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Application to Admission

Understanding the Choices
Hbcus
College Admissions
Cost Of College
College Admissions Process
Financial Aid
Howard University
Scholarships
Education
Davidson College
PWI
College Athletics
First-Generation College Students
Jaime Smith
Mental Health
Johns Hopkins University
Transition To College
Credit Transfer
Transfer Admissions
College List
Student Loans

Do you have 45 minutes for fun, intelligent dialogue about all things education and parenting? Welcome to the Application to Admission Podcast! College admission experts Timothy Fields and Shereem Herndon-Brown pull from their 50 years of college admission experience and feature guests who help students and families to navigate the college admissions process. This is a must-listen-to for parents a... more

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🎙️ Back-to-School, September Style: The Application to Admission Podcast Is Back!

The school year is officially underway, and so is the college admission process.

In this episode of The Application to Admission Podcast, Tim Fields and Shereem Hern... more

What's really going on at Howard University and what does it mean for HBCUs, for PWIs, and for every family navigating this process right now? We brought in the person with the receipts.

This week we sat down with Dr. Erin Lynch, an internationally ... more

What does it actually feel like to go through the college admissions process, choose your school, and thrive once you get there? We brought in someone who lived it — and she is absolutely brilliant.

This week, we sat down with Mercedes Patrick, a fi... more

In this episode, we sit down with New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen seven books, over a million copies in print, and a speaker who has visited more than 400 college campuses. You've seen him on The Today Show, The Washington Post, and al... more

In this powerful episode of Applicaiton to Admission,we sit down with Dr. William R. Brody physician-scientist, entrepreneur, president emeritus of Johns Hopkins University, and coauthor alongside Mike Field of Uncommon Sense: Rethinking Ordinary Pro... more

What if the most important college decision isn’t the campus you pick, but whether the price you pay sets your student up for success?

In this practical, must-listen episode of Application to Admission, Shereem Herndon-Brown and Timothy L. Fields si... more

Check out this special edition of the Application Admission podcast as we break down what to do next after your admissions decision.

Whether you’ve been admitted, waitlisted, or denied, we’ll walk you through your nextsteps.

Tune in to move forwar... more

What if the most significant threats to college success aren’t academic at all, but emotional, cultural, and psychological?

In this timely and deeply insightful episode of Application to Admission, we are joined by Dr. Veronica Carey, Assistant Dean... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Erin Lynch
Internationally recognized higher education leader; President of QEM Network
QEM Network
Episode: Episode 73: HBCUs, PWIs, and the Real Cost of College with Dr. Erin Lynch
Mercedes Patrick
Student, Davidson College (Class of 202?); originally from Florida
Davidson College
Episode: Episode 72 - From Florida to Davidson: Mercedes Patrick on Dreaming Big and Choosing Right
Harlan Cohen
New York Times bestselling author, college admissions expert and educator
Author; Best First Year program
Episode: Episode 71 - Getting In Is Just the Beginning - Harlan Cohen on What Really Matters
William R. Brody
President Emeritus of Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Episode 70 - A Conversation with Dr. William R. Brody President emeritus of Johns Hopkins University about ⁠Uncommon Sense
Mike Field
Writing partner and co-author of Uncommon Sense
Independent author/writing partner
Episode: Episode 70 - A Conversation with Dr. William R. Brody President emeritus of Johns Hopkins University about ⁠Uncommon Sense
Miranda McCall
Provost within the Office of Financial Aid at Duke University
Duke University
Episode: Episode 69 - Financial Fit: Beyond Sticker Price
Veronica Carey
Assistant Dean of Culture, Climate and Belonging at Drexel University College for Nursing and Health Professions
Drexel University
Episode: Episode 67 - Pain Points, Belonging, and the Hidden Curriculum of College Success with Dr. Veronica Carey
Alicia Oglesby
Educator of renown; Associate Director of College Counseling at a private independent school in Pittsburgh; doctoral candidate
Private independent school in Pittsburgh
Episode: Episode 65 - Howard Made, Philly Raised: Alicia Oglesby on Counseling, Calling, and Keeping It Real
Jaime Smith
Author of The Complete Guide to College Transfer, Transfer Savvy
Transfer Savvy
Episode: Episode 64 - Transfer Savvy: Why Where You Start Isn’t Where You Have to Finish with Jaime Smith

Hosts

Shereem Herndon-Brown
Host and founder of Strategic Admissions Advice; co-hosts and frequent contributor on admissions strategy and family guidance.
Timothy L. Fields
Co-host and senior admissions expert with expertise at Emory University; provides guidance on timelines, strategy, and family-centered admissions discussions.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 62- Scholarship, Sweat & Strategy: Winning at College Through At
Q: Dr. Mitchell, talk to me a little bit about how you help families to build college lists based upon their athletic aspirations, and how is the Supreme Court decision on race-conscious admissions affected college athletics to your knowledge?
Mitchell explains that admissions and athletics must work hand-in-hand, emphasizing diverse rosters across sports and geography. He describes a formal needs-analysis process feeding a proprietary list-building system, ensuring families target schools where recruitment signals align with talent and goals, while acknowledging that policy changes can shift which sports are prioritized and how campuses approach diversity.
Episode 68- Accepted? Denied? Waitlisted?!! Now What?!!
Q: Shereem, if somebody got a waitlist or denial today, what should be some of the things that they should initially think about?
Celebrate the wins you have, assess options, and plan three potential paths including deposits and deadlines; stay emotionally connected to realistic outcomes, and prepare to move forward with the best attainable choice while keeping lines of communication open with schools.
Episode 67 - Pain Points, Belonging, and the Hidden Curriculum of College Success with Dr. Veronica Carey
Q: How can families best support students who are navigating environments where they may be one of the only students from their background at a PWI or similar setting?
Families should normalize talking about these dynamics, encourage students to seek mentors on campus, and help them identify at least one trusted person to share concerns with; institutions should foster inclusive spaces and ensure faculty are prepared to engage in DEI conversations without feeling the pressure to have all answers.
Episode 67 - Pain Points, Belonging, and the Hidden Curriculum of College Success with Dr. Veronica Carey
Q: Based on current research and your experiences, what are the earliest indicators that a student may be experiencing academic or psychological distress?
Early indicators include signs of anxiety around school transitions, difficulty adjusting to new environments, and a mismatch between a student's pace and the pace of the learning and living environments; it's important for families to recognize signs early and connect students with campus supports like Thrive and Coffee Breaks.
Episode 70 - A Conversation with Dr. William R. Brody President emeritus of Johns Hopkins University about ⁠Uncommon Sense
Q: What are the main themes you wanted to address in the book?
The book challenges the notion that success comes from following a fixed rubric, urging readers to embrace uncertainty, pursue diverse experiences, and cultivate judgment and wisdom in real-life problems.

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What is Application to Admission about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical, experience-backed guidance for navigating the college admissions landscape, with a strong emphasis on affordability, equity, and access. Episodes frequently feature education leaders, admissions experts, and counselors who unpack complex topics like financial aid, transfer pathways, campus culture, and the reality behind selective applications. A standout aspect is the blend of data-driven analysis with candid, relatable storytelling—from costs and aid optimization to the human side of choosing a school and building belonging on campus. The format tends to mix strategic advice for families with broader debates in higher education, making it helpful for listeners who want actionable steps as well as context for... more

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1. Dr. Erin Lynch
2. Mercedes Patrick
3. Harlan Cohen
4. William R. Brody
5. Mike Field
6. Miranda McCall
7. Veronica Carey
8. Alicia Oglesby

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