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Admittedly: College Admissions with Thomas Caleel

Does thinking about applying to college, grad school, or prep school make your head spin? The Admittedly Podcast is for both parents and students preparing for or navigating school admissions. We aim to demystify the admissions process and share with you what you really need to know to succeed.

Our host, Thomas Caleel, former director of MBA admissions and financial aid for the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, is here to help. He is a lifelong entrepreneur and CEO of a global admissions consulting agency where he works with families worldwide to help them achieve their educational goals.

New episodes go live every Tuesday and Thursday. Learn from our guest speakers, live coaching sessions, and weekly solo episodes. Have admissions questions you'd like answered on the show? Apply to be coached by Thomas himself on one of our upcoming recordings.

In this podcast, we don't promise easy answers or quick fixes. But with decades of experience under his belt, Thomas will address the practical aspects of applying to school and how to think like an admissions officer to improve your college or prep school application.

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Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
17 minutes
Episodes
106
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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S2E3: Interview with Sam Hassell - Great Minds Advising - Avoid These Mistakes In Your College Application Essays

S2E3: Interview with Sam Hassell - Great Minds Advising - Avoid These Mistakes In Your College Application Essays

In this engaging episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Sam Hassell, a fellow admissions professional with a fascinating background in research and academia. Throughout the conversation, Sam a…

00:42:49  |   Tue 18 Jul 2023
S2E2: Should I Take a Gap Year After Senior Year of High School?

S2E2: Should I Take a Gap Year After Senior Year of High School?

In this episode, host Thomas Caleel addresses an important listener question about taking a gap year. Have a question? Send us an email at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @admittedlypodc…

00:05:50  |   Thu 13 Jul 2023
S2E1: Common App Tips, Affirmative Action, Essay Strategy, and Early Decision

S2E1: Common App Tips, Affirmative Action, Essay Strategy, and Early Decision

Season 2 Premiere: This episode highlights the upcoming release of the Common App for university applications. Thomas urges students to pause before writing supplemental essays, as they might change …

00:21:15  |   Tue 11 Jul 2023
Best of Season 1: What Extracurricular Activities Look Best On College Applications?

Best of Season 1: What Extracurricular Activities Look Best On College Applications?

Episode Overview: In this special "Best of" episode of the Admittedly Podcast, host Natasha presents some of the most memorable clips from Season One. Join Thomas, an expert in college admissions, as…

00:18:00  |   Mon 19 Jun 2023
Best of Season 1: What To Do As a Highschool Junior to Prepare For College Applications

Best of Season 1: What To Do As a Highschool Junior to Prepare For College Applications

In this special "Best of" episode, former MBA admissions director Thomas Caleel shares valuable insights and tips for high school juniors as they approach the college admission process. The selected …

00:14:49  |   Mon 12 Jun 2023
Season 1 Finale: BIG Thank You and What's to Come for Season 2

Season 1 Finale: BIG Thank You and What's to Come for Season 2

We will be back! Wrapping up Season 1 and preparing for the launch of Season 2. Let's reflect on all of this years' achievements and celebrate the end of another school year.

Join our mailing list HE…

00:05:14  |   Sat 03 Jun 2023
19. Top Things to Do This Summer as a Junior Applying to College [Part 2]

19. Top Things to Do This Summer as a Junior Applying to College [Part 2]

In this mini-series, Thomas talks about the top things to do as a junior student applying to college. It is an important time because the students start to feel that their time is coming, and several…

00:19:36  |   Tue 09 May 2023
18. Top Things to Do This Summer as a Junior Applying to College [Part 1]

18. Top Things to Do This Summer as a Junior Applying to College [Part 1]

In this mini-series, Thomas talks about the top things to do as a junior student applying to college. It is an important time because the students start to feel that their time is coming, and several…

00:19:23  |   Thu 04 May 2023
17. MBA Applications: What You Need to Know About a Deferred Admission MBA

17. MBA Applications: What You Need to Know About a Deferred Admission MBA

MBA is the perfect program for students looking to accelerate their careers and strengthen their skills. These programs are designed to help young students succeed in any business area.

In this episo…

00:18:41  |   Tue 02 May 2023
16. Using ChatGPT to Write Your Admissions Essay

16. Using ChatGPT to Write Your Admissions Essay

If you don't know ChatGPT, it's a new technology that can - among other things - create well-written texts for many purposes. An admission essay would not be different. But what are the positive and …

00:13:34  |   Tue 25 Apr 2023
15. Financial Aid: Breaking Down the Different Types

15. Financial Aid: Breaking Down the Different Types

In this episode of Admittedly Podcast, Thomas breaks down the different types of financial aid students can get. Although it’s an important topic, it’s also highly individual; every situation needs t…

00:19:34  |   Tue 18 Apr 2023
14. Admissions Scandals: How Does This Affect You as an Applicant?

14. Admissions Scandals: How Does This Affect You as an Applicant?

Being honest and truthful in your application is the first step to take when trying to get into the college of your dreams. It’s common to try and make ourselves look good in the application, but the…

00:12:44  |   Thu 13 Apr 2023
13. Ivy Day was 3/30: My Thoughts on Next Steps after Receiving Your College Admission Decision

13. Ivy Day was 3/30: My Thoughts on Next Steps after Receiving Your College Admission Decision

Ivy Day is when all the Ivy League schools release their admissions decisions. It’s an important day for students, but also a very stressful one. After all, it’s the day when the student sees the res…

00:13:26  |   Tue 11 Apr 2023
12. What Goes into a GREAT Admissions Essay: Interview with Dr. Lauren Rubin [Part 2]

12. What Goes into a GREAT Admissions Essay: Interview with Dr. Lauren Rubin [Part 2]

In this episode of Admittedly Podcast, Thomas connects with Dr. Lauren Rubin. Dr. Rubin has over twenty years of experience teaching test prep and essay writing to students of all ages.

In today’s sh…

00:23:40  |   Tue 04 Apr 2023
11. Standardized Test Prep: Interview with Dr. Lauren Rubin [Part 1]

11. Standardized Test Prep: Interview with Dr. Lauren Rubin [Part 1]

In this episode of the Admittedly Podcast, Thomas connects with Dr. Lauren Rubin. Dr. Rubin has over twenty years of experience teaching test prep and essay writing to students of all ages.

In today’…

00:27:12  |   Fri 31 Mar 2023
10. 1:1 Coaching Session [Part 3]: How to Start Thinking about College Admissions as a Freshman

10. 1:1 Coaching Session [Part 3]: How to Start Thinking about College Admissions as a Freshman

In this episode of Admittedly Podcast, Thomas takes us through a coaching session with a participant who is currently a freshman. Thinking about college admissions ahead of time can make a difference…

00:20:26  |   Tue 28 Mar 2023
9. 1:1 Coaching Session [Part 2]: How to Start Thinking about College Admissions as a Freshman

9. 1:1 Coaching Session [Part 2]: How to Start Thinking about College Admissions as a Freshman

In this episode of Admittedly Podcast, Thomas takes us through a coaching session with a participant who is currently a freshman. Thinking about college admissions ahead of time can make a difference…

00:23:16  |   Thu 23 Mar 2023
8. 1:1 Coaching Session [Part 1]: How to Start Thinking about College Admissions as a Freshman

8. 1:1 Coaching Session [Part 1]: How to Start Thinking about College Admissions as a Freshman

In this episode of Admittedly Podcast, Thomas takes us through a coaching session with a participant who is currently a freshman. Thinking about college admissions ahead of time can make a difference…

00:24:50  |   Tue 21 Mar 2023
7. College Admissions Decision Day: Did You Make the Cut? What the Schools Aren’t Telling You, & Navigating Next Steps

7. College Admissions Decision Day: Did You Make the Cut? What the Schools Aren’t Telling You, & Navigating Next Steps

The great day is here! You are finally receiving the answers you wanted and you might feel relieved. However, this moment can be very stressful as well because the outcome might not be what you were …

00:21:23  |   Thu 16 Mar 2023
6. What Summer Activities Look Best on a College Application?

6. What Summer Activities Look Best on a College Application?

Summer is an awesome time for students. It’s time for connecting with relatives and friends, traveling, and relaxing, but it’s also time for creating opportunities. While enjoying summer just relaxin…

00:20:15  |   Tue 14 Mar 2023
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