E1 - College Scoops

Moira McCullough

College Scoops helps parents and students find the right college fit. We are focused on all things college-related, whether you are in high school or graduating from college. We connect and engage with students, parents, educators, entrepreneurs, and authors who share their advice, guidance, and lessons learned.

  1. 12/13/2022

    Episode 152: How to Apply to College in the US as an International Student with Guest Annabella Goshen

    Navigating the college application process can be confusing- even more so if a student wishes to study in a different country. Today’s guest, Annabella Goshen, works with students across the globe to help them with the paperwork, interviews, and deadlines when applying to colleges as an international applicant. Her insights and advice will provide students and their families with all the information they need to navigate the college admissions process.

    30 min

  2. 12/06/2022

    Episode 151: Fearless Interviewing for Teens with Guest Kim Duckworth

    Interviews don’t have to be intimidating, in fact, they can be fun. Today’s guest, Kim Duckworth, has both given and trained teens for interviews for over a decade. She gives advice on how students can nail an interview through practice and preparation.

    33 min

  3. 11/29/2022

    Episode 150: Insights from a Parent of College Recruits with Guest Lesley McShane

    Being a parent of a collegiate athlete is far from easy. It can mean a lot of traveling and a lot of difficult decisions when deciding on colleges. Today’s guest, Lesley McShane, is both an athlete and the mother of two students who pursued collegiate sports in their college careers. She gives tips and tricks to parents on how they can make the process easier for their students and themselves.

    34 min

  4. 11/22/2022

    Episode 149: How Universities are Using High-Impact Practices to Launch DEI programs with Guest Kate Lewis

    What are some steps universities are taking to implement DEI programs? How do universities support and help international students acclimate to campus life? Kate Lewis joins us today as she worked at Penn State in student affairs counseling international students and LGBTQA+ students. Kate sheds some light on how higher ed is trying to roll out programs that will support a diverse and ever-changing student population.

    26 min

  5. 11/15/2022

    Episode 148: Parents Helping Other Parents with Guest Casie Fariello

    Parents are willing to do anything for their loved ones. They are the support system that their children lean on when times get hard. But that is far from an easy job. As today’s guest, Casie Fariello knows, parents need a safe platform where they can find others who share their struggles. Casie shares some advice she has learned from her own journey and what inspired the creation of Other Parents Like Me.

    30 min

  6. 11/08/2022

    Episode 147: Staying Mentally Fit with Guest Scott Lutostanski

    Staying fit is not just about working out. It also means maintaining good mental health. Today’s guest, Scott Lutostanski, can attest that a healthy mind leads to healthy habits. He gives advice to parents and students on how to be successful in college by staying mentally fit.

    32 min

  7. 11/01/2022

    Episode 146: Advocating for Your Healthcare Needs with Guest Gerene Keesler

    Being independent at college includes knowing how to advocate for your needs. Today’s guest, Gerene Keesler, shares her inspirational story of how her ability to advocate for herself paved the way for her success in college.

    31 min

  8. 10/25/2022

    Episode 145: Advice From a Former College Admissions Representative with Guest Beth Farias

    The college application process can be difficult to navigate, so what better way to prepare your student than to hear advice from a person who has worked in admissions both as a student and as a professional? Today’s guest, Beth Farias, has seen both sides of the desk in college admissions. She gives advice on how parents and students can effectively navigate through the college admission process through the eyes of an admission counselor.

    29 min
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College Scoops helps parents and students find the right college fit. We are focused on all things college-related, whether you are in high school or graduating from college. We connect and engage with students, parents, educators, entrepreneurs, and authors who share their advice, guidance, and lessons learned.

Information

  • Creator
    Moira McCullough
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    152
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Moira McCullough
  • Show Website
    E1 - College Scoops