Episodes

Host Ian Fisher begins this episode with Josh Tobias , former professional baseball player and current scout, for an inside look at the path to competing at the highest levels of college and professional sports. Josh describe...

Host Kyra Tyler kicks off this episode with College Coach Joy Biscornet for a practical guide to college visits . Joy shares how to plan visits effectively, what to do once you’re on campus, and which questions are worth aski...

Host Ian Fisher hosts several staff members from Oglethorpe University during a deep dive exploration of the school. In the first segment, Ginger Fay , Vice President of Enrollment, and Dr. Gabriel Barreneche , Provost and Vi...

Host Shannon Vasconcelos opens this episode with College Coach Blair Dixon and finance expert Chrissy Foran for a deep dive into Early Decision . They explore how to determine whether applying ED makes sense for you or your s...

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...