Undecided Majors, Unknown Major, CSS Profile
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Starting College Strong; Listener Questions
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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 and finance questions. Listen Now
Regular Decision Results; Living Off Campus
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Now that the dust has settled on regular decision 2022, we’re sharing the results and trends we’re seeing. We’re also exploring things to think about if you’re trying to decide whether to move out of the dorm to an off-campus apartment next year. Listen Now
Waitlists; A Senior’s Admissions Story; Tax Season College Saving
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Did you receive one of the dreaded “not a no but not a yes” waitlist offers? There are some strategies you can employ, and we’ll share them on the show today. It’s also tax season, and we have some tax-advantaged ways for you to save for college. Listen Now
State School Essays; Listener Q&A
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CSS Profile; Reporting Test Scores; University of Chicago Essays
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For most colleges, applying for financial aid is as simple as filling out the FAFSA. But a smaller group of schools also requires the CSS Profile. We’ll share what to expect if you need to complete that form as well. Listen Now
Biggest Admissions and College Finance Myths in 2020; When Are You Ready to Submit?
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Myths surrounding getting into and paying for college abound, and this year is no different. In fact, the current challenges created by COVID have only increased the misinformation being shared. Listen Now
COVID-19 & the Admissions Process; Comparing Financial Aid Awards
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Congrats seniors: admissions season is in the homestretch. Listen Now
College Advice for Twins/Multiples; Plan for Seniors Starting Now
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For twins and multiples, the college process is twice (or more) intense than for everyone else, from deciding where to apply, doing college visits, writing essays, and figuring out how to pay for it all. We’re offering insight into how twins and multiples are treated in both the admissions and financial aid processes, and giving some tips for successfully navigating both. In Office Hours, we have a plan for seniors who want to attend college next fall but haven’t yet submitted applications. Listen Now
New Landscape Tool; VA Tech & Santa Clara Essays; Winter Savings
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College Board, college essays, essay supplements, saving money for college Listen Now
UC Personal Insight Essays; Last Minute Tips; College Selection
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November 1 marks one of the biggest early application program deadlines of the year, and many students will submit at least one application by that day. Listen Now
Alumni Interviewer Tips; What is FERPA; Common App Activity List
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Many of the most selective colleges in the country rely on alumni interviewers to get some additional perspective on applicants. We are excited to welcome one of our regular listeners, who also happens to be an alumni interviewer for her alma mater, to the show to offer some perspective on how the process works and tips for interviewees. Listen Now
Encore: Do I Have a Chance of Getting into an Ivy League College?, School's Out Application Workshop, Quirky Scholarships
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One of the questions we get very frequently is some form of, “Do I have a shot at getting into an Ivy League or highly selective college.” Listen Now
Encore: Questions You Should Never Ask an Admissions Officer: How Much Should I Save for College, General Services for Students with Learning Differences
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Every college in the US is happy to answer your questions, and we frequently encourage students to approach colleges to get more information and address their concerns. Listen Now
FAFSA and CSS Profile: After You Submit; Honors Colleges; UVA Essay
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Curious about what happens to your FAFSA and/or CSS Profile once you press submit? Listen Now
Standing Out: Extracurriculars; FAFSA; Submitting Applications
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You’re working on the FAFSA and you have questions. You’re in luck, because we have answers! Listen Now
Office Hours: Starting the College Essay; Inside the Admissions Office
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Students about to start senior year will want to catch this week’s Office Hours, in which we discuss getting started on the college essay. Listen Now
Questions You Should Never Ask an Admissions Officer: How Much Should I Save for College, General Services for Students with Learning Differences
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Every college in the US is happy to answer your questions, and we frequently encourage students to approach colleges to get more information and address their concerns. Listen Now
Making Your Final College Choice - State System Spotlight: Texas, Education Tax Breaks
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Acceptances are in, and perhaps you are one of many students (or the parent of one) who has a few options to consider. Listen Now
Financial Aid Appeals: What If College is Not the Right Next Step? Office Hours
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As financial aid awards start to come in, families can be thrilled and disappointed at the results. Listen Now
School's In Application Workshop: Supplements for Penn, Brown, Columbia, Harvard, and Cornell: Keeping Track of Your Student Loans
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If you’ve taken out a new student loan every year or even every semester, keeping track of them can be a herculean task. Tune in for tips on how to best do this. Listen Now
Encore: Do I Have a Chance of Getting into an Ivy League College?, School's Out Application Workshop, Quirky Scholarships
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
One of the questions we get very frequently is some form of, “Do I have a shot at getting into an Ivy League or highly selective college.” Listen Now
School's In Application Workshop: What to Do After the Nov. 1 ED and EA Deadlines; Religion in Essays and Essays for Religious Colleges, The Benefits of a Part-Time Job
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It’s November 3, and that can only mean one thing: all of the ED and EA applications with November 1 deadlines have been submitted. In this week’s show, we’re going to discuss what to think about and do next. Listen Now
School's In! International Baccalaureate- Divorce and Paying for College
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It’s September, and school is officially back in session. With that in mind, we’re shifting our summer application workshop series to the fall and relaunching it under the School’s In Application Workshop banner. Listen Now
Do I Have a Chance of Getting into an Ivy League College?, School's Out Application Workshop, Quirky Scholarships
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
One of the questions we get very frequently is some form of, “Do I have a shot at getting into an Ivy League or highly selective college.” Listen Now
Community College Education Outcomes, Using a 529 Plan to Pay for College, Greek Life
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Much has been written lately about the amount of debt incurred by students pursuing bachelor’s degrees at four year institutions. Listen Now
You Don't Like Any of Your College Choices: Now What?
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What happens if you got into most of the colleges on your list, but now you’re realizing you don’t really like any of them? Listen Now
Deferred in ED or EA? Here's What to Do
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Most of those students who applied via early action or early decision programs have received their answer by now. Unfortunately, some got a definitive no and are on the regular decision. Listen Now
Need Blind and Need Aware: Financial Aid and Admissions
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Ever wondered what colleges mean when they say they are need blind or need aware? Or, more importantly, how those terms affect admissions chances? Listen Now
The New PSAT: What's Changing and Why It Matters
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Successful College Applications: The Importance of Presenting Your Authentic Self
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Ever wonder if it makes sense to select different majors at each school to improve the odds of acceptance? Maybe you heard that admissions Listen Now
Understanding Financial Aid Packages and Avoiding Award Traps
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College decisions are in, and with them, financial aid packages have arrived as well. Wondering how to fully understand the financial implications Listen Now
Extracurricular Activities and College Admissions: What Every Student Should Know
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Ever wondered what activities colleges most want to see on a student's application? Listen Now
