Woody Robertson
VP of Admissions at CollegePlus!
As a first generation homeschool graduate, Woody has been where most students are now and desires to help them wisely answer some of life’s biggest questions concerning their future.
Woody’s personal mission is to live “a real life with a real relationship with a real God.” A first generation homeschool graduate, Woody is passionate about reaching the next generation of culture shapers. If you hang around Woody, you’re sure to hear words like, “live life to the fullest,” “purposeful living,” or “world-changer” and he’s helped young adults successfully navigate life-decisions for years. An entrepreneur and visionary, Woody has been a principle player in several start-up companies. In 2004, he co-founded CollegePlus and earned his accredited BSBA in General Management in 18 months for under $10k!
A frequent motivational speaker at conferences nationwide, his information-packed sessions are innovative and inspiring. Characterized by a high level of energy and enthusiasm, Woody blends each session with motivating and practical information which attendees can put immediately into practice.
Attend his sessions and be prepared to get knocked outside of your box!
As a member of the CollegePlus team, Woody lives in San Antonio, TX with his wife Gina—the girl of his dreams!
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1. What Colleges Don’t Tell You: 4 Secrets to Save Time and Money
What does a student need to be successful today? For many families, answering the college question is a difficult task. Often the overall cost, time required, inefficiencies, and negative college environment are too great an obstacle. In this session, we lay out four proven tips to avoid the traps that prey on most traditional students. These tips can be used immediately to begin saving money and time on college and, most importantly, give your student a huge head-start on the competition. Is it possible to get a college degree without debt? Or to own a home debt free by age 25? We’ll show you how to do both by revealing the secrets colleges won’t tell you.
Speaker: Woody Robertson(62 min | 22 MB)
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2. Bachelor’s Degree by Age 18: Inspiring Students With a Vision
How did our Founding Fathers graduate from college at 15, 16, and 17 years old? This practical session gives an inspiring overview to what’s happened to education and how today’s students can maximize their high school study by incorporating a souped-up version of dual credit into their daily schedule using the curriculum they already own. Topics covered include: how to earn dual credit, how to record dual credit on a H.S. transcript, a suggested daily schedule, and many others. A shortcut to life or graduate studies, this concept saves thousands of dollars and years of time. Learn how to graduate from college by the time your peers are graduating high school. We’re serious!Speaker: Woody Robertson(61 min | 25 MB)
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3. Dual Credit On Steroids: Your First Year of College for Under $500!
Who says you need to be in a classroom for an entire semester to earn college credit? With Credit by Exam, students can earn college credit in over 300 standardized subject exams (The most common are CLEP and DSST exams). This practical session will introduce you to the why, the what and the how of Credit by Exam programs which allow students to earn dual credit, saving you money and time without having to set foot in a college classroom. Attendees learn exam-specific study tips on the five general CLEP exams, which represent the equivalent of the first year of college. Come discover the best kept secret in higher education!Speaker: Woody Robertson(58 min | 23 MB)
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4. The Coming College Tsunami and the Huge Opportunity for Homeschoolers
A radical disruption is in progress that is challenging our most fundamental assumptions about education in general and higher education in particular. Escalating costs, ‘college for free’, the increasing disconnect between college outcomes and marketplace demands, combining high school and college, credit for service learning and internships, increased transfer opportunities, and the list goes on. Think four years of college is your ticket to a successful career? Think again. Find out what you can do to navigate through the chaos and achieve the extraordinary.Speaker: Woody Robertson(64 min | 23 MB)
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5. Study Like a Genius: Unlocking Your Brain
All learning is founded on one key—the ability to take in information and then remember it. Most people are never taught how to effectively learn. Each school year, students spend countless hours studying, only to have the information seemingly disappear when they need it most. Whether a parent or student, in this interactive and practical session, you will learn how to use study tools such as speed reading and memory techniques which will radically change the way you learn.Speaker: Woody Robertson(57 min | 23 MB)
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6. Dreams, Desires, Decisions: A Look at Life Purpose
The world steps aside for a person who is passionately pursuing their purpose. However, young people are barraged with decisions on every side. How do you know what to say “no” to so that you can say “yes” to the truly important? With over 30,000 vocations beckoning and a myriad of degrees to choose from, the process of elimination may not be the wisest. This workshop-style presentation will inspire you to dive deep into the recesses of your life to find your “golden thread” clues and give you a filter through which to evaluate every decision. God has already been at work so bring a pen and paper and get ready to discover His purpose for your life!Speaker: Woody Robertson(55 min | 13 MB)
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7. 8 Life After High School… Training Starts Now
In a day when education standards have plummeted and the job industry is glutted with a lackluster and clogged employee base, there is tremendous opportunity for those with passion and skill. This information-packed session prepares students to launch into the next phase of life with vigor, excellence and confidence. Topics include how to dress for success, creative conversation techniques, essential character qualities, time management, résumé and business building and more! Today’s activities and choices will either help or hinder future successes. Look out world—the next generation of leaders are on their way.Speaker: Woody Robertson(55 min | 13 MB)
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8. Now Calling All Entrepreneurs: 10 Musts for Starting and Growing Successful Businesses.
This session is for those who think outside of the box, take risks and are not afraid to put their creative juices to work. Hear stories of entrepreneurs who started small and built wildly successful businesses. We’ll cover the fundamentals of entrepreneurialism and discover 10 musts for starting and growing a successful business.Speaker: Woody Robertson(55 min | 13 MB)
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9. Dynamic Parenting: 10 Keys From A Student's Perspective
This session is a testimony and tribute to homeschool parents that live everyday in the trenches, on their knees for their children while fighting for the generations to come up behind. To you we owe our lives and future! Home educated from the ground up, Woody has stories to tell and parents who experienced the ups, downs and alla- rounds of homeschool life… and they ALL lived to tell about it! Interspersed throughout the talk, Woody will share some tangible action points that parents can immediately and implement as God leads.Speaker: Woody Robertson(55 min | 13 MB)
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