Episodes
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...
March 27, 2025
Connection Between Majors & Careers; Colleges Still Taking Applications?; Asking Colleges For More Financial Support
Are you unsure of your major? Or , have you picked your major based solely on what you want as your future career? Listen in, as the connection between majors and careers is not always linear and direct. Host Ian Fisher will ...
March 20, 2025
Admitted Student Programs; Why Attend & Questions To Ask; Listener Questions
Seniors, after those admit letters roll in, you’ll also start receiving invitations to admitted student programs. College Coach colleague Sara Calvert-Kubrom is joining host Shannon Vasconcelos to discuss why you should atten...
March 13, 2025
College Search Essentials; Tips for saving on college; Brainstorming Essay Topics
Right around now, juniors are trying to figure out where they will be applying to college. But how ? Is it all about the nicest dorm and best food? College Coach colleague Nial Rele will be joining host Ian Fisher to discuss ...
March 6, 2025
Teen Mentorship Programs; Tips for Recruited Athletes; Athletic Scholarships
Is your student looking for a research opportunity? Our host Ian Fisher will be joined by Jun Yun Chow, co-founder of Polygence , a research mentorship program for teens . Next, in honor of March Madness, I an will interview ...
Feb. 27, 2025
Changes to ACT; Does Your Major Matter Less?; New 529 Plan Rule
Have you heard that there are changes to the ACT? Not sure how that will impact you or your student? Host Sally Ganga will be joined by Dr. Megan Stubbendeck, Senior Director of Instruction at Arborbridge, a test prep company...
Feb. 20, 2025
Merit Scholarships; Fin Aid Appeals; Comparing Awards from Colleges/Universities
It’s safe to say that 90% or more of us are concerned about college costs, and today’s show is all about paying for college, whether through merit scholarships, appealing financial aid awards, and comparing awards from differ...
Feb. 13, 2025
Non-Traditional Paths: How 3 Successful Professionals Found their Career Path
Are you interested in starting your own business? Learning the pluses and the possible pitfalls? Host Sally Ganga has the great fortune to interview three different people who have followed non-traditional paths. She’ll be in...
Feb. 6, 2025
Beth's Farewell; Introducing Kyra Tyler
If you’re a long time listener of the Getting In podcast, or, just curious about how college admissions has evolved over the last ten years, this episode should be of interest. Hosts Sally Ganga, Shannon Vasconcelos, and ian ...
Jan. 30, 2025
Curious Cardinals; Benefits of Less Selective Colleges; What is SAI?
Have you heard of Curious Cardinals? Host ian fisher of Bright Horizons College Coach will be chatting with Audrey Wisch, Co-founder and President, about CC’s mission to help high school students find their passion through me...
Jan. 23, 2025
Meet the Newest College Coach Experts
Do you want to hear from our newest team members here at College Coach? Listen in for a very fun episode with our panel of three college admission experts : K ari n Sherer and Mikhail Filarski, who both came to us from Lewis ...
Jan. 16, 2025
Emory University; Updates on Federal Student Loan Programs
Interested in Emory University, or just want to hear from the Director of Admissions at a highly selective university about what is happening right now in undergraduate admissions? On this episode, we have the remarkable good...
Jan. 9, 2025
Summer Programs; Employer-Sponsored Education Benefits
Given that it’s still cold out, you might think it’s too early to be looking at summer program s , but we’re here to encourage you to start now! Host Beth Heaton will be speaking with College Coach admissions counselor Landis...
Jan. 2, 2025
Apps Are In: Now What?; Listener Q&A; Pre-College Life Skills
Seniors, have you submitted your applications? Feeling a bit anxious and wondering what to do now? You’ve entered a waiting period that can feel almost as stressful as completing the applications themselves, but if you listen...
Dec. 26, 2024
2025 Resolutions; Go-Time for Juniors; Parent Tips for Letting Go
The New Year is almost here, and host Sally Ganga will be talking with College Coach admissions counselor Julia Jones about resolutions for 2025 related to the college admission process and education in general. High school j...
Dec. 19, 2024
ED Deferrals/Denials; Gap Year Considerations; More Finance FAQs
Did you apply Early Decision to a college? Were you deferred or denied? If so, you may be wondering what to do next. Host Ian Fisher will be talking with College Coach admissions counselor Brian Swann, formerly of Carleton Co...
Dec. 12, 2024
Landmark College; Researching Support Services; Finance FAQs
Does your student have an IEP or 504 in high school? Is it possible they may use accommodations in colleges, for learning disabilities or health conditions? If so, you may find this episode very helpful. In segment one, host ...
Dec. 5, 2024
All About Trinity College; Time to Repay Student Loans
Interested in liberal arts colleges? Or, maybe unsure of what liberal arts colleges have to offer? Listen in as host Ian Fisher does a deep dive into Trinity College, a small liberal arts college in Connecticut. He interviews...