Latest Getting into college Podcast Episodes
Ep. 30 - Three Things to Know About College Admissions If Your Student has a Learning Difference
Your Keys to College - December 02, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsMany students have learning differences, and often parents want to know what questions to ask and whether their student should share this information during the admissions process. Gina, a former school counselor, shares some fantastic advice on how to make sure your student's evaluation is up t...
Early College Decisions Coming Soon: Focusing on opportunity, working through disappointment
Your Keys to College - November 25, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsColleges are about to send out letters of acceptance, referral to regular decision, and some denial letters. How can you help your students think about what's next, especially if they are disappointed with what they hear? We'll talk about the things you can focus on now with your student, having...
Ep. 29 - Early College Decisions Coming Soon: Focusing on opportunity, working through disappointment
Your Keys to College - November 25, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsColleges are about to send out letters of acceptance, referral to regular decision, and some denial letters. How can you help your students think about what's next, especially if they are disappointed with what they hear? We'll talk about the things you can focus on now with your student, having...
When to Hit Submit on the College Application: Grades, Perfection Paralysis, and Deadlines
Your Keys to College - November 18, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWelcome and thanks for joining us on this episode where we talk about when to hit submit on your applications. Gina spends time talking about grades and when and why to send in your application based on your grades. Jen talks about why waiting until everything is absolutely perfect could be a pr...
Ep. 28 - When to Hit Submit on the College Application: Grades, Perfection Paralysis, and Deadlines
Your Keys to College - November 18, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWelcome and thanks for joining us on this episode where we talk about when to hit submit on your applications. Gina spends time talking about grades and when and why to send in your application based on your grades. Jen talks about why waiting until everything is absolutely perfect could be a pr...
Ep. 27 - Tips for the College Application Activities List
Your Keys to College - November 04, 2021 03:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsHere's a short episode where you'll learn what your students should include in their college application activities list. The Activities List often doesn't get the attention it deserves as students focus their attention on their college essays. We'll talk about how to help your student include s...
Tips for the College Application Activities List
Your Keys to College - November 04, 2021 03:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsHere's a short episode where you'll learn what your students should include in their college application activities list. The Activities List often doesn't get the attention it deserves as students focus their attention on their college essays. We'll talk about how to help your student include s...
Ep. 26 - First-Year and First-Gen College Student Jessenia: On her parents' support, asking for help, imposter syndrome, and getting into college
Your Keys to College - October 07, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsJessenia is a first-year college student and the first in her family to attend college. She sits down with Gina and Jen to talk about how important her parents' support was in her college journey, how she found mentors to help her with her application and financial aid, and gives us some insight...
First-Year and First-Gen College Student Jessenia: On her parents' support, asking for help, imposter syndrome, and getting into college
Your Keys to College - October 07, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsJessenia is a first-year college student and the first in her family to attend college. She sits down with Gina and Jen to talk about how important her parents' support was in her college journey, how she found mentors to help her with her application and financial aid, and gives us some insight...
An Interview with Rachna, a current university student, on navigating the admissions process
Your Keys to College - September 23, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week, Rachna, a third-year student studying IT and Management at the University of Virginia, talks to us about how she navigated the admissions process and how she found success in college. She shares her tips on admissions (and Gina talks about Rachna's essay and gives some great advice fo...
Ep. 25 - An Interview with Rachana, a current university student, on navigating the admissions process
Your Keys to College - September 23, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week, Rachana, a third-year student studying IT and Management at the University of Virginia, talks to us about how she navigated the admissions process and how she found success in college. She shares her tips on admissions (and Gina talks about Rachana's essay and gives some great advice ...
An Interview with Rachana, a current university student, on navigating the admissions process
Your Keys to College - September 23, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week, Rachana, a third-year student studying IT and Management at the University of Virginia, talks to us about how she navigated the admissions process and how she found success in college. She shares her tips on admissions (and Gina talks about Rachana's essay and gives some great advice ...
Tips for Your College Visit in 2021
Your Keys to College - September 16, 2021 19:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis year, college visits can have restrictions and protocols in place that make it harder for the whole family to get a sense and feel of the university. We offer some tips for getting the most out of your visit and some ideas on what to expect on campus. We also talk about alternatives to the ...
Ep. 24 - Tips for Your College Visit in 2021
Your Keys to College - September 16, 2021 19:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis year, college visits can have restrictions and protocols in place that make it harder for the whole family to get a sense and feel of the university. We offer some tips for getting the most out of your visit and some ideas on what to expect on campus. We also talk about alternatives to the ...
Ep. 23 - Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision, and Rolling Admission: What they all mean and what's best for your student
Your Keys to College - September 08, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWhen it comes to college admissions, there's a lot of lingo on applying - early decision, early action, rolling admission, and regular decision. And then those admissions folks like to abbreviate them - ED, EA, RD! Find out what each one means to you and your students and what they mean to the a...
Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision, and Rolling Admission: What they all mean and what's best for your student
Your Keys to College - September 08, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWhen it comes to college admissions, there's a lot of lingo on applying - early decision, early action, rolling admission, and regular decision. And then those admissions folks like to abbreviate them - ED, EA, RD! Find out what each one means to you and your students and what they mean to the a...
Ep. 22 - All About Letters of Recommendation: Who, how, and when to ask
Your Keys to College - August 19, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsEven though someone else is going to write your student's letters of recommendation for the college application, there's a lot you can do to guarantee they can get a good one that compliments their application. Gina and Jen will talk about who to ask, whether they're a great student or an averag...
All About Letters of Recommendation: Who, how, and when to ask
Your Keys to College - August 19, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsEven though someone else is going to write your student's letters of recommendation for the college application, there's a lot you can do to guarantee they can get a good one that compliments their application. Gina and Jen will talk about who to ask, whether they're a great student or an averag...
Ep. 21 - The Why, Where, and Types of Supplemental Essays for College Applications
Your Keys to College - August 11, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis might not be good news to you, but some colleges ask for additional essays, called supplemental essays, as part of the college application. Gina and Jen unpack why colleges ask for this additional information and how it's an advantage to your student, where you can find the essay prompts in...
The Why, Where, and Types of Supplemental Essays for College Applications
Your Keys to College - August 11, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis might not be good news to you, but some colleges ask for additional essays, called supplemental essays, as part of the college application. Gina and Jen unpack why colleges ask for this additional information and how it's an advantage to your student, where you can find the essay prompts in...
The college essay is a family affair: Tips on writing a first draft to proofreading for students and parents
Your Keys to College - July 22, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsFrom following directions to proofreading the essays, this episode shares the nuts and bolts of writing a compelling essay for college admission and scholarships. Students and parents have roles to play to make the essay a meaningful glimpse into a student's journey and to polish the essay so it...
Ep. 20 - The college essay is a family affair: Tips on writing a first draft to proofreading for students and parents
Your Keys to College - July 22, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsFrom following directions to proofreading the essays, this episode shares the nuts and bolts of writing a compelling essay for college admission and scholarships. Students and parents have roles to play to make the essay a meaningful glimpse into a student's journey and to polish the essay so it...
Ep. 19 - Starting with A Great Admissions Essay Topic: How you can help your student with their essay
Your Keys to College - July 15, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWriting a compelling college (and scholarship essay) starts with coming up with a meaningful topic. We'll share what college admissions counselors are looking for when they read your essay, and how your student can choose a topic that's meaningful to them. You'll walk away learning two strategie...
Starting with A Great Admissions Essay Topic: How you can help your student with their essay
Your Keys to College - July 15, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWriting a compelling college (and scholarship essay) starts with coming up with a meaningful topic. We'll share what college admissions counselors are looking for when they read your essay, and how your student can choose a topic that's meaningful to them. You'll walk away learning two strategie...
Writing a compelling college and scholarship essay: Using your Hero's Journey
Your Keys to College - July 08, 2021 19:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this episode, edited from an hour-long workshop for high school students, Jen talks about the Hero's Journey as a framework for thinking about your essay topic and how to write an interesting and compelling essay. Students can use this framework for college admissions or scholarships. We also...
Ep. 18 - Writing a compelling college and scholarship essay: Using your Hero's Journey
Your Keys to College - July 08, 2021 19:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this episode, edited from an hour-long workshop for high school students, Jen talks about the Hero's Journey as a framework for thinking about your essay topic and how to write an interesting and compelling essay. Students can use this framework for college admissions or scholarships. We also...
Ep. 17 - Healthy Boundaries Bonus: Academic Challenges and Three Takeaways to Talk with Your Student
Your Keys to College - June 30, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWe jump right in with one more idea about setting boundaries based on helping students with their academic work and enabling them to succeed in college. Gina talks from her experience as a counselor and as a parent about letting students feel the consequences of failure and feel the emotions tha...
Healthy Boundaries Bonus: Academic Challenges and Three Takeaways to Talk with Your Student
Your Keys to College - June 30, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWe jump right in with one more idea about setting boundaries based on helping students with their academic work and enabling them to succeed in college. Gina talks from her experience as a counselor and as a parent about letting students feel the consequences of failure and feel the emotions tha...
Healthy Boundaries: Enabling Students for College Success, Asking for Help and Searching for Colleges that Fit
Your Keys to College - June 24, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThere is a lot packed into this short episode as Gina and I continue our three part series on setting healthy boundaries. We talk about how a student pulled together their school counselor (Gina), their parents, college counselors, and housing to set the boundaries they needed for their first ye...
Ep. 16 - Healthy Boundaries: Enabling Students for College Success, Asking for Help and Searching for Colleges that Fit
Your Keys to College - June 24, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThere is a lot packed into this short episode as Gina and I continue our three part series on setting healthy boundaries. We talk about how a student pulled together their school counselor (Gina), their parents, college counselors, and housing to set the boundaries they needed for their first ye...
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