Getting In: A College Coach Conversation

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Planning for college? Tune into Getting In: A College Coach Conversation to learn what colleges are really looking for and how to highlight your hard-won achievements for the best chance at success. Every week, we gather former admissions and financial aid officers as well as other expert guests for candid, behind-the-scenes talk. New episodes drop every Thursday.

Getting In: A College Coach Conversation - March 13th, 2025
Mar 13, 2025 – 56:54
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation - March 6th, 2025
Mar 6, 2025 – 52:05
Changes to ACT; Does Your Major Matter Less?; New 529 Plan Rule
Feb 27, 2025 – 55:21
Merit Scholarships; Fin Aid Appeals; Comparing Awards from Colleges/Universities
Feb 20, 2025 – 55:49
Non-Traditional Paths: How 3 Successful Professionals Found their Career Path
Feb 13, 2025 – 56:14
Beth's Farewell; Introducing Kyra Tyler
Feb 6, 2025 – 53:09
Curious Cardinals; Benefits of Less Selective Colleges; What is SAI?
Jan 30, 2025 – 55:45
Meet the Newest College Coach Experts
Jan 23, 2025 – 55:55
Emory University; Updates on Federal Student Loan Programs
Jan 16, 2025 – 54:45
Summer Programs; Employer-Sponsored Education Benefits
Jan 9, 2025 – 53:09
Apps Are In: Now What?; Listener Q&A; Pre-College Life Skills
Jan 2, 2025 – 53:34
2025 Resolutions; Go-Time for Juniors; Parent Tips for Letting Go
Dec 26, 2024 – 57:49
ED Deferrals/Denials; Gap Year Considerations; More Finance FAQs
Dec 19, 2024 – 57:26
Landmark College; Researching Support Services; Finance FAQs
Dec 12, 2024 – 55:10
All About Trinity College; Time to Repay Student Loans
Dec 5, 2024 – 55:20
FairTest.org; Mentally Preparing for Decisions; Apprenticeships
Nov 21, 2024 – 53:35
All About Drexel; Interview Tips; Holiday Spending Tips for Gen-Z
Nov 14, 2024 – 55:14
All About Carnegie Mellon & Georgetown; SAVE Plan Updates
Nov 7, 2024 – 57:17
What’s Supp: UChicago & UVM Essays; In-State/Out-of-State Tuition
Oct 31, 2024 – 54:15
What’s Supp with Supplemental Essays: BC & Cornell; College Lists
Oct 24, 2024 – 56:27
What’s Supp with Supplemental Essays: Yale & UMichigan; Merit Aid
Oct 17, 2024 – 55:10
Tackling the UC PIQs; Celebrating Financial Aid Day
Oct 10, 2024 – 56:09
A.I. in College Admissions; Cyber Security Tips for Young Adults
Oct 3, 2024 – 56:20
UTexas Application; SAT & ACT Advice; Financial Impact of EA & ED
Sep 26, 2024 – 56:30
Exploring the Colleges that Change Lives; What is the FSAID?
Sep 19, 2024 – 56:30
How College Counselors Guide Their Own Kids; CSS Profile Prep
Sep 12, 2024 – 51:56
Common App Tips; 10th & 11th Grade Goals; Co-Signed Loan Advice
Sep 5, 2024 – 55:20
How to Start a Club; Applying to College Abroad; Tuition Prep
Aug 29, 2024 – 55:21
What is the Coalition Application; Financial Aid ABCs
Aug 22, 2024 – 54:42
Supplemental Essays; Activity Lists; Loan Repayment Updates
Aug 15, 2024 – 54:53
High Loan Interest Rates; Common App; Naviance & Other Trackers
Aug 8, 2024 – 57:13
Financial Wellness for College Students
Aug 1, 2024 – 56:08
A Chat with the Dean at Dartmouth; Summer Scholarship Search Tips
Jul 25, 2024 – 56:27
Colleges in Portland ME; Jesuit Colleges; Paying Tuition
Jul 18, 2024 – 56:00
Exploring Colleges in Portland OR; Listener Q&A
Jul 11, 2024 – 55:57
A Deep Dive on Skidmore College
Jul 4, 2024 – 53:56
Questions to Ask and What to Do on College Visits
Jun 27, 2024 – 55:39
Pros and Cons of AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment Programs
Jun 20, 2024 – 55:41
A Deep Dive on Hamilton College
Jun 13, 2024 – 54:42
True or False? Debunking Admissions and Financial Aid Rumors!
Jun 6, 2024 – 56:12
Helicopter Parenting; Engineering at MSU; Loan Repayment Updates
May 30, 2024 – 57:24
How Social Media is Used in the College Admissions Process
May 23, 2024 – 54:33
Questions NOT to Ask Admissions; Prep for the College Transition
May 16, 2024 – 55:12
Pros and Cons of Studying Abroad; Listener Q&A
May 9, 2024 – 55:28
All about Working with College Admissions and Finance Counselors
May 2, 2024 – 54:36
Types of Institutions: Liberal Arts & Polytechnic; Loud Budgeting
Apr 25, 2024 – 57:45
College Recommendation Letters; Focusing on Best Fit Colleges
Apr 18, 2024 – 52:11
Unhappy with Acceptances? Late Applicant Tips; Saving for College
Apr 11, 2024 – 56:00
Acceptance by Emi Nietfeld; Why You Should Fill out the FAFSA
Apr 4, 2024 – 55:18
All About Community Colleges
Mar 28, 2024 – 55:03