Inside College Admissions

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Inside College Admissions episodes

December 12, 2023 Getting to Know Colleges from Campus or the Couch
In this episode we're joined by Scoir team member with a background in admissions, Liz McGonigle! We dive into how college fairs and events typically work, how to engage with college reps, and fun ways to explore schools right from your couch!
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47 min
December 06, 20235 Things to Do During the Second Half of Senior Year
By winter break, you may have checked off a lot of your senior year To-Do list: applying to college, studying for exams, and of course, making memories! Wondering what to do with the rest of your senior year? In this episode, Elena from Scoir and Tom from College Essay Guy Team share their top 5 essential checklist items for you!

College Essay Guy Resources:
Explore 1-on-1 Services
Begin Personal Statement Course
Learn How to Apply to College
Essay Tracker Sample
How to Combine Your College Essay Prompts (To Save 20+ Writing Hours)
School-Specific Supplemental Essay Guides
BEABIES Exercise
A How-To Guide for the Short Answer Questions for Highly-Selective Colleges
Paying for College in 4 Steps!
How to Choose a College
College Interview Tips and Strategies - The Ultimate Guide
How to Write a Great Letter of Continued Interest
College Kickstart
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46 min
August 23, 2023 The Ins and Outs of Applying with Scoir
Curious about what applying with Scoir is like? Want to hear what's new this year? This episode is for you! We'll dive into the ways applying with Scoir streamlines your college applications and the exciting updates we made to the experience this year!
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37 min
August 09, 2023 From Counselor to Counselor: How to Prep for the School Year
Hello August! A new school year is quickly approaching and we're excited to share some advice for our counselor community. In this episode, we're joined by previous college counselor with experience working in both private and public schools, Kelly Weber. During our conversation, we share ways counselors can prepare for back-to-school season, tips for each class year, how to manage large caseloads, and even advice for newer counselors as they begin their career!
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33 min
August 02, 2023 Thrifty College Tips: How To Dorm Shop on a Budget
Load up your shopping cart because, with these tips, you can get more of what you need for your dorm on a budget! In this episode, Elena and her sister Andrea talk about what they love most: finding things you need for less. We'll give you suggestions for where to shop, what student discount apps to download, and dorm tips we learned FROM college that can help you now!
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31 min
July 26, 2023The Digital SAT and Everything You Need to Know about Testing This Year
In this episode, we sit down with Celena from Test Innovators, our test prep partner!

We cover the testing landscape, the main differences between the digital and paper SATs, how to prep, what colleges require, how to determine which test you should take (SAT v ACT), managing test day anxiety, and the role parents/guardians play in the testing process.

Check out these resources from Test Innovators:
SAT Prep for Students
ACT Prep for Students
Test Prep for Your High School
The Student's Guide to the Digital SAT
The Educator's Guide to the Digital SAT

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29 min
July 12, 2023 A Temperature Check on Admissions: Summer 2023
In this episode we're joined by former Dean of Admission, Peter Van Buskirk, who shares key takeaways from this year's No Name Conferences. We dive into the digital SAT, upcoming changes to the FAFSA, the impact of ChatGPT, learning environments, and more!
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53 min
May 24, 2023The Youth Mental Health Crisis: How We Can Help Our Students
In this episode we're joined by SEL experts, Dr. Dana Godek and Kelly Dolan Sapp for a conversation about the youth mental health crisis. We dive into what this means, how parents/guardians can approach checking in with their students, and practices we can take advantage of to support our students.

Find Dr. Dana Godek & Kelly Dolan Sapp at edu-solve.com (@weareedusolve).

Helpful Resources:

Surgeon General Teen Social Media Advisory
EduSolve Article on Adult SEL
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49 min
May 10, 2023 What To Ask On A College Visit
GRWM for a college visit 🤪 jk it's your college visit BUT I will be sharing questions that I definitely wish I had asked on my college visits! Whether you're listening in the car or are prepping in advance, this episode will give you things to look out for and questions to ask on your tour!
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19 min
April 19, 2023 5 Keys to Keep Your Student Debt to a Minimum
Before you make your final choice for college, listen to this episode! We are debunking the myth that students have to accrue a mountain of debt to go to college. 🙅‍♀️💰 Together with college expert and former Dean of Admissions, Peter Van Buskirk, we'll share tips and exactly what you and your family can do NOW in order to avoid burdensome college loan debt!
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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…