Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Rick Clark of Georgia Tech, to discuss standardized testing as it relates to college admission. 

Our conversation covers topics such as: the original differences between the tests, score-choice and test-optional, the timing around test, and much more. This episode was recorded on April 13, 2021.

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Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Postsecondary Counselor, Amy Belstra of Libertyville High School, to have an important discussion about exploring the options when beginning to think of college. 

Our conversation covers topics such as: distinguishing between a college and a university, public versus private colleges, lifestyle and campus considerations, and much more. This episode was recorded on April 14, 2021.

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Peter Van Buskirk joins us for a conversation about financial aid packages. Seniors: don't miss this one! We discuss when to appeal, reading the "fine print." comparing apples-to-apples, and other strategies to help you evaluate your options. 

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Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Rob Springall and Bert McBrayer of Penn State University, to discuss the importance of high school course selections.

Our conversation covers topics such as: how your transcript is evaluated, choosing a course load that challenges you, and ultimately, finding fulfillment in your courses. This episode was recorded on April 6, 2021.

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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 second session of the No Name Conference. 


This episode was recorded on March 29, 2021. 

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If you're a student or a family member of a college-bound student looking for some clarity around how to make your final choice of college, give this conversation a listen. Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Director of College Counseling at The Taft School, Alison Almasian, to have a timely discussion about making your final choice of college, and much more. 

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Scoir Superintendent-in-Residence, Robert Avossa, is joined by Dr. Dana Godek for the third episode in our series on Social and Emotional Learning.

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Scoir Superintendent-in-Residence, Robert Avossa, is joined by Dr. Dana Godek for the second episode in our series on Social and Emotional Learning.


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Scoir Superintendent-in-Residence, Robert Avossa, is joined by Dr. Dana Godek for the first episode in our series on Social and Emotional Learning.

Check out CASEL, The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning, here!

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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: how to remain active on a waitlist, how waitlists are organized, when you'll have a final decision, and how to proceed.

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