This episode explains each step in the application process that every senior should be completing, featuring Yale University's Debra Johns and Rhodes College's Carey Thompson. Topics include, but are not limited to, the importance of senior academic rigor, the difference between application methods, and waitlist activity.

Welcoming and introduction from co-hosts Lynn Stewart and Vicki Thompson. - 0:29

Brief introduction of both guests. - 0:52

Introduction of Debra Johns from Yale University. - 1:10

Introduction of Carey Thompson from Rhodes College. - 2:41

“How can I best maximize my online time on a college or university website if this is the only way I can visit?” - 5:07

“If I can’t meet with a college representative in person, how do I let you know I’m interested?” - 9:23

“Should a student feel disadvantaged if they didn’t have a chance to personally meet/talk the admissions representative?” - 12:25

“Now that many colleges are putting less weight on standardized test scores, what will you place more emphasis on as you review my application for admission?” - 15:35

“Can you explain the difference between test-optional and test-blind?” - 19:40

“Is the essay more important? What do you hope to learn from my writing?” - 21:32

“How important are my grades senior year?” - 24:50

“Will my chances of being accepted be impacted by the students who took a gap year in 2020?” - 27:15

“Will financial aid offices be looking at things differently due to COVID as they consider a student’s financial aid package?” - 30:30

“What do early action, early decision and restricted early action mean?” - 38:00

“Is there an advantage to using those deadlines?” - 44:24

“Once I’ve applied, how will you communicate with me?” - 46:52

“Will you talk about the best time to make a final college decision once all of those answers are in hand?” - 50:25

“Should a student let a college know if they decide a school is not a good fit? How would you like to hear from them?” - 53:40

“Will you please talk about the waitlist?” - 56:52

“What should a student do if they are placed on a waitlist that might be their first choice? Should they place a deposit at another school?” - 1:04:00

“Are there anymore ‘To-Do’s’ you would like to add to our list? Final comments?” - 1:06:20

Up next on Talk College to Me. - 1:10:39

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