College Admissions Insider
A whole lot happens between choosing a list of top schools and getting that thick acceptance envelope in the mail. But you don't have to take that journey alone. On each episode of College Admissions Insider, we talk to real college admissions counselors to bring you expert advice for your college search. Learn how to find the right college fit, build a list of finalists, and create an application that gets noticed. This podcast is an initiative of Bucknell University but is designed for students applying to any school.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 102
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Episode 92: Attending College Far From Home, Pt. 2
For some students, college is just a short drive away. For others, it means crossing time zones, states or even coasts.
In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we’re diving into w…
Episode 91: Attending College Far From Home, Pt. 1
For some students, their dream school might be right down the road. While for others, it's a road trip, train or plane ride away.
On today's episode of College Admissions Insider, we'll …
Episode 90: How to Use Outcomes in Your College Search
When so much of the college search is about what you'll do during university, it can be easy to push off what comes after until, well, after.
But knowing what graduates go on to accompl…
Episode 89: Building Your College List
Whether you're just now thinking about college or have been visiting campuses for months, there's a step in the college process that all students arrive at: Building a college list.
With…
Minisode: Waitlists
Spring is officially here, and with it, those long-awaited responses from college admissions.
You may think there's only two options. “Congrats, you're in,” or, “We regret to inform you.…
Episode 88: Community-Based Organizations
From Google to mobile apps to podcasts like this, there are countless resources out there to help students find the school that's right for them and craft a strong application.
Many stu…
Episode 87: Pre-College Programs
Websites, brochures and social media can only tell you so much about what a college is like. While visiting in person is an excellent way to get a feel for campus life, there are even m…
Episode 86: Tackling the Application Essay
Tell us about a challenge you faced and how you overcame it.
Reflect on a moment when your actions made a difference for others.
Describe one of your passions and why it lights you up.
Th…
Episode 85: Breaking down the FAFSA and CSS Profile
There's no shortage of acronyms in higher education, but perhaps none are more important for prospective students than FAFSA and CSS.
For students and families seeking financial aid, the…
Minisode: Minimum Requirements for College
In this minisode of College Admissions Insider, Brooke and Becca dive into minimum requirements. You'll learn what minimum requirements are, how they might differ between schools, and w…
(Re-air) Episode 5: Writing a Killer College Application Essay
At schools like Bucknell that receive thousands of applications every year, there’s a good chance some applicants will have similar grades, academic rigor, and extracurricular involveme…
Episode 84: A Parent Perspective from Admissions Professionals
While it may be the student who gets admitted to college in the end, they aren't the only ones with a hand in the process.
From those initial Google searches to campus visits and beyond…
Episode 83: Attending a 4-year College Abroad
No two college journeys are the same. For some, it might mean attending college right in their hometown, while others might travel halfway or even to the other side of the country for s…
Minisode: What to Pack
After choosing where to enroll, the next major decision in the college process is, “What is going to live with you in your home away from home?”
In this College Admissions Insider miniso…
Episode 82: Inside the Mind of an Application Reader
If you've been listening to College Admissions Insider for a while, the title of this episode might ring a bell. In some of our early episodes, we invited real admissions counselors her…
Episode 81: Tips for Choosing a Major
Your grades, extracurriculars and essay responses paint a picture of who you are. But there's another part of your application that colleges and universities pay special attention to: …
Episode 80: Making the Most of a Visit
There's only so much you can learn about a school from Google. One of the best ways to get to know a college is to experience it for yourself.
An in-person visit can push a college into …
(Re-air) Episode 19: Planning a College Visit Road Trip
When exploring colleges, there's only so much you can do online. At some point, you have to see these places for yourself — all five, 10 or 30 schools on your list.
Unless a family membe…
Episode 79: Pursuing the Arts In College
Maybe you sketch in your free time, have a leading role in community theater production or dance in a semi-professional company. Whatever your arts interest, there are abundant opportun…
Episode 78: How I Chose A College, Student Roundtable
In our last College Admissions Insider minisode, we shared some advice for weighing your admission offers and making a decision. But that was just the tip of the iceberg.
There's no one …