Episodes

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Today’s show is all about attending college in a place other than your home country. We’ll be offering admissions and college finance advice for international students who plan to attend college in the US and US students who ...

What does it mean when a college meets financial need? We’ll take a closer look at the reality of this policy for families and share some colleges that do this. For those planning college visits this summer, we have advice fr...

While much of the scholarship dollars available to students comes courtesy of merit aid awarded by colleges to the best applicants in their pools, a handful of selective scholarships require an application process. We’ll expl...

The college search process can be daunting for all students, but LGTBQ+ students may find it particularly challenging as they search for spaces where they will feel comfortable and safe. In honor of Pride month, we’re talking...