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Teaching & Architecture Pathways; Teens & Financial Independence
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Ten Days Until November 1 college deadlines!; Updates from NACAC
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
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 Admissions Counselors—NACAC for short. Listen Now
Preparing for the CARES Act To End; The Transfer Conversation
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Graduates with student loans need to prepare: the CARES Act and loan payment accommodations are scheduled to come to an end early in the new year. We’re sharing what you need to know and do next. Listen Now
Stories From Our Team; Listener Q&A
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Summer Planning; Career Counseling for Teens; FAFSA Changes
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Applying Out of State. Choosing a College. College and Retirement
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Devastated about not getting into your dream school? There’s no doubt this is a tough time, but you can’t abandon college just because your top choice didn’t come through. Listen Now
Co-Op Programs; Essay Prompts for Wash U and Barnard College
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
As students and families look to get more work experience while they’re in college, co-ops are becoming a more popular option. Listen Now
The UC app, CA Financial Aid; Carnegie Mellon and Syracuse Essays
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Come learn more about all things UC application, as one of our resident California experts breaks down what you need to know. We’ll also look at state financial aid programs in California and offer advice about approaching the Carnegie Mellon and Syracuse University supplemental essay questions. Listen Now
Filling Out the FAFSA; Demonstrated Interest; Humanities Degrees
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The FAFSA can seem very daunting—where do you go if you have questions? We know, and we’re sharing those resources on today’s show. Listen Now
Summer Series: Arts; Tax Breaks; Senior Year Transitions
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Ever think that being the parent of a student in college should come with a tax break? Listen Now
Harvard Admissions; Health Professions Degrees; ApplyTexas Essays
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Struggling with your Apply Texas application essays? Look no further—we’ve got tips and suggestions for approaching these in this week’s Office Hours segment. Listen Now
Scholarships with Summer Deadlines; Inside the Admissions Office at Georgetown University; Value of Summer Reading in the Admissions Process
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Faced with the first tuition bill and wondering how you’re going to pay it? Don’t miss our segment on scholarships with deadlines in July, August, and September—it may not be too late to get some more money. Listen Now
A Day in the Life of an Admissions Officer; How to Financially Plan for all Four Years
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Ever wonder what life is like as an admissions officer? Understanding what they’re doing on a daily basis can be especially valuable in understanding who will be reading your application. Listen Now
School's In Application Workshop - What to Do About Those Early Decision and Early Action Decisions; Trends in College Pricing
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Most colleges have released their decisions for the early round, whether that is Early Decision or Early Action. Listen Now
School's In! Application Workshop: Countdown to January 1 and Listener Questions on College Finance and Admissions
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With Thanksgiving only a week away, New Year’s Day is fast approaching. Listen Now
Athletic Recruitment and College Admissions, School's Out Application Workshop, Making the Financial Transition to College
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Ever wonder how being an athlete can impact your chances of admission? In our next episode, we’ll take a look at athletic recruitment and college admission, and the ways in which the two processes will affect each other. Listen Now
Inside the Yale Admissions Office, Help Choosing a Student Loan, and Introducing School's Out: Application Workshop
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Ever wonder how highly selective schools evaluate and make final decisions on applications? If so, take a trip with us inside the Yale admissions office with Amy Alexander, former admissions officer for the university. Listen Now
Finding Money for College After You've Filed the FAFSA
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Once you file the FAFSA, it may feel like all you can do is sit and wait to find out how much money the colleges on your list will offer in their packages. Listen Now
Performing and Visual Arts Program Admissions
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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
One Student's Story: What Happens When You DON'T Get Into Your First Choice College
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
You may have heard about how important it is to have a balanced list of colleges that includes some reaches, some matches, and some safeties. Listen Now
Can You Apply Early Decision and Still Get Financial Aid?
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Early decision is a way for students to show commitment to their top choice college and get an early answer at the same time. Listen Now
Why This College? What Do I Say in That Essay??
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Many colleges require a personal essay in which applicants share something important about themselves. Listen Now
Getting an Early Start: College Admissions and Finance
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This week's show is all about getting an early start. For starters, we’re introducing the first segment 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
