Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...