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Very helpful podcast with knowledgeable hosts and guests. I found a nugget in every single episode. I’ve listened to for my college bound teenager.
- Lifesabre
- May 17, 2025
Very informative
We learned about the Olin college of engineering from your podcast. It was not on our list of prospective schools, but we visited while we were in Boston looking at other schools, then mentioned it to our college counselor, and he said she should apply. which she did, and was thrilled to have been accepted. She loves it so far. This would never have happened but for your podcast.
- Hogan894
- Feb. 3, 2024
Wonderful resource for students and families
The podcast consistently offers valuable insight into each aspect of the college admissions process, including paying for college. Highly recommend for students and their families, regardless of their particular situation.
- imurt75
- Aug. 25, 2023
A true partner in the college search and application process
This podcast has made me as close to an expert as any parent can be and helped me to be the best advocate for each of my children. My children are each different and I’ve been able to cater their search to their own personality, interest, and academic strengths and completed the college process with the best outcome for each! Very grateful for all the information and resources!
- GigiMile
- May 13, 2023
Nice resource
Very helpful information. Thank you. It would be great if the host could let her guests speak more. I also hear a sense of superiority from the host when she talks about Penn.
- Financial Samurai
- April 2, 2023
Valuable
Really enjoy the dialogue, the speakers and guests, and the hosts. It’s great that the podcast focuses on both admission and financial aid pieces of the puzzle.
- ZGRIES123
- Feb. 14, 2023
College advice
Amazing podcast, great thorough info. Have been listening for years since my child in 8th grade. Super helpful and informative and current.
- ubertravel
- Jan. 30, 2023
Great podcast!!
I absolutely love this podcast! It has been a delight listening to the whole team each week. I look forward to Thursdays around 5:00 pm 😉
I have learned so much from them all each week. When I have a question, which has been a few times now, they get right back to me. So helpful. My daughter was just admitted into BC early decision. I thanked them all because just listening to them each week (my daughter and I) We both learned a lot and I believe it helped my daughter with the application process and more. Have a wonderful holiday to you all!!
- Krissy&V
- Dec. 9, 2022
The best college admissions resource
LOVE this podcast. Beth is an amazing host, the segments are quick and easily digestible with lots of actionable takeaways, and the show covers seemingly every part of the college admissions process. This is essential info for those in the thick of it!
- JHen86
- May 24, 2022
- Seoul18
- May 2, 2022
Very helpful ! Could use some updates
This podcast was so helpful in navigating my child’s college search, applications, and final decision of where to attend! It’s like having a private coach. I emailed questions and they were always answered.
Suggested updates
The opening music sounds like the intro to toddler story time. It could be more age appropriate.
Also the host repeated announces that she is mispronouncing a guests name- usually a name of a no Anglo Saxon person. In this day and age do your homework with a call or text and find out the phonetic pronounciation!
- Amyvptf
- April 20, 2022
Informative and useful information
This podcast has provided a wealth of information for the college admissions process. The speakers are engaging and interesting. I’m grateful for the information I’ve obtained from this podcast.
- JillN5
- April 3, 2022
Excellent show!
So helpful and interesting material presented in an easy way so we can all navigate the intricacies of college applications.
- Syboney409
- Feb. 5, 2022
- brokedadinportland
- Feb. 3, 2022
Great show and company
Lots of great tips on the college admission process on the episodes. Also have access to the company as an employee benefit at work for feedback on essays, admission strategy, and a helpful ear for you and your kids. Good people.
- G.loyde
- Jan. 27, 2022
Who Gets In and Why: Jeffrey Selingo
Episode dated 4/22/2021 is so incredibly helpful, guest Jeffrey Selingo. She even aired an encore edition on November, 2021. Will continue to learn more from this series of discussions. Thank you Jeffrey Selingo for all you do to help parents and students navigate this vast and expensive process.
- Concerned but informed
- Jan. 20, 2022
Bingo!!!
👍🏽The most relevant information- so much has changed even if you applied and went to college in the 80s-90s
👍🏽Timely info- financial aid, essays, supplemental, even career advice
👍🏽Knowledgeable people- she always has admissions officers, test prep, FA experts
I like to listen weekly!
- ncDino
- Dec. 17, 2021
Best of the Bunch
I’ve listened to quite a few podcasts on college admissions as my daughter navigates the process, this is easily the most thoughtful, comprehensive, and nuanced.
- Mofessor
- Dec. 12, 2021
Favorite podcast to listen to!!
Having a high school student who is planning on going to college, i am obsessed with this podcast!!Every topic is fascinating, the presenters are experts in their fields, and the information is so pertinent!!I especially love and they talk about California colleges because I live in California. But I find it all fascinating. Thank you guys so much for sharing what you do! You are a wealth of knowledge!
- BirdChest22
- Dec. 10, 2021
Very informative
Such an informative podcast for parents and students. I learn new things about college admission process with each episode. Thank you so much for putting this out!
- Alinacasale
- Nov. 10, 2021
Great podcast!
Thank you for this podcast. As a parent of two teens and a college counselor myself, I learn something new in every episode. Keep em coming!
- kerryfo99999
- Oct. 28, 2021
The episode w Jeffrey is amazing and podcast is great
It feels as if you’re a fly on the wall inside a college admissions room. The team does a great job of busting a lot common myths and sharing helpful tips on what families can do to better their outcomes
- rkhanal13
- Oct. 4, 2021
So informative
I am so glad I stumbled upon this podcast. With a HS sophomore and junior I really needed to start acquainting myself with the state of college admissions today. They always seem to be answering a question that I have. I’ll be better equipped to help my kids navigate the process due to this podcast.
- Kristin245
- Sept. 29, 2021
Great podcast for a solid understanding of the admissions process!
I have been listening to this podcast for 2 years. My daughter will be a Junior this fall. Sally, Ian, and Elizabeth have provided a wealth of information in an easy to understand, conversational, and relational way. I love that each podcast is broken up into segments allowing for bite size nuggets of admissions, financial aid, or simply student success knowledge to be shared without overwhelming the listener. I feel very prepared to assist my daughter this fall as a Junior and our college conversations continue around her aspirations for career, major, and college choice. I also appreciate their efforts in occasionally having guests speak on the unique college admissions process for underserved populations, as we are an African-American family.
- CaliKid23
- July 26, 2021