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🎙 In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast, we're joined by Gloria A. Darko, Assistant Director of Admission at Carnegie Mellon University, to uncover what makes CMU a top choice for students and how they support their students' success both academically and personally.
Some of the topics we covered include:
🎓 Why Carnegie Mellon? Gloria shares her passion for CMU, emphasizing its unique blend of rigorous academics and vibrant campus life. From cutting-edge research opportunities to a tight-knit community, CMU offers a transformative college experience.
😊 The Secret to Retention: With an impressive 97% freshman retention rate, CMU stands out nationally. Gloria unveils the strategies behind this success, revealing a supportive environment that prioritizes student well-being and engagement.
📚 Transcript Evaluation: Gain insights into CMU's approach to reviewing transcripts. Gloria explains the nuanced criteria they consider, tailored to each student's intended major, ensuring a holistic assessment of academic readiness.
📝 Standout Essays: Discover the power of authentic storytelling in college applications emphasizing the importance of sincerity and self-expression.
🔍 Supplemental Essays & Test-Optional Policy: Stay tuned as we delve into CMU's supplemental essays, test-optional policy, and the role of AP/IB scores, providing invaluable guidance for students and parents navigating the college admissions journey.
🎧Tune in to learn the essential strategies and advice from Carnegie Mellon University to elevate your college application game! 🏫
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📚🎓 In this episode of "The College Admissions Process Podcast," I had the great pleasure of interviewing Bruce Bunnick, who is the Director of Admissions at Lehigh University. Bruce and I explored their unique academic offerings, holistic application review process, while gaining valuable insights into the vibrant campus life at Lehigh.
🌟 Some Key Takeaways:
Academic Distinctions: Discover Lehigh University's standout academic programs and unique opportunities that set it apart from other institutions. 🏫Extracurricular Experiences: Learn about the diverse extracurricular activities and campus life experiences that await students at Lehigh. 🎉Holistic Application Review: Gain insights into Lehigh's holistic approach to application evaluation, covering academic records, extracurriculars, recommendation letters, and more. 📚Crafting Standout Essays: Get expert advice on crafting standout essays that authentically reflect a student's personality and aspirations. 📝Impactful Recommendation Letters: Understand what makes a recommendation letter truly impactful and how students should approach choosing recommenders. 💌Test-Optional Trend: Explore the test-optional trend and its impact on admission, along with Bruce Bunnick's predictions for the future. 📊Addressing Educational Disparities: Learn how Lehigh considers the variation in available Advanced Placement courses among different high schools. 🎓Support for Students with IEPs: Discover the opportunities Lehigh offers to students that had Individualized Education Plans (IEP) in high school for continued success on campus. 🌈Homeschooling Application Process: Gain insights into the unique aspects of the application process for homeschooled students and the review process from the admissions office. 🏡Bruce's Insights: Explore topics not covered in the questions, as Bruce Bunnick shares additional insights and perspectives. 🤔Top Three Pieces of Advice from Bruce: Wrap up the episode with Bruce's top three pieces of advice for students and parents navigating the college admissions process. 🚀
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Jeff Selingo has written about higher education for more than two decades and is a New York Times bestselling author of three books. His latest book, Who Gets In & Why: A Year Inside College Admissions, was published in September 2020 and was named among the 100 Notable Books of the year by the New York Times. A regular contributor to The Atlantic, Jeff is a special advisor for innovation and professor of practice at Arizona State University. He also writes a bi-weekly newsletter on all things higher ed called Next, and co-hosts the podcast, FutureU. He lives in Washington, DC with his family.
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🎙️ In this episode of "The College Admissions Process Podcast," we dive into the world of UCLA with the Senior Associate Director, Karly Brockett. Gain valuable insights into UCLA's distinctive features and the nuances of the college application process. 🎙️
Here is what you can expect to hear from this episode:
🏫 UCLA's Uniqueness:
Explore what sets UCLA apart within the University of California system. Karly provides an overview of academic programs, campus culture, and unique offerings that make UCLA a standout institution.
🔍 Key Components of Application Review:
Discover the key elements UCLA looks for in the application review process, including insights into building a diverse incoming freshman class.
🚫 Application Mistakes:
Karly sheds light on common pitfalls in the application process and offers valuable tips on how applicants can avoid them, making the journey less overwhelming.
📚 Transcript and GPA Evaluation:
Understand the significance of transcripts and how UCLA evaluates them. Gain insights into GPA recalculations and the role they play in the overall review process.
📝 Personal Insight Questions (PIQs):
Learn about the UC system's Personal Insight Questions, how applicants should approach them, and hear a memorable example that stuck with Karly.
🌍 In-state vs. Out-of-state Applications:
Explore the differences in the application process for in-state and out-of-state students, providing clarity for prospective applicants.
🚫 Test-Free Admissions Policy:
Understand the UC system's test-free policy and its impact on the application process, shedding light on how applicants are evaluated without standardized test scores.
🏆 Extracurricular Activities:
Uncover how extracurricular activities influence the evaluation of an applicant's community contributions, with insights into the variation based on intended courses of study.
🔄 Transfer Student Considerations:
Delve into the unique considerations transfer...