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A show about the most important decision of your life, or so you're told. Each guest talks about their journey to college, acceptance, rejection, the big moments, and little bits of luck that shaped them. Plus, advice from experts on how to navigate the college process.

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A show about the most important decision of your life, or so you're told. Each guest talks about their journey to college, acceptance, rejection, the big moments, and little bits of luck that shaped them. Plus, advice from experts on how to navigate the college process.

Don't forget to subscribe!

    The Test Prep Episode - Akil Bello - Pratt Institute - Best Of

    The Test Prep Episode - Akil Bello - Pratt Institute - Best Of

    Test prep expert Akil Bello quickly realized he was good at taking tests. But when it came to college, he says he did everything the wrong way. What's his advice when it comes to admissions testing? And what one thing is more important than two extra hours of test prep for your child?
    Akil's perspective and advice is why this is one of our favorite episodes from Season 1.
     
    Guest: @akilbello
     
    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests.
     
    Music: Lonely in Café by Dmitriy Diomores, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Crown by Kuzzo, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Air by Ilya Truhanov. All music aside from Jahzzar from Icons8.com

    • 59 min
    The How To Make a Path Episode - Bob Wiltfong - Kansas - Best Of

    The How To Make a Path Episode - Bob Wiltfong - Kansas - Best Of

    Before he was on The Daily Show, Bob Wiltfong was growing up in Nebraska with no idea how to follow his dream. How do you make a path when you don't see one? And what do you do when the advice you get changes everything, for better and for worse? 
    That is why this episode is one of our favorites.
    Plus, a listener asks how much does your high school's name and reputation matter in the admissions process?
    Guests:
    Bob Wiltfong
    Chad Fulton, Associate Director of College Counseling, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Austin, TX
    Music: Surrender by Uncleboris (Icons8.com), Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Maipen Lei by Beltone (Icons8.com), Air by Ilya Truhanov (Icons8.com), E Tude in E Major by Ilya Truhanov (Icons8.com), Waterfalls by Samsara (Icons8.com), Rainy Sun by The Owl (Icons8.com), V by Weary Eyes (Icons8.com)

    • 48 min
    The Sent From The Future Episode - Kim Digilio - Princeton - Best Of

    The Sent From The Future Episode - Kim Digilio - Princeton - Best Of

    Princeton rower turned Princeton admissions officer Kim Digilio talks about self-loathing in high school, getting into the only school she applied to, and how a wart made her change her major. Her openness and honesty make this a must-listen and one of our favorite episodes.
    Guest: Kim Digilio www.sentfromthefuture.com
    Music: Andromeda's Nebula by Backspace, Maipen Lei by Beltone (Icons8.com), Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, V by Weary Eyes (Icons8.com)

    • 51 min
    The Who Gets In And Why Episode

    The Who Gets In And Why Episode

    Who gets in and why? Those are the crucial questions when it comes to college admissions and it's the title of Jeff Selingo's new book. 
    What are the most important parts of your application? What are schools looking for? How does COVID impact everything?
    And does your application really only get reviewed for eight minutes?
    This is a must-listen for parents and students in the college admissions process. 
    Guest: Jeff Selingo (@JeffSelingo)
    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests.
    Music: Sleepless Night by Bimbotronic, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Back You by Bimbotronic, Andromeda's Nebulla by Backspace, Soliloquy by Dream Machine, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Oceanarium by Dream Machine, Epicly by Nordgroove
    All music, aside from Jahzzar, available on Icons.com
     

    • 57 min
    The College Material Episode - Isa Watson - Hampton University

    The College Material Episode - Isa Watson - Hampton University

    Isa Watson is an award-winning chemist, an accomplished pianist, and the founder of Squad. She skipped two grades and holds three degrees, so why was she told she wasn't college material? And how did she respond when she was?
    Plus, info on Squad's 2020 Orientation for college students. 
    Guest: Isa Watson (@isadwatson), Founder of @withyoursquad
    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests.
    Music: Last Day of Winter by Trees Die Standing, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Autumn Nights by Anchors and Seagulls, Sunrise by Ilya Marfin, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Epicly by Nordgroove, Surrender by Uncleboris, Good Tone by Nordgroove. All music, aside from Jahzzar, available on Icons.com

    • 53 min
    The Time to Fail Episode - J.A. Adande - Northwestern - Best Of

    The Time to Fail Episode - J.A. Adande - Northwestern - Best Of

    When J.A. Adande left ESPN to go back to his alma mater, it spoke to what Northwestern means to him. How he got to Northwestern, and the impact it had on his career and life, is a fascinating story that he's about to tell, particularly why "college is a time to fail."
    Guest: J.A. Adande @jadande
    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word and continue to get great guests.
    Music: Surrender by Uncleboris, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Sunrise by Ilya Marfin, Lifestream by Dream Machine, Summer Lights by Anchors and Seagulls, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Air by Ilya Truhanov. All music, aside from Jahzzar, available at Icons8.com

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