Welcome to the Admittedly Podcast, with your host Thomas Caleel. Thomas is the former director of MBA admissions and financial aid from his alma mater, The University of Pennsylvania.

The Admittedly Podcast is about one of the most confusing, opaque, and anxiety-inducing processes in the world: admissions. Thomas has been involved in admissions as a student and alumnus since high school, and it's something he cares deeply about. From his experience, he knows how difficult the admissions process can be, even for someone who understands the game, and he realized that there was a need for honest straightforward advice on admissions tempered with experience.

Thomas will address prep school admissions, University admissions, and Graduate School admissions. He will focus on topics directly relevant to you and your family at different points throughout the year.

This podcast aims to give you all the tools and resources you need to navigate the admissions process as a family or in conjunction with your school or private counselor.

Thomas will be interviewing other experts, professionals, and alumni to help you find your own unique angle and strategy and inspire you to think outside of the box. His hope is that you will understand the admissions process is not a competition to be the best, but rather an opportunity to tell your story and demonstrate your potential, and he hopes to prepare you to achieve your best success and admissions.