Applying to college in the U.S.? 🌏 We're here for you! In this episode, Elena chats with her friend, Tushar, who is studying in the U.S. from India. They’ll talk about the motivations, challenges, and positive mindset that you may find as you begin applying!

Stay tuned for part two!


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Summer is for pizza bagels, long drives with friends, and doing... something cool? Not sure how to spend your summer? In today's episode, Elena chats with a recent grad (aka her sister, Andrea!) about how to get creative with your summer plans!

Check out this blog to learn more about making the most of your summer!


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Dorm Essentials is BACK with new additions to your Ultimate College Packing List! In this episode, we talk about college must-haves, like photos from home, microwavable food (hello Kraft Mac & Cheese!), and more. :) Timestamps below!

0:58 Conversation with D’Lanna about how pictures can make a space feel like home and always making sure you have medicine.

7:43 Conversation with Ashley about saving space with storage bins and having water on-hand.

13:14 Conversation with Noah about getting creative with microwave food.

16:35 Conversation with Emily about how a non-iphone camera can help you make new friends.


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Here’s the tea about college: your Future Self will thank you for packing bandaids and a box of Cheez-its, and you’ll NEED to bring flip flops for the shower! 🙏 

In today’s episode, we’re spilling the Dorm Room Essentials and the things you’ll definitely want to bring with you to college! Timestamps below:

2:22 Conversation with Caroline about bringing the right snacks to school with you.

5:25 Conversation with Shohom about the importance of shower shoes and keys to making your dorm mattress more comfortable.

15:42 Conversation with Anna about the smaller dorm room essentials that you don’t want to forget.

18:33 Conversation with Paul about how noise cancelling headphones can save the day. 

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Scoir welcomes back Peter Van Buskirk to the podcast with a discussion about how colleges are continuing to evolve through COVID, how they're evaluating students, waitlists, the pending enrollment cliff, and more.



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College 101 is BACK with more of the secret tips that colleges definitely didn't tell you on the tour! We reveal the truth about late nights at the library, getting creative with your meal plan, and the secret to sleep in college. Timestamps below!

1:07 Conversation with Caroline about the importance of sleep and how making lists can help you stay on track. 

6:17 Conversation with Paul about meal plan alternatives. 

9:56 Conversation with Noah about the best time to buy (or not buy) textbooks so you can save your money. 

14:37 Conversation with Anna about making friends in your major and the value of asking for feedback.

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We're bringing you to college early with today's episode about College Hacks and the secret tips that colleges definitely didn't tell you on the tour. We'll talk with grads about how to spice up classic dining hall meals, the class times to absolutely avoid, and the truth about switching majors. Timestamps below!

2:11 Conversation with D’Lanna about organizing and taking advantage of a fresh start.

7:58 Conversation with Shohom about make your schedule (and reconsidering that Friday 8am)

12:15 Conversation with Emily about protecting your tech.

19:03 Conversation with Ashley about the importance of showing up to class and getting creative with dining hall food.


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Join us and our special guest, Carolyn Caplan (aka Admissions Mom), for a discussion about how parents and students can come together for a meaningful, collaborative, and transparent admissions journey.

Admissions Mom Website
Applying to College (A2C) subreddit
Admissions Mom on Reddit
Email Carolyn: [email protected]

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And we're back with Part 2 of "What I Wish I Knew Before College!" Y'all loved our first episode in this series so in today's episode, we talk with 5 more college grads about their biggest tips & advice for you. Time stamps below!

Time Stamps:

1:10 Conversation with Shohom:

• 1:45 Social media 
• 6:30 Not getting caught up in what you think you’re “supposed” to be doing 

12:20 Conversation with D’Lanna:

• 12:50 Tips for introducing yourself to your professors
• 16:09 Changing friends throughout your college career

19:00 Conversation with Cole:

• 19:28 Learning another language before going to college
• 20:28 Saving money for college & student discounts 

23:13 Conversation with Anna:

• 23:31 Being curious about and reflective of the things outside of class
• 27:15 Mastering the 20 minute nap

28:42 Conversation with Paul:

• 29:00 Researching professors with “Rate My Professor” 
• 32:04 Setting yourself up for success senior year & internships
• 35:22 How joining clubs/meeting people can open doors for you in the future

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Here’s the tea: the dining hall food may be trash and you might *actually* miss your hometown, but you WILL make friends and join really cool clubs. In today’s episode, we talk with 4 college grads about what they wish they knew before college! Time stamps below!


Time Stamps:

Conversation with Caroline: 1:55 - 13:40

• 2:22 Not letting the idea of being a "freshman" get to your head
• 5:04 Tips for building up confidence when starting at a new school
• 10:46 Finding a great study spot on campus

Conversation with Ashley: 13:47 - 27:25

• 14:29 Making the most of your dorm room space
• 18:13 Putting yourself out there & meeting people at college

Conversation with Noah: 27:31 - 34:17

• 27:55 Joining clubs 
• 29:47 Studying abroad

Conversation with Emily: 34:21 - 38:10

• 35:13 Learning about your student loan and financial aid options early on

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