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Inside College Admissions episodes

May 13 Both Sides of the Desk: A Conversation with Jeremy Branch
We're joined by Jeremy Branch, Associate Director of College Counseling at The Haverford School, who brings 19 years of experience in college admission. Jeremy is also past president of PACAC and past board director of NACAC.
In our conversation, we learn more about Jeremy's approach to working with students and their families and how he brings his admissions expertise into his work. This one is a must-listen for counselors at any stage of their career!
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March 31 Waitlisted? Here's What to Do Next
Being notified that you've been put on the waitlist can be a scary feeling. In this episode, we pull back the curtain and explain how the waitlist actually works on the college side. Hear advice from former Dean of Admissions, Peter Van Buskirk, about how to proceed!
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February 27 Application and Enrollment Trends We're Seeing This Cycle
As a follow up to our annual Halftime Report, join three Scoir team members as we take a look at some application trends we uncovered earlier on in this enrollment cycle, and even share some new patterns we’re seeing in our data! Scoir is a network of over 1,000,000 users—we’re excited to leverage the power of that network to share some valuable insights with you all.
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45 min
February 11 How to Find Your College Match
In this episode we talk about the importance of finding a college that's a good match for YOU. We'll share advice on where to start your search, what to consider when choosing which schools are a good match for you, and some real life advice from college grads!

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45 min
December 17, 2025 How to Spend Winter Break
Community Manager at Scoir, Sarah, shares her top pieces of advice for students heading into winter break. We cover 4 tips for seniors and 4 tips for underclassmen. Let's dive in!
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17 min
September 24, 2025ACT and SAT Must-Knows for High Schoolers with Test Innovators
In this episode, we chat with Celena from Test Innovators, our test prep partner! If you’re feeling overwhelmed or confused about standardized testing, you’re in the right place.

In this episode for students and parents/guardians, we cover:
What you need to know about test-optional
Determining how many times to take the tests (and if you should take the tests at all)
What you need to know about recent ACT changes and the SAT
How to prepare for the tests
Managing test anxiety
What superscoring is and how to get your test scores
How parents and guardians can help

Check out these additional resources from Test Innovators:
SAT Prep for Students
ACT Prep for Students
The Student's Guide to the Digital SAT
Which Colleges Require the SAT and ACT in 2025–2026?
The Ins and Outs of the Enhanced ACT
Digital SAT vs Enhanced ACT Infographic
Digital SAT Infographic
Enhanced ACT Infographic
Test Anxiety Battle Guide

Learn more about our partnership with Test Innovators here.

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31 min
September 05, 2025 Chantal & Julie: A Scoir Success Story!
In this episode, we're joined by former Title I Counselor, Julie (aka Ms. K), and her former student, Chantal, as they fill us in on Chantal's incredible journey from student to Scoir team member!
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35 min
June 30, 2025 How to Have a Productive (and Fun!) Summer
Summer is for relaxing and recharging, but it’s also a great opportunity to set yourself up for success! In this episode, former college counselor and former dean of admission share their pro-tips for college-bound high schoolers on how to make the most of summer break. From working and volunteering, to exploring and getting creative, we've got you covered!
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16 min
May 21, 2025 Campus Visits: What to Look for on Your Tour
Thinking about visiting colleges this summer or fall? In this podcast episode, we’re breaking down the importance of campus visits, what to look for on the tour, and more!
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21 min
May 08, 2025 [For Counselors & Teachers] Tips for Writing Letters of Recommendation
We shared an episode for students about requesting letters of recommendation, now we're sharing our pro tips for counselors and teachers as they write letters of recommendation on behalf of their students!
In this episode, you'll hear from Julie Kampschroeder, a former college counselor with 31+ years of experience, and Peter Van Buskirk, a former dean of admission, as they share advice from both sides of the desk.
We hope you enjoy this episode and feel free to check out our episode for students on the same topic here!
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26 min

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We believe students are more than their test scores and colleges are more than their rankings. Higher education and career readiness is the gateway to expanded opportunities for advancement, yet…