Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...