Episodes
Jan. 12, 2023
Inside the Review Process; How to Get a Job; College Saving Goals
Curious about what happens to your app once it’s in the hands of the admissions office? One of our former admissions officers, a veteran of four different admissions offices, will share more on the process. New year, new you?...
Jan. 5, 2023
College Applications Are In: Now What?
Hopefully seniors everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief—applications are in! Today’s show is entirely focused on next step, whether admissions or finance related or keeping your counselors and teachers updated on your col...
Dec. 29, 2022
Summer Plans; Transfers; In-State Tuition/Out-of-State Students
College student home for the holidays and already talking about transferring? We’ll talk about how to think that through and what the next steps should be. It’s never too early to start thinking about summer activities for hi...
Dec. 22, 2022
Common Data Set and Occupational Outlook Handbook
Ever seen info from the Common Data Set or stumbled onto BLS.gov? Whether you’ve never heard of these information sources or have some passing insight, you’ll want to listen to today’s show. We’ll unpack what the CDS is and s...
Dec. 15, 2022
Early Decisions; Student Loan Repayment Update; Boston University
Early admissions decisions are in—what’s next? Whether you were admitted, deferred, or denied, we have information on how to handle each option. We’ll also update listeners on the federal student loan repayment options and wh...
Dec. 8, 2022
Tuition Reciprocity/Exchange Programs; Niche Colleges: Hampshire
There are a number of interesting options out there for tuition costs. We’re going to cover them in a new college finance series, Tuition Tidbits. Segment one does a deep dive on tuition reciprocity and exchange programs. In ...
Dec. 1, 2022
Niche Colleges: St. John’s College; Listener Q&A
Ever wonder about the more unique colleges that are out there, especially why they do what they do and who they’re designed to serve? In our new series, Niche Colleges, we’re exploring some of the different options available ...
Nov. 10, 2022
College Interview Tips; Seniors Getting Started; Higher Ed ROI
Wondering if college is worth it? We’ll help you think through how to evaluate the return on investment and avoid some pitfalls that might decrease your ROI. Are you a senior or the parent of a senior who hasn’t yet done anyt...
Nov. 3, 2022
Emergency Fund Benefits; Pitzer College Essays; NESCAC Schools
What’s a NESCAC anyway? Bates College admissions officer Scott Alexander joins the show to share a current view of his college and other NESCAC schools. Pitzer College admissions officer also joins the show to discuss the Pit...
Oct. 27, 2022
Ithaca College & Notre Dame Essays; National Merit Semifinalists
As you know, we are in the season of supplements. We’ll look at both Ithaca College and Notre Dame while also tackling those pesky major of interest and why this college questions in general. In other news, we look at what’s ...
Oct. 20, 2022
Ten Days Until November 1 college deadlines!; Updates from NACAC
Ten days to November 1—yikes!! We have advice for what to focus on now as we inch closer to those November 1 deadlines. We’re also sharing our takeaways from the annual conference for National Association of College Admission...
Oct. 13, 2022
Net Price Calculators; UVM; Atypical Deadlines & Applications
What the heck is a net price calculator and why should you use one? Glad you asked—we’ll tell all in today’s show! We also welcome Chris Perlongo from the University of Vermont to talk early action, early decision, and supple...
Oct. 6, 2022
Top 10 FAFSA Questions; College Locations: City or Country?
The FAFSA is live, and many of you have questions. We’ve assembled our list of the top 10 FAFSA questions along with the answers, and we’re sharing them with you! Three of our college admissions consultants will also share th...
Sept. 29, 2022
Undecided Majors, Unknown Major, CSS Profile
Majors, majors, majors. Is it okay to be undecided? What about choosing something you’ve never studied before? On this week’s show, we’re exploring majors: how to think about them, how to choose them, when to wait (and whethe...
Sept. 22, 2022
Naviance; Supplemental Essays; Student Loan Program Updates
Seniors completing the Common App and looking at a long list of supplemental essays may be asking, “but why do I have to write more essays?!” right about now. Becky Konowitz, dean of admissions at Santa Clara University joins...
Sept. 15, 2022
Too Late to Save for College?; Working Parents; Listener Q&A
If you’ve been looking at college price tags and wishing you’d started saving earlier, you might want to tune in to today’s show. Guest Yvette Haring of TIAA-CREF will be talking about 520 college savings programs and whether...
Sept. 8, 2022
Latino-Hispanic Serving Institutions, Majors, and Scholarships
If you’re interested in attending a Hispanic-Serving Institution, intrigued by Hispanic Studies, or want to learn more about Latino-Hispanic Scholarships, today’s show is for you! We’ll hear from a representative from Univers...
Sept. 1, 2022
First Generation Students; Wily Network; Financial Aid Refunds
Imagine heading off to college with no one to support you—no parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents. That’s what many foster students who make it to college face every year. Join us to learn more about how the Wily Network is s...
Aug. 25, 2022
Exploring the UC App and Apply Texas App; Cal Grant Program
Planning to apply to a University of California institution or a Texas public university? We’re exploring the UC application and the Apply Texas platform in today’s podcast. And in our college finance segment, we’ll share det...
Aug. 18, 2022
Starting College Strong; Listener Questions
Attention college freshmen: starting strong is one of the keys to a successful college experience. We have some best practices to help students get off to a good first semester. We’re also answering your college admissions an...
Aug. 11, 2022
The Common App & Coalition App are Live!; Credit Reports
It’s that time of year: the Common App and the Coalition application are both live. We’re breaking down each option and offering suggestions on getting started on these application platforms. We will also look at credit repor...
Aug. 4, 2022
Learning a Foreign Language; Working in College
Wondering if working in college is a good idea? We have thoughts! (Because of course we do!) We’re also exploring the benefits of studying a foreign language with our guests from Duolingo, one of the coolest ways to support c...
July 28, 2022
Becoming a Sportscaster; Athlete To Do Lists; Sharing Aid Details
If you’ve ever dreamed of being a sportscaster, tune in to today’s podcast to learn more about how to make that happen from someone in the field. We also have a list of things athletes should be doing now. And finally, we’ll ...
July 21, 2022
Sending Your Student Off to College; Listener Q&A
Your student applied, got in, and made their final decision. Now what? We have everything you need to know from the mother of two college students who has gone through the process herself. In Office Hours, we’re answering you...