The Admission Guys

Join Cole and EJ as they discuss the best ways to navigate transitioning from high school to college. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT at the end of the episode. The Admission Guys: Cole Godfrey & EJ Smith REMINDER- subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and we'll give you an LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

This episode is a continued conversation with Bucknell University women's lacrosse head coach, Jackie Dando. If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, you should definitely go do that now. Throughout this episode some of the topics that are discussed include: · How students can get a scholarship to play at the division 1 level. · The differences between division 1, 2, and 3……and why are all great options to pursue. · The level of commitment it takes to play a sport in college and what a typical day might look like for an athlete…….and many other things. Additional Resources Jackie Dando Bucknell Women's Lacrosse Instagram https://www.bucknell.edu/ The Admission Guys: Cole Godfrey & EJ Smith REMINDER- subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and we'll give you an LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

Todays guest is Bucknell University's Women's lacrosse head coach, Jackie Dando. Bucknell University competes at the division one level, in the prestigious patriot league, and has had a tradition of many strong athletic programs. Building off of last episode, Cole and EJ wanted to continue the theme of navigating the college athletics process- and Coach Dando offers some great insight for the path that student athletes should be on if they want to pursue college athletics. Some things discussed throughout this episode are: · What characteristics coaches are looking at when recruiting athletes. · The level of commitment it takes to play at the collegiate level. · Advice for parents going through this process with their kids. · The importance of academics….and many more. This episode was so impactful that we decided to split it up into two parts, so be sure to look for part 2 of our conversation in two weeks. Additional Resources Jackie Dando Bucknell Women's Lacrosse Instagram https://www.bucknell.edu/ The Admission Guys: Cole Godfrey & EJ Smith REMINDER- subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and we'll give you an LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

With athletics being such a big part throughout a person's life, Cole and EJ break down the college athletics process to help you find the right fit level for you. The guys go through the differences between the NCAA divisions, eligibility requirements, recruitment, benefits of being a college athlete, and many other things as well. If you're someone who values competing in athletics, and in the classroom, then this is a great episode for you. Show hosts: Cole Godfrey & EJ Smith www.lvc.edu REMINDER- subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and we'll give you an LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

Today's episode is a solo round by Cole, and it's a quick episode focused on understanding your finances to become successful. Financial knowledge is such an important topic when heading to college, especially for life in general, so we wanted to make sure everyone has the resources to be financially successful. Throughout this episode you'll hear the 3 books that The Admission Guys believe will help you understand money and set yourself up for success in the future. Additional Resources: Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey Money Master the Game by Tony Robbins Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki www.lvc.edu REMINDER- subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and we'll give you an LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”

Join Cole and EJ for a discussion about the importance of communication in life, as well as the college admissions process. This episode will be truly impactful for anyone who wants to learn more about communicating, and the "why" behind it. www.lvc.edu REMINDER- subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and we'll give you an LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

Today's episode is centered around career development, and why this should be a priority when you are selecting a college to attend. Cole and EJ sit down to learn from Lebanon Valley Colleges career & development expert, Brynn Mason. Brynn is the director of the Breen Center for Graduate Success, and we talk all about the types of services/resources that a career development office has to offer, how you can utilize these services, when you are able to take advantage of the help their office provides, some tips for getting started with a resume, and many other things. The episode is wrapped up with some questions from the audience as well. This is an episode for anyone to listen in to, and you'll learn so much valuable tips and information. Whether you're a student, parent, or just someone looking for career advice….this is part 2 of our conversation and you definitely don't want too miss! Additional Resources Resources- The Breen Center for Graduate Success Breen Center Instagram- @lvcbreencenter Brynn Mason- LinkedIn REMINDER- subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and we'll give you an LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

Today's episode is centered around career development, and why this should be a priority when you are selecting a college to attend. Cole and EJ sit down to learn from Lebanon Valley Colleges career & development expert, Brynn Mason. Brynn is the director of the Breen Center for Graduate Success, and we talk all about the types of services/resources that a career development office has to offer, how you can utilize these services, when you are able to take advantage of the help their office provides, some tips for getting started with a resume, and many other things. This is an episode for anyone to listen in to, and you'll learn so much valuable tips and information. Whether you're a student, parent, or just someone looking for career advice….this is part 1 of a 2 part series you don't want too miss! Additional Resources Resources- The Breen Center for Graduate Success Breen Center Instagram- @lvcbreencenter Brynn Mason- LinkedIn REMINDER- subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and we'll give you an LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

Show Notes Cole and EJ discuss the importance of choosing a school that has strong career development services & why it's important. When completing the college search process, students think that post-graduation life is worlds away. It's important to start prepping for life after college and taking advantage of career development opportunities before and during your freshman year. Although you want to go to a school that is the right fit, and meets certain needs or desires that you have, you want to be future focused as well. This episode will help you approach selecting a school with a strong career development program, and will guide you through the questions you can ask your college admission counselors to ensure that you'll be choosing the right school. Additional Resources Breen Center for Graduate Success- Lebanon Valley College. Ken Coleman – America's Career Coach. www.lvc.edu Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast for a chance to win a LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

Dr. Kimberlee Josephson joins the podcast to talk about an article that she wrote (which was published in University Business) titled “Why tuition free college may devalue degrees and deepen class divided”. Today's episode is a little bit different than what you're probably used to hearing from Cole and EJ, but it's packed with tons of great information! You won't want to miss out on this interview. Dr. Josephson is the Associate Dean of the Breen Center for Graduate Success, as well as an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Lebanon Valley College. Dr. Josephson teaches in the Business Department, covering coursework relating to international business, marketing, and organizational development where she brings a high level of knowledge and experience. When not in the classroom, she also oversees the Breen Center for Graduate Success where her team helps students develop and implement their career plans for graduation or professional school. Additional Resources Article: Why tuition-free college may devalue degrees and deepen class divides- by Dr. Kimberlee Josephson. www.lvc.edu Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast for a chance to win a LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

It's beginning to be that time of year for seniors in high school…. it's time to pick the college you'll be attending for the next 4+ years. Although there is no magic formula for picking the right college, hopefully some of these tips, questions to consider, and advice will give you some insight for how to approach this selection process. Topics focused on include: · Financial needs · Personal needs · Academic needs · Social needs Additional Resources YouTube Channel www.lvc.edu Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast for a chance to win a LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

Join Cole and EJ for part 2 of their conversation with Lebanon Valley Colleges President, Dr. James MacLaren. Some of the things discussed are the importance of education & developing skills to think critically, advice that he would give students who are about to pick a college, statements or ideas that students should ignore, and many other things. And as always, it wouldn't be an episode of the admission guys if we didn't end with some rapid fire questions so you can get to know him more…..and of course some dadvice from EJ. Additional Resources www.lvc.edu Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast for a chance to win a LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

Cole and EJ were fortunate enough to have the President of Lebanon Valley College, Dr. James MacLaren, join the podcast to discuss his journey throughout higher education. The focus of this two part episode is the importance of education and how different environments can shape a student's future.  Dr. MacLaren joined LVC becoming the 19thPresident, and has truly done a terrific job leading the college during his time at Lebanon Valley College. It's very rare for a college president to take time out of their busy day to do things like this, so it goes to show how much he cares about helping students with their college search process. Additional Resources www.lvc.edu Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast for a chance to win a LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

The college interview process can be nerve-racking. This interview gives the college you're applying to another opportunity to evaluate you and help determine whether or not you'd be the right fit. However, your college interviews won't be nearly as scary if you know what to expect. Join Cole and EJ for this episode where they outline ways for you to walk into your college interview feeling confident, and to be able to stand out. Whether you're a borderline student for the school, or your interviewing for a prestigious scholarship, this episode will help you gain the knowledge you need to crush it! Additional Resources www.lvc.edu Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast for a chance to win a LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

Does the idea of a college admission interview make you nervous, or give you anxiety? You're not alone! We get it, this stuff can be scary. Many colleges encourage students, or require it sometimes, to interview with an admissions representative as part of the application process. Whether it be for admission into the school, evaluation for a specific major or program, a chance to be awarded a top scholarship, or any other reason…..we want you to stand out. Join Cole and EJ as they outline methods for you to prepare for the college interview so that you can shine. www.lvc.edu Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast for a chance to win a LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

President & CEO of Harrisburg Area Community College, Dr. John “Ski” Sygielski, joins the podcast today to discuss all of the advantages of starting your college journey at a community college. President Ski's passion to help students thrive is contagious, don't miss out on this valuable interview! Some of the questions we asked President Ski were: 1. What are the benefits of attending a community college? 2. Who is the right type of student that is the right fit for your institution? 3. How does HACC work with high school students to receive dual enrollment credits? 4. How does HACC help their current students looking to transition to a 4-year college after leaving HACC? 5. Advice you'd give a student entering college? 6. Advice you'd tell a student to IGNORE? .....and many more questions/topics. Additional Resources www.hacc.edu https://www.instagram.com/hacc_edu/(Instagram Account) www.lvc.edu Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast for a chance to win a LVC t-shirt. If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.eduwith the subject “podcast questions”.

President & CEO of Harrisburg Area Community College, Dr. John “Ski” Sygielski, joins the podcast today to discuss all of the advantages of starting your college journey at a community college. President Ski's passion to help students thrive is contagious, don't miss out on this valuable interview! Some of the questions we asked President Ski were: 1. What are the benefits of attending a community college? 2. Who is the right type of student that is the right fit for your institution? 3. How does HACC work with high school students to receive dual enrollment credits? 4. How does HACC help their current students looking to transition to a 4-year college after leaving HACC? 5. Advice you'd give a student entering college? 6. Advice you'd tell a student to IGNORE? .....and many more questions/topics. Additional Resources www.hacc.edu https://www.instagram.com/hacc_edu/(Instagram Account) www.lvc.edu Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast for a chance to win a LVC t-shirt. If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.eduwith the subject “podcast questions”.

Join Cole and EJ as they answer questions that were submitted from the listeners asking all about the college search process. Topics include: AP & Dual enrollment credits, being a student athlete, finding a major, getting involved on campus, and many other things. Additional Resources www.lvc.edu Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast for a chance to win a LVC t-shirt. If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.eduwith the subject “podcast questions”.

Cole Godfrey and EJ Smith want to wish you, and your family, a wonderful Holiday season! Additional Resources www.lvc.edu Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast for a chance to win a LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

Cole and EJ go through all of the tips that they wish they knew going into college, modeling the theme of the popular Christmas song “The 12 days of Christmas”. Of course they can't just give 12 tips…..so join the Admission Guys for Part 2 of the series to hear about the suggestions they believe to be extremely beneficial during this winter/holiday break. Additional Resources www.lvc.edu Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast for a chance to win a LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

Cole and EJ go through all of the tips that they wish they knew going into college, modeling the theme of the popular Christmas song “The 12 days of Christmas”. Of course they can't just give 12 tips…..so join the Admission Guys for Part 1, of this 2 part series, to hear about the suggestions they believe to be extremely beneficial during this winter/holiday break. Additional Resources www.lvc.edu Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast for a chance to win a LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

Lost and confused about how to engage with the colleges that you have applied too? Especially with the majority of things having to move to a virtual setting during this past year? This has been a very crazy year for people all over the world, which is probably a huge understatement. However, don't allow the weirdness and disruption of what has been going on to distract your focus from picking the right college. Join Cole and EJ as they discuss ways to engage with the colleges that you've applied too, what options you have as a student, and what you can do as a student to find the right fit school for you. Additional Resources www.lvc.edu Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast for a chance to win a LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

With a lot of the focus being on students, we decided to switch it up this week and focus on the parents! As a parent, you have always played an integral role in your child's education. And although your student may only spend four years at an institution, you and your family will be linked to that school throughout your lives. Joining Cole and EJ for this episode is Sue Jones (Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement) to discuss how parents can get involved with the college process, tips for selecting the right school, scholarships for legacies/alumni referrals, what parents can do to stay involved with their child's institution that they attend, and many more things. Don't miss out on this valuable information and enlightening episode to help parents navigate the college search process. Additional Resources Tips for Parents to be a College Parent Things Parents Shouldn't Do with Students www.lvc.edu Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast for a chance to win a LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

College admissions have historically used standardized tests to decide which students will be admitted to a collegiate program .But things have certainly changed in 2020. The questions you are asking yourself probably consist of: does the SAT even matter anymore? Do I need to take it to get into college? What if I don't even want to go to college? What does test optional mean? Why should I go test optional? Admission professionals Cole Godfrey & EJ Smith are here to discuss all of your questions, breakdown the SAT & ACT journey, and as always…EJ gives some thoughtful Dadvice to end the show. Additional Resources The College Board- SAT Fee Waiver: SAT or ACT for free College Board- Guide to the ACT/SAT Concordance. www.lvc.edu/apply www.lvc.edu/visit Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast for a chance to win a LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

Whether you are looking to “wow” the college admissions committee, or just brush up on your writing skills, join Cole and EJ for this episode as they dive into some insightful information to be able to crush the college essay. The college essay gives students the chance to showcase their writing skills, and it's one of the only parts of a college application where a student's voice can really shine through. If you are looking to figure out how to best tell your story, and stand out, then this episode will offer the knowledge and resources to help you succeed. Additional Resources · College Essay Guy - Great resource for all your essay guidelines and tips. · https://www.commonapp.org/ · College Essay Tips · www.lvc.edu/apply · www.lvc.edu/visit Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast for a chance to win a LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

Are you confused and overwhelmed about the whole financial aid process? Not sure where to start or who to ask for help? Cole and EJ continue the talk about scholarships & affording college, as well as the financial aid process. They are joined by Kendra Feigert (Director of Financial Aid at Lebanon Valley College) to help answer some questions, and offer advice, related to navigating the financial aid process. Tune in to hear Cole and EJ interview Kendra about where to start, what to do, differences in financial aid, loans, deadlines, any many other things. You don't want to miss out on Kendra's expertise in this episode. Additional Resources studentaid.gov LVC merit scholarship calculator www.FAFSA.gov www.fastweb.com https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/merit-based Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast for a chance to win an LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

In this episode, Cole and EJ discuss one of the biggest questions/concerns that get asked when attending college comes up……how do I pay for college?! The guys dive into explaining scholarships and financial aid, the differences between the two, grants, how you go about to pursue scholarships, and many more things. They offer tips and advice for what to do, and where you can find more FREE money online through different scholarship websites. Don't forget to rate and review us for a chance to win an LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”. Additional Resources LVC merit scholarship calculator www.FAFSA.gov www.fastweb.com https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/merit-based

In this episode of the Admission Guys, Cole and EJ discuss the basic foundations of “where to begin” with the college search process. They provide helpful details on what approaches a student should take to find what school they want to look at, who they should be consulting with, how to go about visiting, and what questions should be asked while on the visit. They wrap up with several different helpful resources for students, or parents, to utilize when it comes to searching for the right fit college. Additional Resources: https://www.niche.com/ https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search https://college-insight.org/ https://www.naviance.com/ www.commonapp.org Don't forget to rate and review us for a chance to win a LVC t-shirt! If you have any questions, please email us at admission@lvc.edu with the subject “podcast questions”.

The admission guys hosts, Cole Godfrey and EJ Smith, give you practical advice to help you navigate the college search process. While working in the world of college admissions…. The goal of this podcast is to help students, parents, or even high school counselors, learn about practical tips for making the college search process as smooth as possible. Through practical tips and knowledge, Cole and EJ are focused on helping students become successful through a style of educating and entertaining.