College Guidance Chat

College Guidance Chat episodes:

• 11.04.2015

  Episode 27: Molly Horst, Admissions Counselor at High Point University

  Though located in the small North Carolina town, High Point University has recently staked its claim as a nationally recognized leader in higher education. Its curriculum is rooted in the liberal arts, but unlike other traditional liberal arts schools, HPU...

  
• 10.30.2015

  Episode 26: Kevin Mathes, Associate Director of Admissions at Dartmouth College

  Dartmouth College is one of the most elite institutions of higher education in America, but it also sets itself apart from its peers through its quarter-based academic calendar. This system allows students to enroll in up to three intensive courses...

  
• 10.06.2015

  Episode 25: Bryan Hudson, Assistant Director of Admissions at the University of Southern California

  The University of Southern California (USC) is one of the most iconic schools in America. It's football games against archrivals Stanford and Notre Dame are not the only reasons so many students–nearly 50,000 students apply for about 3000 spots–are attracted...

  
• 09.17.2015

  Episode 24: Zachary Wielgus, Assistant Director of Admissions at Boston College

  Nestled in charming Chestnut Hill near America's quintessential college town, Boston College offers its students a stellar academic program within the context of a Jesuit community. Men and women for others, cura personalis, Ad maiorem Dei gloriam...these Jesuit traditions infuse...

  
• 09.16.2015

  Episode 23: Christopher Teare, Senior Associate Director of Admissions at Drew University

  What makes Drew special? According to Christopher Teare, the Senior Associate Director of Admissions at Drew University, it's location and academics bring together the best of both worlds. Just a 45 minute train ride from New York City and all...

  
• 09.15.2015

  Episode 22: Haley Burrowes, Assistant Director of Admissions at Colby College

  One of the nation's most venerable liberal arts colleges attributes its success to the close-knit relationships that it fosters among its students and faculty. Haley Burrowes, the Assistant Director of Admissions at Colby, explains how these relationships are not only...

  
• 09.14.2015

  Episode 21: Virginia Oberle, Admissions Counselor at Elon University

  What makes Elon University stand out? To Ginny Oberle, an admissions counselor there, the answer is simple: student engagement. At Elon administrative decisions are made with the students in mind and with the goal of enhancing the student experience. It...

  
• 06.29.2015

  Episode 20: Marissa Turchi, Senior Assistant Director of Admission at Bryn Mawr College

  Just a short train ride from the center of Philadelphia is one of the nation's most renowned women's colleges– Bryn Mawr College. A sincere focus on the liberal arts and its ardent support of women in STEM fields, Bryn Mawr...

  
• 06.27.2015

  Episode 19: Wendy Livingston, Associate Dean of Admission at the College of William & Mary

  Think that a small public school doesn't exist? Or, that a liberal arts school can't seamlessly incorporate a business program? Think again. The College of William & Mary bills itself as a true one-of-a-kind college: it's a small public college...

  
• 06.22.2015

  Episode 18: Leah Baker, MVS Class of 2015, Matriculant to Bryn Mawr College

  I have never met a student who has visited as many colleges as Leah. Beginning even before her freshman year of high school, she was already pounding the pavement and visiting an array of schools. Eventually she decided to attend...

  
• 06.08.2015

  Episode 17: Tori Maurer, MVS Class of 2015, Matriculant to The George Washington University

  It's not too often that you hear about a student getting lost on the metro and finding the school of her dreams. But for Tori, this was exactly what happened when she went to Washington, DC, to visit colleges. She...

  
• 06.08.2015

  Episode 16: Maansi and Saagar Kulkarni, MVS Class of 2015, Matriculants to the University of Chicago

  Maansi and Saagar are fraternal twins with a passion for the biological sciences and a strong desire to attend an academically rigorous research institution. They eventually decided to attend the same school: the University of Chicago. For them inspiring summer...

  
• 06.08.2015

  Episode 15: Adam Green, MVS Class of 2015, Matriculant to Washington University in St. Louis

  Adam hoped to find a place that was both affordable and would challenge him to think deeply across academic disciplines. For him, Washington University in St. Louis seemed to fit perfectly. His experience at a "preview day" undoubtedly influenced him...

  
• 06.05.2015

  Episode 14: Ian Squiers, MVS Class of 2015, Matriculant to Bowdoin College

  Ian had a distinctive college search and admissions experience: as a talented squash player looking at small liberal arts schools in the northeast, he was drawn to the highly selective NESCAC schools. The sometimes grueling recruiting process made finding the...

  
• 06.03.2015

  Episode 13: Sarah Gaglione, MVS Class of 2015, Matriculant to Ithaca College

  Sarah Gaglione will be attending Ithaca College next year and studying the visual arts. Her application process was slightly different from the vast majority of her peers because of the need to submit a portfolio. Though initially apprehensive, she has...

  
• 06.02.2015

  Episode 12: Claire Weinstein, MVS Class of 2015, Matriculant to Vanderbilt University

  How did a phenomenal ballet dancer choose to study neuroscience and psychology at Vanderbilt University? For Claire, the people in her life–and a stellar campus visit–encouraged her to apply Early Decision II to Vanderbilt's Peabody College, where she found that...

  
• 06.01.2015

  Episode 11: Cora Ceipek, MVS Class of 2015, Matriculant to Yale-NUS College in Singapore

  Cora reflects on her college application process in this episode. An exceedingly bright student, she describes how finding the right community aided in her final decision, and she offers some advice to underclassmen and women about following their passions (rather...

  
• 11.07.2014

  Episode 10: Patrick Meade from Johns Hopkins University

  Patrick Meade, an Admissions Counselor at Johns Hopkins University, is new to the admissions world, yet his enthusiasm for JHU couldn't be more authentic. Its collaborative community is sure to attract that student who wants a top-tier academics environment without...

  
• 11.07.2014

  Episode 9: Cerita Fowler from Bowling Green State University

  Thought that state universities were all the same? Cerita Fowler, an Admissions Counselor at Bowling Green State University, spoke at length about the opportunities for hands-on learning at BGSU, a large state university with a small community feel.

  
• 11.07.2014

  Episode 8: Greg Warmt from Hobart and William Smith Colleges

  Greg Warmt, the Assistant Director of Admissions at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, is partial to HWS. Perhaps, that is because he is an alum. Or, it could be that HWS encourages its students to pursue in-depth study across the...

  
• 11.07.2014

  Episode 7: Kathy Winters from the University of Cincinnati

  Kathy Winters, an Admissions Officer at the University of Cincinnati, was thrilled to promote the #hottestcollegeinamerica. It's new president, Dr. Santa Ono, has proven instrumental in putting UC on the national stage. It now boasts more 50 academic programs ranked...

  
• 11.07.2014

  Episode 6: Megan Whalen from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  Megan Whalen, the Assistant Director of Admissions at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, dispels the myth that RPI is only for engineers. In fact, with other 38 distinctive majors (and even more minors), high school students may be surprised at its considerable...

  
• 11.07.2014

  Episode 5: Anisha Patel from Vanderbilt University

  Anisha Patel, an Admissions Counselor at Vanderbilt University, has plenty to say about this highly-selective southern university. You probably know about its stellar academic programs, but have you heard about its food or beautiful campus? Listen in and find out...

  
• 11.05.2014

  Episode 4: Kristen Placek from Florida Southern College

  Did you know that Florida Southern College's campus features buildings designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright? Find out more about what makes FSC a "College That Changes Lives" by listening to my chat with Kristen Placek, the Senior Assistant...

  
• 11.04.2014

  Episode 3: Elizabeth Stevenson from Southern Methodist University

  Have you ever heard of a "Goldilocks school"? Are you intrigued? Find out what makes Southern Methodist University a Goldilocks school from Admission Counselor Elizabeth Stevenson.