Allan Mathew, Director of Graduate Admissions at Tufts University, discusses the similarities and differences of graduate and undergrad admissions and what he's learned working at three institutions in very different market positions. He also offers compelling insights into the four themes of his doctoral dissertation, which focused on the experiences of chief enrollment officers of color.

Rapid Descent

• Walkout songs: Redbone by Childish Gambino
• Best recent read: Atomic Habits, by James Clear and Office Optional: How to Build a Connected Culture with Virtual Teams, by Larry English
• Eager to read next: Crying in H Mart: A Memoir, by Michelle Zauner
• Favorite podcast: Chasing Scratch | The Rights to Ricky Sanchez: The Sixers Podcast
• Favorite thing to make in the kitchen: Indian food, especially a mean chicken curry.
• What he uses to take and keep notes: iPad and Apple Pencil
• Memorable bit of advice: "Keep your head down and get your sh*t done."
• Bucket list: Play golf at Saint Andrews.

Theme music arranged by Ryan Anselment.

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The ALP is supported by RHB, a division of SIG. Music arranged by Ryan Anselment