Radio Episodes
4/7/2022
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
For all the seniors celebrating their acceptances and making their final selection, there are a few unhappy with their results and contemplating a different path. Listen Now
2/25/2021
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Eager to start the college process but not sure how to begin? We have a framework you can use to build your preliminary list, and we’re sharing details. Listen Now
7/30/2020
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
For most people, writing a check for the tuition bill is a frightening prospect. What if you could spread those payments out? We have information on tuition payment plans offering an installment plan. Listen Now
10/31/2019
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
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
9/12/2019
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
It is almost October 1, commonly known as FAFSA time around here, and we have guidance for those completing the form this fall. Listen Now
2/7/2019
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
It is financial aid award season, and we’re here to guide you through it. First up is how to appeal a financial aid award, from determining whether or not you have grounds for an appeal to how to approach the appeals process. Listen Now
11/22/2018
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
10/18/2018
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Binding Early Decision, ED for short, isn’t for everyone. But it’s important to understand the trends in how colleges are using these programs and what that can mean for your chances at an institution that presents it as an option. Listen Now
4/12/2018
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
There are two important parts of every college lists: finding the best fit colleges where the student can get in and pay for. Listen Now
1/18/2018
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
If you’re trying to decide between saving for college in a 529 plan or a prepaid tuition plan, this is the show for you. Listen Now
11/2/2017
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
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
6/1/2017
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
4/20/2017
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Every year we read a handful of stories about students who are accepted to all eight Ivies and a few other highly selective schools AND hear about students who apply to all of the Ivies and get into none. Listen Now
11/10/2016
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
One of our most frequent questions revolves around whether or not to apply for financial aid when applying for acceptance. There are many factors to consider here, and we’ll try to cover as many as possible during today’s show. Listen Now
10/13/2016
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Two weeks ago we focused an entire show around completing the FAFSA. In this week’s show, we’ll go through the CSS Profile, another financial aid document required by about 200 colleges and universities. Listen Now
9/8/2016
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
2/4/2016
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Standing out in the college admissions process is a great thing. Unless you're the parent, and not the student. Listen is as we share horror stories of parents who are more memorable than their students and get a better understanding for just how much this can hurt applicants in the process. 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
4/30/2015
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
There are a lot of numbers involved in the admissions process: GPAs, standardized test scores, admit rates, class rankings, etc. Listen Now