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In Season 1, admissions expert Arun Ponnusamy explores the "universal truths" of college admissions, demolishing the most stubborn myths, lies, and misconceptions along the way. Arun is a former admissions officer at the University of Chicago, Caltech, and UCLA, and is currently Chief Academic Officer at Collegewise. Subscribe for sound advice from the wisest (and nerdiest) bunch of college counselors in the country.

Arun Ponnusamy


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    S108 - Rapid-Fire Myth Destruction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 43:54


    Follow Arun on Twitter: @ArunWiseFollow Collegewise on Instagram: @collegewiseGet admissions-related updates and resources at collegewise.com/covidGet Wise: College Admissions Explained  is produced by Collegewise, the nation’s largest admissions counseling organization. With over 60 expert counselors and 40 testing and curriculum tutors, we’re out to change the way families approach college admissions.

    S107 - You don't need a title to be a leader.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 50:24


    "Take me to your leaders: What college admissions deans are looking for" by Brennan BarnardFollow Arun on Twitter: @ArunWiseFollow Collegewise on Instagram: @collegewiseGet admissions-related updates and resources at collegewise.com/covidGet Wise: College Admissions Explained  is produced by Collegewise, the nation’s largest admissions counseling organization. With over 60 expert counselors and 40 testing and curriculum tutors, we’re out to change the way families approach college admissions.

    S106 - The sticker price is not the price.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 53:06


    Bonus viewing:Is College Still Worth It? | Patriot Act with Hasan Minaj on NetflixFollow Arun on Twitter: @ArunWiseFollow Collegewise on Instagram: @collegewiseGet admissions-related updates and resources at collegewise.com/covidGet Wise: College Admissions Explained  is produced by Collegewise, the nation’s largest admissions counseling organization. With over 60 expert counselors and 40 testing and curriculum tutors, we’re out to change the way families approach college admissions.

    S105 - Every year of high school matters.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 53:29


    Follow Arun on Twitter: @ArunWiseFollow Collegewise on Instagram: @collegewiseGet admissions-related updates and resources at collegewise.com/covidGet Wise: College Admissions Explained  is produced by Collegewise, the nation’s largest admissions counseling organization. With over 60 expert counselors and 40 testing and curriculum tutors, we’re out to change the way families approach college admissions.

    S104 - Test scores are never the most important thing.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 47:39


    Free test prep: https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prepFollow Arun on Twitter: @ArunWiseFollow Collegewise on Instagram: @collegewiseGet admissions-related updates and resources at collegewise.com/covidGet Wise: College Admissions Explained  is produced by Collegewise, the nation’s largest admissions counseling organization. With over 60 expert counselors and 40 testing and curriculum tutors, we’re out to change the way families approach college admissions.

    S103 - Community service is not about the hours.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 36:47


    Follow Arun on Twitter: @ArunWiseFollow Collegewise on Instagram: @collegewiseGet admissions-related updates and resources at collegewise.com/covidGet Wise: College Admissions Explained  is produced by Collegewise, the nation’s largest admissions counseling organization. With over 60 expert counselors and 40 testing and curriculum tutors, we’re out to change the way families approach college admissions.

    S102 - What you do is more important than what you study.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 45:08


    Follow Arun on Twitter: @ArunWiseFollow Collegewise on Instagram: @collegewiseGet admissions-related updates and resources at collegewise.com/covidGet Wise: College Admissions Explained  is produced by Collegewise, the nation’s largest admissions counseling organization. With over 60 expert counselors and 40 testing and curriculum tutors, we’re out to change the way families approach college admissions.

    S101 - There is no magic formula.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 49:20


    Follow Arun on Twitter: @ArunWiseFollow Collegewise on Instagram: @collegewiseGet admissions-related updates and resources at collegewise.com/covidGet Wise: College Admissions Explained  is produced by Collegewise, the nation’s largest admissions counseling organization. With over 60 expert counselors and 40 testing and curriculum tutors, we’re out to change the way families approach college admissions.

    Introducing Get Wise

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 1:35


    Introducing Get Wise: College Admissions Explained.

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