College Admissions Insider

Feb 27 2025 97 ep. 24 mins 1
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A whole lot happens between choosing a list of top schools and getting that thick acceptance envelope in the mail. But you don't have to take that journey alone. On each episode of College Admissions Insider, we talk to real college admissions counselors to bring you expert advice for your college search. Learn how to find the right college fit, build a list of finalists, and create an application that gets noticed. This podcast is an initiative of Bucknell University but is designed for students applying to any school.

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Episode 88: Community-Based Organizations

Feb 27 2025 19 mins  
Send us a text From Google to mobile apps to podcasts like this, there are countless resources out there to help students find the school that's right for them and craft a strong application. Many students might find that the ultimate college support is right in their own backyard. On today's episode of College Admissions Insider, we're exploring community-based organizations. We'l

Episode 87: Pre-College Programs

Jan 29 2025 20 mins  
Send us a text Websites, brochures and social media can only tell you so much about what a college is like. While visiting in person is an excellent way to get a feel for campus life, there are even more immersive opportunities. Today on College Admissions Insider, we're diving into pre-college programs. We'll learn what pre-college programs offer prospective students, what the exp

Episode 86: Tackling the Application Essay

Dec 20 2024 28 mins  
Send us a text Tell us about a challenge you faced and how you overcame it. Reflect on a moment when your actions made a difference for others. Describe one of your passions and why it lights you up. These aren't just ideas for your next journal entry. They're prompts you might see when you sit down to write your college essay — one of the only places on the application where stu

Episode 85: Breaking down the FAFSA and CSS Profile

Nov 22 2024 34 mins  
Send us a text There's no shortage of acronyms in higher education, but perhaps none are more important for prospective students than FAFSA and CSS. For students and families seeking financial aid, these are the essential forms you'll need to submit. Today we'll break down these financial aid forms, the differences between them and some tips for using the FAFSA and CSS to secure ai

Minisode: Minimum Requirements for College

Nov 08 2024 12 mins  
Send us a text In this minisode of College Admissions Insider, Brooke and Becca dive into minimum requirements. You'll learn what minimum requirements are, how they might differ between schools, and ways that you can ensure you're on the right preparation track for college. Read a transcript for this episode If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcas

(Re-air) Episode 5: Writing a Killer College Application Essay

Oct 14 2024 31 mins  
Send us a text At schools like Bucknell that receive thousands of applications every year, there’s a good chance some applicants will have similar grades, academic rigor, and extracurricular involvement. But there's a place where applicants can stand out — something guaranteed to be found in their application and no other. We're talking about the college essay — an applicant'

Episode 84: A Parent Perspective from Admissions Professionals

Sep 24 2024 19 mins  
Send us a text While it may be the student who gets admitted to college in the end, they aren't the only ones with a hand in the process. From those initial Google searches to campus visits and beyond, parents and families are discovering and learning right alongside their student. On this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're taking a closer look at the parent and family ex

Episode 83: Attending a 4-year College Abroad

Sep 03 2024 20 mins  
Send us a text No two college journeys are the same. For some, it might mean attending college right in their hometown, while others might travel halfway or even to the other side of the country for school. Then, there are those who take their education beyond borders. At the request of one of our listeners, in this episode of College Admissions Insider, we are exploring options fo

Minisode: What to Pack

Aug 13 2024 8 mins  
Send us a text After choosing where to enroll, the next major decision in the college process is, “What is going to live with you in your home away from home?” In this College Admissions Insider minisode, we're sharing some tips and considerations to keep in mind when packing for your first year of college. Read a transcript for this episode If you have a question, comment or i

Episode 82: Inside the Mind of an Application Reader

Jul 23 2024 27 mins  
Send us a text If you've been listening to College Admissions Insider for a while, the title of this episode might ring a bell. In some of our early episodes, we invited real admissions counselors here to talk about how reading applications really works. Today, we're doing it all again. We'll be chatting about the process front to back — and then some. Our guest is Kevin Mathes '