🎙️ This episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast features a panel of representatives from Big Ten universities discussing the academic and admissions landscape. The conversation covers the 🎯 holistic review process in admissions, the importance of 🌍 diversity, institutional goals 🏛️, and the latest trends in college applications 📈.

Panelists share insights on how to best support students in their college search 🔍, the significance of understanding institutional needs 📚, and the value of exploring various academic programs 🧭. The episode concludes with audience questions ❓addressing standardized testing 📝 and the experiences of undecided students 🤔.

🎓 Takeaways:

✅ The Big Ten Academic Alliance focuses on collaboration beyond athletics 🤝🏈

✅ Holistic review processes involve multiple readings of each application 📄🔍

✅ Diversity in admissions is a priority for many institutions 🌟🌎

✅ Understanding institutional goals can help counselors guide students effectively 🎯👩‍🏫

✅ Students should explore various academic programs to find the best fit 🔬🎭📚

✅ The admissions landscape is evolving with trends in application methods 🧾🚀

✅ Undecided students can benefit from exploratory programs offered by universities 🧭🤝

✅ There is a growing emphasis on liberal arts and humanities programs 🏛️📖

✅ Counselors play a crucial role in bridging communication between students and institutions 🧑‍🎓📞👨‍🏫

✅ The college experience is about finding a sense of home and community 🏡💬👥

Panelists from the Big 10:

Megan E. Dorton - Senior Associate Director at Purdue University

Chris Hoffman - Assistant Director of National Recruitment at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities 

Jody Gore - Assistant Director at the University of Michigan

Ashley Swengler - Senior Manager, Regional Recruitment (PA, NJ, NY) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

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