2023 Outcomes; Building a College List; What to Know about Loans
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4/13/2023
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12/30/2021
11/18/2021
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2/21/2019
10/11/2018
10/4/2018
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4/27/2017
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12/15/2016
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Summer Plans; Transfers; In-State Tuition/Out-of-State Students
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
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. Listen Now
Advice for Students Going to College Abroad
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Today’s show is all about attending college in a place other than your home country. Listen Now
Regular Decision Results; Living Off Campus
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
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
Now What?; New Year’s Resolutions: Admissions & Finance
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Your applications are in. Now what?! We’ll tell you! As the New Year approaches, and with it, resolutions, we’re offering some suggestions for you to consider on both the admissions and personal finance front. Listen Now
Writing Your Best Essay; Gap Years; Student Loan Servicers
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
If you’ve taken out any student loans, you may recently have received notice that your student loan servicer is changing. We’ll explain what a student loan servicer is and why they’re making changes. Listen Now
Computer Science Programs; Questions to Ask on Campus Tours
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Computer science programs and majors grow in popularity every year. Listen Now
Top 5 College Application Mistakes; Too Many Applications
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Every year we read about students who apply to far too many schools, topping out at 20, 30, and even 40 or more applications. While we appreciate the temptation to do more given how uncertain the process can feel, our experience shows us time and again that too many applications is a big mistake. Listen Now
The Deposit; Not-Rich Students; Do Colleges Care if You're Kind?
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
If you would consider yourself “not-rich” and are headed to a campus that could very well be filled with lots of students who are, don’t miss today’s show. Listen Now
Is Dual Enrollment Always a Good Idea? Plus Listener Questions
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Some high schools and colleges offer a unique way to earn college credit prior to graduation through dual-enrollment coursework. Listen Now
Choosing a Major, the CSS Profile, Submitting Test Scores
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Last week we covered the FAFSA, and this week we’re diving into what you need to know about completing the CSS Profile, required in addition to the FAFSA by a number of colleges. Listen Now
Coalition Application; Study Abroad; Completing the FAFSA
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
The FAFSA is out, and it’s time to get it done! We’re offering insight into the form and tips for completing it. Listen Now
STEAM; Preparing for College; Starting at a Two-Year College
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STEAM is a new acronym that has been tossed around quite a bit recently. In this week’s show, we’ll explain what it is and which colleges offer programs in this area. Listen Now
Distinguishing Excellence and the Ivy League; Transition to College
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
If you aspire to one of the most selective colleges in the country, you must have something that takes you from competitive to compelling. Listen Now
Ivy League Admissions and Athletic Recruitment; Repayment Plans
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Teenagers who are both talented athletes and strong students might be able to leverage those abilities in the Ivy League admissions process. Listen Now
Summer Series: STEM; Helping Students Manage Money; Office Hours
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Introducing a new Getting In series: Summer Programs! We’re kicking off the inaugural episode with a focus on summer programs for students interested in STEM. Listen Now
Standing Out: Extracurriculars; FAFSA; Submitting Applications
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
You’re working on the FAFSA and you have questions. You’re in luck, because we have answers! Listen Now
Inside the MIT and Caltech Admissions Offices, Paying for College with a Summer Job and College Admissions for Students on the Spectrum
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In our ongoing series taking you inside the admissions processes at a variety of schools, College Coach educator and former MIT and Caltech admissions officer Zaragoza Guerra will take us through the differences in those two schools’ application evaluations. Listen Now
Making Your Final College Choice - State System Spotlight: Texas, Education Tax Breaks
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
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
School's In! Application Workshop: Countdown to January 1 and Listener Questions on College Finance and Admissions
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
The last big deadline is approaching and we’ll be offering tips and suggestions for making sure applications are ready to go. We’ll also take another shot at answering your college finance and admissions questions. Listen Now
'School's In' Application Workshop: Listener Questions
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
As we get closer to the fall and winter deadlines, we know you have lots of questions. Listen Now
School's In Application Workshop: Putting Together a College List at the Last Minute: Cambridge Program
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Back to school and still don’t have a college list? You’re in luck! In this week’s School's In! Listen Now
School's Out Application Workshop; Paying for Multiple Kids in College: First Generation Students on College Campuses
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
One of the scariest things about having more than one child close together is paying for all those diapers, but what happens when diapers turn into college tuition? Listen Now
Scholarship and Student Loan Scams, Schools Out Summer Application Workshop, Tips for Travelling to College
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
There are a lot of companies and organizations out there making big promises when it comes to scholarships and student loans. Listen Now
College for C/D Students: Are There Even Options?
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Understanding Financial Aid Packages and Avoiding Award Traps
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
College decisions are in, and with them, financial aid packages have arrived as well. Wondering how to fully understand the financial implications Listen Now
