Episodes
Oct. 30, 2025
Don't Be Scared To Hit Submit On Early Apps; Making The Bone-Chilling Decision To Apply Early Action; Financial Aid Frights: Avoiding The Ghoulish Mistakes
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...
Oct. 16, 2025
What's Supp, Columbia, Barnard and University of Chicago; Understanding Financial Aid Acronyms
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...
Oct. 9, 2025
Studying Abroad: Parent POV; Tackling Tough Supplements; Financial Focus Areas for Seniors
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...
Sept. 18, 2025
Rethinking Popular Majors; Funding Career & Trade Programs
We’re very excited for the return of Taryn Andrea, College Coach’s career expert. She’ll be talking with host Ian Fisher about alternatives to saturated and very popular majors in fields like healthcare, engineering, law, and...
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....