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The Truth about College Admission

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The college admission experience can be overwhelming and complicated. This podcast helps students and the adults who support them cut through the noise around searching for, applying to, and deciding on a college. In each episode, you can expect guests who are national experts working in the field of college admission and enrollment who will give you honest takes, helpful perspective, and in many ... more

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Brennan and Rick are joined by the Cerenzia's, Chrissy (Senior Associate Director of College Counseling at The Episcopal Academy) and Justin (Buckley Executive Director of the Center for Teaching & Learning at The Episcopal Academy), to discuss what ... more

Brennan and Rick are back from full summers and ready to kick off Season 5 (!) of The Truth About College Admission Podcast. The pair dig into what they've been doing lately and what they're looking forward to this upcoming season, and dispel a coupl... more

Brennan and Rick wrap up season three of The Truth About College Admission Podcast with their favorite moments from the season, what they are looking forward to this summer, what they want to see change in the next year in the college admission lands... more

Rick is joined by Moira McKinnon (Director of College Counseling and Postecondary Planning at Burwick Academy), Pamela Tan (Director of Admissions at Cornell University), and Gary Clark (Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management at UCLA) to... more

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Recent Guests

Pamela Tan
Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Cornell University
Cornell University
Episode: The Truth About Summer College Visits - McKinnon, Tan, and Clark
Moira McKinnon
Director of College Counseling at Burwick Academy
Burwick Academy
Episode: The Truth About Summer College Visits - McKinnon, Tan, and Clark
Gary Clark
Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management at UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: The Truth About Summer College Visits - McKinnon, Tan, and Clark
Emily Pacheco
AI ethics advocate focused on responsible use of emerging technologies in education
Imperial College London (global hub, San Francisco); AI and College Admissions Community; EdHub.AI
Episode: The Truth About AI and Admission Review - Emily Pacheco
Jay McCann
Associate Director of College Counseling at the Westminster Schools, Atlanta
Westminster Schools
Episode: The Truth About The College Finder - Dr. Steven R. Antonoff & Jay McCann
Steven Antonoff
Independent college admissions counselor with 35+ years of experience; author
Independent counselor; author of College Match
Episode: The Truth About The College Finder - Dr. Steven R. Antonoff & Jay McCann
Anna Follensbee
Associate Director of College Counseling at Gilman School
Gilman School, Baltimore
Episode: The Truth About Choosing a College - Anna Follensbee
Kelley Lips
Associate Vice Provost of Enrollment, Emory University
Emory University
Episode: The Truth About College Pathways - Kelley Lips
John Durante
Principal of Sciasset High School; host of the College Admissions Process Podcast
Sciasset High School; CAP Podcast
Episode: Special Edition: Rick Clark on the College Admissions Process Podcast

Hosts

Brennan Barnard
Director of College Counseling for the College Guidance Network; experiences across college counseling, advising, and care-centered approaches.
Rick Clark
Vice Provost for Enrollment Management at Georgia Tech; co-host with extensive enrollment strategy and admissions leadership experience.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    I found this podcast about a month ago since my daughter is a junior and we’ve started looking at schools. Since then I’ve gone back and listened to every one of the episodes! The hosts are excellent, and their guests have been great too. This has been so helpful to me as a parent, and in turn, to my daughter. Thank you for all you are doing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ilgirl51
    United Statesa year ago
  • FANTASTIC JOB!

    One of the best. But some of the host’s microphones should be a little bit better. Get someone from Georgia Tech to hook you up with a sound proof room and cool mic. You got this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ComicRogue
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise practical guidance for families navigating college choices.
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The Truth About AI and Admission Review - Emily Pacheco
Q: What role should leadership play in colleges' adoption of AI in admissions?
Leadership should actively communicate policies, enable transparency, and share best practices to make AI usage understandable and trustworthy for students, families, and counselors.
The Truth About AI and Admission Review - Emily Pacheco
Q: What should students consider when approaching AI in their college search and application?
Students should talk openly about AI with counselors, seek guidance, and use AI as a supportive tool rather than a crutch, ensuring that the final application remains a reflection of the student's own work.
The Truth About Choosing a College - Anna Follensbee
Q: What should parents do during this time to help their students think through the final decision without pressuring them?
She advises parents to be empathetic listeners, ask reflective questions to help students weigh what truly matters (e.g., campus culture, opportunities, proximity to city), and be transparent about costs and family contributions, while avoiding projecting their own preferences onto the student.
The Truth About Choosing a College - Anna Follensbee
Q: How do you go about advising some of these guys who are weighing options and nearing the final decision, especially in spring when seniors are deciding between offers?
Anna describes guiding seniors by encouraging thoughtful comparison of offers, focusing on fit, and reminding families that it is a personal decision not to be justified to others; she also emphasizes being active consumers of information and asking specific questions about cost, housing, and academics.
Special Edition: Rick Clark on the College Admissions Process Podcast
Q: What is your top advice for students choosing where to apply and attend?
Start from who you are and what environments bring out your best; build a list of genuinely good fits rather than chasing prestige, and prioritize honest money conversations early to avoid post-enrollment financial stress.

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