Episodes

Host Ian Fisher kicks off this episode with finance expert Pati Pineiro‑Goodenberger to unpack some California‑specific financial aid and residency questions. She explains how the Cal State and UC systems determine California...

Host Shannon Vasconcelos kicks off this episode with College Coach Lauren DiProspero , who pulls from her experience in both undergraduate admissions as well as her work with Columbia and Stanford’s medical schools . Lauren b...

Host Ian Fisher kicks off this episode with BH finance expert Marina Zaretskiy , who shares what financial aid offices wish rising senior families understood before application season begins. From emphasizing that they are ac...

Host Ian Fisher kicks off this episode with BH College Coach Carrie Lewis , who answers a question many families have this time of year: Are colleges still accepting applications? Carrie walks listeners through the process of...

Host Kyra Tyler kicks off this episode with BH College Coach Caroline Damon , who breaks down February admit programs—those special events colleges host for admitted students to help them dig deeper into academics, campus lif...

While college campuses are, by and large, very safe places, we know that crime can happen anywhere. Host Sally Ganga will be joined by Jessica Mertz of the Clery Center, an organization dedicated to helping colleges create th...

Did you know t here is a college whose mascot is the Banana Slugs? And another whose mascot is the Poet? Listen in to the December 11 th show when host Shannon Vasconcelos discusse s college mascots with College Coach colleag...

Are you looking for a big university with of lots of school spirit but also small class sizes and lots of research opportunities? An honors college at a large university may be your best bet. Listen in as host Shannon Vasconc...

Many students are interested in an engineering career, but some don’t know what studying to be an engineer requires or about the different kinds of engineering, from traditional ones like mechanical to newer fields like biome...

Are you a high-achieving, low-income student? Listen in as our host Ian Fisher discusses the Questbridge Scholarship with College Coach Finance expert Alex Gonzalez. Have you heard that all college admission essays must have ...

Working frantically to finish up your Early Decision application? Host Shannon Vasconcelos will be joined by College Coach colleague Karen Spencer to d iscuss putting the final touches on your Common Application. Are you stil...

Applying to Columbia University, Barnard College, or the University of Chicago? Host Sally Ganga, who worked in admissions at the University of Chicago, will be interviewing colleague Mary Sue Youn, who worked at Barnard, abo...

Is your student considering studying abroad in college? Host Kyra Tyler will be joined by College Coach colleague Jay Bonham, who will give a parent’s perspective on his experience when his son studied abroad. Interested in a...