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Navigating Higher Education Budgeting Amid the Changing Admissions Landscape
Inside College Admissions - February 28, 2024 18:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsBy 2027, the number of names nationally available for search will drop by 38%, according to Forbes. A shifting public perception of college and post-high school plans along with a drop in the young adult population has shrunk the pool of college applicants. With these enrollment and search cli...
4 Essential To-Dos Before Junior Year
Inside College Admissions - January 17, 2024 16:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsBack by popular demand, Tom from College Essay Guy Team joins us for this fun episode! We'll share 5 of the most essential tasks we recommend you complete BEFORE your junior year. So if you're a freshman, sophomore, or even a junior, listen for tips you won't want to miss! College Essay Guy Re...
5 Essential To-Dos Before Junior Year
Inside College Admissions - January 17, 2024 16:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsBack by popular demand, Tom from College Essay Guy Team joins us for this fun episode! We'll share 5 of the most essential tasks we recommend you complete BEFORE your junior year. So if you're a freshman, sophomore, or even a junior, listen for tips you won't want to miss! College Essay Guy Re...
5 Essential To-Dos Before Senior Year
Inside College Admissions - January 10, 2024 22:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsWhat do Olivia Rodrigo and college application culture have in common? 🤔 In this episode, Tom from the College Essay Guy Team joins Elena to talk about this and much more! If you're an underclassman (freshman, sophomore, or junior) or even a senior, listen for the 5 essential things to complete ...
5 Essential To-Do's Before Senior Year
Inside College Admissions - January 10, 2024 22:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsWhat do Olivia Rodrigo and college application culture have in common? 🤔 In this episode, Tom from College Essay Guy Team joins Elena to talk about this and much more! If you're an underclassman (freshman, sophomore, or junior) or even a senior, listen for the 5 essential things to complete BEFO...
Getting to Know Colleges from Campus or the Couch
Inside College Admissions - December 12, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsIn this episode we're joined by Scoir team member with a background in admissions, Liz McGonigle! We dive into how college fairs and events typically work, how to engage with college reps, and fun ways to explore schools right from your couch! Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir
5 Things to Do During the Second Half of Senior Year
Inside College Admissions - December 06, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsBy winter break, you may have checked off a lot of your senior year To-Do list: applying to college, studying for exams, and of course, making memories! Wondering what to do with the rest of your senior year? In this episode, Elena from Scoir and Tom from College Essay Guy Team share their top 5...
The Ins and Outs of Applying with Scoir
Inside College Admissions - August 23, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsCurious about what applying with Scoir is like? Want to hear what's new this year? This episode is for you! We'll dive into the ways applying with Scoir streamlines your college applications and the exciting updates we made to the experience this year! Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about S...
From Counselor to Counselor: How to Prep for the School Year
Inside College Admissions - August 09, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsHello August! A new school year is quickly approaching and we're excited to share some advice for our counselor community. In this episode, we're joined by previous college counselor with experience working in both private and public schools, Kelly Weber. During our conversation, we share ways c...
Thrifty College Tips: How To Dorm Shop on a Budget
Inside College Admissions - August 02, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsLoad up your shopping cart because, with these tips, you can get more of what you need for your dorm on a budget! In this episode, Elena and her sister Andrea talk about what they love most: finding things you need for less. We'll give you suggestions for where to shop, what student discount ap...
The Digital SAT and Everything You Need to Know about Testing This Year
Inside College Admissions - July 26, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsIn this episode, we sit down with Celena from Test Innovators, our test prep partner! We cover the testing landscape, the main differences between the digital and paper SATs, how to prep, what colleges require, how to determine which test you should take (SAT v ACT), managing test day anxiety,...
A Temperature Check on Admissions: Summer 2023
Inside College Admissions - July 12, 2023 14:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsIn this episode we're joined by former Dean of Admission, Peter Van Buskirk, who shares key takeaways from this year's No Name Conferences. We dive into the digital SAT, upcoming changes to the FAFSA, the impact of ChatGPT, learning environments, and more! Follow us on Instagram! Learn more ab...
The Youth Mental Health Crisis: How We Can Help Our Students
Inside College Admissions - May 24, 2023 15:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsIn this episode we're joined by SEL experts, Dr. Dana Godek and Kelly Dolan Sapp for a conversation about the youth mental health crisis. We dive into what this means, how parents/guardians can approach checking in with their students, and practices we can take advantage of to support our studen...
What To Ask On A College Visit
Inside College Admissions - May 10, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsGRWM for a college visit 🤪 jk it's your college visit BUT I will be sharing questions that I definitely wish I had asked on my college visits! Whether you're listening in the car or are prepping in advance, this episode will give you things to look out for and questions to ask on your tour! Fol...
The Final Choice of a College: Tips for Getting It Right
Inside College Admissions - April 19, 2023 14:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsCollege Decision Day is right around the corner! Still making your final choice? We've got tips for you! ⭐ We'll talk with college expert and former Dean of Admissions, Peter Van Buskirk, about what to do if you've been admitted OR are on the waitlist for schools, important things to consider (l...
5 Keys to Keep Your Student Debt to a Minimum
Inside College Admissions - April 19, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsBefore you make your final choice for college, listen to this episode! We are debunking the myth that students have to accrue a mountain of debt to go to college. 🙅♀️💰 Together with college expert and former Dean of Admissions, Peter Van Buskirk, we'll share tips and exactly what you and your f...
Family Bootcamp: Financial Aid 101
Inside College Admissions - April 12, 2023 21:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsGet your pen and paper out because in this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on all things financial aid! 💰 In this fifth and final episode of our family mini-series, Elena and Peter Van Buskirk will share Financial Aid terms, helpful strategies, and even the exact questions you need to as...
Family Bootcamp: Tips for Building a Productive College List
Inside College Admissions - April 05, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsIs your junior beginning to build a college list? This episode is a great place to get started! 🌟 In this fourth episode of our family mini-series, Elena and Peter Van Buskirk will discuss how you can advise your student, with lots of tips including what kinds of colleges and how many students s...
Family Bootcamp: Strategies for Managing the SAT/ACT Experience
Inside College Admissions - March 29, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsTo test or not to test? That is the question! 📝 In this third episode of our family mini-series, we explore how you can advise your student in the standardized testing experience! We'll go over the difference between the SAT and ACT, what super scoring and self-reporting mean, and tips for test ...
Family Bootcamp: Why Course Selections Matter in the College Admissions Process
Inside College Admissions - March 22, 2023 15:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsShould my student take another year of language classes? What about AP and Honors classes? 🤔 We'll answer these questions and more in this second episode of our family mini-series! Elena and Peter Van Buskirk will explore how your student's selection of high school classes can benefit them in co...
Family Bootcamp: Keys to Getting Started with College Planning
Inside College Admissions - March 15, 2023 13:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsWant to guide your student in their college application journey but aren't sure where to start? With this episode (the first in our Family Bootcamp mini-series), you'll learn about the best way to engage your student, important things to look for on college campuses, and mistakes to avoid as bot...
How to Make the Most of Your Winter Break
Inside College Admissions - December 14, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsWinter break may be short but there are a LOT of fun things to do! ❄️ In this episode, Elena and her sister, Andrea, talk about how your favorite songs can help with scholarship apps and how the childhood magic of sledding can make your winter break :,) Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about ...
Why You Should Celebrate Submitting Your College Applications
Inside College Admissions - November 02, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsThrough a conversation with Admissions Mom, we talk about why it's important to celebrate the big milestone of submitting your applications (and not just celebrating acceptances). Join us as we discuss ways to celebrate, what you can learn from this experience, and more! Admissions Mom Website ...
The Don't Sweat It's & Don't Forget It's of Your College Application
Inside College Admissions - October 26, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings⚠️ TIME TO BE REAL ⚠️ in your college application! It turns out you can use humor and show your personality in your application (?!) and we'll tell you how! In this episode, Elena and Tom (from College Essay Guy Team) talk about the secret things you're probably worrying too much about and the t...
How the 'Little Things' Make your College Essay Stand Out
Inside College Admissions - October 19, 2022 22:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsLooking for that unique twist to make your college essay stand out? 🌟 It might be in your niche laptop stickers or celeb fandom! In this episode, we'll talk with Tom from the College Essay Guy Team about how the little things in your life can be essay inspiration, and small tweaks to make your e...
Applying to College in the US: Advice for International Students [Part Two]
Inside College Admissions - September 07, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsAre you looking to study someplace new? In this episode, Elena and Tushar continue their conversation about Tushar's experience studying in the U.S. from India! Plus, Tushar will share his advice for other international students beginning the application process! 🌏 The information and recommend...
Applying to College in the US: Advice for International Students
Inside College Admissions - August 17, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsApplying to college in the U.S.? 🌏 We're here for you! In this episode, Elena chats with her friend, Tushar, who is studying in the U.S. from India. They’ll talk about the motivations, challenges, and positive mindset that you may find as you begin applying! Stay tuned for part two! Follow us ...
Applying to College in the US: Advice for International Students [Part One]
Inside College Admissions - August 17, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsApplying to college in the U.S.? 🌏 We're here for you! In this episode, Elena chats with her friend, Tushar, who is studying in the U.S. from India. They’ll talk about the motivations, challenges, and positive mindset that you may find as you begin applying! Stay tuned for part two! Follow us ...
How to Make the Most of Your Summer
Inside College Admissions - June 22, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsSummer is for pizza bagels, long drives with friends, and doing... something cool? Not sure how to spend your summer? In today's episode, Elena chats with a recent grad (aka her sister, Andrea!) about how to get creative with your summer plans! Check out this blog to learn more about making the...
Dorm Room Essentials Part 2: What to Bring to College
Inside College Admissions - June 08, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsDorm Essentials is BACK with new additions to your Ultimate College Packing List! In this episode, we talk about college must-haves, like photos from home, microwavable food (hello Kraft Mac & Cheese!), and more. :) Timestamps below! 0:58 Conversation with D’Lanna about how pictures can make a ...
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