Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Planning for college? Tune into Getting In: A College Coach Conversation to learn what colleges are really looking for and how to highlight your hard-won achievements for the best chance at success. Every week, we gather former admissions and financial aid officers as well as other expert guests for candid, behind-the-scenes talk. New episodes drop every Thursday.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 54 minutes
- Episodes
- 541
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Post-Bacc Programs; Spending Resolutions; Regular Decision Lists
In another segment in our Med School Series, we’ll consider post-baccalaureate programs, including what they are and who would benefit. We’ve been giving a lot of attention to early action, early dec…
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Thu 24 Dec 2020
Attending a Women’s College; Listener Q&A
In another story from our team, Jen Simons will share her experience choosing and attending a women’s college. We’ll also answer your questions on college finance and admissions.
00:51:19 |
Thu 17 Dec 2020
Deferrals; Keeping Scholarships & Aid; Elon & UMiami (FL) Essays
Early action, early decision, and priority admissions decisions have already started coming in, and many more will be released throughout December and into January and February. Many students applyin…
00:53:00 |
Thu 10 Dec 2020
Is Bribery the Only Way In to an Ivy?; Early Round Results; Preparing for Student Loan Payments
With the latest admissions scandal, it might feel like the only way to get into an Ivy or similarly selective university is through bribery. We’re going to discuss the reality of getting into these h…
00:54:09 |
Thu 03 Dec 2020
Supplemental Essays for Notre Dame; Listener Q&A
Working on your Notre Dame application and stumped by the supplemental essays? We’re here to help! We’ll also be answering listener questions on college finance and admissions.
00:55:05 |
Thu 19 Nov 2020
Seniors Starting Now; Transfer Planning; Harvard & Tufts Essays
Thinking about transferring colleges? If costs are a consideration, we have advice on how to start preparing financially for this transition. While many seniors have already submitted some or all of …
00:52:00 |
Thu 12 Nov 2020
Financial Aid Apps In—Now What?; Choosing a Public Honors College; Purdue & UIUC Supplemental Essays
Wondering what to do now that you’ve submitted your financial aid applications? We’ve got you covered. Hear from a College Coach team member about her choice to attend a public honors college. And in…
00:52:36 |
Thu 05 Nov 2020
University of Washington and Arizona State Honors and Supplemental Essays; Listener Q&A
In this week’s episode, we have more supplemental essay advice, this time for the University of Washington and Arizona State. We’re also answering your college admissions and finance questions.
00:52:42 |
Thu 29 Oct 2020
Biggest Admissions and College Finance Myths in 2020; When Are You Ready to Submit?
Myths surrounding getting into and paying for college abound, and this year is no different. In fact, the current challenges created by COVID have only increased the misinformation being shared. We’l…
00:51:47 |
Thu 22 Oct 2020
Why This College Essays for the Ivies; EFC and the College List; Evaluating Your College List
We’ve covered what colleges are looking for in Why This College essays in a podcast a few weeks ago. But given how many of the Ivies have different versions of this essay, we are dedicating another s…
00:51:19 |
Thu 15 Oct 2020
Maximizing Sections of the Common App; CSS Profile; Supplemental Essays for Georgia Tech and UGA
Ever wonder what goes into the additional information section on the Common App—or if you even have to fill it out? How about what to include in the honors section? We have advice on maximizing these…
00:51:46 |
Thu 08 Oct 2020
Should I Report My Test Scores? Filing the FAFSA; Missing Out On Your First Choice College
Standardized test date cancellations across the world have led many universities to institute temporary and permanent test optional policies. This week we’ll help you decide whether or not to report …
00:51:36 |
Thu 01 Oct 2020
Pre-Med Student Advice; Listener Q&A
For those students interested in pursuing med school post-college, engaging with your pre-med advisor will be an important part of the process. Our resident med school admissions expert, Lauren DiPro…
00:51:38 |
Thu 24 Sep 2020
UC Personal Insight Questions; Early Decision versus Early Action; Financial Impact of ED versus EA
The University of California application differs from other platforms in that it requires students to respond to four out of eight personal insight questions with four essays no longer than 350 words…
00:54:25 |
Thu 17 Sep 2020
FAFSA and CSS Profile Preview; Georgetown Essays; Applying to College From Abroad
In another in our series of stories from our team, Sai Samboon will share his decision to apply to and attend college in the United States despite growing up in Thailand. We’re also offering tips for…
00:49:27 |
Thu 10 Sep 2020
Supplemental Essays & Why This College Prompts; COVID’s Impact on College Finance; Goals for Juniors
In theory, applications like the Common App, The Universal Application, and the Coalition App allow students to write one essay for all colleges. In practice, many colleges also require supplemental …
00:52:03 |
Thu 03 Sep 2020
Fall Standardized Testing Update; Listener Q&A
In terms of the college application process, almost nothing has been impacted quite as significantly by COVID-19 as standardized testing. A testing expert joins us to share her insights into what to …
00:54:31 |
Thu 27 Aug 2020
Top 5 Series: Advice for Senior Year Admissions and Financial Aid Applications; Senior Timeline
This week is all about applications! Our Top 5 Series is back, and we have two top 5’s for listeners: advice for seniors heading into application season (especially in the age of COVID) and for getti…
00:51:15 |
Thu 20 Aug 2020
COVID’s Impact on SNHU; Tips for Online Learning; Using College Savings Plans to Pay College Bills
Southern New Hampshire University President Dr. Paul LeBlanc joined the show this week to offer his thoughts on how SNHU is responding to COVID-19, tips for online learning, and what he sees as the o…
00:51:52 |
Thu 13 Aug 2020
COVID’s Impact on UCLA Admissions; Finance Conversations to Have Before Starting College
UCLA Senior Associate Director, Evaluation and International Admission Ffiona Rees joins the show this week to share information on how the UC-specific changes brought about by COVID-19 are shaping t…
00:50:54 |
Thu 06 Aug 2020
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