Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share 14. Working for the Weekend: Top College Application Tips from Admissions Counselor Matt Provost
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
14. Working for the Weekend: Top College Application Tips from Admissions Counselor Matt Provost
Have you ever wondered how a college admissions counselor personally approaches each student’s application? In this episode, my friend Matt Provost, an Admissions Counselor for Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, joins us to share his perspective on what he looks for when evaluating a potential student. From their admissions essay to their interactions at college fairs and on campus tours, he gives the full picture of everything that ultimately goes into the admissions decision.
We are opening up a few spots for our Junior Monthly Retainer coaching on September 1st! This is our most hands-on service for high school juniors, and spots are limited, so visit http://ncewc.com/ to learn more and book a free consultation!
Some key takeaways from my conversation with Matt are:
- College admissions counselors are looking at the whole student and all their strengths. They are ultimately wanting to answer the question “Will this student succeed and thrive at this school?” If yes, awesome! But if it’s not a good fit, that’s okay! There are more options out there.
- When it comes to your admissions essay, counselors are looking first and foremost at your writing skills. Next is how compelling and fun it is to read your essay. If you have a great story to share, it will really make your essay stand out.
- How much personal interest you show in a school means a lot to admissions counselors. If you connect 1:1 with a counselor at a college fair, and then make a point to say hello to them on a college visit, you start to make a strong impression of demonstrated interest in the school.
The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, I’m here to share my 25 years of higher education experience, with 10 years of direct college admissions experience, with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.
Connect with Elizabeth!
- Website
- YouTube
The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our experience in higher education and direct college admissions with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.
Connect with EWC!
- Website
- YouTube
View all episodes
By Elizabeth WestHave you ever wondered how a college admissions counselor personally approaches each student’s application? In this episode, my friend Matt Provost, an Admissions Counselor for Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, joins us to share his perspective on what he looks for when evaluating a potential student. From their admissions essay to their interactions at college fairs and on campus tours, he gives the full picture of everything that ultimately goes into the admissions decision.
We are opening up a few spots for our Junior Monthly Retainer coaching on September 1st! This is our most hands-on service for high school juniors, and spots are limited, so visit http://ncewc.com/ to learn more and book a free consultation!
Some key takeaways from my conversation with Matt are:
- College admissions counselors are looking at the whole student and all their strengths. They are ultimately wanting to answer the question “Will this student succeed and thrive at this school?” If yes, awesome! But if it’s not a good fit, that’s okay! There are more options out there.
- When it comes to your admissions essay, counselors are looking first and foremost at your writing skills. Next is how compelling and fun it is to read your essay. If you have a great story to share, it will really make your essay stand out.
- How much personal interest you show in a school means a lot to admissions counselors. If you connect 1:1 with a counselor at a college fair, and then make a point to say hello to them on a college visit, you start to make a strong impression of demonstrated interest in the school.
The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, I’m here to share my 25 years of higher education experience, with 10 years of direct college admissions experience, with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.
Connect with Elizabeth!
- Website
- YouTube
The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our experience in higher education and direct college admissions with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.
Connect with EWC!
- Website
- YouTube