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
Parent Panel; Navigating the College Process; Borrowing Too Much To Pay For College?
Join us today for a return of our parent panel! Learn more about how our team of college experts navigated the college process for their own students, what they learned, and what they found challeng…
Everything AP; Concerns About Letters of Recommendations; Tips For Finding Scholarships
Students, have you heard that colleges want you to take AP exams even if you haven’t taken the class? Are you confused about whether you will be required to report the scores? Host Shannon Vasconcelo…
Developing A Strategy: Paying For College; Waitlist, Now What?; Decisions Are Out, Addressing Your Emotions
Are you and your senior student unsure of how you will pay for college? Listen in to this segment, when host Sally Ganga interviews College Finance expert Michelle Smoley about developing a strategy …
Connection Between Majors & Careers; Colleges Still Taking Applications?; Asking Colleges For More Financial Support
Are you unsure of your major? Or, have you picked your major based solely on what you want as your future career? Listen in, as the connection between majors and careers is not always linear and dir…
Admitted Student Programs; Why Attend & Questions To Ask; Listener Questions
Seniors, after those admit letters roll in, you’ll also start receiving invitations to admitted student programs. College Coach colleague Sara Calvert-Kubrom is joining host Shannon Vasconcelos to di…
College Search Essentials; Tips for saving on college; Brainstorming Essay Topics
Right around now, juniors are trying to figure out where they will be applying to college. But how? Is it all about the nicest dorm and best food? College Coach colleague Nial Rele will be joining ho…
Teen Mentorship Programs; Tips for Recruited Athletes; Athletic Scholarships
Is your student looking for a research opportunity? Our host Ian Fisher will be joined by Jun Yun Chow, co-founder of Polygence, a research mentorship program for teens.
Next, in honor of March …
Changes to ACT; Does Your Major Matter Less?; New 529 Plan Rule
Have you heard that there are changes to the ACT? Not sure how that will impact you or your student? Host Sally Ganga will be joined by Dr. Megan Stubbendeck, Senior Director of Instruction at Arborb…
Merit Scholarships; Fin Aid Appeals; Comparing Awards from Colleges/Universities
It’s safe to say that 90% or more of us are concerned about college costs, and today’s show is all about paying for college, whether through merit scholarships, appealing financial aid awards, and co…
Non-Traditional Paths: How 3 Successful Professionals Found their Career Path
Are you interested in starting your own business? Learning the pluses and the possible pitfalls? Host Sally Ganga has the great fortune to interview three different people who have followed non-tradi…
Beth's Farewell; Introducing Kyra Tyler
If you’re a long time listener of the Getting In podcast, or, just curious about how college admissions has evolved over the last ten years, this episode should be of interest. Hosts Sally Ganga, Sha…
Curious Cardinals; Benefits of Less Selective Colleges; What is SAI?
Have you heard of Curious Cardinals? Host ian fisher of Bright Horizons College Coach will be chatting with Audrey Wisch, Co-founder and President, about CC’s mission to help high school students fin…
Meet the Newest College Coach Experts
Do you want to hear from our newest team members here at College Coach? Listen in for a very fun episode with our panel of three college admission experts: Karin Sherer and Mikhail Filarski, who both…
Emory University; Updates on Federal Student Loan Programs
Interested in Emory University, or just want to hear from the Director of Admissions at a highly selective university about what is happening right now in undergraduate admissions? On this episode, w…
Summer Programs; Employer-Sponsored Education Benefits
Given that it’s still cold out, you might think it’s too early to be looking at summer programs, but we’re here to encourage you to start now! Host Beth Heaton will be speaking with College Coach adm…
Apps Are In: Now What?; Listener Q&A; Pre-College Life Skills
Seniors, have you submitted your applications? Feeling a bit anxious and wondering what to do now? You’ve entered a waiting period that can feel almost as stressful as completing the applications the…
2025 Resolutions; Go-Time for Juniors; Parent Tips for Letting Go
The New Year is almost here, and host Sally Ganga will be talking with College Coach admissions counselor Julia Jones about resolutions for 2025 related to the college admission process and education…
ED Deferrals/Denials; Gap Year Considerations; More Finance FAQs
Landmark College; Researching Support Services; Finance FAQs