KC360's Navigating College Search and Admission Podcast

Kristi Steele
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Welcome to the KC360 Podcast! I am excited to have you here to journey through the college search and admission process. Enjoy college search and admission tips, insights and more in 15 minutes or less on a weekly basis. KC360 specializes in third culture kid families, expat and international families. All content will have relevance regardless of where your family resides. Looking forward to journeying with you! KC360 navigates with you through the college search and admission journey, covering college apps, gap year, tests, expert tips, essays, campus visits, internships, scholarships, financial aid, FAFSA, finding your major, and more. Check out www.kc360.co today!

  1. 10h ago

    Maximizing Your Activities Section on Your University App

    ESP Prep: https://www.esmprep.com/  Common Data Set: https://commondataset.org/ Virtual College Fair: All grades. Hear from real admissions reps from universities around the world, from wherever you are. No flights, no fairs to travel to — just log in and start building relationships with schools before you ever apply. October 5-17 (on demand presentations) Register HERE. Juniors (Class of 2028): Junior year is the year to start building momentum (not panic). Through The College Project (Junior) we'll meet just 30 minutes a month this fall to work through college search and admission step by step, so by senior year you're not starting from scratch. It’s a perfect amount of time to keep your momentum moving in the right direction without the overwhelm. Virtual meetings are the first Tuesday of the month, from September 2026 through April 2027. Register for The College Project (Junior) HERE. Seniors (Class of 2027): Your fall roadmap, in one sentence: narrow your list → get your planner set up → draft your essay → submit your apps — in that order, not all at once. That's exactly what The College Project (Senior) walks you through, stage by stage — whether you're just starting to explore or already deep in applications.  Send us Fan Mail If you are interested in your student making a budget, having financial or savings goals, paying them for chores or an allowance, Greenlight is a GREAT option which works in many countries. Students have a physical card they can use, which can be turned off and on at any time and helps students build confidence in understanding purchasing, budget, and saving. Check out Greenlight today!  https://share.greenlight.com/97289163 Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college!Do you want to know how to find funding to offset your financial position for college? I'm here to help you make it happen! Support the show

  2. Aug 31

    How to Build a College/University List That Works

    Most families build their college list based on name recognition and rankings (and end up with 15 schools that have almost nothing in common). In this episode, Kristi breaks down what a strategic college list actually looks like: how to balance academic, financial, and mission fit. What reach, match, and likely really mean; and what families need to evaluate that most college counselors never mention. https://commondataset.org/ Virtual College Fair — Best for: All grades. Hear from real admissions reps from universities around the world, from wherever you are. No flights, no fairs to travel to — just log in and start building relationships with schools before you ever apply. October 5-17 (on demand presentations) Register HERE. Juniors (Class of 2028): Junior year is the year to start building momentum (not panic). Through The College Project (Junior) we'll meet just 30 minutes a month this fall to work through college search and admission step by step, so by senior year you're not starting from scratch. It’s a perfect amount of time to keep your momentum moving in the right direction without the overwhelm. Virtual meetings are the first Tuesday of the month, from September 2026 through April 2027. Register for The College Project (Junior) HERE. Seniors (Class of 2027): Your fall roadmap, in one sentence: narrow your list → get your planner set up → draft your essay → submit your apps — in that order, not all at once. That's exactly what The College Project (Senior) walks you through, stage by stage — whether you're just starting to explore or already deep in applications. Looking forward to connecting with you this year!  Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college!Do you want to know how to find funding to offset your financial position for college? I'm here to help you make it happen! Support the show

  3. Aug 24

    Fall 2026 Welcome (Back!)

    Save The Dates: Virtual College Fair — Best for: All grades. Hear from real admissions reps from universities around the world, from wherever you are. No flights, no fairs to travel to — just log in and start building relationships with schools before you ever apply. October 5-17 (on demand presentations) Register HERE. Road to College Webinar — Best for: Freshman–Senior. Not sure what should be happening when? This walks through the full 8th–12th grade timeline so you know exactly what matters each year — and what you can actually let go of for now. September 14, 8:00am Central Time. Register HERE. FAFSA Webinar — Best for: Juniors, Seniors & Parents. Built specifically for expat and international families — the parts of FAFSA that trip up families living abroad, and how to avoid the mistakes that cost real scholarship money. October 27 Register HERE. Juniors (Class of 2028): Junior year is the year to start building momentum (not panic). Through The College Project (Junior) we'll meet just 30 minutes a month this fall to work through college search and admission step by step, so by senior year you're not starting from scratch. It’s a perfect amount of time to keep your momentum moving in the right direction without the overwhelm. Virtual meetings are the first Tuesday of the month, from September 2026 through April 2027. Register for The College Project (Junior) HERE. Seniors (Class of 2027): Your fall roadmap, in one sentence: narrow your list → get your planner set up → draft your essay → submit your apps — in that order, not all at once. That's exactly what The College Project (Senior) walks you through, stage by stage — whether you're just starting to explore or already deep in applications.  Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college!Do you want to know how to find funding to offset your financial position for college? I'm here to help you make it happen! Support the show

  4. Jun 23

    Summer 2026

    Welcome summer! We are covering aspects of summer and closing out until August. See you soon! Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college!Do you want to know how to find funding to offset your financial position for college? I'm here to help you make it happen! Support the show

  5. Jun 23

    Permission to Grieve

    Launching for this next chapter comes with highs and lows. We don’t talk enough about the grief that comes with it (for parents and students). Insights and the healthy parts of grief are what we talk about today. ❤️ Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college!Do you want to know how to find funding to offset your financial position for college? I'm here to help you make it happen! Support the show

  6. Jun 8

    The University/College Essay Summer Work

    What if the best college essay your student ever writes is hiding in an ordinary summer?  In this episode, Kristi breaks down how a single summer experience — a job, a trip, a creative project, or even a season of quiet caregiving — becomes the foundation of a college essay that actually sounds like the student who wrote it.  You'll learn:  • Why "unimpressive" summers often produce the strongest essays  • The three-part anatomy of every great college essay (and how to apply it to your own experience)  • A real example: how a student turned a plant nursery job into a standout Common App essay  • Three journal prompts students can use this week to start mining their summer for essay material  • A direct word to parents about the most powerful thing they can do right now   Work on your essay with Kristi this summer: https://kc360.co/course/college-essay-summit/.  Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college!Do you want to know how to find funding to offset your financial position for college? I'm here to help you make it happen! Support the show

  7. Jun 2

    Ivy Track vs. Every Track (Considering Summer Activities for Your College App)

    What does a great college-prep summer actually look like — and does the answer change depending on where your student wants to apply?  In this episode, we walk through two versions of the same student's summer: one optimized for highly selective schools, and one perfectly suited for a great-fit college at any tier. Neither path is wrong — but intentionality is non-negotiable.  You'll learn:  • What highly selective schools are actually looking for in summer activities  • Why a part-time job and consistent service can be just as powerful as a prestigious program  • The one question every student should be able to answer before September  • A special word for globally mobile and expat families navigating an unconventional summer   Want summer ideas? Download the free KC360 Summer Student Guide HERE. (Please remember these are ideas and are not a directive for your whole summer!) Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college!Do you want to know how to find funding to offset your financial position for college? I'm here to help you make it happen! Support the show

  8. Apr 27

    The UK Personal Statement

    Listen in on tips for how to build your UK personal statement!  https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/ Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college!Do you want to know how to find funding to offset your financial position for college? I'm here to help you make it happen! Support the show

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Welcome to the KC360 Podcast! I am excited to have you here to journey through the college search and admission process. Enjoy college search and admission tips, insights and more in 15 minutes or less on a weekly basis. KC360 specializes in third culture kid families, expat and international families. All content will have relevance regardless of where your family resides. Looking forward to journeying with you! KC360 navigates with you through the college search and admission journey, covering college apps, gap year, tests, expert tips, essays, campus visits, internships, scholarships, financial aid, FAFSA, finding your major, and more. Check out www.kc360.co today!

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