Admission Insight
Learn the ins and outs of the independent school admission process from professionals in the field. We understand this can be a long and sometimes uncertain road, so we are here to make your journey smoother. This podcast will help you gain an informed understanding of everything you need to know to find the school that is the right fit for your family. Episodes will include a timeline of the application process, tips for the interview, applying for financial aid, assessing a school's academic rigor, and more! We're here to cover it all!
- Update frequency
- every 64 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 40
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
S2 Ep32: Exploring the World During Pennington's Spring Break!
Today, we have four current Pennington students who discuss their Pennington "Spring Break Academic Trips" that took place this past March. These four students traveled all over the world, experience…
00:24:35 |
Thu 10 Apr 2025
S2 Ep31: Navigating Decision Day 2025
Director of Admission & Financial Aid, Sharon Jarboe, & Associate Head of School, Chad Bridges, give tips & insight that will help you navigate Decision Day 2025!
00:08:28 |
Fri 07 Mar 2025
S2 Ep30: Happy Holidays: A Conversation Around Tradition & Spirit!
Today, we welcome our Assistant Director of Residential Life, Assistant Director of Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Teacher of Health, AND Pennington alum, Peter Secrest, onto the show. Tune in for thi…
00:09:48 |
Fri 20 Dec 2024
S2 Ep29: Let's Hear From Our New Head of Middle School!
In this episode, our Director of Middle School Admission, Lynn Zahn, talks with our new Head of Middle School, Maria Capelle-Burny. We know you will enjoy hearing about Maria's story, her transition …
00:25:51 |
Wed 04 Dec 2024
S2 Ep28: The Elephant In The Room: Financial Aid!
Today, Pennington's Director of Admission & Financial Aid, Sharon Jarboe, has a special guest join the show: Peter Park, Director of Financial Aid & Associate Director of Admission at The Peddie Scho…
00:24:23 |
Thu 31 Oct 2024
S2 Ep27: The Journey From Pennington To Major League Baseball!
Today we talk with 2024 Pennington alum, Bryce Meccage, about his journey through The Pennington School to being drafted in the second round of this year's Major League Baseball draft by the Milwauke…
00:11:59 |
Thu 19 Sep 2024
S2 Ep26: Wrapping Up The Year: Catching Up With College Counseling!
Today, our Director of Admission & Financial Aid, Sharon Jarboe, has an upbeat and informative conversation with our Director of College Counseling, Adam Materasso.
Enjoy as we catch up with College…
Enjoy as we catch up with College…
00:25:12 |
Fri 07 Jun 2024
S2 Ep25: Understanding Artificial Intelligence In Education!
Today, we talk to our Director of Technology, Ken Coakley, about AI in education and how it is impacting our Pennington community. Informative AND entertaining! We know you will really enjoy this con…
00:20:37 |
Fri 31 May 2024
S2 Ep24: STEM Journeys Nurtured At The Pennington School!
Today, we talk with three current seniors who are members of the two-time champion computer science team! We also have their coach, mentor, and teacher on for the conversation as well. You will love …
00:19:35 |
Thu 23 May 2024
S2 Ep23: A Discussion Around Mental Health & Wellness!
In this episode, our Head of School, Dr. Bill Hawkey, has a conversation with our Director of Counseling Services, Susie Paige, on the very important topic of mental health and wellness in The Pennin…
00:10:21 |
Fri 17 May 2024
S2 Ep22: Decision Weekend 2024: A Message from the Director!
Today, we bring you a message from our Director of Admission & Financial Aid, Sharon Jarboe, regarding Decision Weekend 2024! Enjoy this important and informative episode!
00:07:09 |
Fri 08 Mar 2024
S2 Ep21: A Parent Perspective Series: Our Magnificent Middle School!
Join us as three current middle school parents discuss the value of the Pennington middle school experience! We know you will find this deep dive into our magnificent middle school engaging and infor…
00:33:42 |
Tue 31 Oct 2023
S2 Ep20: A Parent Perspective Series: Danielle Silverstein!
Fall is in the air! In today's episode, our Director of Admission, Sharon Jarboe, has a conversation with a new Pennington parent, Danielle Silverstein, who has new students in the upper school and m…
00:30:45 |
Fri 06 Oct 2023
S2 Ep19: Diving Into Summer Programs!
In this episode we talk with Pennington Director of Summer Programs, Sean Davies! We speak on the future of summer programs and also how to make the most of your summer at an independent school. This…
00:10:25 |
Thu 18 May 2023
S2 Ep18: An Impactful Holiday Conversation: RIISE Founder Gina Parker Collins & Assistant Director of DEI Delonte Egwuatu
Today we welcome Pennington's own faculty member and Assistant Director of DEI, Delonte Egwuatu, as he has an impactful and informative conversation with RIISE Founder, Gina Parker Collins. Enjoy!
00:19:25 |
Fri 16 Dec 2022
S2 Ep17: Kick Off the College Conversation!
Kick off the college conversation by listening to an informative and impactful discussion with our Director of Admission & Financial Aid, Sharon Jarboe, and our Director of College Counseling, Adam M…
00:18:25 |
Thu 29 Sep 2022
S2 Ep16: The Truth About Giving Back
In this episode, we talk with Connie Mercer & Chris Marchetti of HomeFront about the importance of giving back, the value of their work, their relationship with The Pennington School, and more! Enjoy…
00:16:38 |
Wed 15 Dec 2021
S2 Ep15: We Are Back 2021-22!
We are back! It has been a great start to the new school year here at The Pennington School. In this episode, we have a conversation with our Head of School, Dr. Hawkey, regarding last year, the curr…
00:13:18 |
Tue 26 Oct 2021
S2 Ep14: Where We Are & Where We Are Going
We welcome our Head of School, Bill Hawkey, for a conversation on the unique circumstances of the current school year, lessons learned, where we are headed as a school in the Fall, and more! We think…
00:13:24 |
Tue 30 Mar 2021
S2 Ep13: A Student-Led Episode: Service & Gratitude
A few of our student leaders host this episode to discuss service and gratitude at The Pennington School!
00:15:52 |
Thu 19 Nov 2020
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