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College Planning Simplified

Stephanie D'Souza

College planning is stressful! We bring you the latest news on choosing a good fit college, presenting yourself effectively in college applications, writing effective college essays, building a successful high school resume, and navigating the college admission process successfully.

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60 episodes

  1. Your Teen’s Best-Fit College Might Not Be on Your Radar: The Liberal Arts Advantage 36:45
  2. Co-ops, Internships, and What Comes After College 41:39
  3. How to Nail Your Supplemental Essays 38:03
  4. The Common App Activities List: What Admissions Officers Really Notice 36:49
  5. Why Smart Teens Procrastinate on College Applications (And What Parents Can Do) 40:39
  6. How To Choose The Right Common App Personal Statement Prompt 42:42
  7. Test Smarter, Not Harder: How to Choose and Maximize SAT or ACT Scores 41:46
  8. Why Valedictorians Get Denied 28:07
  9. Are You Ready for College Apps? 4 Things Seniors Should Do Now 6:37
  10. Inside the College Essay: Tips for Writing with Confidence 38:08
  11. What Does a Record Number of Applications Mean for University of Tennessee Admissions? 35:00
  12. How Can Students Maximize Their Summer for College Success? 24:22
  13. Applying to UNC-Chapel Hill: Insights from the Admissions Office 38:30
  14. From High School to Med School: How to Start Preparing Now 26:12
  15. Junior Year Milestones: Staying on Track for College Success 32:24
  16. Why Should You Consider Ole Miss for College? 29:56
  17. What College-Bound Athletes Need to Know About Recruiting 34:29
  18. Innovation, Business & the Honors College at UNC Charlotte 31:55
  19. How Parents Can Help With College Applications 6:41
  20. College Application Timeline: What You Need to Work on Now! 39:04
  21. What's The Admissions Process At The University of Georgia? 27:08
  22. College Planning Tips from a High School Counselor 29:52
  23. Understanding College Affordability 40:57
  24. How to Choose a College Major 38:30
  25. What Sets Elon University Apart? Discovering Its Unique Qualities 35:34
  26. I've Been Denied! Now What? 24:27
  27. Ready for the New SAT Format? Evolution of Standardized Testing 26:10
  28. ChatGpt and Admissions Essays: AI Thoughts with Georgia Tech 34:34
  29. Selective Admissions, How Tough Is It Really? 36:12
  30. 3 Common Mistakes in Your College Application 4:30
  31. Exploring Campus: Insider Tips for College Tours and Open Houses 31:56
  32. How Are Your Grades Evaluated at Clemson University? 23:09
  33. What Are The Trends in College Admissions? 24:15
  34. What is Reviewed in Your College Application? 26:40
  35. Applying Undecided vs Choosing a Major at NC State 19:50
  36. How to Demonstrate Interest: A Simple Action Can Influence Your Admission Decision 33:12
  37. I've Been Deferred, Help! 25:48
  38. Honors College Conversation East Carolina University 36:24
  39. Building a College List 24:10
  40. Mindful Admissions with author Laurén Carter 36:26
  41. Application Countdown: 5 Action Items for Rising Seniors 4:54
  42. Financial Aid & Affordability with Jeff Levy 47:37
  43. Admission Advice from the University of Richmond 23:24
  44. What Makes a Standout College Essay? 33:57
  45. The New Digital SAT: What You Need To Know! 22:21
  46. College Application Deadline Types: How Do I Choose Which is Right for ME? 30:29
  47. From 8th Grade to 9th Grade: Setting Your Student Up for High School Success 22:19
  48. Navigating the Common Application Activity List 18:28
  49. Volunteer Opportunities During COVID 8:31
  50. Deferred? What does that mean? 12:07