Applying for college is a journey. What might be your #1 school choice when you start your college search may fall off your list once you start doing research. Colleges that were not even on your radar may surprisingly become your new favorites. This is all part of the experience and magic of applying to college. In this episode, Elizabeth talks with high school senior Nick Marciniak about his recent experience applying to college. Tune in to hear valuable tips and insights about what it is really like to apply for college in 2022. Nick Marciniak is an EWC student who recently finished applying to college and is interested in cybersecurity and computer science.  

 3 things to keep in mind when applying to college include: 

• Use the college application process to dig deep and determine what you really want to do with your life. This self-actualization process is important to not only answering the admission questions in a way that authentically reflects who you are, but also helps you determine which college will best fit your needs as an individual. Often students haven’t had a chance to do this type of deep  self-reflection until the college admissions process. 
• Do your research and tour the colleges on your list. Notice how they set up their visitor center. How welcoming are they? Where do they recommend going for lunch? These small but tangible things will give you a glimpse of whether this school might be good for you. 
• Start early. It is easy to procrastinate in this process, but it will do you no favors. Often the hardest part is starting. When you start early, it gives you time to not only complete the process thoughtfully, but also allows you time to stay involved in senior year activities such as academics, sports and a part-time job. 

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.

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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.

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