Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchLessons in College Admissions from a Piano Teacher
Season 1 Episode 22
When a high school student applies to college, their academic profile understandably receives the lion's share of attention. But college admissions r…
3 years, 3 months ago
Tips on Saving for Tuition
Season 1 Episode 21
College students face many financial demands throughout the course of higher education: tuition, room, board, books, and many more. When unprepared f…
3 years, 3 months ago
The Importance of Grit in College Admissions
Season 1 Episode 20
Life constantly throws curveballs, challenges, and difficulties at high school students. And, sometimes, they get injured along the way. How do stude…
3 years, 4 months ago
New Year, New College App Goals
Season 1 Episode 19
Successful people have learned to create goals and establish a plan to achieve them. And January is a great time for high school students to reflect …
3 years, 4 months ago
Interview with a National Merit Scholar
Season 1 Episode 18
A September 2022 College App 101 episode explains the connection between the PSAT and the National Merit Scholarship Competition. In the present epis…
3 years, 4 months ago
Fall Semester 2022 Q&A
Season 1 Episode 17
Each semester, College App 101 receives questions from students and parents about college admissions, academics, success in high school, and so forth…
3 years, 5 months ago
Interview with an AP Student
Season 1 Episode 16
A previous College App 101 episode provides an overview of earning college credit in high school, with special attention given to College Board's AP …
3 years, 5 months ago
Earning College Credit in High School: An Overview
Season 1 Episode 15
Students like to take college level coursework in high school, because it is challenging, an opportunity to earn college credit before ever enrolling…
3 years, 5 months ago
Applying to Colleges and Scholarships Broadly
Season 1 Episode 13
"Don't put all your eggs in one basket" is a famous saying that encourages people to pursue a variety or diversity of options in life. How should hig…
3 years, 6 months ago
Standardized Tests for College Admissions
Season 1 Episode 12
The two most popular standardized tests used for admission to college are the SAT and the ACT (though there are others). What is the difference betwe…
3 years, 6 months ago