Advice for Students Going to College Abroad
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Today’s show is all about attending college in a place other than your home country. Listen Now
Radio Episodes
7/14/2022
4/21/2022
3/11/2021
10/17/2019
9/19/2019
7/18/2019
5/30/2019
4/25/2019
2/14/2019
12/27/2018
8/30/2018
8/9/2018
7/5/2018
6/28/2018
5/10/2018
12/7/2017
11/2/2017
6/29/2017
3/9/2017
9/1/2016
4/21/2016
1/21/2016
12/24/2015
12/3/2015
Next Steps for Seniors After Making Deposits; Consortium Schools
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It’s late April, and most seniors are getting ready to make their final choice and deposit at the college they’ll attend next fall. We’re covering all the next steps they need to be thinking about. Listen Now
Demonstrating Interest; RD Results; Parent Financing Options
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COVID, COVID, COVID. Are you as tired of it as we are? As you know, COVID has impacted a number of things about the admissions process, especially visiting colleges. Listen Now
Merit Scholarships; Early App Deadlines; Mindfulness in Test Prep
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People who can write a check for $50,000 or $75,000 to pay for college make up a pretty small group, and not many colleges can or will offer that much aid even to those who qualify for it. Listen Now
College Admissions Myths; the CSS Profile; Submitting Test Scores
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There are many, many myths floating around out there about college admissions, and in this new regular segment, we’re going to try to replace the myth with some facts. Listen Now
The Common App: prompts and supplemental essays- student loan debt
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Dear Debt’s Melanie Lockert paid off 81 thousand in student debt in just a few years. She’ll join us to talk about how she got to 81 thousand in the first place, what she would do differently if she could do it all again, and what led to the creation of her Dear Debt blog, now also a boo. Listen Now
Service Work; Transitioning to College
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In the second in our Kindness Matters series, we’ll tackle the question of service work: what qualifies, why students might want to do it, and whether or not it’s truly important in the admissions process. Listen Now
Disagreeing on College Choice; Micro Scholarships; AP Exams
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Help—it’s almost May 1, and we can’t agree on a college! You won’t be the first student and parent not to be on the same page when it comes to college choice, and we’re pretty sure you won’t be the last. Listen Now
Negotiating Scholarships; Senioritis; Starting the College Essay
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Last week we talked about appealing your financial aid awards, and this week we’re covering how to negotiate for more scholarship money. Listen Now
Applications: Submitting and Follow Up; How to Pay In-State Tuition
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If you’re about to submit all of your applications or your last few, we’ll take you through the nuts and bolts of submitting your applications and necessary follow up. Listen Now
'Packaging' Yourself; Extracurriculars; Financial Aid Eligibility
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While it’s important to use college applications as an opportunity to translate your accomplishments in the most impactful way, too much “packaging” can be problematic. Listen Now
When to Take the SAT/ACT; Merit Scholarships; Supplemental Essays
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Timing is everything, especially when it comes to the college admissions process. This week we’re providing tips and suggestions on the best time to take standardized tests. Listen Now
Saving on Dorm Supplies; UK Universities; After Freshman Year
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College is expensive enough—you don’t want to spend what’s left of your money on books and dorm supplies. Listen Now
College in Canada; Office Hours: Listener Questions
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If you’re considering traveling outside of the United States for college (or even if you’re not), you might want to include Canada in your college process. Listen Now
Benefits and Drawbacks to Homeschooling; NY State Excelsior Program
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One year ago, NY State established the Excelsior Program offering free tuition to qualifying state residents at state institutions. Listen Now
Colleges That Change Lives; St. Olaf Financial Aid; Early Results
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If there was a group of colleges focused on a personalized, student-focused college experience, would you be interested? Listen Now
Standing Out: Major; Lehigh and Lafayette Essays; the CSS Profile
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Over the past few weeks, we’ve been going through the different ways in which students can stand out in competitive college applicant pools. 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
New Common App Essay Prompts, Scholarship and Financial Aid Renewability: Office Hours: Starting Your Common App Essay
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One of the most important things you need to understand about your financial aid and/or scholarship packages is whether or not they are renewable for all four years. 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
What If You Didn't Get In Anywhere?
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It’s every college going student and parent’s nightmare: decisions from colleges arrive, and there isn’t a yes in the bunch. Listen Now
Researching Colleges and Listener Questions
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Over the past few months, we’ve been asking you to send us your thoughts on the things you’d like to hear more about, along with your specific questions. 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
College You Can Afford: Finding a Financial Safety
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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
