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Test prep expert Akil Bello quickly realized he was good at taking tests. But when it came to college, he says he did everything the wrong way. What's his advice when it comes to admissions testing? And what one thing is more important than two
Before he was on The Daily Show, Bob Wiltfong was growing up in Nebraska with no idea how to follow his dream. How do you make a path when you don't see one? And what do you do when the advice you get changes everything, for better and for wors
Princeton rower turned Princeton admissions officer Kim Digilio talks about self-loathing in high school, getting into the only school she applied to, and how a wart made her change her major. Her openness and honesty make this a must-listen an
Who gets in and why? Those are the crucial questions when it comes to college admissions and it's the title of Jeff Selingo's new book. What are the most important parts of your application? What are schools looking for? How does COVID impact
Isa Watson is an award-winning chemist, an accomplished pianist, and the founder of Squad. She skipped two grades and holds three degrees, so why was she told she wasn't college material? And how did she respond when she was? Plus, info on Squa
Isa Watson is an award-winning chemist, an accomplished pianist, and the founder of Squad. She skipped two grades and holds three degrees, so why was she told she wasn't college material? And how did she respond when she was? Plus, info on Squa
When J.A. Adande left ESPN to go back to his alma mater, it spoke to what Northwestern means to him. How he got to Northwestern, and the impact it had on his career and life, is a fascinating story that he's about to tell, particularly why "col
Fear/anxiety expert Kristen Ulmer started college at 15 and was the best female big mountain extreme skier in the world for 12 years. So what can jumping off a cliff on skis teach you about your relationship with fear? You're about to find out
When NC State Associate Vice Provost Dr. Stephanie Helms Pickett went to college, she planned to study radio and tv broadcasting and become the next Oprah. Instead, she fell in love with the college environment and never left. But that doesn't
"I went to something like 10 or 11 schools before I got to grad school." That's just the start of producer Rand Getlin's journey to Oregon. The rest of it is even better, which is why it's one of our favorites from Season 1. Plus, how do you ma
Next in our rundown of favorite epsiodes from Season 1: What do you do when you have a dream school, or a dream of what college should look like, but you go somewhere else? How do you make a new dream? Ashley Spencer is living proof. Plus, when
"It's like a Fresh Prince of Beverly Hills story." Everything changed for Nate Jones one afternoon in sixth grade. This is the story of how he responded, his plan to get into USC, and how he became the first in his family to attend college. P
"A high school counselor and an admissions officer changed my life." Those are the words of Angel Perez, CEO of NACAC, and they're from one of our most loved episodes. A pivotal moment with a high school counselor was the first step on an incre
Do you believe you're lucky? Bari Harlam does. She's a business leader, educator, and author, and she'll not only tell about her journey to the University of Pennsylvania, but why it's important to believe you're lucky. Guest: Bari Harlam If yo
What does it mean to be your ancestors' wildest dreams? Henry Chavez is an immigrant, a DREAMer, and a first-gen college student. But as big as that description is, there's so much more to Henry and his journey to college. Guest: Henry Chavez @
Asparagus can be hard to love. So why should you try it? And what does it have to do with crocheting and getting into college? Ask Alvin Irby, a former kindergarten teacher turned award-winning social entrepreneur, comedian, and author whose TE
What is a six word essay? Why is it important? Sydney Jensen is the 2019 Nebraska Teacher of the Year and her TED Talk went viral. In this episode, she's talks about her struggles in math class, finding her purpose, and why a six word essay is
We're told failure isn't just a bad thing, it's the worst thing. Jake Barton, the award-winning designer behind the 9/11 Memorial Museum and Storycorps, learned that failure is critical to success. Find out how failure set him up for future suc
Senator Jeff Merkley's the first in his family to attend college. The process of figuring out where to go & what to do after wasn't straight forward. So what's his advice? "Explore the world. Go on adventures." Guest: Senator Jeff Merkley (@Jef
The NY Times referred to Chris Bangle as "arguably the most influential auto designer of his generation." His designs are about endeavor - don't just go two steps further than the last person, go all the way. So how do you go from considering a
Author Phuc Tran's journey to college cannot be summed up in a sentence or two. It includes punk rock, skateboarding, and a crucial conversation in a bookstore. It also raises the question: what's it like when college doesn't live up to the hyp
"A high school counselor and an admissions officer changed my life." Those are the words of Angel Perez, CEO-Elect of NACAC. A pivotal moment with a high school counselor was the first step on an incredible journey that you'll definitely want t
Iowa State Auditor and breakfast pizza enthusiast Rob Sand had not even heard of Brown University until the summer before his senior year. But from the very first moment he saw campus, he knew it was the place for him. So how do you go from not
Part II of Billy Corben's story - going to Miami and figuring out the "game" of college. Plus, he tells the story of taking time off from school to make Raw Deal, his documentary that premiered at Sundance. Guest: @BillyCorben If you liked this
Filmmaker Billy Corben grew up in Miami. He's made documentaries about Miami. He's even made two documentaries involving the University of Miami. So how did he almost end up at a school that wasn't The U? That's a story. And he's got stories fo
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