Episodes

Interested in finding out more about Ivy League colleges? While they are part of the same football league, they are not all the same. Matt Alander, Director of Princeton Undergraduate Admissions, and Isabel Bober, Senior Asso...

On this episode, we welcome Bright Horizons College Coach finance expert Stacey MacPhetres and her daughter, a DIII basketball player at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, to discuss their experience with the athletic recruitme...

Interested in learning more about earning your college degree in Europe? On this episode, our host, Beth Heaton, interviews Ioana Benea (Bocconi University) and Juan Carlos Ruiz (Brussels School of Governance) about the Europ...

For students who are career minded, we have another Pathways episode. Are you considering being a teacher? College Coach admissions consultants Kara Courtois (a former elementary and high school teacher) and Brian Swann (form...

It’s Nurses’ Week! So, to honor nurses, we’ll discuss careers in the healthcare field, from physical therapy to, yes, nursing, with a little information about athletic training thrown in. We’ll share information about pathway...

What do colleges think of the International Baccalaureate program? Is it a good option for high school students to pursue? Tune in to this week’s show when we talk with Marie Vivas, Senior Development Manager of the Internati...

If you’re a high school junior, now is the time to decide which teacher(s) to ask to write your recommendation letter(s). We’ll be discussing what to consider when you make that choice. In addition, we’ll respond to questions...

Admission decisions are out! What happened? We talk about this year’s admission landscape, giving high school seniors some of the context of the admit, waitlist, and deny decisions they’ve received from colleges. We’ll also h...

This week we’re talking all things community college. We’ll hear about the financial and academic benefits of starting at a two-year college, things to think about if you’re a transfer student, and how dual enrollment program...

Even though it still feels like winter, it’s time to start planning for summer! From getting a job or taking a class to pursuing an internship or working on applications, summer offers a unique opportunity to focus on your in...

This week’s show is for students with physical or learning differences. Sasha Manus, who has CP and uses a service dog, will join the show to share advice on navigating college with a physical disability. We’ll also offer app...

Tis the season for financial and merit aid packages, which are landing in students’ emails and mailboxes right now. We’ll be discussing the difference between appealing for more financial aid and negotiating for more merit ai...

Calling all juniors: it’s time to get started! Too early to think about essay writing? Of course not! Too early to think about how to pay for college? No way! With the heart of the college process right around the corner, we’...

College prep does not begin in middle school, but these years offer students a chance to explore their interests and develop some skills that will help them be more successful in high school. We’ll talk through the academic, ...

Does your student want to transfer? We’ll break down the basics of the process. We also have information on education tax breaks just in time for tax season, and we’ll answer your college finance and admissions questions in o...

Financial aid award notifications are coming—are you ready? (Is anyone?) We have insights on how to understand these often confusing documents to determine what exactly you’ll pay, what discounts you’re receiving, and what de...

Twice a year the College Coach team comes together for professional development and team building, and it’s our favorite time of the year! This year we’re bringing the podcast along for the ride, as Beth, Ian, and Sally sit d...

Co-hosts Sally Ganga and Ian Fisher and regular guest Shannon Vasconcelos join today’s anniversary show celebrating eight years of weekly Getting In podcasts. We’ll discuss some of the big changes we’ve seen in our time hosti...

The first half of today’s show is all about the Cal State University system. We’ll provide an overview of options, updates on new programs, and important things to know related to admissions. Then we’ll welcome two alums from...

Ever wonder what a conservatory education is all about? We’re welcoming a current conservatory student to the show to share! We’ll also hear from BHCC’s own Nick Mayernik about the path to his current position as our UX desig...

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?...

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...

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...

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...