Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA Teacher's Importance in College Admissions #81
Season 5 Episode 6
A college bound student has important relationships with several people during high school. When it comes to academics and the role of academics in c…
5 hours ago
Feeling Overwhelmed? #80
Season 5 Episode 5
High achieving college bound students easily get overwhelmed by extracurricular activities, part-time work, a robust social calendar, not to mention …
2 weeks ago
Preparing Financially for College: Saving, FAFSA 2026, and More #79
Season 5 Episode 4
Financial savings to pay college expenses is a daunting topic. Yet it is crucial that parents and college bound students address finances before atte…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Preparing for the FAFSA 2026 #78
Season 5 Episode 3
The 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA) opens on October 1, 2026. Current college bound seniors and their parents must subm…
1 month, 1 week ago
Why I Help Students Get Admitted to College Part 2 #77
Season 5 Episode 2
The typical college student has quick access to many talented professionals on a college campus. These professionals devote their days to assisting c…
2 months, 1 week ago
Why I Help Students Get Admitted to College #76
Season 5 Episode 1
A college campus is a veritable goldmine with extraordinary resources at students' fingertips. One resource is very talented people, who are eager to…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Finding the Good in Failure Part 2
Season 4 Episode 16
To be human is to err and make mistakes. People do well, when they find ways to see the good in past failures, setbacks, and loss. In this episode, D…
3 months, 1 week ago
Finding the Good in Failure Part 1
Season 4 Episode 15
Failures, weaknesses, defeats, and loss characterize the human experience. In this episode, Dr. Riley (from collegeapp101.com) uses the life of Sir W…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Interviews with Class of 2026 National Merit Students Part 6
Season 4 Episode 14
Over the years, College App 101 podcasts have provided many tips on taking the Preliminary SAT, also known as the PSAT. Elite performance on the PSAT…
4 months, 1 week ago
Interviews with Class of 2026 National Merit Students Part 5
Season 4 Episode 13
Over the years, College App 101 podcasts have provided many tips on taking the Preliminary SAT, also known as the PSAT. Elite performance on the PSAT…
4 months, 3 weeks ago