In the final episode of season two, Maddie sits down with the Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Sara Mackenzie. Sara shares advice with newly admitted students, unpacks the meaning of "good fit" and tells the story of how one accidental college visit changed her entire journey.

Chapters:

0:00--4:39 - Introduction

4:39-7:12 - The Anxiety of Starting Your College Journey

7:12-9:33 - What Makes Illinois Different?

9:33-13:31 - How to Make a Balanced Decision

13:31-15:50 - Defining "Good Fit"

15:50-18:05 - Your College Decision is Not the End of the World

18:05-21:20 - Sara Loves a Campus Visit

21:20-25:53 - Sara's Journey to College via the Mall of America

25:53-27:11 - Final Thoughts and Trusting the Process