Episode 85: Breaking down the FAFSA and CSS Profile
In this episode, we'll break down financial aid forms, the differences between them and some tips for using the FAFSA and CSS to secure aid at the schools on your list.
Episode 86: Tackling the Application Essay
In this episode, we'll chat about crafting a strong essay outline, how to keep your reader engaged and mistakes to avoid when writing.
Minisode: Minimum Requirements for College
In this College Admissions Insider podcast minisode, you'll learn what minimum requirements are, how they might differ between schools, and ways that you can ensure you're on the right preparation track for college.
(Re-air) Episode 5: Writing a Killer College Application Essay
In this episode of College Admissions Insider, the hosts share proven tips to help students craft a killer application essay.
What Should I Do if I Get Waitlisted for College?
What does it mean to be waitlisted? When do waitlist decisions come out? Find answers to these & other questions about being waitlisted by your dream school.
Episode 84: A Parent Perspective from Admissions Professionals
From those initial Google searches to campus visits and beyond, parents and families are discovering and learning right alongside their student. On this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're taking a closer look at the parent and family experience.
Episode 83: Attending a 4-year College Abroad
At the request of one of our listeners, in this episode of College Admissions Insider, we are exploring options for attending college outside of the US.
We'll learn where students can begin researching schools, how admissions can differ from country to country, what the day-to-day learning experience might look like, and more.
Tips for a Successful First Semester in College
Discover how to prepare for your first semester in college with 14 tips for success. Explore practices & habits that will help you through your first year.
Minisode: What to Pack
In this College Admissions Insider minisode, we're sharing some tips and considerations to keep in mind when packing for your first year of college.
Episode 82: Inside the Mind of an Application Reader
If you've been listening to College Admissions Insider for a while, the title of this episode might ring a bell. In some of our early episodes, we invited real admissions counselors here to talk about how reading applications really works.
Today, we're doing it all again. We'll be chatting about the process front to back — and then some.
Episode 81: Tips for Choosing a Major
On this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're providing tips for choosing a major on your application.
Episode 80: Making the Most of a Visit
In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're exploring how you make the most of a college visit from the options available to setting it up and beyond.
(Re-air) Episode 19: Planning a College Visit Road Trip
In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we provide a road map for planning the ultimate college visit road trip.
Episode 79: Pursuing the Arts In College
On this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're chatting with two current Bucknell students about their involvement in the arts.
Episode 78: How I Chose A College, Student Roundtable
In this episode, we've invited our very own first-year college students to share how they chose the school that was best for them.
College 101: Essential Terms You’ll Want to Know Before Starting College
Once you arrive at college, you'll encounter a whole new set of terms that you might not have heard. To help you prepare, we've collected a few of these essential terms below.
Minisode: How To Decide
Is there a magic formula to figuring out which college offer you'll accept? Brooke and Becca walk you through how to decide.
(Re-air) Episode 35: What to Do While You Wait for a Decision
Did I get in? Tips for the time leading up to decision release day and advice for how to mitigate anxiety while you wait.
Episode 77: Academic Disciplines, Social Sciences
On this episode, we'll get to know what the social sciences look like in college and the careers you can break into post-graduation.
Episode 76: Academic Disciplines, Management
On this episode, we'll get to know what management looks like in college and the careers you can break into post-graduation.