Mindful Admissions

In this episode, Amanda talks financial aid award letters with expert Claire Law, founder of Educational Avenues, author, speaker, and seasoned college mom. Get the scoop on navigating financial aid and leveraging your financial position to your advantage.

In this episode, Lily and the college counseling team get personal, discussing their own less-than-traditional college journeys, and giving advice on how to avoid falling into a self-worth spiral during acceptance season.

In this episode, Lily and Josefine talk about how and when to take the standardized tests (the SAT or ACT) required by some colleges in their application.

In the season three premiere, the college counseling team gathers to discuss the largest college admissions scandal in history.

In this episode, Josefine looks back at how another year of COVID has affected the college admissions landscape. (Recorded live at College Info Night 2021)

In this episode, William teaches financial aid literacy, covering loans, merit aid, need-based aid, appeals, and more. (Recorded live at College Info Night 2021)

In this episode, Josefine and Amanda discuss how and when to visit colleges during your application process. (Recorded live at College Info Night 2021)

In this episode, Josefine explains how to make your supplemental essays shine through in your college application. (Recorded live at College Info Night 2021) Click here to view Josefine's slides and resources!

In this episode, Rachel explains what the UC Personal Insight Questions are, and how to take advantage of them by writing excellent responses. (Recorded live at College Info Night 2021) Click here to view Rachel's slides and resources!

In this episode, Josefine visits the Newport Beach Public Library to give a talk on the UC Application, and how to create an application that serves you best. Click here to view Josefine's slides from the presentation!