Application to Admission

Dec 09 2024 56 ep. 45 mins 2
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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 and advocates who want college admission success for their children and students!

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Episode 55 - How AI and College Admissions Are Evolving Together with Emily Pacheco

Dec 09 2024 45 mins  
In this thought-provoking episode of Application to Admission, we dive into the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the college admissions process with Emily Pacheco, co-founder of EdHub.ai and a trailblazer in leveraging AI for education. As AI reshapes how students prepare for college, write essays, and navigate the application process, it also raises critical questions a

Episode 54 - HBCUs Have Homecomings. PWIs Have Alumni Reunions - Let's All Give Back

Nov 25 2024 37 mins  
In this uplifting episode of "Application to Admission," we welcome Dana Michelle, the dynamic host of "Dana Being Dana" and visionary founder of the Homecoming Challenge. Known for her powerful storytelling and dedication to community building, Dana inspires individuals to give back to the institutions that shaped them. The Homecoming Challenge invites alumni to return to their a

Episode 53 - The Importance of School Counselors and How Families Can Be Proactive with Candice Mackey

Nov 11 2024 45 mins  
In this episode of *Application to Admission*, we’re excited to feature Candice Mackey, an experienced college counselor and leader at Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles. With a commitment to empowering students from underrepresented communities, Candice has spent years guiding young people through the college admissions process, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence

Episode 52- Money and College with Best Selling Author Ron Lieber

Oct 15 2024 52 mins  
In this insightful episode of Application to Admission, we sit down with Ron Lieber, a veteran journalist from The New York Times and the author of the bestselling book The Price You Pay for College. As a leading voice on the intersection of personal finance and higher education, Ron has dedicated his career to demystifying the complex world of college costs, financial aid, and mer

Episode 51 - HBCUs Now and the Legacy of Black Power and Excellence with Dr. Deondra Rose

Oct 01 2024 52 mins  
In this in-depth episode of Application to Admission, we’re honored to be joined by Dr. Deondra Rose, a leading scholar on public policy and higher education, with a special focus on HBCUs, gender, race, and political power. Dr. Rose, a Duke University professor and author of The Power of Black Excellence: HBCUs and the Fight for American Democracy, sheds light on the transformat

Episode 50 - Parenting, Rankings, and Testing with with Akil Bello

Sep 16 2024 54 mins  
In this episode of *Application to Admission*, we sit down again with education expert Akil Bello, a leading voice in equitable college admissions and standardized testing. Akil shares his unique journey guiding his own son through the college application process and offering a rare, personal glimpse into how a professional approaches these crucial decisions. We dive into his exper

Episode 49 -Going to Princeton and Giving Back with Purpose

Sep 02 2024 48 mins  
Welcome back!As we launch season 3 of the Application to Admission podcast, we are thrilled to introduce Kevin Hudson, the Associate Director for Institutional Diversity and College Opportunity in the Office of the Vice Provost for Instititonal Equity and Diversity at Princeton University. With a distinguished career dedicated to expanding educational opportunities, Kevin shares in

Episode 48 - Journey to Literacy: An Interview with Ty Allan Jackson

May 23 2024 27 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Ty Allan Jackson, an inspiring author and literacy advocate. Ty shares his journey from a corporate sales career to becoming a self-published children's book author, driven by his desire to teach his son about money. Despite facing 147 rejections, Ty's perseverance led to the successful "Danny Dollar" series. He discusses the impo

Episode 47 - Mother's Day Wisdom

May 11 2024 37 mins  
Happy Mother's Day to everyone who celebrates it! This week's episode features Melissa James, a Managing Director and Vice Chairman of Global Capital Markets at Morgan Stanley. She is a mother of three boys and is recognized as one of the most powerful women on Wall Street. Melissa's perspective on redefining success is invaluable, as she is always analyzing and sharing

Episode 46 - The Perfect Trifecta: When a Mother, Educator, and Admissions Expert Knows Best

Apr 01 2024 46 mins  
Well-informed and compassionate are only words to describe the way Yetunde Daniels-Rubinstein moves within the world. As a seasoned college counselor and mother of teenage daughters, she knows what it takes to approach the college process with ambition and grace. A Bucknell University grad, she’s a former college athlete, independent school educator, college counseling instructo