Radio Episodes
11/30/2023
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
If you weren’t aware there are all men’s colleges, you’re not alone! Ed Devine, Director of Admission at Hampden Sydney in Virginia will be here to discuss them with our host, Shannon Vasconcelos. Listen Now
2/23/2023
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Does your student want to transfer? We’ll break down the basics of the process. We also have information on education tax breaks just in time for tax season, and we’ll answer your college finance and admissions questions in our listener Q&A. Listen Now
10/27/2022
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
As you know, we are in the season of supplements. We’ll look at both Ithaca College and Notre Dame while also tackling those pesky major of interest and why this college questions in general. Listen Now
4/28/2022
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Did you receive one of the dreaded “not a no but not a yes” waitlist offers? There are some strategies you can employ, and we’ll share them on the show today. It’s also tax season, and we have some tax-advantaged ways for you to save for college. Listen Now
3/24/2022
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
11/11/2021
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
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
12/10/2020
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Early action, early decision, and priority admissions decisions have already started coming in, and many more will be released throughout December and into January and February. Listen Now
9/10/2020
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
In another in our series of stories from our team, Sai Samboon will share his decision to apply to and attend college in the United States despite growing up in Thailand. Listen Now
7/16/2020
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
One of the most important parts of the Common App is the section in which students list their activities. Listen Now
3/19/2020
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Computer science programs and majors grow in popularity every year. Listen Now
7/19/2018
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
7/5/2018
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
College is expensive enough—you don’t want to spend what’s left of your money on books and dorm supplies. Listen Now
6/21/2018
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
STEAM is a new acronym that has been tossed around quite a bit recently. In this week’s show, we’ll explain what it is and which colleges offer programs in this area. Listen Now
5/31/2018
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
If you’re considering Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC for short), don’t miss this week. Listen Now
3/29/2018
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Every year the National Association of College Admissions Counselors studies the state of college admissions and issues a report. Listen Now
8/24/2017
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
We often focus on the cost of college, but rarely do we think about the costs associated with applying to college. Listen Now
6/29/2017
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Faced with the first tuition bill and wondering how you’re going to pay it? Don’t miss our segment on scholarships with deadlines in July, August, and September—it may not be too late to get some more money. Listen Now
1/12/2017
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Lots of students head to college with a goal of earning a million dollars—or finding a cure for cancer—before age 30. Listen Now
11/17/2016
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
With Thanksgiving only a week away, New Year’s Day is fast approaching. Listen Now
10/13/2016
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Two weeks ago we focused an entire show around completing the FAFSA. In this week’s show, we’ll go through the CSS Profile, another financial aid document required by about 200 colleges and universities. Listen Now
9/29/2016
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Ever wonder what public health majors are all about? Catherine Ettman, director of strategic initiatives at Boston University’s School of Public Health will join us to share more, including what the major entails, which schools offer it, why students interested in pre-med should consider it, and what a career in public health looks like. Listen Now
9/8/2016
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Back to school and still don’t have a college list? You’re in luck! In this week’s School's In! Listen Now
8/18/2016
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Ever wonder how being an athlete can impact your chances of admission? In our next episode, we’ll take a look at athletic recruitment and college admission, and the ways in which the two processes will affect each other. Listen Now
7/28/2016
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
There are a lot of companies and organizations out there making big promises when it comes to scholarships and student loans. Listen Now
6/2/2016
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Much has been written lately about the amount of debt incurred by students pursuing bachelor’s degrees at four year institutions. Listen Now
3/31/2016
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
In our first segment on Turning the Tide, Ian Fisher, Elyse Krantz, and Beth Heaton discussed the relative merits of the report and plan but only had time to cover the basics. Listen Now
11/12/2015
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
With the November 1 Early Action and Early Decision application deadlines behind them, many students and parents are wondering what they should do now that the applications are in. Listen Now
10/8/2015
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
9/24/2015
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
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9/17/2015
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
In this week’s show we’re going to talk about the Canadian university system from both the admissions and finance side of things. Listen Now
8/27/2015
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
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7/2/2015
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Many colleges require a personal essay in which applicants share something important about themselves. Listen Now
5/28/2015
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Ever wonder if it makes sense to select different majors at each school to improve the odds of acceptance? Maybe you heard that admissions Listen Now
5/7/2015
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Ask any high school junior how they're feeling, and the almost inevitable reply will be, "Stressed." Listen Now
4/2/2015
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
College decisions are in, and with them, financial aid packages have arrived as well. Wondering how to fully understand the financial implications Listen Now
2/12/2015
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
In this week's Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, host Elizabeth Heaton will talk to college finance expert Laurie Peltier Listen Now