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Getting Started on College Essays; Planning to Pay for College
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
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Seniors completing the Common App and looking at a long list of supplemental essays may be asking, “but why do I have to write more essays?!” right about now. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Many families will take out loans to help pay for college. We’re exploring the good, bad, and ugly of parents borrowing money to fund this big expense. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
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Any seniors out there just getting started on the college process? We have advice on what to do now in terms of applying to college and paying for it. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
School is officially back for most seniors, and it’s time to focus on the application process in earnest. We have timelines for both the admissions and the college finance process, including what needs to get done and when. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
We talk a lot about what to do as part of your college admissions process. This week, we have some cautionary tales of mistakes some have made in the hopes that you can avoid making similar bloopers. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
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 segment to these supplemental pieces. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
For twins and multiples, the college process is twice (or more) intense than for everyone else, from deciding where to apply, doing college visits, writing essays, and figuring out how to pay for it all. We’re offering insight into how twins and multiples are treated in both the admissions and financial aid processes, and giving some tips for successfully navigating both. In Office Hours, we have a plan for seniors who want to attend college next fall but haven’t yet submitted applications. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Owning your own business can impact the financial aid process. Tune in to learn more about how that works. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
More and more students are considering universities in other countries. Today we’re welcoming a representative from University College in Dublin to discuss studying in Ireland. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Last episode we talked about how and when to arrange college financing, and this week we’re tackling the bigger question of how much is too much to borrow. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
For most families, the ability to pay for college is as important as getting in. We welcome Edmit co-founder Sabrina Manville to the show to discuss how to build a college list with value in mind to help families develop a list that is more affordable while distinguishing when it might make sense to pay a little more. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Students who excel in math and science are often pushed to consider engineering. Conversely, students who love science or math might be considering a degree in one of those disciplines, overlooking the possibilities available in engineering. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
We’re all about early action on today’s first segment. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
If you aspire to the most selective colleges in the country and will need financial help to attend, don’t miss our segment on how financial aid works at the Ivies. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
In last week’s Getting In, we discussed the importance of a distinguishing excellence for those students hoping to be admitted to the most selective schools in the country. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
It’s down to the wire for this year’s seniors, with deposits due to the college of their choice by May 1. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Introducing a new Getting In series: Summer Programs! We’re kicking off the inaugural episode with a focus on summer programs for students interested in STEM. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Students who are turned down by their first choice college sometimes hatch a plan to take a gap year and reapply in the hopes of a different decision. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
If you have aspirations of earning an MBA, you know that leadership is important. But do you know what constitutes good leadership experience from a business school admissions perspective? Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
The Why This College Essay is one of the most important elements of any application that requires it. Tune in for tips on how to craft the best version possible. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Ever wonder what happens after you submit your application to college? The answer (as it often is in college admissions!) is: it depends. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Lots of high school students aspire to careers in medicine, and they hope to get on the fast track to being a doctor by applying to BS/MD programs. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Waitlisted? Curious about what this means and why this happened? Tune in to the show as we use our Office Hours segment to discuss this and offer a little advice around whether or not you can appeal a denial. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
One of the most important things you need to understand about your financial aid and/or scholarship packages is whether or not they are renewable for all four years. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Once you file the FAFSA, it may feel like all you can do is sit and wait to find out how much money the colleges on your list will offer in their packages. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Many of the students we meet with are already set on pursuing a pre-med track when they get to college, with the ultimate goal of attending med school. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
So you sent in a few early applications and figured you were done. Now you've gotten the results and they're not good: no acceptances and mostly denials. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Ever wondered what colleges mean when they say they are need blind or need aware? Or, more importantly, how those terms affect admissions chances? Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
It's peak admissions season here at Getting In! If financial aid is in your future, you need to know the difference between the FAFSA and the CSS Profil. Listen Now
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
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Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Join us for the inaugural episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, where Elizabeth Heaton and colleague Sally Ganga Listen Now
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