Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Director of Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Tech, Rick Clark, to discuss the challenges posed to the college admission process by the coronavirus pandemic. 

Our conversation covers topics such as: early action vs early decision, assessing applicants, test-optional, admission practices and more. This episode was recorded on December 8, 2020.

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Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Vice Provost for Enrollment of Cornell University, Jonathon Burdick, to discuss the challenges posed to the college admission process by the coronavirus pandemic. 

Our conversation covers topics such as: score-free vs test-optional, application reading practices, deferring enrollment, and more. This episode was recorded on December 10, 2020.

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Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Vice President and 
Dean of Admissions at Swarthmore College, Jim Bock, to discuss the challenges posed to the college admission process by the coronavirus pandemic. 

Our conversation covers topics such as: assessing students with or without test scores, maintaining meaningful connections, financial aid considerations, and more. This episode was recorded on December 15, 2020.

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Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Executive Director for Undergraduate Admission at Penn State University, Robert Springall, to discuss the challenges posed to the college admission process by the coronavirus pandemic. 

Give this episode a listen to hear Robert’s perspective on test-optional, assessing candidates without test scores, applying locally versus across state borders, and the many ways that PSU is maintaining one-on-one interactions with prospective students. This episode was recorded on December 7, 2020.

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Megan Kauffman is joined by Director of College Counseling at Battleground Academy, Dustin Lynn, to discuss alternate perspectives on the common college admissions practice of buying student names and contact information. 

This episode was recorded on January 6, 2021.

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Peter Van Buskirk is joined by Director of College Counseling at Tampa Preparatory School, Cheryl Leonhardt, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. 

Join us for this conversation on creating new normals, the value of personal connection, test-optional considerations, and finally, applying to college in a year clouded by uncertainty. This episode was recorded on October 29, 2020.

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Peter Van Buskirk is joined by Director of Counseling Services at Fayetteville-Manlius High School, Heidi Green, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. 

Join us for this conversation on learning in a hybrid model, how students can stay connected with their counselors, attending virtual tours, student-athlete considerations, and finally, applying to college in a year clouded by uncertainty. This episode was recorded on October 26, 2020.

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Peter Van Buskirk is joined by Director of College Counseling  and Academic Dean of Grades 11 & 12 at The Overlake School, Kate Asgari, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. 

Join us for this conversation on telling a student's story through letters, finding safe ways to connect face-to-face, test-optional considerations, and finally, applying to college in a year clouded by uncertainty. This episode was recorded on October 27, 2020.

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Peter Van Buskirk is joined by Director of College Counseling & Outreach at The Derryfield School, and author of The Truth about College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together, Brennan Barnard, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. 

Join us for this conversation on finding intention and meaning in the college search process, the importance (or not) of college rankings, skepticism around test-optional considerations, and finally, applying to college in a year clouded by uncertainty. This episode was recorded on October 27, 2020.

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Peter Van Buskirk is joined by CAP Counselor at Coral Reef Senior High School, Lou Gilman, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. 

Join us for this conversation on the importance of telling your story to colleges, maintaining personal connections, test-optional considerations, and finally, applying to college in a year clouded by uncertainty. This episode was recorded on October 29, 2020.

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