How I Got Into College

David Whelan
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How I Got Into College

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!

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

    30/09/2020

    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

    1 h
  2. The How To Make a Path Episode - Bob Wiltfong - Kansas - Best Of

    23/09/2020

    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)

    49 min
  3. The Sent From The Future Episode - Kim Digilio - Princeton - Best Of

    16/09/2020

    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
  4. The Who Gets In And Why Episode

    09/09/2020

    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
  5. The College Material Episode - Isa Watson - Hampton University

    02/09/2020

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

    26/08/2020

    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

    1 h 4 min
  7. The Fear Episode - Kristen Ulmer - University of Utah - Best Of

    19/08/2020

    The Fear Episode - Kristen Ulmer - University of Utah - Best Of

    Fear/anxiety expert Kristen Ulmer started college at 15 and was the best female big mountain extreme skier in the world for 12 years. So what can jumping off a cliff on skis teach you about your relationship with fear? You're about to find out in one of our favorite episodes from Season One. Guest: Kristen Ulmer For more info on her work, and a free fear assessment, go to kristenulmer.com 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: Waterfalls by Samsara, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Voiceless by Stage Engine, Everything by Max Sergeev, Air by Ilya Truhanov, Maipen Lei by Beltone. All music, aside from Jahzzar, is from Icons8.com

    1 h 20 min
  8. The Full Circle Episode - Dr. Stephanie Helms Pickett - Southern Illinois - Best Of

    12/08/2020

    The Full Circle Episode - Dr. Stephanie Helms Pickett - Southern Illinois - Best Of

    When NC State Associate Vice Provost Dr. Stephanie Helms Pickett went to college, she planned to study radio and tv broadcasting and become the next Oprah. Instead, she fell in love with the college environment and never left. But that doesn't mean it was easy. This is one of the most emotional episodes from the first season and one of the best. Guest: @drhelmspickett 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: Music: Andromeda's Nebula by BackSpace, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Everything by Max Sergeev, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Air by Ilya Truhanov. All music from Icons8.com, aside from Jahzzar

    1 h 3 min
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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!

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  • Création
    David Whelan
  • Années d’activité
    2019 - 2020
  • Épisodes
    49
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    © David Whelan
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