Genuine Admissions Podcast

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Genuine Admissions Podcast Podcast

Welcome to the Genuine Admissions podcast, featuring Amy Thompson, Dean of Enrollment at The Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut. Amy's experience in admissions at independent schools and colleges as well as her years as a director of college guidance, give her a unique understanding of the admission process. Her goal with Genuine Admissions is “to provide some insight, guidance, and a healthy dose of perspective as families navigate the next step on their educational journey.”

  1. 10 SEPT

    Insights from Head Tour Guides

    In this episode, Amy Thompson speaks with two of our head tour guides, Penelope and Andrew, about the importance of personalizing tours and sharing engaging stories as well as advice for prospective students and families.

    21 min

  2. 22 AUG

    The Power of Writing at Loomis Chaffee

    "If you're brave enough to speak up and express yourself, I promise you that the writing community here will embrace you with open arms," says Jason Chen '24. In this episode John Morrell, director of Writing Initiatives, along with seniors Jason and Mercuri Lam discuss: the writing workshop; the importance of finding an audience; developing writing skills; and seeking publication opportunities outside of school.

    37 min

  3. 12 JUN

    Exploring Loomis Chaffee with Sheila Culbert

    "Goodness and kindness really [are] at the heart of the kind of community we are," says Head of School Sheila Culbert as she discusses her decision to join Loomis Chaffee; the school's commitment to access, civil discourse, and freedom of expression on campus, and the initiative to create a health and wellness center to support student mental health.

    33 min

  4. 2 APR

    Exploring the Past and Present: History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies

    In this episode Department Chair Eric LaForest dives into what history, philosophy, and religious studies look like at Loomis Chaffee, the goals of the department, and how they help students "develop the tools, the skills they need to be able to not just answer their own questions, but start to ask better questions."

    33 min

  5. 5 MAR

    Making Your Voice Heard — Student Council at Loomis Chaffee

    “We’re not an organization confined to the four fancy walls of Founders," says Preston, president of the Loomis Chaffee Student Council (StuCo). In this episode, Amy is joined by the four StuCo officers who discuss their journeys to Loomis, how they got involved in StuCo, and how it has helped them grow.

    38 min

  6. 5 MAR

    Advice From Loomis Chaffee’s Head Tour Guides

    In this episode, Amy talks with seniors Sylvia, Anna Lee, Kaleb, and Owen — four of Loomis Chaffee’s head tour guides —about why they chose Loomis Chaffee, the growth and challenges they've experienced during their time on the Island, and advice they have for prospective students.

    37 min

  7. 17 JAN

    Innovation and Creativity in the Pearse Hub for Innovation

    In this episode, long-time faculty member and Director of Innovation Scott MacClintic '82 talks with Amy about the genesis of the Pearse Hub for Innovation. Whether you're interested in science, art, or languages, the PHI is a place where ideas are valued, explored, and brought to life.

    47 min

  8. 05/12/2023

    The Post-Grad Experience

    Why do a post-grad year? How does it benefit students? In this episode, Amy Thompson sits down with three PGs at Loomis to talk about what they learned about themselves – and what new interests they discovered – during their PG year.

    31 min
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About

Welcome to the Genuine Admissions podcast, featuring Amy Thompson, Dean of Enrollment at The Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut. Amy's experience in admissions at independent schools and colleges as well as her years as a director of college guidance, give her a unique understanding of the admission process. Her goal with Genuine Admissions is “to provide some insight, guidance, and a healthy dose of perspective as families navigate the next step on their educational journey.”

Information

  • Creator
    The Loomis Chaffee School
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021
  • Show Website
    Genuine Admissions Podcast

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