Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat to Consider if You're Considering a Gap Year. Also, Applying from Abroad, Listener Questions on College Finance
Last week we welcomed an international student studying in the US to our show. This week, we're going to be discussing the ins and outs of applying i…
10 years, 4 months ago
What Happens After You Deposit? Also International Student Experiences in the US, and PG Years
It may seem that all you need to do after you deposit is buy some extra-long sheets for your dorm room bed and show up in time for the first day of c…
10 years, 4 months ago
Sending In the Deposit: How Do You Make the Final Choice?
One of the best parts of the college process should be the moment when the tables are turned and students get to decide which school they will attend…
10 years, 5 months ago
What If You Didn't Get In Anywhere?
It's every college going student and parent's nightmare: decisions from colleges arrive, and there isn't a yes in the bunch. Does this mean that the …
10 years, 5 months ago
You Don't Like Any of Your College Choices: Now What?
What happens if you got into most of the colleges on your list, but now you're realizing you don't really like any of them? We'll be looking at what …
10 years, 5 months ago
The College Visit: What Questions Should I Be Asking?
College visits can be an incredibly valuable part of the college process—or they can be a big waste of time and money. Students and families can make…
10 years, 5 months ago
Turning the Tide Part Two: What Does this Mean for You?
In our first segment on Turning the Tide, Ian Fisher, Elyse Krantz, and Beth Heaton discussed the relative merits of the report and plan but only had…
10 years, 6 months ago
Asking for More Money, Part 2: Scholarship Negotiations
You might think a scholarship offer is firm and final—either you get it, or you don't, and the amount is fixed. In reality, colleges often have leewa…
10 years, 6 months ago
Asking for More Money, Part 1: How to Appeal a Financial Aid Award
The initial financial aid award you receive from a college doesn't necessarily have to be the best and final offer—it's actually okay to ask for more…
10 years, 6 months ago
Why I Chose the University of Southern California: One Student's Story
We're excited to welcome another student to the show to tell her college selection story. In this case, she had to make a difficult decision between …
10 years, 6 months ago