Admissions to Mars

Brian Eldridge II
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Admissions to Mars Podcast

For too many people, navigating the college admissions landscape can feel like trying to colonize another planet. It shouldn’t. Brian Eldridge, the founder of Courier College Prep, shares up-to-the-minute insights, guidance, support, and entrance strategies to help students and families understand what goes on what behind the scenes, take back control of the process, and find peace of mind along the way.

  1. 30/10/2023

    Don't Eat the Menu

    There's no secret sauce, so be generous with the grains of salt when watching some of those college advice videos.

    19 min

  2. 29/09/2023

    Moving the Goalposts

    It's never really fair, but that's that test-optional policies have effectively done with inflated SAT/ACT score ranges. What's a student to do? Check out the ranges from 2019 and then decide if your score is worth submitting. It's a judgement call, but context should matter.

    14 min

  3. 31/08/2023

    Now You See It...

    Before you put the time & effort into going after outside scholarships, be sure to look at how the schools on your list handle them. Some will reduce your financial aid package, leaving you with a net gain of zero.

    16 min

  4. 29/07/2023

    Leaving a Legacy

    Anyone else feel like we're planning for college at the end of the world? More Parts per Million / the soundtrack of the summer: "Count the numbers and the words And the numbness in return... They go 4−3-2−1."

    17 min

  5. 26/06/2023

    You've Got Questions

    I don't always answer listeners' questions, but when I do I'll turn it into an episode.

    18 min

  6. 31/05/2023

    Deep Fakes & Proof of Concept

    Exploiting adversity, inflating credentials, pretending you're part Cherokee -anything for an edge when it comes to elite college admissions. The incentives make the behavior as unsurprising as it is unpalatable. That needs to change, but how? https://www.intelligent.com/34-of-white-college-students-lied-about-their-race-to-improve-chances-of-admission-financial-aid-benefits/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CLying%20on%20a%20college%20application,lied%20during%20the%20application%20process.%E2%80%9D

    16 min

  7. 30/04/2023

    Ch-Ch-Changes

    The 2024-2025 FAFSA will be a leaner, more user-friendly form. Some of the changes are certifiably great while others may deliver quite the financial blow to families with multiple kids in college. New rules / new realities. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/03/college-admissions-acceptance-videos-tiktok-teen-mental-health/673546/

    20 min

  8. 30/03/2023

    Members Only

    Plummeting admit rates & soaring tuition are a toxic mix. As a growing number of employers look to hire bright young talent regardless of whether they have a college degree, we're seeing the value proposition of the traditional college pathway come into question more and more. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/03/college-admissions-acceptance-videos-tiktok-teen-mental-health/673546/

    24 min
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For too many people, navigating the college admissions landscape can feel like trying to colonize another planet. It shouldn’t. Brian Eldridge, the founder of Courier College Prep, shares up-to-the-minute insights, guidance, support, and entrance strategies to help students and families understand what goes on what behind the scenes, take back control of the process, and find peace of mind along the way.

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  • Creator
    Brian Eldridge II
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Brian Eldridge II
  • Show Website
    Admissions to Mars

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