Podcasts about admissions

Josh welcomes Autumn Lockett, founder of GradMissions, to the podcast to discuss the reality of law school admissions, bust some myths, and tell students what they can do to crush the admissions process.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

dotEDU is back for Season 7 with an examination of President Trump's demand for admissions data by race and sex and what that means for campuses. Hosts Mushtaq Gunja, Jon Fansmith, and Sarah Spreitzer—joined by ACE's Hiro Okahana—explain what's being requested, what's lawful, and the need to avoid misleading metrics and protect student privacy. Plus: updates on international students, Harvard's funding-freeze case, and the outlook on appropriations for the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1.   Here are some of the links and references from this week's show:  Trump Memo on Admissions Data  Ensuring Transparency in Higher Education Admission  The White House | August 7, 2025  U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Directs National Center for Education Statistics to Collect Universities' Data on Race Discrimination in Admissions  U.S Department of Education | August 7, 2025  Trump Administration Orders Colleges to Submit New Admissions Data  ACE | August 11, 2025  Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)  IPEDS  Inaccurate, impossible: Experts knock new Trump plan to collect college admissions data  The Hechinger Report | August 18, 2025  Trump's college admissions changes could backfire  Politico | August 15, 2025  Higher Education & The Trump Administration  ACE  International Students  DHS Proposal to Replace Duration of Status  NAFSA | September 9, 2025  Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media  Federal Register | August 28, 2025  Letter to Secretary Rubio Urging Exemption of F/J/M Visas from Travel Ban (PDF)  ACE  Harvard Ruling  Federal Court Backs Harvard in Ruling, Echoing Concerns Raised in ACE Brief  ACE | September 5, 2025  FY 2026 Appropriations  House Bill Preserves Pell, Slashes Other Student Aid Programs  ACE | September 5, 2025  Senate Appropriators Reject Trump's Proposed Pell Grant and NIH Cuts  ACE | August 4, 2025  A Brief Guide to the Federal Budget and Appropriations Process  ACE  Government Shutdowns and Higher Education  ACE 

In this podcast episode, we explore what it really means to empower a college's internal enrollment management team - not just by providing services, but by strengthening their ability to handle every aspect of the enrollment cycle with confidence. As institutions face staffing shortages, enrollment pressure, and evolving student expectations, the temptation is often to outsource and move on. But what if external support could actually build long-term capacity within your internal team?Join us as we discuss practical, real-world strategies for developing self-sufficiency in enrollment offices, from capacity building and coaching to creating sustainable systems. Learn how a strategic partnership can leave admissions offices more capable, more independent, and better prepared to navigate the challenges ahead.Whether you're a VP of Enrollment, a Director of Admissions, or a consultant working alongside institutions, this conversation will offer insights into delivering lasting support, not just quick fixes that fill immediate gaps.

Denise Lafountain, has been in broadcasting for 22 years. Have managed a network of stations started with 1 grew it to 19. I have 2 sons and have been married for 30 years. I am in education for my real job the Director of Admissions for Central Maine College and am an adjunct professor. I am a DJ on air for the Q90.1 out of Boston and do voice over work regularly as a side gig.LaFountain, has hosted huge concerts and festivals as part of my radio gig where thousands have attended.   / about  https://www.theq901.com/https://www.cmcc.edu/https://beacons.ai/chrisdpomayhttps://www.cameo.com/chrispomayhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/chris... if you wish to support my digital content. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast..https://www.barrycullen.com/ the official sponsor of Live With CDP Sports & Entertainment Talk Show. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/54200596...

Citing safety concerns and dedicated school days, the State Fair of Texas will not offer free admission to high school students this season. One free ticket will still be offered to pre-K through eighth grade students and all teachers within a 100-mile radius of Fair Park. In other news, OSHA called Union Pacific a “serial violator” of the Federal Railroad Safety Act, citing 20 past violations.  A Texas railroad engineer was awarded more than $300,000 in back wages, damages and attorney's fees after a federal investigation found Union Pacific unlawfully fired him. Also, Grocery Connect, a program started by Bonton Farms partnering with Kroger in late 2023, is expanding its pickup locations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Someone once said that interviewing is tough, especially if you don't know what you're looking for. Another complicating factor is having no answer to predictable questions–a regrettably common occurrence for higher ed applicants. Amy and Mike invited educator Alison Slater to explore the importance of preparing for a college admissions interview. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why is it important to prepare before an interview? Are interviews impactful considering that many schools don't offer them? Should students who are offered interviews take them? Who should prep for interviews and when? How can students prepare for all the interviews they are likely to have coming up?  What are some questions applicants should be prepared for? MEET OUR GUEST Alison Slater graduated from Bucknell University and worked in selective college admission for fifteen years. Interviews were her favorite part of the college application process, but she found they were often missed opportunities when students arrived nervous or unprepared. They were checking a box, not maximizing an opportunity. Alison founded Interview Prep to help students make strong impressions by preparing thoughtfully and approaching each interview with confidence and a plan. Alison can be reached at interviewprepllc.com. LINKS Interview Tips for Students Common interview questions RELATED EPISODES THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLEGE INTERVIEWS HOW TO PREPARE FOR A COLLEGE ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW HOW TO SPEAK TO A COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REP ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright, Roots2Words, and College Eagle. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, get in touch through our contact page.  

On April 13th, 2018, Nepali New Year's Eve, the University of Texas at Tyler revoked full-ride scholarships it had previously awarded to 60 Nepali students. The university described it as "an administrative oversight." But the global education community knew that it was an unprecedented admissions crisis. The scholarships, which included tuition as well as room and board, were revoked well after most other US university application deadlines had passed. Thus, Nepali students had already declined offers from other institutions they had previously applied to. The moment UT Tyler's mass email hit the inboxes of these high-need, high-performing students, some were already midway through the visa process to attend UT Tyler, and all had celebrated the momentous feat of a hard-earned Presidential Scholarship. In the days following, Selena Malla at USEF-Nepal, Kathmandu, issued a call on social media for help. After seeing a call for support from Selena, Joan Liu, a university advisor at the United World College of South East Asia, Singapore, stepped forward to help. Joan assembled a group of counselors from several corners of the world to form a volunteer crisis management team. Joan Liu is on the show to explain how we can step up this September to support Second Chance. Ready to learn more? https://www.secondchance.global/  

As the 2025-2026 admissions cycle gets under, Tajira McCoy and her panelists wrap up all the news and updates about the last cycle (for example: “Why does a school still have an active waitlist at this time of year?!”) before turning their eyes ahead to the coming year.What do the panelists think will happen with the national applicant pool?How best to handle the balance between “apply when you are ready” and “it's rolling admission”?With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, how are admissions and financial aid offices responding to new realities regarding federal student loans?All that - and more! - in this month's discussion.If you'd like help with any aspect of your law school applications, check out all of our services here.

Join Dr. Martin in today's episode of The Doctor Is In Podcast.  

In this second Open House, I walk you through the newly rebuilt Doctor Coach School™ certification: what it is, who it's for, how it's structured, and why our belief-based, neuroscience-informed methodology sets you up to transform lives and uphold the highest professional standards.We cover the two tracks (Entrepreneur + Leadership & Institutional Change), the exact phases of training, how you'll demonstrate mastery through real client transformation or an institutional change project, and the application + enrollment process. If you've felt called to coach and you want rigor, integrity, and results, this is for you.What you'll learn:Why DCS certifies you in the metrics that matter (belief shifts, ethical client acquisition, and client transformation)How we center emotional safety, precision, and professional excellence for you and your clientsThe two tracks:Entrepreneur Track (launching October 2025): build a coaching practice or integrate coaching into clinical workLeadership & Institutional Change Track (launching 2026): lead change within academic/healthcare systemsThe 3-phase pathway to certification (Entrepreneur Track):Coach the Self (8 weeks cohort): embodied belief, nervous system regulation, coaching identityClient Acquisition: offer design, StorySelling, ethical sales using my Sales Call PrescriptionClient Transformation: coach at least one paid client from problem → result, with supervision and evaluationProgram structure: 9 months with flexibility (up to 18 months to accommodate offer length and life cadence)How DCS exceeds ICF core competencies, aligns with ICF & CCE standards, and our accreditation pathICF Level 2 accreditation: actively in process, anticipated 2026CCE provider approval: in process to enable Board Certified Coach eligibilityWhy DCS is different:Belief-based, neuroscience-informed coaching that certifies your ability to produce transformation, not just collect a credentialProprietary frameworks you'll master and make your own: Pocket of Belief™, Belief Flow™, Action-Belief Process™, Safety Formula™, CLAIM™ MethodWeekly live Skills Labs, mindset coaching, peer coaching, and mentor coaching with rigorous feedback and rubrics aligned to industry standardsEvaluation tied to real outcomes: either a paid client's transformation (Entrepreneur Track) or a capstone change project (Leadership Track)Live Open Houses (through doors close):Tuesdays at 8:00 PM Eastern: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86980979128Thursdays at 12:00 PM Eastern: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87444169232Doors close for the first cohort on October 12, 2025.Admissions line: 1-844-4DCSHLP (toll-free) for quick questions ✅ Applications are open now. Submit yours and book your admissions call: thedoctorcoachschool.com/applynow Let's Connect: On Instagram On Facebook On LinkedIn On TikTok On my website

In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I discuss the increased issue of paused and canceled graduate admissions for fall 2025, especially for PhD programs. I offer context and insights on the factors contributing to this situation, including budget cuts, federal policy changes, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on university finances. I also share actionable strategies for prospective PhD applicants, focusing on developing Plan A, B, and C to navigate this challenging admissions landscape.If you liked what you heard, check out episode 331 on how the big beautiful bill will impact grad school funding and my blog post on how to determine the ROI of grad school. Check out the Reddit thread I mentioned on the podcast here. You can learn more about my consulting services here.Get your free copy of my Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit ⁠here⁠.Support our free resources with a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠one-time or monthly donation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.To download episode transcripts and access more resources, go to my website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is a proud member of the Atabey & Co. Network.*The Grad School Femtoring Podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended 

EXCLUSIVE VIRTUAL EVENT: Two Students. One Spot. Who Gets In? Watch Former Admissions Officers battle it out live in the first-ever Admissions Showdown—where you'll witness the debates, the behind-the-scenes decision-making, and the exact factors that determine who gets in. Curious what actually happens after you hit submit on your college application? Join us on September 23rd and experience it firsthand. Reserve yours now and see what makes them say YES. Here's the link to register.  Want personalized help with your application strategy? Book a free 1:1 call with one of our Former Admissions Officers here: CLICK HERE. RISING SENIORS: This is your last shot to get everything in place for college apps. Our Application Counseling Program helps you stay on track, craft a standout application, and improve your chances of getting into a Top 10 school, by up to 7x: https://hubs.la/Q02WyJTt0 In this episode, a Former UChicago Admissions Officer answers YOUR most-asked questions about college essays, GPAs, extracurriculars, and the holistic admissions process.

Guy Gordon chats with Citizens Research Council president Eric Lupher about his study examining how an admissions tax on sports and entertainment venues could help offset some of the costs of providing public services that support these venues and their visitors. The study, commissioned by the City of Detroit's Legislative Policy Division, focuses not only on Detroit but also on several other Michigan cities that could benefit from revenues generated by an admissions tax. These revenues could be used to provide benefits such as property tax relief and to invest in attracting future national events to Michigan. Among the many issues the report, Evaluating Local-Option Admissions Taxes in Michigan, examines are the economic impact of events, admission tax revenue estimates, tax design and policy considerations, revenue generation from comparable cities, the advantages and disadvantages of local-option taxes, and the viability of Michigan having an admissions tax. In a Nutshell: Detroit is one of the few major cities in the U.S. that does not levy an entertainment/amusement/admissions tax. While this means the city is not taking advantage of a revenue source commonly used by other cities, it also means that the city can learn from the processes and experiences of others. Depending on how an authorizing state law would define the base and the tax rates authorized, Detroit could yield upwards of $50 million from an admissions tax. Revenue from an admissions tax could be used to enhance city services, diversify the city's revenue streams, provide property tax relief, and put into a fund that could be used to draw major national events to the city. “Several Michigan cities serve as regional hubs for culture, commerce, sports teams, concerts, and conventions,” said Eric Lupher, president of the Research Council, adding there are even more that host events that, relative to their size, similarly incur service costs. “Detroit stands alone as the largest city in this role, with four major professional sports teams, concert halls, theatres, and other venues that attract attendees from throughout Southeast Michigan and beyond.” The study concludes that while a new state law would be needed to authorize local admissions taxes, the state legislature should consider allowing cities to impose an admissions tax to enhance revenue streams, help cover costs associated with hosting events, and provide property tax relief.

This is a great conversation with our admission and essay advisor Christie. She is creative, kind and passionate about helping high school students write the best essay possible and give tips on admissions into colleges.

Dr. J. Austin Cox is a practicing dermatologist in the US Army who attended the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) and is now on the recruitment and admissions team. In this episode, he takes us through his medical journey, explains what the benefits of attending USUHS are, and introduces a virtual opportunity for pre-med and current medical students to network and get engaged in military medicine through Military Medical Community (MMC).

September 4, 2025 ~ Eric Lupher, President of the Citizens Research Council, joins Kevin to discuss their new report saying Detroit could generate $14.1 million to $46.9 million a year by charging an admissions tax to attend professional sports games, concerts and other entertainment events in the city.

Today, BeMo Experts discuss the truth about MCAT scores and admissions.  Like the podcast? Check out our website at BeMoAcademicConsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more great tips and other useful information!  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeMoAcademicConsultingInc  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bemoacademicconsulting  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemo_academic_consulting/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeMo_AC  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bemoacademicconsulting 

In this episode of the podcast, we welcome back Associate Director of Admissions, Professional Degree Programs, Zoe Mayfield Boykin to the podcast to talk about ways to learn more about our Executive MBA and Part-Time MBA programs. Zoe shares her thoughts on where to begin your research, how an application process can reveal a school and its values, upcoming events of potential interest and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

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In this episode you will hear:   (02:00) In the News   Vince joins Mark to discuss a NYT Article entitled, “Columbia and Brown Share Race and Admissions Data in Trump Deal”   Mark continues to share insights from an article that the Chronicle of Higher Education Ran Entitled, “The Money Problem No College Can Escape”   (38:18) Peg Keogh Interview-Missed Opportunities for the FAFSA and CSS PROFILE Part 5 of 5   §  More conversation about the CSS PROFILE     (58:26) College Spotlight Interview Part 3 of 4-Preview Dr. Ramon Blakley is the Asst Vice Provost of Enrollment at UT-Austin and Ramon and Mark have a robust discussion about Apply Texas, about whether Texas is considering Early Decision and about how Senate Bill 175 which is the bill that created UT's auto admission plan, how does it actually work, and how can out of state students stand out in a competitive applicant pool, and we talk about the type of student that excels at UT-   Recommended Resource-Guide to help first year students complete the Common Application-     Speakpipe.com/YCBK is our method if you want to ask a question and we will be prioritizing all questions sent in via Speakpipe. Unfortunately, we will NOT answer questions on the podcast anymore that are emailed in. If you want us to answer a question on the podcast, please use speakpipe.com/YCBK. We feel hearing from our listeners in their own voices adds to the community feel of our podcast.   You can also use this for many other purposes: 1) Send us constructive criticism about how we can improve our podcast 2) Share an encouraging word about something you like about an episode or the podcast in general 3) Share a topic or an article you would like us to address 4) Share a speaker you want us to interview 5) Leave positive feedback for one of our interviewees. We will send your verbal feedback directly to them and I can almost assure you, your positive feedback will make their day.   To sign up to receive Your College-Bound Kid PLUS, our new monthly admissions newsletter, delivered directly to your email once a month, just go to yourcollegeboundkid.com, and you will see the sign-up popup. We will include many of the hot topics being discussed on college campuses.   Check out our new blog. We write timely and insightful articles on college admissions:   Follow Mark Stucker on Twitter to get breaking college admission news, and updates about the podcast before they go live. You can ask questions on Twitter that he will answer on the podcast. Mark will also share additional hot topics in the news and breaking news on this Twitter feed. Twitter message is also the preferred way to ask questions for our podcast:   https://twitter.com/YCBKpodcast   1. To access our transcripts, click: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/transcripts/ 2. Find the specific episode transcripts for the one you want to search and click the link 3. Find the magnifying glass icon in blue (search feature) and click it 4. Enter whatever word you want to search. I.e. Loans 5. Every word in that episode when the words loans are used, will be highlighted in yellow with a timestamps 6. Click the word highlighted in yellow and the player will play the episode from that starting point 7. You can also download the entire podcast as a transcript   We would be honored if you will pass this podcast episode on to others who you feel will benefit from the content in YCBK.   Please subscribe to our podcast. It really helps us move up in Apple's search feature so others can find our podcast.   If you enjoy our podcast, would you please do us a favor and share our podcast both verbally and on social media? We would be most grateful!   If you want to help more people find Your College-Bound Kid, please make sure you follow our podcast. You will also get instant notifications as soon as each episode goes live.   Check out the college admissions books Mark recommends:   Check out the college websites Mark recommends:   If you want to have some input about what you like and what you recommend, we change about our podcast, please complete our Podcast survey; here is the link:     If you want a college consultation with Mark or Lisa, just text Mark at 404-664-4340 or email Lisa at All we ask is that you review their services and pricing on their website before the complimentary session; here is link to their services with transparent pricing: https://schoolmatch4u.com/services/compare-packages/

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There are some tough, tough colleges to get into these days. Why is that the case? And how can your student crack the code? Dr. Andrew Hoffman is a College Admissions Strategist who's worked in college admissions since college, including being the Director of Admissions for Swarthmore College and the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Vanderbilt University. He leads his consulting firm with parents in mind - getting you ready for college admissions. Hear what students should know when approaching the college application process, how students can excel at college fairs, how the college admissions process works from the school's side of things, how important college essays are, and what makes a student stand out with their application. Connect with Andrew at AskDrHoffman.com and use code: COLLEGEBOUNDMENTOR for 50% off the Parent's Ultimate College Admissions Course, and Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

Demon Team Members Rachel and Tim explain the keys to a successful law school admissions cycle, including getting the best LSAT score you possibly can, and resisting the temptation to accept an early scholarship offer.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

The show-ending “Smoking Gun” segment on the Wednesday Bob Rose Show 8-27-25

The landscape of legal recruiting in law school has changed significantly over the past 5-7 years. What should prospective law students know about what's changed so rapidly, and how has it impacted how admissions officers make their decisions? What caused these changes (11:04), how do they impact 1Ls (16:15), and what are admissions officers increasingly valuing in the application review process in response to these changing trends and practices (25:07)? How can incoming students best prepare themselves for this new world of recruiting (39:54)?In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Anna Hicks-Jaco sits down with Rob Cacace, long-time Georgetown Law career services professional and Spivey Consulting Pre-L Program Director, and Kristen Mercado, former UC Davis Law admissions dean and one of Spivey's newest consultants, to discuss these questions and more.You can find two short documents from the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) that provide additional context for this discussion—plus a full transcript of this episode with timestamps—on our blog.You can listen and subscribe to Status Check with Spivey on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠. You can read a full transcript of this episode with timestamps below.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). First, we had Dr. Elizabeth Smith join us to talk about her Social Work Practices course and new 3-year online degree programs available at Moody. Dr. Smith is the Associate Dean of Academics for Moody Online and the Program Head of the Children and Family Ministry. She is also a Professor for Moody Online and on the Chicago campus. We then had Allie Marie Smith join us to discuss the effects of social media on our mental health. Allie is an award-winning author, speaker, entrepreneur, life coach, and podcast host. She is also the founder and CEO of Wonderfully Made, a non-profit that empowers girls and women to know their God-given value, identity, and purpose through flourishing lives and vibrant mental health. She is also the author of “Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, Reclaim Your Joy.” We then discussed how, when we renew our minds, we will be able to discern the Will of God, and this is affirmed in Romans 12:1-2. Then we had Dr. William Washington join us to discuss the happenings at the MBI Chicago Campus. Dr. Washington is Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment at MBI. He oversees the departments of Academic Records, Admissions, Counseling, Residence Life, Health Service, Student Activities & Orientation, Food Service, Central Post Office, and Student Life. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Discerning the Will of God [10:35-17:58 ] Dr. Elizabeth Smith Interview (Moody Online) [18:07- 29:55] Allie Marie Smith Interview (Mental Health) [37:12- 44:18] Dr. William Washington Interview (Moody Chicago) [44:28-51:34 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany Charles, Director of Admissions at Houston Christian University, shares her expertise and passion for helping students navigate the college admission process through a faith-centered approach. Her journey from homeschooling mom to higher education leader reveals how relationships and discipleship can transform educational experiences for students and families alike.• Biblical foundation for education based on Proverbs 22:6 and 2 Timothy 2:15• Relational versus transactional approach to college admissions• College essays as opportunities to share your authentic self beyond test scores• College is financially possible regardless of circumstances—sticker price isn't what most students pay• Parents should start the college research process early, ideally by sophomore year• Every year of high school matters for building a strong academic foundation• Importance of prayer and seeking wisdom when feeling overwhelmed by college decisions

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). First, we had Dr. Elizabeth Smith join us to talk about her Social Work Practices course and new 3-year online degree programs available at Moody. Dr. Smith is the Associate Dean of Academics for Moody Online and the Program Head of the Children and Family Ministry. She is also a Professor for Moody Online and on the Chicago campus. We then had Allie Marie Smith join us to discuss the effects of social media on our mental health. Allie is an award-winning author, speaker, entrepreneur, life coach, and podcast host. She is also the founder and CEO of Wonderfully Made, a non-profit that empowers girls and women to know their God-given value, identity, and purpose through flourishing lives and vibrant mental health. She is also the author of “Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, Reclaim Your Joy.” We then discussed how, when we renew our minds, we will be able to discern the Will of God, and this is affirmed in Romans 12:1-2. Then we had Dr. William Washington join us to discuss the happenings at the MBI Chicago Campus. Dr. Washington is Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment at MBI. He oversees the departments of Academic Records, Admissions, Counseling, Residence Life, Health Service, Student Activities & Orientation, Food Service, Central Post Office, and Student Life. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Discerning the Will of God [10:35-17:58 ] Dr. Elizabeth Smith Interview (Moody Online) [18:07- 29:55] Allie Marie Smith Interview (Mental Health) [37:12- 44:18] Dr. William Washington Interview (Moody Chicago) [44:28-51:34 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). First, we had Dr. Elizabeth Smith join us to talk about her Social Work Practices course and new 3-year online degree programs available at Moody. Dr. Smith is the Associate Dean of Academics for Moody Online and the Program Head of the Children and Family Ministry. She is also a Professor for Moody Online and on the Chicago campus. We then had Allie Marie Smith join us to discuss the effects of social media on our mental health. Allie is an award-winning author, speaker, entrepreneur, life coach, and podcast host. She is also the founder and CEO of Wonderfully Made, a non-profit that empowers girls and women to know their God-given value, identity, and purpose through flourishing lives and vibrant mental health. She is also the author of “Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, Reclaim Your Joy.” We then discussed how, when we renew our minds, we will be able to discern the Will of God, and this is affirmed in Romans 12:1-2. Then we had Dr. William Washington join us to discuss the happenings at the MBI Chicago Campus. Dr. Washington is Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment at MBI. He oversees the departments of Academic Records, Admissions, Counseling, Residence Life, Health Service, Student Activities & Orientation, Food Service, Central Post Office, and Student Life. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Discerning the Will of God [10:35-17:58 ] Dr. Elizabeth Smith Interview (Moody Online) [18:07- 29:55] Allie Marie Smith Interview (Mental Health) [37:12- 44:18] Dr. William Washington Interview (Moody Chicago) [44:28-51:34 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). First, we had Dr. Elizabeth Smith join us to talk about her Social Work Practices course and new 3-year online degree programs available at Moody. Dr. Smith is the Associate Dean of Academics for Moody Online and the Program Head of the Children and Family Ministry. She is also a Professor for Moody Online and on the Chicago campus. We then had Allie Marie Smith join us to discuss the effects of social media on our mental health. Allie is an award-winning author, speaker, entrepreneur, life coach, and podcast host. She is also the founder and CEO of Wonderfully Made, a non-profit that empowers girls and women to know their God-given value, identity, and purpose through flourishing lives and vibrant mental health. She is also the author of “Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, Reclaim Your Joy.” We then discussed how, when we renew our minds, we will be able to discern the Will of God, and this is affirmed in Romans 12:1-2. Then we had Dr. William Washington join us to discuss the happenings at the MBI Chicago Campus. Dr. Washington is Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment at MBI. He oversees the departments of Academic Records, Admissions, Counseling, Residence Life, Health Service, Student Activities & Orientation, Food Service, Central Post Office, and Student Life. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Discerning the Will of God [10:35-17:58 ] Dr. Elizabeth Smith Interview (Moody Online) [18:07- 29:55] Allie Marie Smith Interview (Mental Health) [37:12- 44:18] Dr. William Washington Interview (Moody Chicago) [44:28-51:34 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). First, we had Dr. Elizabeth Smith join us to talk about her Social Work Practices course and new 3-year online degree programs available at Moody. Dr. Smith is the Associate Dean of Academics for Moody Online and the Program Head of the Children and Family Ministry. She is also a Professor for Moody Online and on the Chicago campus. We then had Allie Marie Smith join us to discuss the effects of social media on our mental health. Allie is an award-winning author, speaker, entrepreneur, life coach, and podcast host. She is also the founder and CEO of Wonderfully Made, a non-profit that empowers girls and women to know their God-given value, identity, and purpose through flourishing lives and vibrant mental health. She is also the author of “Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, Reclaim Your Joy.” We then discussed how, when we renew our minds, we will be able to discern the Will of God, and this is affirmed in Romans 12:1-2. Then we had Dr. William Washington join us to discuss the happenings at the MBI Chicago Campus. Dr. Washington is Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment at MBI. He oversees the departments of Academic Records, Admissions, Counseling, Residence Life, Health Service, Student Activities & Orientation, Food Service, Central Post Office, and Student Life. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Discerning the Will of God [10:35-17:58 ] Dr. Elizabeth Smith Interview (Moody Online) [18:07- 29:55] Allie Marie Smith Interview (Mental Health) [37:12- 44:18] Dr. William Washington Interview (Moody Chicago) [44:28-51:34 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). First, we had Dr. Elizabeth Smith join us to talk about her Social Work Practices course and new 3-year online degree programs available at Moody. Dr. Smith is the Associate Dean of Academics for Moody Online and the Program Head of the Children and Family Ministry. She is also a Professor for Moody Online and on the Chicago campus. We then had Allie Marie Smith join us to discuss the effects of social media on our mental health. Allie is an award-winning author, speaker, entrepreneur, life coach, and podcast host. She is also the founder and CEO of Wonderfully Made, a non-profit that empowers girls and women to know their God-given value, identity, and purpose through flourishing lives and vibrant mental health. She is also the author of “Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, Reclaim Your Joy.” We then discussed how, when we renew our minds, we will be able to discern the Will of God, and this is affirmed in Romans 12:1-2. Then we had Dr. William Washington join us to discuss the happenings at the MBI Chicago Campus. Dr. Washington is Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment at MBI. He oversees the departments of Academic Records, Admissions, Counseling, Residence Life, Health Service, Student Activities & Orientation, Food Service, Central Post Office, and Student Life. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Discerning the Will of God [10:35-17:58 ] Dr. Elizabeth Smith Interview (Moody Online) [18:07- 29:55] Allie Marie Smith Interview (Mental Health) [37:12- 44:18] Dr. William Washington Interview (Moody Chicago) [44:28-51:34 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former middle blocker for the Saints' volleyball team, Katelyn Crosby was a 2023 NCCAA DII Women's Volleyball First Team All-American and earned All-Tournament Team honors in 2023. Crosby was also a member of a Randall team that finished 23-5 in 2024, earning the top seed at the 2024 NCCAA Division II Volleyball National Championship and won the Southwest Regional Championship. In her career, Crosby hit over .300, while finishing in the top 10 in the NCCAA for hitting percentage, aces, points, and blocks the last two seasons. Crosby earned the 2024 Dr. Vickie Grooms Denny Award for DII Women's Volleyball and was named the 2024-25 NCCAA Gameplan 4 LIFE Female Student-Athlete of the Year, graduating with a 4.0 GPA while majoring in psychology and as a ministry student. The Idaho native also serves in her church teaching kids programs, working in the nursery, helping with the youth group weekly, and doing photography at church events. Following her playing career, Crosby is now the Admissions and Recruiting Coordinator for Randall University, while also returning to the court as an Assistant Volleyball Coach this season for the Saints.    In this episode, Crosby talks about how she found Randall University, how she grew her faith while playing volleyball, and how important it is for her to serve in the church and the local community of Moore, Oklahoma.   

College acceptances arrive, throwing the group into chaos as their uncertain futures loom head.DAWSON'S DRINK - Manhattan; https://www.liquor.com/recipes/manhattan-2/SPOTIFY PLAYLIST - UPDATED WEEKLY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7tigLJjAX1SXy5wz0znX59?si=71ee08897da74fb4

In the very first official episode of this podcast, we explored the question of what even is a registrar. Now, with six more years of experience that included a global pandemic, it was time to once again take stock of our understanding of the role of the registrar. What do we do? And how do we explain what we do to people who work at our institutions or to people  all the way outside of higher education? Five brave souls responded to my request for input on the following three questions that guide this episode: 1) what do you think of when you hear the word, “registrar?” 2) How would you describe the registrar to someone outside of higher education? And 3) Why are registrars important?   Key Takeaways:The registrar and higher education go hand in hand. Registrars were the second administrative position created, following only the position of president. Our title dates back to 1446 at Oxford. Registrars play a variety of roles at our institutions, and there isn't one right way to be a registrar. Because of the variety of institution type and missions, registrar responsibilities also vary widely.Registrars use a lot of metaphors to communicate how critical they are to their institutions; “plumbing,” “bridges,” “hubs,” “air traffic controllers,” “multi-tasking quarterback,” are all used. Being a registrar is easy. It's just like riding a bike. If the bike is on fire. And you're on fire. And everything around you is on fire.  Host:Doug McKennaUniversity Registrar, George Mason Universitycmckenn@gmu.edu   Guests:Dr. Reginald GarconAssociate Vice President/Registrar, University of Maryland - Eastern Shorergarcon@umes.eduRiver GordonRegistrar, Minneapolis College of Art and Designrgordon182@mcad.eduColleen HarmsAssociate Registrar, University of Minnesota - Twin Citiesharms231@umn.eduWhitney MerinarRegistrar, West Liberty State Collegewhitney.merinar@westliberty.eduKatie RendonRegistrar, Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religionkrendon@huc.eduReferences and Additional Information:Records & Academic Services (AACRAO Professional Proficiencies)Quann, C. J., & And Others. (1979). Admissions, academic records, and registrar services. A handbook of policies and procedures. Jossey-Bass, Inc.The Registrar's Guide: Evolving Best Practices in Records and Registration. (2006). https://community.aacrao.org/CPBase__item?id=a1H1L00000BjYRJUA3

Assistant Dean for Admissions Natalie Blazer '08 talks about life lessons that new students will learn at UVA Law. She spoke as part of the Class of 2028 orientation, following an introduction by Dean Leslie Kendrick '06. (University of Virginia School of Law, Aug. 15, 2025)

In today's episode, BeMo Experts explain the top 5 interview mistakes that admissions consultants can spot. Like the podcast? Check out our website at BeMoAcademicConsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more great tips and other useful information!  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeMoAcademicConsultingInc  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bemoacademicconsulting  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemo_academic_consulting/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeMo_AC  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bemoacademicconsulting 

In today's episode, BeMo Experts explain why volunteer hours don't matter, listen to find out what does matter! Like the podcast? Check out our website at BeMoAcademicConsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more great tips and other useful information!  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeMoAcademicConsultingInc  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bemoacademicconsulting  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemo_academic_consulting/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeMo_AC  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bemoacademicconsulting 

Together, Patrick and Donna explore:-The pivotal turning points that shifted her path toward recovery-The role of faith and community in rebuilding her life-How facing the truth about herself became the foundation for lasting change-The courage it took to break free from the same relationship patterns she'd been repeating for decades-Why hope is possible even in the darkest seasonsThis is a story about redemption, resilience, and the courage it takes to start over not just once, but as many times as it takes._________________Watch/Listen/Subscribe to the Show: ↳ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↳ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↳ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↳ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↳ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↳ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠__________________Patrick Custer - Host↳ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thepatrickcuster⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↳ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thepatrickcuster⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↳ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thepatrickcuster⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↳ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thepatrickcuster⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↳ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/patrickcuster⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donna Adams - Guest↳ Insta: @50shadesofdonna↳Facebook: @donnamusto__________________Get Help: Promises Behavioral Health – Treatment for addiction, mental health/trauma↳ Admissions: (888) 648-4098↳ Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@promises_bh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↳ URL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.promisesbehavioralhealth.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mental Health America:↳ URL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mhanational.org⁠⁠⁠________________00:00 - Introduction to Rooted Recovery Stories05:20 - Reflecting on Early Life and Home Environment13:02 - Navigating Sensitivity in a Chaotic Environment19:39 - Compartmentalizing Childhood Trauma25:43 - The Lasting Effects of Abuse35:34 - The Cycle of Abuse and Generational Trauma43:10 - Creating a Safe Environment for Children55:17 - Recognizing Patterns in Relationships

In this episode you will hear:   (04:08) In the News   Vince and Mark discuss a August 6th article that ran in the Stanford Daily, Stanford's newspaper about how Stanford will continue supporting legacy admissions, despite the California law that passed to outlaw it.   (33:00) Peg Keogh Interview-Missed Opportunities for the FAFSA and CSS PROFILE Part 3 of 5 o     Peg talks about the changes from the old FAFSA to the new FAFSA o     We transition to talk about some CSS PROFILE specific missed opportunities o     Peg talks about questions that you do not have to answer on the Profile o     Peg talks about the special circumstances' situation o     Peg shares her three commandments when filling out these forms o     I share a few stories from my life experience that relate to the point Peg is making o     Peg explains how much flexibility colleges have when interpreting and applying the data from the Profile compared to the FAFSA o     Peg talks about why there are more Pell grant recipients now o     Peg talks about some Profile specific mistakes students make; we start with a conversation on home equity o     Peg talks about not oversharing when you complete the Profile o     Peg gives an example of a question that you don't need to answer o     Peg talks about the flexibility and subjectivity colleges look at when they interpret a Profile o     Peg talks about how she advises colleges students to handle the special circumstances section o     Peg talks about the projected income question and she shares how she advises families to handle this question       (01:04:35) College Spotlight Interview Dr. Ramon Blakley is the Asst Vice Provost of Enrollment at UT-Austin and he will be helping us understand UT over the next four weeks Part 1-Preview v  In this segment we talk about which colleges UT competes with for students v  We talk about how UT admits by major v  We talk about the process of how trying to do an internal transfer from one major to another works at UT   (02:50) Recommended Resource   Guide to help first year students complete the Common Application-     Speakpipe.com/YCBK is our method if you want to ask a question and we will be prioritizing all questions sent in via Speakpipe. 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Bob Knakal is a legendary figure in New York commercial real estate, known for his data-driven territory model, massive deal volume, and unapologetically old-school work ethic. As the founder of Massey Knakal Realty Services (sold for $100M) and now Chairman at BKREA, Bob has shaped both the skyline of NYC and the next generation of real estate professionals.In this episode, Bob shares how 40 years of fieldwork, 22 boxes of newsletters, and a pandemic walking tour of Manhattan became the foundation of his modern marketing machine. He talks about launching The Bob Knakal Show, staying true to core values while adapting to AI, and how being “out there” isn't about ego—it's about client outcomes.You'll hear Bob's brutally honest take on what it takes to succeed in sales, why cold calling still matters, the power of content in real estate, and how office-to-residential conversions are reshaping the NYC market. This conversation is packed with timeless lessons on resilience, relevance, and why liking what you do still beats any business plan.Main Topics:How Bob turned mistakes and cold calls into a $100M business saleWhy content creation is the modern version of “pounding the pavement”The ROI of podcasting, newsletters, and putting yourself out thereA deep dive on NYC's office-to-residential conversion wave and 467M tax programWhat young professionals really need to learn (hint: not just Excel)Why Bob started his own show—and why your legacy mattersLessons in grit, luck, leadership, and working through adversityChapters With Timestamps:[00:00:00] Introduction and Early Career Insights[00:00:43] Bob Knakal's Life-Changing Advice[00:01:41] Writing the Book: Selling Buildings[00:05:17] Reading, Learning, and Staying Sharp[00:08:44] Is College Still Worth It?[00:15:22] Market Presence and Content Creation[00:19:46] Adapting to Change: Tech and Tactics[00:25:30] The Relentless Work Ethic[00:26:58] Finding Passion in Work[00:27:36] Resilience Through Adversity[00:30:43] Commercial Real Estate Market Changes[00:34:26] Office to Residential Conversions[00:39:35] Commitment to New York City[00:42:46] The Map Room Success[00:46:58] Launching The Bob Knakal Show[00:50:24] Inspiring the Next Gen[00:54:04] Wrap Up & Final WordsBob KnakalWebsiteYouTubeLinkedInRelated Episodes:David Selinger on AI Security, $15M Series B, and the Deep Sentinel Mission | EP192Tastytrade: How a Trading & Media Empire Was Built by Giving Everything Away | Scott Sheridan CEO — EP189How AI Is Changing College Counseling and Admissions with Senan Khawaja, CEO of Kollegio | EP190Entrepreneur Perspectives is produced by QuietLoud Studios — a modern media network and a KazSource brand.Get in touch with Eric Kasimov:XLinkedInCredits:Music by Jess & Ricky: SoundCloud

In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Anna Hicks-Jaco interviews Natalie Blazer, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Chief Admissions Officer at the University of Virginia School of Law, on the upcoming 2025-2026 admissions cycle, how applicants should be thinking about and taking into account relevant current events, and advice for prospective law students preparing to submit their applications. They discuss predictions for the 2025-26 cycle (1:56), rising LSAT and GPA medians (20:22, 27:45), changes they've made to their application this year (12:30), the new student loan cap (30:26), how admissions offices are considering applicants writing about politics and protest in the current political climate (4:18), how they evaluate applicants who have been unable to get a job after graduating from college (7:36), whether writing about AI is overdone (36:34), advice for the "Why UVA" essay (13:05), and much more. As a brief disclaimer, Dean Blazer speaks for herself and often for UVA Law in this episode; her opinions do not reflect those of all admissions officers.In addition to her work at UVA Law, Natalie has served as Director of J.D. Admissions at Georgetown University Law Center and was Associate Director of Admissions at Columbia Law School. She hosts the UVA Law podcast Admissible, which "offers insights into the world of law school admissions and a behind-the-scenes look at life as a law student through interviews with students, faculty, alumni and staff."We've interviewed Natalie twice for Status Check before, and though we weren't able to get to all of the questions that Redditors requested we ask, we answered many of them in these past episodes:An Insider Look at Admissions with UVA Law Dean Natalie Blazer (Reddit Q&A + Artificial Intelligence in Admissions)UVA Law Admissions Dean Natalie Blazer Dives Deep into Law School AdmissionsPlease note: At the time that we recorded this episode, we noted that August 2025 LSAT registrants were up 27% relative to August 2024 registrants but that that number would come down over the days of the test administration. Ultimately, August LSAT registrants landed at a 23.7% increase vs. last year.You can listen and subscribe to Status Check with Spivey on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠. You can read a full transcript of this episode (with timestamps) here.