The College Essay Guy Podcast: A Practical Guide to College Admissions
Ethan SawyerPractical, up-to-date interviews with experts in college admissions, financial aid, personal statements, test prep and more. Ethan Sawyer (aka College Essay Guy), interviews deans of admission, financial aid experts, and veterans of the admissions field to extract, then distill their advice into practical steps for students and those guiding them through the process. From creating an awesome colle... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationSociety & Culture | |||
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Welcome back to the College Essay Guy Podcast. This is a very special session with a dear friend of mine and an honored guest in my world, Joan Liu. Joan is the founder of Second Chance, an organization that helps high achieving students from around ... more
The transition from high school to college is something that thousands of students struggle with each year, and it's not something people really talk about. There's a lot of pressure for students to "have it together" in some broad sense. That's why ... more
Hey friends, and welcome back to the College Essay Guy podcast. Today's episode is the third and final episode in our series called Inside the Personal Statement Process. If you're just tuning in, this series takes you behind the scenes as I work one... more
Hey friends, and welcome back to the College Essay Guy podcast. Today's episode is part two of our series called Inside the Personal Statement Process. If you're just tuning in, this series takes you behind the scenes as I work one-on-one with Alisha... more
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- I’m a parent and this podcast has helped me so much
I’m a parent who hasn’t had to apply to college for over 40 years. Just seeing the stress and anxiety of what this generation of kids have to go through his heartbreaking. But listening to this podcast has really alleviated a lot of stress, gave me deeper insights, and so many ideas to help support my son and his search, and in his applications. Listening to all the ideas and advice have really helped my son to explore how he wants to let admissions officers know who he is. It’s also allowed me ... more
Apple Podcasts5Mom’s stress is relieved
United Statesa year ago - Exhausting to listen to.
Good content but the host frequently goes on long monologues instead of letting the guest speak.
Apple Podcasts1SKSS222United States2 years ago - This is THE best podcast for understanding these topics
Thank for such well done podcasts - they have really helped me understand both the college admissions topics and other things to think about as a parent of a soon-to-be high schooler. Also kudos for making it easy and fun to listen to!
Apple Podcasts5Kjf190United States4 years ago - Great, great, information!!
I’m so grateful I found your podcast!! I’m going back to school and I’m soaking up so much from you! Thank you so much!
Apple Podcasts5tiffany.etzelUnited States4 years ago - Paradox and hypocrisy- that’s college admissions
This podcast deserves 5-stars because it is an honest and useful guide to writing essays that will get a kid admitted into a good college. The downside is also its honesty.
- Be authentic, unless you’re “privileged.” (“Privilege” defined: rich, or even middle class, or god forbid a two parent home. Or, if you know what gender you are, and have never been confused about it...etc)
- Make sure you visit the schools that you want to attend, to demonstrate interest and garner material for your essa... more
Apple Podcasts5podcastjunkie.LCUnited States6 years ago
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Content centers around the intricacies of the college admissions process, providing valuable insights and actionable advice aimed mainly at high school students and their parents. The conversations typically feature experts such as admission officers, counselors, and authors, discussing topics like crafting personal statements, building college lists, and avoiding common pitfalls in the application process. Unique elements include a strong focus on self-discovery and the importance of holistic qualities like intellectual curiosity, community engagement, and service to others as influential factors in successful admissions.
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5. Admissions Beat
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1. Joan Liu
2. Dr. Jill Grimes
3. Sandy Longworth
4. Jay McCann
5. Dr. Steven Antonoff
6. Harlan Cohen
7. Hillary Dickman
8. Nathan Faust
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