Radio Episodes
1/12/2023
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Curious about what happens to your app once it’s in the hands of the admissions office? One of our former admissions officers, a veteran of four different admissions offices, will share more on the process. Listen Now
6/30/2022
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
While much of the scholarship dollars available to students comes courtesy of merit aid awarded by colleges to the best applicants in their pools, a handful of selective scholarships require an application process. Listen Now
8/26/2021
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
7/15/2021
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Congrats to all graduating seniors who successfully applied to college and are preparing to start this fall. Listen Now
12/31/2020
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Just in time for the new year, we have some new year’s resolutions for college admissions. We’re also sharing two team stories this week: attending college as an adult and paying for college as an adult. Listen Now
6/11/2020
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
COVID-19 has disrupted many things in our world this year, including many high school students’ summer plans. We’ll be talking through how to adjust your activities with social distancing and cancellations in mind. Listen Now
10/24/2019
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
More than 200,000 students will apply to the University of California system this year using the UC application. Listen Now
10/3/2019
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Love watching blooper reels for your favorite TV shows? We’re offering our own blooper reel of mistakes we saw students and parents making when we were admissions officers. Listen Now
12/6/2018
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
The results from early decision, early action, and priority admissions programs are starting to come in, and we’re here to help! Listen Now
11/8/2018
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Come learn more about all things UC application, as one of our resident California experts breaks down what you need to know. We’ll also look at state financial aid programs in California and offer advice about approaching the Carnegie Mellon and Syracuse University supplemental essay questions. Listen Now
10/4/2018
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
The FAFSA is out, and it’s time to get it done! We’re offering insight into the form and tips for completing it. Listen Now
6/7/2018
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Summer is a very important time in the college process. Two very important items to focus on: planning and making the most of college visits, and getting started on your main essay. Listen Now
5/24/2018
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
3/15/2018
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
We’re big fans of college visits, because there’s no substitute for getting a firsthand view of the institution. Listen Now
1/4/2018
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Early action results are coming in, and we have some insight into the trends we seeing at places like Stanford, Harvard, and other highly selective schools, as well as some of the publics like Michigan. Listen Now