Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchIvy League Admits; Employer-Funded Degrees; In-State Tuition
We often mention the difference between being competitive in a highly selective applicant pool versus being compelling, which is the difference betwe…
5 years, 8 months ago
Who Gets In and Why: A Year In College Admissions
Have you read Jeff Selingo's book, Who Gets In and Why: A Year in College Admissions? Well our team has, and we'll be reviewing the book in this week…
5 years, 8 months ago
Scholarship Offers; Med School Gap Years; Associates to Bachelors
As admissions decisions start to come in, you may receive scholarship offers from some of your schools. Did you know you can negotiate for more? Lear…
5 years, 8 months ago
Admissions Bloopers; Listener Q&A
We talk a lot about what to do as part of your college admissions process. This week, we have some cautionary tales of mistakes some have made in the…
5 years, 8 months ago
Applications Are In: Now What?; Tips for Juniors Getting Started
Seniors: your applications are in. What can you do now? We'll talk about steps you can take on the admissions and finance side while you wait for you…
5 years, 9 months ago
Admissions Resolutions; Attending & Paying for College as Adults
Just in time for the new year, we have some new year's resolutions for college admissions. We're also sharing two team stories this week: attending c…
5 years, 9 months ago
Post-Bacc Programs; Spending Resolutions; Regular Decision Lists
In another segment in our Med School Series, we'll consider post-baccalaureate programs, including what they are and who would benefit. We've been gi…
5 years, 9 months ago
Attending a Women's College; Listener Q&A
In another story from our team, Jen Simons will share her experience choosing and attending a women's college. We'll also answer your questions on co…
5 years, 9 months ago
Deferrals; Keeping Scholarships & Aid; Elon & UMiami (FL) Essays
Early action, early decision, and priority admissions decisions have already started coming in, and many more will be released throughout December an…
5 years, 10 months ago
Is Bribery the Only Way In to an Ivy?; Early Round Results; Preparing for Student Loan Payments
With the latest admissions scandal, it might feel like the only way to get into an Ivy or similarly selective university is through bribery. We're go…
5 years, 10 months ago