Radio Episodes
1/5/2017
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
We answer a lot of listener questions on the show, and one that we get asked fairly frequently is “Can an average student get into a top-tier school?” Tune in to find out. We’re also looking at options for families who find themselves without the money to pay for their spring college bills. And in Office Hours, we’ll discuss the rumor mill, including how to recognize a rumor and separate fact from fiction. Listen Now
12/17/2015
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Many of the students we meet with are already set on pursuing a pre-med track when they get to college, with the ultimate goal of attending med school. Listen Now
12/3/2015
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Much of the college process seems to focus on either getting into college or paying for it, as if these two things are mutually exclusive. Listen Now
11/19/2015
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
You've run the numbers on the net price calculators and it's pretty clear--you're not going to qualify for any financial aid. Should you apply anyway? Listen Now
10/22/2015
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
How much does the audition matter? Do grades even count? What role does the portfolio play? If you are wondering exactly how admissions works at performing and visual arts programs, College Coach expert Kyra Tyler is here to share her insight gained from years assisting students going through the process and her own experience as a flute performance major. Listen Now
9/24/2015
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
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8/20/2015
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
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6/25/2015
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
This week's show is all about getting an early start. For starters, we’re introducing the first segment Listen Now
6/11/2015
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
For all those rising seniors out there, summer is a great time to start work on your college applications! Listen Now
5/28/2015
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
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
3/19/2015
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
What happens when the modern family--divorced, remarried, stepparents, stepchildren and all--applies for financial aid? What do you do if your ex doesn't want to be involved? Will your new spouse be expected to pay tuition for your child from a previous marriage? Listen Now
2/26/2015
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Standardized tests are a key component of most college applications. But when should students start taking the SAT or ACT Listen Now
