Jenny Rickard, President and CEO of CommonApp, climbs a veritable mountain range on this episode of the ALP.  Learn about a journey that's part dream, part serendipity and all dedication as you hear Jenny share what she's learned along the way, and what has driven her from the start.

Rapid Descent

• Walkout song:  While You See a Chance by Steve Winwood
• Best recent read: Lower Ed: The Troubling Rise of For-Profit Colleges in the New Economy by Tressie McMillan Cottom  
• Eager to read next: The College Conversation: A Practical Companion for Parents to Guide Their Children Along the Path to Higher Education by Eric Furda and Jacques Steinberg
• Favorite thing to make in the kitchen: Shrimp Fra Diavolo over linguine 
• What she uses to take and keep notes: Common App journal with a Frixion pen
• Memorable bit of advice: From the Headspace app: "You are not your thoughts."
• Bucket list: Inspired by a visit to the King Tut exhibit when she was in 7th grade, Jenny wants to visit the pyramids in Egypt.

The ALP is supported by RHB, a division of SIG. Music arranged by Ryan Anselment