Episodes
Aug. 28, 2025
Jenny West Anderson, Author of The Disengaged Teen
Host Ian Fisher has the remarkable good fortune to welcome guest Jenny West Anderson, author of The Disengaged Teen. If you're a parent, this episode is a must-listen, especially if you've seen any indication that your studen...
Aug. 14, 2025
Debating a Liberal Arts Education: Relevance, Demise, and the Financial Upside
What even is a liberal arts education? Hasn’t it gone the way of the dodo bird? Colleagues Zaragoza Guerra and Carrie Lewis will be joining host Sally Ganga to discuss both the demise of the liberal arts and, counterpoint, wh...
July 10, 2025
College Admissions Changing Landscape; College Options in Hawaii; Tips on Saving for College
Does it seem like the college admissions landscape has been changing particularly rapidly in recent years? Host Kyra Tyler will be joined by College Coach colleagues Tova Javetz, Karen Spencer, and Nicole Doyle to discuss tho...
July 3, 2025
The Best College Traditions; Listener Questions with College Admissions and Finance
Join host Kyra Tyler and Bright Horizons College Coach's Jennifer Simons as they delve into the unique traditions that define college and university campuses. From quirky rituals to time-honored ceremonies, discover what make...
June 26, 2025
Navigating Top Scholarships: Insights from Experts; Student Loan Repayment Options
Given the cost of college, many students are looking for scholarships. Some of the most generous include the Posse, Qu estbridge , Coca Cola, Taco Bell, and Gates scholarships. Host Ian Fisher will be joined by colleagues Ger...
June 19, 2025
Kris Crummet's Alternative Path to Music; Exploring Majors & Careers pt. 2; Mastering Interviews
Back on March 27th 2025, Host Ian Fisher talked with Taryn Andrea and Leigh Pinkston, College Coach colleagues in the career counseling space, about the connection between majors and careers; how that connection isn’t always...
June 12, 2025
College Admissions in the Media: What's Hollywood and What's Accurate; How to Secure a Job on Campus
Have you ever wondered how accurate media portrayals of the college admission is ? Pondered whether Legally Blonde is a real representation of the best way to make your application stand out ? Host Kyra Tyler will be joined b...
June 5, 2025
Common App Essay Tips; Important Supplemental Essays; Interest-Free Ways to Pay for College
Rising seniors! Hopefully you’re already thinking about your college applications, and some of you may be asking just what kinds of essays you’ll need to write. College Coach colleague Karen Spencer will be joining host Shann...
May 29, 2025
Creating Your Common App Activity List; Colleges NOT Accepting Common App; National 529 Plan Day!
Host Ian Fisher will be back again for the second show in a row to welcome colleague Abigail Anderson to discuss how to create the Common Application’s Activity List. You may think it is the same as a resume, but Abigail is h...
May 22, 2025
Considering a Summer Job?; Dr. Christie Fox of Westminster University; Approaching College as a Student with Disabilities.
Are you considering a summer job? College Coach Finance Expert Zachary Gries will be joining host Ian Fisher to discuss the reasons why that can be important for young adults . Ian then has the great fortune to speak with Dr....
May 15, 2025
Kyra Tyler Inaugural Show; What To Ask An Admissions Officer; First Year Abroad Programs & It's Affordability
First, we want to introduce Kyra Tyler, our brand new host! This is her inaugural show. Do you have plans to visit a college campus or attend a college admission reception? Concerned that you might put your foot in your mouth...
May 8, 2025
College Research Tips; Government Resources For Career Searches; What Is NIL?
Seniors and parents, you probably know that researching colleges is important when creating a list of colleges for your upcoming applications. But did you know that while there are many good resources for said research, there...
May 1, 2025
Meet Our Newest Team Members; Trends Seen In The Past Admission Cycle
Interested to know just who works at College Coach, and how they came to their roles as college admissions or finance educators? Host Sally Ganga will be interviewing three of our newest team members: a dmissions educators Ge...
April 24, 2025
Benefits Of A Carefully Targeted List; Addressing Which College is Your Best Fit; Interviewing A Current College Student
Is your plan to apply to all the Ivies plus some additional highly selective colleges because you think it will increase your odds of being admitted? Host Ian Fisher will be joined by College Coach colleague Landis Fryer to e...
April 17, 2025
Parent Panel; Navigating the College Process; Borrowing Too Much To Pay For College?
Join us today for a return of our parent panel! Learn more about how our team of college experts navigated the college process for their own student s , what they learned, and what they found challenging when host Sally Ganga...
April 10, 2025
Everything AP; Concerns About Letters of Recommendations; Tips For Finding Scholarships
Students, have you heard that colleges want you to take AP exams even if you haven’t taken the class? Are you confused about whether you will be required to report the scores? Host Shannon Vasconcelos will be talking with Col...
April 3, 2025
Developing A Strategy: Paying For College; Waitlist, Now What?; Decisions Are Out, Addressing Your Emotions
Are you and your senior student unsure of how you will pay for college? Listen in to this segment, when host Sally Ganga interviews College Finance expert Michelle Smoley about developing a strategy for paying for colleges us...