Harvard uses to judge applicants and why summer break needs to be more than just a vacation. Learn the differences between AP, Dual Enrollment, and CLEP courses and the pros and cons of adding them to your schedule. Find out about the 3-Tier credit plan, so you can correctly build a portfolio that will impress any admissions counselor. If your kids are planning to go to college, you cannot afford to miss this engagement.
“How to Ace the SAT”
Test-prep Guru, Jean Burk, will share her secrets of SAT success that have helped hundreds of students raise their test scores as much as 600 points! Learn how to find shortcuts in test patterns and save time on all types of questions. Math, Writing, and Verbal sections are all covered in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you have kids in high school, you can’t miss this seminar about preparing them for the SAT!
“The Best Kept Secret to Free College: The PSAT”
Imagine throwing away seven trash bags full of college offers! It happened to my family and it could happen to yours. How? The PSAT. Contrary to popular belief, “P” does not stand for practice. In reality the PSAT is a scholarship qualifying test, and it can write you a ticket to just about any college. Discover the 3 little-known secrets about the PSAT and 11 steps to success! Learn how to get colleges begging you to enroll and pick up the tab at the same time.
“Chart Your Course For High School Success”
Don’t fear the high school years but be encouraged and equipped. As parent/teacher/principal and primary record-keeper you may not know where to start or what to include. This two hour seminar is a God-send to any parent struggling with the aspect of preparing a child for high school as well as college. Learn little-known transcript secrets, creating homeschool credibility, build an amazing high school portfolio, standardized test secrets, finding scholarships and more. Put together a high school portfolio that can even impress the admissions counselors at Harvard!
You can contact Jean by sending an e-mail to jean@collegeprepgenius.com or by calling (817) 282-PREP.
