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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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Latest Episodes

Rick and Brennan are joined by Ken Anselment, Vice President for Enrollment Management at RHB, to talk about his journey in higher ed, learnings at RHB, how schools approach early decision, and how high schoolers now can approach the pace they attack... more

To kick off the season, Brennan and Rick are joined by returning champion, Juan Espinoza (Vice Provost for Enrollment Management at Virginia Tech), to dive into how Virginia Tech has adopted artificial intelligence to help with the essay reading proc... more

Rick and Brennan are back from summer vacation and ready for the FOURTH(!) season of The Truth About College Admission Podcast. Today, the pair recap their summers, preview a format update to the episodes this season, and reflect on a word they're th... more

In our Season 3 bonus episode, Rick and Brennan visit the College Parent Central podcast with Elizabeth Hamblet and Vicki Nelson to talk about communication during the college search, realistic expectations, how schools evaluate prospective students,... more

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Recent Guests

Ken Anselment
Consultant at RHB and former Vice President for enrollment at Lawrence University, known for his insights on college admissions.
RHB
Episode: The Truth About Admission Strategies - Ken Anselment
Juan Espinoza
Vice Provost for Enrollment Management at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech
Episode: The Truth About AI and Essay Reading - Juan Espinoza
Juan Espinosa
Discussion topic relates to innovative approaches with AI in college essays
Virginia Tech
Episode: Season 4 Trailer
Diane Campbell
Director of College Counseling at Liberty Common High School
Rocky Mountain ACAC
Episode: The Truth About Summer - Diane Campbell & Allison Slater Tate
Allison Slater Tate
Director of College Counseling at Lake Mary Prep School
Episode: The Truth About Summer - Diane Campbell & Allison Slater Tate
Karen Bartlett
Graduate of Middlebury, managing international recruitment and admissions since 2011, parent of two college students.
Middlebury College
Episode: The Truth About International Admission - Karen Bartlett and Sara Riggs
Sara Riggs
Leads recruitment and admission efforts for first-year international students at Georgia Tech.
Georgia Tech
Episode: The Truth About International Admission - Karen Bartlett and Sara Riggs
Eva Blanco Masias
VP for Enrollment Management at Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University
Episode: The Truth About The Waitlist - Eva Blanco Masias
Sam Bernstein
Co-founder of Loper and advocate for intentional college choices.
Loper
Episode: The Truth About The College Search - Sam Bernstein and Eric Menna

Hosts

Brennan Barnard
Host and Director of College Counseling at Khan Lab School, and College Admission Program Advisor for the Making Caring Common Project.
Rick Clark
Executive Director for Strategic Student Access at Georgia Tech, with extensive experience in college admissions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • 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!

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    ComicRogue
    United States2 years ago

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The Truth About Admission Strategies - Ken Anselment
Q: Can you explain what early decision is and its role in college admissions?
Early decision is a binding agreement where a student applies to a college and commits to enroll if accepted, giving colleges leverage in managing their applicant pool and yield.
The Truth About AI and Essay Reading - Juan Espinoza
Q: Does the fact that AI is reading essays for you all affect how a student should approach their writing?
Not at all; students should focus on writing about their personal experiences without changing their strategy just because of AI.
The Truth About AI and Essay Reading - Juan Espinoza
Q: Can you just give kind of your thoughts on why colleges ask students to write?
Colleges seek essays to know students better as a means to differentiate them from similar applicants and to hear their personal stories.
The Truth About Scholarships, Loans, and Financial Aid Packages - Mark Salisbury
Q: What should families consider when appealing for more financial aid?
Families should genuinely express their interest in the school and outline any changes in their financial situation that may warrant a need for reevaluation of the aid package.
The Truth About Scholarships, Loans, and Financial Aid Packages - Mark Salisbury
Q: Can you appeal financial aid offers?
Yes, every school has to listen to an appeal, and there's no downside to appealing.

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1. Ken Anselment
2. Juan Espinoza
3. Juan Espinosa
4. Diane Campbell
5. Allison Slater Tate
6. Karen Bartlett
7. Sara Riggs
8. Eva Blanco Masias

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