This Week In College Counseling
13 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSteve Petraglia is a highly experienced college counselor with over a decade of experience and has helped several hundred students successfully navigate the college process. Think of this podcast as an open door to an expert college counselor you can access anytime. The podcast is structured around the academic year. For example, if you are listening in the fall we’ll discuss things like college list building, if you are tuning in in the spring, we’ll talk about spring related matters like SAT prep (Fun!), or if you’re listening in the summer we’ll discuss summer-related topics like how to determine where to do your college visits. The goal for each episode is to give straightforward advice and information that will make a direct and personal impact on how confident and clear you feel about the college application process. For more information visit: www.collegeexpert-usa.com
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Episodes
007: How To Survive College Application Stress
October 14, 2019 16:55 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBYou may think applying to college is a stressful undertaking. However, it's important to acknowledge that this is self-imposed stress and that the process simply does not have to be as stressful as we make it out to be. In this week's podcast, we discuss the major sources of college application stress and identify strategies to overcome the stress.
006: How To Survive College Application Stress
October 14, 2019 16:55 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBYou may think applying to college is a stressful undertaking. However, it's important to acknowledge that this is self-imposed stress and that the process simply does not have to be as stressful as we make it out to be. In this week's podcast, we discuss the major sources of college application stress and identify strategies to overcome the stress.
005: Early Decision Vs. Early Action: College Application Strategy Explained
October 07, 2019 21:17 - 25 minutes - 24.3 MBLast week we touched on the pro’s and con’s of applying early vs regular and which timeline is right for you. In this week’s podcast episode we touch on the major pro’s and con’s of early decision vs. early application.
006: Early Decision Vs. Early Action: College Application Strategy Explained
October 07, 2019 21:17 - 25 minutes - 24.3 MBLast week we touched on the pro’s and con’s of applying early vs regular and which timeline is right for you. In this week’s podcast episode we touch on the major pro’s and con’s of early decision vs. early application.
004: College Application: Early Vs. Regular Decision
September 30, 2019 15:57 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBUnderstanding the benefits and drawbacks of applying early is complex. In this week’s podcast, we take a deep dive into early applications and how to determine if you should apply early or regular.
005: College Application: Early Vs. Regular Decision
September 30, 2019 15:57 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBUnderstanding the benefits and drawbacks of applying early is complex. In this week’s podcast, we take a deep dive into early applications and how to determine if you should apply early or regular.
003: Legacy Admissions: How Much Has College Admissions Changed Since Your Parents Applied?
September 23, 2019 19:51 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBDo your parents want you to apply to their alma mater? Curious what the entry standards were when they applied? In this week’s podcast I show you a mindblowing way to look into the past and find actual entry standards of just about any university you can think of. We then talk Legacy!
004: Legacy Admissions: How Much Has College Admissions Changed Since Your Parents Applied?
September 23, 2019 19:51 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBDo your parents want you to apply to their alma mater? Curious what the entry standards were when they applied? In this week’s podcast I show you a mindblowing way to look into the past and find actual entry standards of just about any university you can think of. We then talk Legacy!
003: College Application Advice: Who Should You Listen To?
September 12, 2019 20:51 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBWho should you listen to regarding your college application journey? You will be shocked how many people in your life are going to be offering advice on which colleges to apply to. Which majors are best for you. When to take the SAT/ACT. Etc. etc... In this week’s podcast we discuss the difficult topic of who to listen to, without making your head explode. Who’s advice is valid and who’s is simply not.
002: College Application Advice: Who Should You Listen To?
September 12, 2019 20:51 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBWho should you listen to regarding your college application journey? You will be shocked how many people in your life are going to be offering advice on which colleges to apply to. Which majors are best for you. When to take the SAT/ACT. Etc. etc... In this week’s podcast we discuss the difficult topic of who to listen to, without making your head explode. Who’s advice is valid and who’s is simply not.
002: High School Course Selections 2019
September 12, 2019 20:49 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBThe courses you choose in high school are a major determining factor of what colleges and what majors you will be qualified to apply to. Whether you are an AP or IB student, there are some important factors to keep in mind as you make your course selections. In this week’s podcast episode we detail what you need to be thinking about as you select or change your courses.
001: High School Course Selections 2019
September 12, 2019 20:49 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBThe courses you choose in high school are a major determining factor of what colleges and what majors you will be qualified to apply to. Whether you are an AP or IB student, there are some important factors to keep in mind as you make your course selections. In this week’s podcast episode we detail what you need to be thinking about as you select or change your courses.
001: Introduction + College Application Timeline 2019
September 12, 2019 20:46 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this week’s podcast we talk about my journey as a college counselor on four different continents and what has brought me into the world of private college counseling. We then dive right into the number one question I get asked year after year as a college counselor: “What’s my college timeline? What should I be doing and when should I be doing it?”