Join College Essay Advisors' Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, and Director of Advising, Becca Myers, for the inside scoop on all things college essay-related – from brainstorming tips to real time essay reviews. This is your chance to go behind the scenes at CEA and discover what admissions is really looking for!
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College planning is stressful! We bring you the latest news on choosing a good fit college, presenting yourself effectively in college applications, writing effective college essays, building a successful high school resume, and navigating the college admission process successfully.
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Practical, up-to-date interviews with experts in college admissions, financial aid, personal statements, test prep and more. Ethan Sawyer (aka College Essay Guy), interviews deans of admission, financial aid experts, and veterans of the admissions field to extract, then distill their advice into practical steps for students and those guiding them through the process. From creating an awesome college list to appealing a financial aid letter, Ethan skips the general advice and gets right to th ...
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Every week, Mattie Culkin and his co-host Michelle Martinez talk about everything you need to know about college admissions. How do top schools operate? What are they looking for? Tune in as they break down essential application aspects such as essay writing, extracurriculars, and letters of recommendation into their core elements. For students applying to college and their parents, College With Mattie is here to steer you to your goals.
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Alicia of CCPI shares tips for a starting a fantastic essay. The hardest part is just getting started, and we're here to help. Our brainstorming tips will have you writing in no time! Listen, learn, and share!
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Get an inside look at how top, international business schools assess MBA applicants. Interviews with MBA Admissions Directors and students from the world's top-ranked MBA programs. Strategies and tips on how to craft a successful MBA application and best present yourself. Straight talk on how to get accepted to the world's top MBA programs. Get a free, expert profile review at https://touchmba.com
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Your satirical guide to elite college admissions by the fictional counselor to the rich and famous (and mediocre) Rebecca Gordon.
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MBA News, Experts, & Handicapping Your MBA Odds With Editor-In-Chief John A. Byrne https://poetsandquants.com/
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College Guidance Network™ demystifies the college application process. We help students and those that support them with a multi-platform content portfolio featuring nationally recognized experts and experienced admissions officers who offer insights on essential topics like how to develop a school list, write an effective essay, and most importantly, pay for it all.
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At Makesites we value simple solutions and open standards. In the Insider podcast we distil the mindset that fuels our development and try to present it in a series of essays. Join us as we try to analyze a particular subject on each episode and touch base with technical and theoretical issues around application development for the Web.
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WizCast: Your Guide to SAT, ACT & College Admissions 🎙️ Dreaming of getting into your dream college? WizCast is your go-to podcast for everything SAT, ACT, and the US undergraduate admissions process! From expert-backed test-taking strategies to application essay tips, we break down what works—and what doesn’t—so you can boost your scores and craft a standout application. Join us as we uncover the dos and don’ts of test prep, tackle common college admissions myths, and help you navigate this ...
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Follow two Harvard Business School grads as they use everything learned at Harvard Business School - in and outside of the classroom to land their dream jobs. Each episode has three segments: (1) Business School Application Essays - The hosts and their business school friends read the essays that got them into Harvard and other schools (2) How to get your dream job - a step by step run down of dreaming up your perfect job to landing it (3) Q&A section - write in questions and comments to lif ...
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Welcome to PrepCast: your MBA and Master’s admission podcast. Our mission is to help you get accepted to your dream school! Join our community of dedicated candidates and preparation center experts on PrepAdviser.com and stand out in the application pool!
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Welcome to the mbaMission podcast, where every week we discuss different MBA application components and give our expert guidance on everything business school admissions related.
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Longwoods provides audio versions of our events, essays, and case studies, all related to best practices, policy, innovations and opinions in Healthcare Services.
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Sharing valuable insight to help families clearly understand how to navigate the tedious, college application and scholarship process. The podcast episodes will cover material in the Pre-College To Do List book which is a step by step guide on college admissions, applications, scholarship strategies, how to develop a compelling essay, competitive academic/ scholarship resume and MORE! Also, the College and Scholarship Help Parent Planning Workbook and College Application ToolKit are also ava ...
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The Strive to Learn team demystifies college admissions topics that can confound even the savviest of students: financial aid, SAT/ACT testing, educational planning, college admissions essay writing, scholarships, and much, much more. Press play to hear from our expert college counselors as well as frequent guest stars and guiding voices in the field of college admissions!
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College admissions tips , strategies and various & sundry, not necessarily politically-correct thoughts on the whole college application and scholarships kit and kaboodle. Brought to you by Pearl and Andy Lockwood, best-selling authors, admissions and scholarships consultants based in Long Island New York, a/k/a one of the spazziest places on earth for college stress, weird ultra-competitive behavior by parents and teens! For more info, visit www.LockwoodCollegePrep.com
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Welcome to the East Coast Admissions Podcast, which brings you expert insights and guidance on navigating the competitive world of East Coast college admissions. Whether you're a student preparing your applications, a parent looking for the best strategies, or a high school counselor helping students succeed, this podcast is your go-to resource. Hosted by a seasoned college admissions professional Cleopatra, she will cover everything from crafting standout essays to mastering the interview p ...
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Hello, Welcome to The Maxwell Drever Grant Program Apply for thousand dollars scholarship at Maxwelldrevergrant.com The Maxwell Drever Grant Seeks To Provide Aid To A Special Student, Struggling To Pay The High Cost Of University Tuition, Who Also Demonstrates A Keen Understanding Of The Words: DOING WELL BY DOING GOOD To apply Maxwell Drever Grant you need present 700 to 800 words essay answering one of the following essay questions: 1) “Why is a daycare system that promotes the individual ...
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A whole lot happens between choosing a list of top schools and getting that thick acceptance envelope in the mail. But you don't have to take that journey alone. On each episode of College Admissions Insider, we talk to real college admissions counselors to bring you expert advice for your college search. Learn how to find the right college fit, build a list of finalists, and create an application that gets noticed. This podcast is an initiative of Bucknell University but is designed for stu ...
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Need help navigating the college admissions process? We’re here to help! Every other Monday we’ll bring you exclusive interviews with Former Admissions Officers, graduates from top universities, and admissions experts. Each episode will be filled with application tips and first-hand experiences that will help you get into your dream school. Brought to you by InGenius Prep, the world’s largest team of Former Admissions Officers. Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected] InGe ...
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Your official source to be a GMAT insider. Brought to you from the makers of the GMAT exam, Inside the GMAT features experts that will share tips on taking the exam, prep, and how to maximize your GMAT experience. This weekly show will give you insights on everything you need to know for your graduate business school journey. If you want the inside scoop on the GMAT and graduate business school success strategies, this podcast is for you.
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Equipping you to successfully pursue the college of your dreams. I believe that the world needs every student to reach their full potential. College admittance shouldn't hold you back. I'm an educator and Harvard grad who has been in your shoes. I designed this podcast to accompany the Ivy League Challenge (my online course) to support my listeners. I've met with graduates, admissions officers, and professors to identify the criteria used to select candidates. I've crafted a road map for suc ...
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This podcast is where the Futures department at Stowe School share recordings of our careers and higher education talks. Applying to universities and apprenticeships is becoming increasingly competitive. Research suggests that the number of UK students accepted at the top universities has been declining since 2000, with only 6.4% of applicants in 2019 (pre-Covid) gaining an offer from one of the country's most selective universities. Similarly, US News reported that universities (all of them ...
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Join me for a weekly talk-through of IELTS topics to help you learn about the issues, vocabulary, tips and strategies you need to prepare. Find all my tips on my website ieltsetc.com and join the Members Academy for all the downloads, step-by-step online courses, and support to get you a Band 7+ in the #ielts test.
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What should future schools look like? How do brains learn? Some of the world's greatest educators, researchers, and community leaders share their stories and visions onstage at the TED conference, TEDx events and partner events around the world. You can also download these and many other videos free on TED.com, with an interactive English transcript and subtitles in up to 80 languages. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.
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This is Admit.me's inside scoop on MBA admissions. Your free resource to uncovering the behind-the-scenes happenings of the business school admissions process.
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I’m Tom Kleese, founder of OnCampus College Planning, and my job is to help your family take positive steps on the journey to an incredible college experience.
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In this podcast series, we break down the complex game that is elite college admissions and the strategies and pitfalls students need to adopt or beware of if they hope to win admission to one of America’s top colleges. “The Game” is hosted by Sam Hassell and brought to you by Great Minds Advising. Sam is a published scientist, having spent four years as a neuroscience researcher at Columbia University. Building upon his experiences in research and academia—as well as over a decade in educat ...
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Podcast brought to you by The Student Lawyer! Your one-stop shop for careers advice and guidance. Hosted by Stephanie Anais and Camilla Uppal Produced by Nathan Gore
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GMAT news, updates, concepts and lessons in quant and verbal, practice questions, tips, strategy sessions to maximize your score, business school application guidance, veteran speak, success stories. Essentially, all things GMAT and only things GMAT.
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Getting In: Your College Admissions Companion
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For millions of American teenagers and their parents, adolescence is increasingly defined by one all-consuming goal: Getting into the right college. “Getting In” is a real-time podcast following a diverse group of New York-area high school seniors through the exhilarating and harrowing process of applying to college. The series is hosted by Julie Lythcott-Haims, the former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford University and author of “How to Raise an Adult.” The season will chronicle all the importa ...
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Essay Mistakes That Kill Applications | How to Stand Out in 2025
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20:34College supplemental essays are one of the most overlooked and important parts of the college application. Learn how to write essays that stand out and avoid the mistakes that get students rejected. In this clip from College Coffee Talk, Andy Lockwood explains: ✔ What admissions officers actually want to read ✔ Why vague, generic essays backfire ✔ …
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Ep 55 | Strategies for Nailing the HBS Application Essays
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29:00Last year Harvard Business School changed it's MBA application essays for the first time in nearly a decade. The changes were significant, and caused anxiety for many business school hopefuls. After working with applicants on the new HBS essays for the last year, we're sharing what we've learned. In our latest episode of the mbaMission podcast, Har…
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Berkeley Haas shakes things up, MIT Sloan and Kellogg set MBA app deadlinesBy Poets&Quants
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App Teardown for Student Targeting Yale & Stanford
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4:15:00In this episode, we break down the profile and application of a top student deciding between Yale and Stanford for early action in the upcoming 2025-26 application cycle. We analyze both the strengths and weaknesses in her profile, identify admissions hooks that portray the most compelling view of her resume, and overhaul the initial draft of her a…
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Ep 59 | The Best MBA Programs Outside of the M7
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46:52Most MBA applicants are familiar with the M7 -- or "Magnificent Seven" -- a group of seven highly selective business schools that are consistently ranked among the best in the United States. In today's episode of the mbaMission podcast, we're posing the question: If the M7 became the M8, which MBA program would be added to this prestigious list? Fo…
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New Essay Questions For Chicago Booth & Dartmouth Tuck
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21:42Caroline Diarte-Edwards and Maria Wich-Vila on the changes for MBA applicantsBy Poets&Quants
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119. 6 Qualities Caltech Admissions Officers Are Searching For
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23:11Need help with your college applications? Set up a complimentary strategy call with our team of admission experts: CLICK HERE. Is your student a fit for Caltech? Here’s what admissions really want. We spoke with someone who’s been inside the Caltech admissions room, and they revealed what really catches the attention of decision-makers at one of th…
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FLL: Mattie’s Grand Strategy To Get You Into College
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19:33Time to dive into the core concept behind all the advice Mattie gives his students - to F*cking Love Learning. Colleges are looking for students and nothing makes a better student than a thirst for knowledge. Here’s how to apply it in your application. Applying to college soon? You can get help from Mattie and Michelle at https://www.collegewithmat…
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Can You Lie on Your College Application in 2025?
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34:16Lying on college applications, Common App essays, race/ethnicity, fake extracurriculars: and how the NYC mayor candidate got away with it. What does this mean for you in 2025? Today on College Coffee Talk, Andy Lockwood dives into the bizarre and very real story of a NYC mayoral candidate who allegedly lied on his college application: race, backgro…
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Trump's DEI War Causes UT McCombs To Walk From The Consortium
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21:41Will other business schools and corporate partners follow? We discussBy Poets&Quants
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610: Admission Nutrients (Part 4 of 6: Consistent Engagement): Important Ingredients for a Well-Balanced College Admission Process—And Life with Dysean Alexander
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1:07:45In Episode 4 of our series on Admission Nutrients, Tom Campbell is joined by Dysean Alexander, Assistant Director for West Coast Admission at Lafayette College, to discuss Consistent Engagement. In their conversation, they get into: Why consistent engagement is a valuable nutrient to fold into your high school experience How it’s talked about in an…
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Ep 58 | From Low Test Score to Dream MBA Program
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48:34What does it take to gain admission to your target MBA program? What if you have a below-average GMAT or GRE score... can you still earn a spot at a top business school? MBA applicant Austin Sandoval did just that. In the latest episode of the mbaMission podcast, Austin talks with Harold Simanksy and Jeremy Shinewald about his MBA application journ…
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Have you been waitlisted? Mattie and Michelle unpack the mystery of what that means so that you can respond accordingly. Applying to college soon? You can get help from Mattie and Michelle at https://www.collegewithmattie.com/services/ Articles mentioned: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/theres-a-crazy-new-wrinkle-to-college-admissions.html …
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New Law Could Destroy Student Loans: What Families Must Know Now
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22:27Student loans, parent loans, FAFSA changes, college financial aid, and federal loan limits are all about to change—big time. In this episode of College Coffee Talk, college advisors Andy and Pearl Lockwood break down the hidden student loan changes buried in the federal “Big Beautiful Bill” that could affect millions of families starting with the C…
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38: Questions to Ask When Choosing a College Essay Advisor
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7:02Join Stacey and Becca as they offer advice to parents and students searching for college essay assistance and share the questions you should ask to ensure you hire the right college essay coach for your family. The Benefits, Cost, and Process of Working with a College Essay Advisor: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/college-essay-advisors-the-be…
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How To Express Your Career Goals On An MBA Application
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22:27Caroline, Maria and John on what you need to know to make the best impressionBy Poets&Quants
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Season 5 is on the way! In this quick update, host Zach shares what’s coming in the next season of Inside the GMAT, how you can get involved, and one big announcement: the Official Guide 2025–2026 is out now! Whether you're prepping for the exam or just starting your journey, this is your moment to get ahead. 📝 Get the new Official Guide: mba.com/p…
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Ep 57 | The Realities of Being an International MBA Applicant in 2025
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31:12With the constantly evolving sociopolitical news about immigration, Visa policies, and international enrollment restrictions at top American universities, international MBA applicants understandably have a lot of questions about applying to U.S. business schools in 2025. In the latest episode of the mbaMission podcast we invited John Byrne, founder…
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118. This Is How You REALLY Get Into Top UK Universities
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37:36Need help from the best UK university admissions consultants? Set up a complimentary strategy call: CLICK HERE. With U.S. immigration and education policies changing, many students and families are looking to the UK for their college journey. But UK admissions are quite different from the U.S.—from the application process to student life. In this e…
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Episode 91: Attending College Far From Home, Pt. 1
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21:52Send us a text For some students, their dream school might be right down the road. While for others, it's a road trip, train or plane ride away. On today's episode of College Admissions Insider, we'll talk about attending school far from home, what that means for your college search, and more importantly, your college experience. Our guest is with …
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Inside the College Essay: Tips for Writing with Confidence
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38:08Send us a text In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle is joined by Jamie Pack, Director of Content and a college consultant at Advantage College Planning, to discuss the nuances of writing college essays. Jamie highlights the value of an authentic voice in essays and provides practical advice on brainstorming and drafting compellin…
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A Top Immigration Lawyer With Advice On Student Visas
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31:54Waypoint Immigration's Amber Davis on what to expect from the new social media reviews in the U.S.By Poets&Quants
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609: Admission Nutrients (Part 3 of 6: Leadership): Important Ingredients for a Well-Balanced College Admission Process—And Life
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54:50In Episode 3 of our series on Admission Nutrients, Ethan is joined by Deanna Dixon, the Dean of Admission at Smith College, to dive into leadership and initiative. In their conversation, they get into: What are a few of the qualities Smith College looks for? How does their supplemental essay point to their institutional priorities and what they’re …
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Ep 56 | How the Yale SOM Prepares Grads for Post-MBA Careers
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24:03The Yale School of Management prepares MBA graduates for a broad range of careers. In our latest episode of the mbaMission podcast we welcome back Laurel Grodman and Bruce DelMonico, Assistant Deans of Admissions at the Yale SOM. Laurel and Bruce discuss the ways in which the SOM prepares students for diverse post-MBA careers, and why firms value h…
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37: How to Write a Strong Impact Essay (About Community Service)
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20:01Join Stacey and Becca as they discuss the purpose of the Impact Essay, review Impact Essay prompts from schools like Princeton and Northwestern, and offer guidance on how to write supplemental essays about community service that avoid common clichés while making an impact on admissions. More about the Impact Essay: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.…
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117. Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Shares How to Write College Essays That Get You In
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19:19To set up a complimentary strategy call, CLICK HERE. What makes a college essay stand out at top schools like Harvard, Stanford, or Yale? In this episode, we sit down with Dave Marcus, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, bestselling author of Acceptance, and former high school teacher, to unpack the art of storytelling in college applications. Dave …
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Personal Statement College Essay Workshop wk 2 Your Garbage Draft
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13:46You’ve done the hard thinking. You’ve found your insights, explored your contradictions, and reflected deeply. But now you’re stuck—staring at a blank page, unsure how to turn those ideas into a compelling college essay. In this episode, Steve explains why the next step is not perfection—it’s motion. You’ll learn how to choose the right moment to w…
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The Grinch Who Saved Her College Dreams (With Hard Truths)
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13:48In this episode, Andy Lockwood recounts a recent client meeting that got real—fast. A high-achieving 10th grader wanted to apply to a Top 12 college. But when Andy reviewed her junior year course load, he gave her the advice no one else had the guts to say: You’re not competitive yet. ✔ Why skipping an AP could cost you an Ivy ✔ What “rigor” actual…
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608: Admission Nutrients (Part 2 of 6: Collaboration): Important Ingredients for a Well-Balanced College Admission Process—And Life with Raissa Diamante
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1:00:30In Episode 2 of our series on Admission Nutrients, Ethan is joined by Raissa Diamante, the Director of Admission at Harvey Mudd College, to do a deep dive into collaboration — why is it important to colleges and where does it show up in the application process? Ethan and Raissa get into, among other things: What does the admission review process lo…
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Most Overrated Aspects of College Admissions
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2:40:50Much of what students and families worry about or hear in college admissions actually matters less than they might know. In this episode, we expose the most overrated pieces of the process—and traditional guidance—from the importance of leadership, service, and GPA weighting to launching “passion projects” or communicating with admissions officers.…
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If you’ve been putting off your college essay, dreading it like a monkey on your back—you’re not alone. But what if you could stop trying to sound impressive and start telling a story that actually matters? In this episode, I’ll guide you through the exact questions and strategies we used in the first week of my Personal Statement Workshop to help …
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Ep 54 | How to Nail Your Post-MBA Career Goals
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21:44Most business schools will ask you to discuss your career goals in your MBA application. Why do MBA programs ask about your goals when they know that your plans may change while you're in business school? And how do they evaluate your goals? In our latest episode of the mbaMission podcast, Harold Simansky, Susan McInerny, and Jeremy Shinewald discu…
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The Perfect Storm Facing U.S. Business Education
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21:15Visa restrictions, tuition model changes and increased taxes on college endowments will force a fundamental reshaping of business schoolsBy Poets&Quants
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FAFSA Changes 2025: Student Loan Limits & Financial Aid Cuts Explained
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31:08FAFSA changes, Department of Education cuts, student loan limits, financial aid mistakes—these updates could affect every college-bound family in 2025 and beyond. In this clip from College Coffee Talk, college advisors Pearl and Andy Lockwood explain how proposed congressional reforms might drastically limit student and parent borrowing. Plus, what…
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Financial Aid Myths for High-Income Families (Debunked!)
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1:29:50Think you make too much to qualify for college financial aid? Think again. In this episode, college advisor Andy Lockwood interviews CPA Rick Darvis to reveal powerful, little-known tax strategies that high-income business owners—especially lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs—can use to potentially unlock tens of thousands in financial aid. ✔ The #…
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Replay: Reduce Exam Anxiety and Get the Results You Want (2023)
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44:03This episode was originally published on September 7, 2023. GMAC's Eric Chambers is joined by Charles Bibilos, Founder of GMAT Ninja, where they do things a bit differently by tackling your test anxiety head on. Charles talks all things assessment anxiety, from how it can manifest in an exam environment to how to overcome it, with a lively discussi…
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Episode 90: How to Use Outcomes in Your College Search
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25:12Send us a text When so much of the college search is about what you'll do during university, it can be easy to push off what comes after until, well, after. But knowing what graduates go on to accomplish can be a powerful tool when deciding which schools are on your list. In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're diving into outcomes. We…
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Ep 53 | Underdog MBA Applicants Accepted at Top Programs
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40:05The MBA admissions process is, in many ways, subjective. Broadly speaking the top MBA programs want to see a high GMAT or GRE score, a strong undergraduate GPA, and solid work experience. But, there is no magic formula for getting admitted. In our latest episode of the mbaMission podcast, Harold Simansky and Jeremy Shinewald discuss the clients who…
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Our advice: Purge your social media accounts. Create a Plan B. And apply first round if you want to come to the U.S. to study next year.By Poets&Quants
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116. What Top College Music Programs Look For in Applicants
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47:16To set up a complimentary strategy call, CLICK HERE. From prescreen recordings and performance auditions to professor connections and portfolio prep, the music admissions process is uniquely challenging. In this episode, we sit down with the experts from Inside Music Schools to unpack everything you need to know about getting into top conservatorie…
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The personal statement can be one of the most confusing and stressful parts of the college application — but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I share a few key do's and don'ts to help you avoid common pitfalls and start your essay with clarity and confidence. Whether you're staring at a blank page or already brainstorming ideas, these tips w…
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College Admissions Secrets: What Officers Really Look For in 2025
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34:41College admissions officers don’t just want perfect GPAs or test scores—they want authenticity, consistency, and leadership. Here’s what really matters in 2025 applications. In this episode, Pearl and Andy Lockwood unpack: ✔ The “60/40” formula behind Ivy League admissions ✔ How GPA inflation is hurting students ✔ What colleges look for beyond stat…
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What Does a Record Number of Applications Mean for University of Tennessee Admissions?
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35:00Send us a text In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle is joined by Clay Alexander from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to discuss the evolving admissions landscape at UTK. They cover key topics like what the admissions review process looks like, how students can stand out beyond GPA and test scores, and what out-of-state ap…
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It’s the season finale, and we’re going deep! In this solo episode, host Zach breaks down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the GMAT exam. Whether you’re just starting to explore business school or already deep in prep mode, this is your all-in-one explainer for what’s on the exam, how it’s scored, how to prepare, and how to use your scor…
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How to Get the College Essay Monkey Off Your Back — Before July
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14:47The personal statement is one of the most important — and misunderstood — parts of the college application. In this short, powerful episode, Steve Gardner explains why so many students struggle to get started, what the real purpose of the personal statement is, and how families can reduce stress and gain a competitive edge now, before summer slips …
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115. Harvard, Visas & the Future: What You Should Do Now
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17:46To set up a complimentary strategy call, CLICK HERE. We dive into the Trump Administration’s attempt to revoke Harvard’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification and explore what this means for international students around the world. Additionally, we will break down the legal and political background behind this controversial move…
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607: Admission Nutrients (Part 1 of 6: Intro): Important Ingredients for a Well-Balanced College Admission Process—And Life
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22:49Welcome back to the College Essay Guy Podcast! Today, Ethan kicks off a brand-new series: Admission Nutrients — qualities that not only enhance a well-balanced college application but can also contribute to a more meaningful life. In Part 1, Ethan introduces these “nutrients,” breaking down what they are, where they show up in the application, and …
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