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Inside College Admissions episodes

September 16, 2021 Applying Early: Tips and Advice from a College Counselor
Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Director of College Counseling at the Hill School, Ellen Deitrich, to discuss early application strategies and tips.

Our conversation covers topics such as: when and why to apply early, different types of early applications, and much more. This interview was conducted on September 2, 2021.
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August 26, 2021 Senior Year Timeline: Admission Advice, Financial Aid Tips, and More!
Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Scoir Counselor in Residence, Julie Kampschroeder, to discuss the senior year timeline.

Our conversation covers topics such as: when to apply for financial aid, getting those letters of recommendation, general timeline advice, and much more. This interview was conducted on August 19, 2021.
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August 20, 2021 Another Academic Year Clouded by COVID Uncertainty
Scoir Content Marketing Manager, Erin Barnes, is joined by Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, to discuss the challenges of starting another academic cycle clouded by the uncertainty of COVID.

This episode was recorded on August 12, 2021.

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August 13, 2021 A Discussion of College Rankings with Peter Van Buskirk
Scoir Content Marketing Manager, Erin Barnes, is joined by Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, to discuss college rankings and their effect on college culture.

Our conversation covers topics such as: when and why college rankings got their start, how college rankings come to arrive at a measure of quality, how that measure of quality affects the culture of higher education, and more. This episode was recorded on August 5, 2021.

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July 26, 2021 Admission & Application Insight
Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Moira McKinnon of Berwick Academy, to provide some insight into test-optional opportunities for students and families.

Our conversation covers topics such as: the reality of the student experience with testing, alternative requirements to testing, the nationwide increase of test-optional schools, and much more. This episode was recorded on June 24, 2021.

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July 23, 2021 Advice for Seniors: Building a Balanced College List
Scoir Content Marketing Manager, Erin Barnes, is joined by Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, to discuss building a balanced college list.

Our conversation covers topics such as: when and how to start building a college list. More specifically, we talk about how to explore colleges, what to know before visiting a campus, the ideal list number, early applications, and more. This episode was recorded on July 8, 2021.
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July 20, 2021 The College Interview [Tips for Success from a Former Dean]
Scoir Content Marketing Manager, Erin Barnes, is joined by Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, to discuss the college interview.

Our conversation covers topics such as: how interviews factor into the admission process, virtual vs in-person interviews, actual interview tips, and more. This interview was conducted on June 10, 2021.
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July 07, 2021 Big News: We've Launched a New Mobile App!
Scoir Content Marketing Manager, Erin Barnes, is joined by Mobile Product Manager, Jamie Brenner and Mobile Product Designer, Anna Cushing, to discuss the new Scoir mobile app for iOS!
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June 10, 2021 Making the Most of Your Campus Tours with Peter Van Buskirk
Scoir Content Marketing Manager, Erin Barnes, is joined by Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, to discuss all things waitlist.

Our conversation covers topics such as: what to know before visiting a campus, the type of information to gather, and examples of questions to ask tour guides and other individuals while on campus.
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June 10, 2021 A Temperature Check on Admissions with Peter Van Buskirk [Part 3]
Ashley Smith is joined by Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, to recap conversations and key takeaways from a third and final session of the No Name Conference.

This episode was recorded on May 26, 2021.
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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…