Radio Episodes
8/25/2022
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Planning to apply to a University of California institution or a Texas public university? We’re exploring the UC application and the Apply Texas platform in today’s podcast. And in our college finance segment, we’ll share details on the Cal Grant Program. Listen Now
5/20/2021
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
As frequent listeners to our program know, the best sources of scholarship money are the colleges themselves. But there is more money out there for students willing to put the time in to look. We’ll offer tips on doing those outside scholarship searches. Listen Now
2/11/2021
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
There have been a few recent court cases related to the use of affirmative action in college admissions. Listen Now
12/10/2020
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Early action, early decision, and priority admissions decisions have already started coming in, and many more will be released throughout December and into January and February. Listen Now
10/22/2020
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Myths surrounding getting into and paying for college abound, and this year is no different. In fact, the current challenges created by COVID have only increased the misinformation being shared. Listen Now
7/16/2020
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
One of the most important parts of the Common App is the section in which students list their activities. Listen Now
4/16/2020
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
While some colleges have pushed back their reply date from May 1 to June 1 or even later (we see you, Iowa State!), many students will need to commit to their college of choice within the next few weeks. Listen Now
8/22/2019
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
When it comes to financing your college education, there are a lot of options. We are going to tell you about them and give you the information you need to make the best choice for your family. Landing on a college campus can be a daunting Listen Now
8/1/2019
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Ever wonder if what your high school does not do, like offer many (or any) AP or IB courses or rank students, might actually hurt you or your student in the college admissions process? We will share our thoughts on how this works. Listen Now
3/14/2019
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Last episode we talked about how and when to arrange college financing, and this week we’re tackling the bigger question of how much is too much to borrow. Listen Now
11/1/2018
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Students who have been suspended, expelled, or been subject to disciplinary action of some kind will likely need to address this infraction in their college applications. Listen Now
7/19/2018
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
If you aspire to the most selective colleges in the country and will need financial help to attend, don’t miss our segment on how financial aid works at the Ivies. Listen Now