In this episode, we bring in guest, Cameron Walsh, a current regional admissions representative. We talk about the ways in which admissions representatives visit your school, hometown, or surrounding areas. We share tips and advice on how to best interact with them while also being strategic in showing initiative to those schools you may or may not already know. 

Cameron Walsh completed his Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies at Appalachian State University, and has always had a passion for helping others. Spending 3 years volunteering to coach lacrosse at a local high school, he was able to guide his athletes through the scholarship and recruiting process, Cameron decided that his greatest desire was to help other students succeed in the college process. For the past 10 years, Cameron has been successfully steering hundreds of students from all walks of life on their college journey, staying in touch with them throughout their college years and transcending into a friendship. In addition to being a Division 1 Athletics Liaison for the single smallest D1 College in the nation, Cameron has also worked for the university serving the largest population of first-generation college students in North Carolina. He stays current on college trends by consistently connecting with colleagues around the nation, attending professional conferences and workshops and works as part of a regional admission group based in Charlotte, NC. Cameron has provided free college workshops at various Mecklenburg County public libraries with hopes to grow this program with every passing summer. Cameron’s college application essay writing workshops and presentations on the college process are always immensely popular as he tailors them to show his own personal failures when he was a college applicant. He takes great pride in his approach to college admission, which is very individualized and tailored to each student’s needs.

Links mentioned:

• Find National College Fairs near you here!

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How many ways there are to interact with admissions professionals
• Tips on encouraged communication during high school visits, college fairs, and beyond
• The secret to emailing with college admissions representatives

The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our experience in higher education and direct college admissions with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.

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In this episode, Elizabeth and Taylor break down essential college planning and prep tips for each year of high school. We cover everything from freshman to seniors, academics to extracurriculars, and college visits to college applications. Tune in for actionable advice and reliable resources to guide students through each stage of their high school journey toward college readiness!

Resources mentioned:

• Passion Planner - for keeping things organized
• Brag Sheet example - for letters of recommendation 
• Volunteermatch.org - for seeking volunteer opportunities

In this episode we focus on how:

• Freshmen should focus on academics and extracurriculars.
• Sophomores are encouraged to explore career interests and leadership opportunities. 
• Juniors dive into standardized tests, college research, and essay prep. 
• For seniors, it’s all about finalizing applications, financial aid, and decision-making.

The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our experience in higher education and direct college admissions with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.

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In this episode of The Admissions Club Podcast, Elizabeth and Taylor welcome licensed marriage and family therapist, Dina Gambella, to the conversation around mental health and the college search/transition process.  

Dina Gambella is the owner of Fellow Traveler Counseling. Her practice offers a multitude of services from family counseling, trauma, eating disorders and much more. She is passionate about her work and it shows throughout our conversation. You can find more information on their website here. 

Links and resources mentioned:

• For Students Organization: forstudents.org
• Never Enough - Book for parents
• Self Compassion - Workbook included

In this episode we dive into:

• When and how to start having conversations as a family about college
• Tips and tangible tools on dealing with anxiety and stress
• Dive into family systems and finding resources on and off college campuses

The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our experience in higher education and direct college admissions with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.

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In this episode the EWC team welcomes international neurodivergent expert, Jennifer Cook into the conversation about helping autistic and all types of neurodivergent students acclimate to college. 1 of every 5 people are neurodivergent today. We take this conversation into topics for students adjusting to college, resources to identify, and asking the right questions before choosing a college campus. 

Jennifer Cook is an author, Netflix star, parent of neurodivergent children and discovered at the age of 35 that she herself is on the autism spectrum.  Jennifer has written 8 books on these topics, holds multiple degrees, starred in the Netflix reality show Love on The Spectrum as the autism expert and coach and has also done work with Sesame Street. Her website is www.jenniferotooleauthor.com and you can find her on Instagram at @jennifercook_author.

In this episode we will cover:

• Advice on how neurodivergent students can help themselves acclimate to college
• Insights on executive functioning and how that translates to college
• Living in the mix as a neurodivergent student

The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our experience in higher education and direct college admissions with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.

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This episode is a reintroduction to The Admissions Club podcast. The EWC team is growing, so we thought we would use this episode to not only introduce new team members, but remind listeners about why we started this podcast and what to expect from future episodes and guests. Co-hosts Elizabeth West and Taylor Florio of EWC College Consulting share about what they wish they knew when going through the college search process and their journey through having a career in higher education.

The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process!  But, we are here to share our decades of higher education and direct college admissions experience, with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.

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The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our experience in higher education and direct college admissions with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.

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In this episode, Elizabeth interviews Julie Kim, College Consultant and founder of Passion Prep. A variety of topics are explored as part of this discussion, including alternative pathways for students who face challenges and what it truly means to evaluate the "why" surrounding the pursuit of specific colleges. While it's never a college consultant's intent to stifle a student's desire to "dream big," part of this conversation centers on understanding the value of embracing the journey of the college admissions process and how it can take you to unexpectedly beneficial places you hadn't previously considered.

Learn more about Julie Kim by visiting www.passionprep.com.

Check out the Demystifying College Admissions podcast, hosted by Julie Kim, by clicking here.

The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process!  But, I’m here to share my 25 years of higher education experience, with 10 years of direct college admissions experience, with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone. 

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The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our experience in higher education and direct college admissions with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.

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In this episode, Elizabeth offers her perspective surrounding accelerated admissions guidance. EWC frequently encounters students who may be jumping into the college admissions process a bit later than usual, and there are often questions about the availability of services that can help a student "catch up" or navigate many elements of a college application that would otherwise take weeks or months to work through. Please let us know your thoughts about the benefits and drawbacks of an accelerated admissions preparation schedule!

The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process!  But, I’m here to share my 25 years of higher education experience, with 10 years of direct college admissions experience, with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone. 

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The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our experience in higher education and direct college admissions with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.

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A recent Inside Higher Ed article titled "'Procrastination-Friendly' Academe Needs More Deadlines" explores how some professors have removed deadlines from the college courses and what the consequences of that approach can look like. In this episode, Elizabeth and Chris offer their thoughts on the topic and provide some insight about what incoming college freshmen might experience when it comes to assignment deadlines during their first year of study. As always, thanks for listening!

The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process!  But, I’m here to share my 25 years of higher education experience, with 10 years of direct college admissions experience, with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone. 

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The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our experience in higher education and direct college admissions with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.

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This week Elizabeth and Chris examine the rise of A.I. in the world of education and discuss what this means for students. The conversation looks at the issues this potentially creates, as well as opportunities touse A.I. as a teaching tool.

An interview with Scott Galloway, a Professor at NYU, is referenced as part of our discussion, and this can be viewed here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un5-jtvol90&list=PLAzmGyE45_iTzOY15tX5wxvOt14bmKGtK

The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process!  But, I’m here to share my 25 years of higher education experience, with 10 years of direct college admissions experience, with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone. 

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The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our experience in higher education and direct college admissions with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.

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In this episode, Chris and Elizabeth discuss what students in 8th, 9th, and 10th grade should consider as they begin thinking ahead to the college admissions process. We cover a wide variety of topics in this episode, including:

• The development of soft skills and how these serve students during their high school journey.
• The benefits of going on an early college tour.
• How researching the college admissions process early can help reduce anxiety for students and their families in the long run.
• The need for some students to see items associated with college admissions in a tangible way as they work toward the application process.

The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process!  But, I’m here to share my 25 years of higher education experience, with 10 years of direct college admissions experience, with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone. 

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The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our experience in higher education and direct college admissions with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.

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