Admittedly: College Admissions with Thomas Caleel

In this weeks' question of the week Thomas is addressing whether additional recommenders are important to stand out in your common application. 

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In this episode host Thomas Caleel welcomes Chris Holloway, a licensed educational psychologist with 16 years of experience in assessing and supporting students with disabilities. Chris's expertise i…

This week we are discussing major selection when applying to college. Do you need to be strategic about it? Thomas Caleel, former Director of Admissions gives his take. Make sure to follow for more c…

On today's episode we are delving into the questions pouring in from our vibrant social media community, filled with students from across the globe. Interacting with you all has been one of the most …

In today's episode Thomas Caleel is joined by a very special guest, Christian Hernandez. Christian, a technologist and experienced venture capitalist, has an impressive background. Prior to co-foundi…

I get lots of questions regarding alumni interviews. What should I talk about? What if I didn't get an interview? What questions should I ask? How to write a thank you note? In this week's question o…

Today, we're diving into a topic that's close to my heart – MBA admissions. As former Director of MBA Admissions at Wharton, I could talk about this all day. In this episode, we'll explore the essays…

Question of the Week: Should I take the GRE or GMAT if I want to apply to an MBA program? 

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In today's episode, we have an incredible guest, Daniel Lim, also known as Limmy (@limmytalks). He's a highly innovative and entrepreneurial rising senior from Duke University. Limmy is widely follow…

Question of the Week: Should I talk about my family in my Common App essay? 

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In this episode, we'll delve into why essays are crucial, the use of AI in college applications, utilizing every word available in the Common Application and how to find your unique voice, and making…

Question of the Week: Can I include social media as one of my activities in the common application, and will admissions officers look at my social media before deciding if I am accepted or not? 

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In this episode, we're joined by a special guest, Ryan Long, the CEO and Founder of Learn Untethered, a private academic tutoring business. Ryan's journey from a teacher in Santa Barbara to the owner…

Question of the Week: "Do I need a separate passion project to help with college admissions?" 

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Just five days ago, the new Common App dropped for eager applicants, and in this episode, we'll explore key insights and strate…

Question of the week: Looking for a good parenting book recommendation? Raising teenagers is not easy, and it can leave us wondering what the "right way" to parent is if we want to raise resilient, i…

Fostering Intellectual Curiosity: A Conversation with Educator, Matt Gainsley

In this episode, your host, Thomas Caleel, sits down with his long-time friend and esteemed educator, Matt Gainsley. With…

In this episode, host Thomas Caleel discusses the pros and cons of attending college. In response to many messages and comments from listeners saying "college is a waste of time" we encourage you to …

In this episode, our host Thomas Caleel is diving into some common questions about college admissions and applications this time of year. 

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In this week's episode, we tackle an important question from a student in Colorado who is concerned about their final semester grades during their junior year. The student worries that these grades m…