Podcasts about admissions

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's meltdown on Air Force One as he makes historically incriminating  and devastating admissions about his disastrous Iran war that could forever harm the United States.  Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with friend of the podcast, Whitney Kestner. Whitney is current co-leading Darden's Admissions team, and we talk with her the recent announcement of waves for our Round 3 Full-Time MBA deadline, recent rankings highlights for Darden, forthcoming resources for admitted students 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.

In this episode you will hear: (03:34) In Our Question from a Listener-Hilary joins Mark to answer a question from an anonymous mom who wants to know how can I tell if a college has a commuter school culture. (24:01) Mark interviews Stephen Burd, senior writer and researcher about his latest article that appears at newamerica.org on the topic of 41 colleges that are saddling a high percentage of low- income students with Parent PLUS loans-Part 2 of 3 Part 2 v Stephen elaborates on the Parent Plus loans v Stephen discusses if non-need best aid or merit money is appropriate for schools to give out v Stephen explains how the Wall Street Journal inspired him to do more research v Stephen and I discuss how the vicious cycle and how things have changed a lot (40:57) College Spotlight-Susan Tree joins Mark Stucker to interview Kelly Walter, Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions at Boston University Ø Kelly and Susan share how they met Ø Kelly shares the various roles in admissions she has had and she shares why she has done admissions for 5 decades Ø Kelly shares how Boston University's Methodist roots and its history as a Bible institute originally impacts BU to this day Ø Kelly explains many areas where BU was the first university in the country to accomplish something Ø Kelly explains how BU is different from the other 40 universities in the country Ø Kelly tells us how a student applies to BU if they do not know what they want to major in? Ø Kelly tells us what the BU Hub is and what the BU cross-college challenge is? Recommended Resource Guide to help first year students complete the Common Application- Application guide for first-year students 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: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/blog/ 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: 1. To access our transcripts, click: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/transcripts/ 2. Find the specific episode transcripts for the one you want to search for 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: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/recommended-books/ Check out the college websites Mark recommends: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/recommended-websites/ 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: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCauBgityVXVHRQUjvlIRfYrMWWdHarB9DMQGYL0472bNxrw/viewform If you want a college consultation, text Mark at 404-664-4340, or email us at yourcollegeboundkid@yahoo.com 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/

The emergency department is one of the most complex decision environments in healthcare. High stakes. Limited time. Overburdened teams. And one critical question asked over and over again: Admit, or safely send home? With growing resource constraints and increasing demand for care, streamlining admissions is no longer optional. It's strategic. Dr. Tom Scaletta MD, CEO of Auscura, Past President of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM), and longtime practicing ER physician, discusses how hospitals can recalibrate ER admission decisions using automation, AI, and data-driven insights.  Watch the video version here. In this conversation, we explore: How ER physicians influence hospital utilization and care pathways Why variation in admission rates represents both risk and opportunity How AI and automation support precision-driven clinical decisions The role of 24/7 case management in improving quality and consistency Why patient perception of value can directly impact care outcomes How healthcare leaders can align clinical excellence with financial sustainability This episode is essential for healthcare executives, hospital leaders, emergency physicians, and anyone navigating the shift toward value-based care and AI-enabled decision support. Follow for more conversations at the intersection of healthcare leadership, innovation, and transformation. Connect with Dr. Scaletta on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomscaletta Find Dr. Scaletta's work at https://www.auscura.com Subscribe and stay at the forefront of the digital healthcare revolution. Find out why we're the fastest growing digital health channel on YouTube!  The Digital Healthcare Experience is a hub to connect healthcare leaders and tech enthusiasts. Powered by Taylor Healthcare, this podcast is your gateway to the latest trends and breakthroughs in digital health. Learn more at taylor.com/digital-healthcare About Us: Taylor Healthcare empowers healthcare organizations to thrive in the digital world. Our technology streamlines critical workflows such as procedural & surgical informed consent with patented mobile signature capture, ransomware downtime mitigation, patient engagement and more. For more information, please visit imedhealth.com   The Digital Healthcare Experience Podcast: Powered by Taylor Healthcare Produced by Naomi Schwimmer  Hosted by Chris Civitarese Edited by Eli Banks Music by Nicholas Bach  

In this podcast swap episode, Dustin sits down with Ashish Fernando, Founder and CEO at EDMO as well as the host of the EDU Unlocked podcast, to unpack how AI is reshaping admissions and enrollment. From fixing broken transfer credit processes to building AI systems that prioritize both speed and student experience, Ashish shares what he's learned from years of conversations with presidents and CIOs. The big idea? AI shouldn't replace humans in higher ed — it should remove friction so institutions can deliver a better, more affordable experience for students. Guest Name: Ashish Fernando - Founder & CEO at EDMO Guest Social: LinkedIn Guest Bio: Ashish Fernando is the Founder and CEO of EDMO and iSchoolConnect, companies dedicated to revolutionising student admissions through artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions. Mr Ashish obtained a Master's degree in business administration at Bentley University in Massachusetts, USA, having achieved a first Master's, in biotechnology, at Sathyabama University in India. At EDMO, his mission is to empower enrolment and admissions teams to make a profound impact with more students, guide students to align their educational choices with career aspirations and bridge the gap between education and the workforce for real-world success. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacopo Armani et Patrick Harboun, intervenants dans le Bachelor en dessin d'animation 3D de l'Université du Luxembourg, parlent de leur parcours, leurs métiers dans l'animation et leur façon d'enseigner l'animation et la modélisation.Découvrez le Bachelor Animation 3D sur : https://www.uni.lu/fhse-fr/study-programs/bachelor-in-animation/Admissions du 2 février 2026 au 29 avril 2026Callipeg sur iPad et tablettes Android (un petit prix, une seule fois) : https://apps.apple.com/app/callipeg/id1456172656https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=enoben.callipegandroidprodCallipeg mini sur iPhone (un petit prix, une seule fois aussi) : https://apps.apple.com/app/callipeg-mini/id6502952180

Navigating the Modern College Admissions Landscape with Rick ClarkIn this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast, I welcome back Rick Clark, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management at Georgia Institute of Technology and co-author of The Truth About College Admissions. With decades of experience leading enrollment at one of the nation's premier STEM institutions, Rick offers thoughtful insight into the seismic shifts reshaping college admissions — and what families must understand to navigate this process wisely.We begin with the evolution of STEM and the changing landscape of Computer Science. Rick explains how artificial intelligence and prompting fluency are influencing disciplines far beyond a single major. Computing is no longer confined to one department; it is becoming embedded across the curriculum. For students, the message is clear: depth matters, but adaptability matters just as much.One of the most powerful moments in our conversation is Rick's “soup” analogy for admissions. Shaping a class is not about evaluating students in isolation. Institutions must balance residency goals, academic program needs, institutional priorities, and long-term enrollment strategy. Sometimes an admissions decision reflects the composition of the class more than the qualifications of the individual applicant. Understanding this distinction can bring clarity — and perspective — to families navigating outcomes.We also discuss the importance of storytelling within the application. The Common Application is not simply a form; it is a narrative. Letters of recommendation should function as a meaningful “forward,” adding new insight rather than repeating what is already visible. The Additional Information section should be used with intention, reserved for context that genuinely matters.Rick also addresses the ethical use of AI tools, including ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, as strategic resources for clarity and precision — particularly when refining activity descriptions within tight character limits. Used wisely, these tools can support organization and concision while preserving authenticity.We also highlight practical tools such as the Common Data Set and Net Price Calculators — resources every family should use early to ensure both academic and financial fit.This conversation is grounded, transparent, and empowering. If you are looking for clarity in a complex admissions landscape — and a way to move through it as a unified family — this episode delivers exactly that.Georgia Tech - Undergraduate AdmissionGeorgia Tech - Enrollment Management NewsLink to Rick's Book

In this episode you will hear: (02:40) In Our Question from a Listener-Carter joins Mark to respond to a comment from a listener who wants our opinion on why more dads are not involved in learning more and helping their kids with college (17:56) Mark interviews Stephen Burd, senior writer and researcher about his latest article that appears at newamerica.org on the topic of 41 colleges that are saddling a high percentage of low income students with Parent PLUS loans v Stephen gives an overview of his role at New America and his detailed report about some colleges use financial aid leveraging in conjunction with Parent Plus loans to take advantage of under-resourced students v Stephen explains why a statement that EAB, a leading enrollment management company is so offensive to him v Stephen talks about the purpose of financial aid, at least historically v Stephen explains the power of US News and World Report and their rankings v Stephen explains the growth of PLUS loans v Stephen and I explain why PLUS loans are so problematic (43:06) College Spotlight-Susan Tree joins Mark Stucker to interview Kelly Walter, Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions at Boston University Ø Kelly and Susan share how they met Ø Kelly shares the various roles in admissions she has had and she shares why she has done admissions for 5 decades Ø Kelly shares how Boston University's Methodist roots and its history as a Bible institute originally impacts BU to this day Ø Kelly explains many areas where BU was the first university in the country to accomplish something Ø Kelly explains how BU is different from the other 40 universities in the country Ø Kelly tells us how a student applies to BU if they do not know what they want to major in? Ø Kelly tells us what the BU Hub is and what the BU cross-college challenge is? Recommended Resource Guide to help first year students complete the Common Application- Application guide for first-year students 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: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/blog/ 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: 1. To access our transcripts, click: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/transcripts/ 2. Find the specific episode transcripts for the one you want to search for 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: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/recommended-books/ Check out the college websites Mark recommends: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/recommended-websites/ 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: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCauBgityVXVHRQUjvlIRfYrMWWdHarB9DMQGYL0472bNxrw/viewform If you want a college consultation, text Mark at 404-664-4340, or email us at yourcollegeboundkid@yahoo.com 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/

What do med school admissions committees actually look for after the GPA/MCAT screen? In this Jack Westin Pre-Med Admissions Podcast episode, Molly Kilty (Director of Instruction) hosts Dr. Anita Paschal (MD, double PhD, 30+ years on admissions committees) as she breaks down the CLASS framework for building a well-rounded application: Clinical, Leadership, Academic enrichment, Service, and Social.Dr. Paschal explains why acceptance rates hover around 40–44%, why many applicants with strong stats still get rejected, and how committees review your application through categories, hours, time commitment, and evidence of core competencies.In this episode, you'll learn:- How med schools screen applications and what happens after GPA/MCAT ✅- The CLASS framework to assess your readiness for med school

The Supreme Court recently ruled against tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration. We'll hear what that means for state businesses. Admissions open for NPR's student podcast challenge. Plus, stories about the family ties that make and bind us.

In this episode you will hear: Mark shares a way students can save tens of thousands of dollars off of their college bill that many people do not know about Elena Hicks, the Assistant Vice Provost and Dean of Admissions at SMU, helps us to understand Southern Methodist University (SMU) in this three-part series. Mark shares 17 impressions he has of SMU and Elena comments on whether she feels they are correct. Part 3 of 3 Preview of Part 3 ¨ Mark shares impressions 14-17 he has of SMU, and Elena comments on whether she agrees or disagrees. Elena amplifies the points with some additional commentary. ¨ Elena tells us how SMU is different from their rival school, her alma mater, a place she worked at for 11 years, TCU ¨ Elena opens up and shares two of SMU's institutional priorities ¨ Elena shares some of the important things in the admissions rubric that SMU uses in their student evaluation when reading an admissions file ¨ Next, Elena goes on the hot seat in our lightning round • Finally, Mark closes with a big announcement about Elena that I am excited about ¨ Recommended Resources Colleges that allow self reporting of test scores Colleges that Allow Self-Reporting of SAT and ACT Scores Great source for questions about finances and college Edvisors: Financial Aid, Student Loans, Scholarships and Money Management FAFSA Walkthroughs Mark recommends Complete FAFSA 2026‑2027 Walkthrough | From Start to Submit 2023-2024 FAFSA Walkthrough Video English CSS PROFILE Walkthroughs CSS Profile Walkthrough MEFA Institute: A Deep Dive into the CSS Profile 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: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/blog/ 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 follow our podcast. It really helps us move up in Spotify and 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: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/recommended-books/ Check out the college websites Mark recommends: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/recommended-websites/ 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: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCauBgityVXVHRQUjvlIRfYrMWWdHarB9DMQGYL0472bNxrw/viewform If you want a college consultation with Mark just text Mark at 404-664-4340 or email at mark@schoolmatch4u.com. 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/

To speak with an advisor and map out your student's next steps, book a Complimentary Strategy Call at admittedly.co/apply. In this episode of the Admittedly Podcast, Thomas sits down with Admittedly's Interim Director of College Counseling and former Senior Admissions Officer at Duke University, Sonam, for a candid look inside how highly selective admissions offices actually evaluate applications. Sonam reviewed more than 10,000 applications during her time in admissions. She holds degrees from Duke and an MBA from Rice, and she has worked across nearly every side of the process — inside a top university admissions office, in high schools, and in community-based organizations. In short: she understands both how decisions are made and how students should prepare. Together, Thomas and Sonam pull back the curtain on how admissions officers are trained, how institutional priorities shape decisions, and why the process is far more nuanced than most families realize. They discuss the return of standardized testing, what transcripts really signal, how committee rooms actually function, and why trying to "reverse engineer" a school's priorities is often a mistake. The conversation also dives deep into extracurricular strategy — what meaningful involvement looks like, how admissions officers spot inconsistencies, and why students don't need ten perfectly aligned activities to be compelling. From late bloomers to school list strategy to regional admissions nuances, this episode gives families a rare insider perspective grounded in real experience. This is especially valuable for parents and students aiming at highly selective colleges who want clarity about how decisions are made — and how to position themselves with intention rather than guesswork. Key Takeaways: • Admissions officers are trained — extensively — to evaluate applications within institutional priorities. • The supplemental essays often reveal more about what a school values than the personal statement. • Standardized testing is returning as a tool to combat grade inflation and assess academic readiness. • Admissions decisions are not pure meritocracies — they are shaped by institutional needs and shifting applicant pools. • Extracurriculars should demonstrate action and authenticity, not just alignment with a proposed major. • Changing direction mid-high school is acceptable — if it's explained thoughtfully and reflects genuine growth. • Students should build school lists based on fit, not assumptions about what a college "wants." Listeners can continue the conversation by following @admittedlyco on Instagram and TikTok, where Thomas and the Admittedly team answer real admissions questions weekly. Free resources, guides, and webinars are available at admittedly.co. If your family is ready for strategic, experience-driven guidance, book a Complimentary Strategy Call at admittedly.co/apply.  

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with friend of the podcast, Zoe Mayfield Boykin. Zoe is the Associate Director of Admissions, Professional Degree Programs, at the Darden School of Business, and we talk with her about the importance of engaging your manager in your plans to participate in a Part-Time MBA or Executive MBA program. Creating a support network at work is essential for success in any working professional program, and in this conversation, Zoe shares strategies and tips for approaching this conversation. 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.

The Council of the ABA's Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has long been the only federally recognized accreditor for law schools. In that role, it is able to direct what law schools teach and determine what constitutes sufficient coursework for law students. Over the past several years, the ABA has faced several challenges to proposed directives for law schools, including a recent proposal to increase the requirement of clinical hours (which has since been withdrawn) and various policies that have been labeled DEI initiatives. Some have lauded those efforts, while others have expressed concern that they mistake the purpose of law schools. In light of skepticism about the ABA, some state bars, particularly Florida and Texas, have opted to no longer require students to have attended an ABA-accredited law school in order to sit for their bar exams. In light of these and other efforts, voices from across the political spectrum have debated not just the value of the particular ABA policy directives, but the appropriate role of the ABA as an accreditor. Our panel will dive into those arguments around the ABA. Featuring: Prof. Derek T. Muller, Professor of Law, Notre Dame Law SchoolProf. Daniel B. Rodriguez, Harold Washington Professor of Law, Northwestern University Pritzker School of LawDaniel R. Thies, Shareholder, Webber & Thies PC(Moderator) Prof. Michael S. McGinniss, Professor of Law and J. Philip Johnson Faculty Fellow, University of North Dakota School of Law

Struggling with the AMCAS Work & Activities (Experiences) section and the Most Meaningful entries? In this episode of the Jack Westin Pre-Med Admissions Podcast, Dr. Anita Paschal (MD, double PhD, 30+ years on medical school admissions committees) breaks down exactly how admissions committees evaluate your 15 AMCAS experiences, your 700-character descriptions, and your 3 Most Meaningful (1,325 characters) sections.You'll learn:

In this episode you will hear: Mark does a two-part series that looks at outside of external scholarships. Mark answers the question, what are the nine reasons why so many students do not apply for external scholarships in part 1. In part 2, on Episode 614, Mark gives tips for how to win outside scholarships. Elena Hicks, the Assistant Vice Provost and Dean of Admissions at SMU, helps us to understand Southern Methodist University (SMU) in this three-part series. Mark shares 17 impressions he has of SMU and Elena comments on whether she feels they are correct. Preview of Part 2 ¨ Mark shares impressions 4-10 he has of SMU, and Elena comments on whether she agrees or disagrees. Elena amplifies the points with some additional commentary. Recommended Resources Colleges that allow self reporting of test scores Colleges that Allow Self-Reporting of SAT and ACT Scores Great source for questions about finances and college Edvisors: Financial Aid, Student Loans, Scholarships and Money Management FAFSA Walkthroughs Mark recommends Complete FAFSA 2026‑2027 Walkthrough | From Start to Submit 2023-2024 FAFSA Walkthrough Video English CSS PROFILE Walkthroughs CSS Profile Walkthrough MEFA Institute: A Deep Dive into the CSS Profile 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: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/blog/ 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 follow our podcast. It really helps us move up in Spotify and 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: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/recommended-books/ Check out the college websites Mark recommends: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/recommended-websites/ 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: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCauBgityVXVHRQUjvlIRfYrMWWdHarB9DMQGYL0472bNxrw/viewform If you want a college consultation with Mark just text Mark at 404-664-4340 or email at mark@schoolmatch4u.com. 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/

Most teens don't need more hours in the day, they need to stop losing the hours they already have.In Part 2 of this 3-part series, we tackle the second bottleneck to high performance: time management.You'll discover:Why a checklist isn't a strategyHow most students spend ⅓ to ⅔ of their day on autopilotThe one-page system I teach that helps students reclaim time, sharpen focus, and reduce overwhelmWhy small daily reflections unlock massive long-term progress-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our websiteTo follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parents

Although your GPA does not define you, it should be used as crucial feedback. It shows how you're managing coursework, using resources, and adjusting when things don't go as planned. Admissions committees for dental hygiene programs look closely at GPAs, especially relevant science courses, because it reflects your readiness for their program. Dana shares great tips on how to polish your dental hygiene school application to put your best foot forward.

Christie loves working with athletes of all sports. She is personable and knowledgable when it comes to what classes you should take in high school to be sure you are eligible as a potential recruit. Admissions and Essay writing is her strength too. www.jhicksconsulting.com

The Trump administration is taking legal action against Harvard. AP correspondent Mike Hempen reports.

In this replay of a past episode, Erika talks with Anthony Penna, a fellow SBC admissions consultant who spent 10 years with the Wharton School in Career Management and as Associate Director of Admissions for the full-time MBA program. As Anthony served on the implementation and design team for Wharton's Team Based Discussion (TBD) interview format, this episode focuses on his insight advice for MBA candidates who will be interviewing with Wharton.

In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Dr. Guy Winch returns to the podcast for a conversation about his new book, Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life. They discuss burnout (especially for those in school or their early career), how society glorifies overworking even when it doesn't lead to better outcomes (5:53), the difference between rumination and valuable self-analysis (11:02), the question Dr. Winch asks patients who are struggling with work-life balance that you can ask yourself (17:58), how to reduce the stress of the waiting process in admissions and the job search (24:36), and more.Dr. Winch is a prominent psychologist, speaker, and author whose TED Talks on emotional well-being have over 35 million combined views. He has a podcast with co-host Lori Gottlieb, Dear Therapists. Dr. Winch's new book, Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life, is out today!Our last episode with Dr. Winch, “Dr. Guy Winch on Handling Rejection (& Waiting) in Admissions,” is here.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.

In this episode you will hear: Mark does a two-part series that looks at outside of external scholarships. Mark answers the question, what are the nine reasons why so many students do not apply for external scholarships in part 1. In part 2, on Episode 613, Mark gives tips for how to win outside scholarships. Elena Hicks, the Assistant Vice Provost and Dean of Admissions at SMU, helps us to understand Southern Methodist University (SMU) in this three-part series. Mark shares 17 impressions he has of SMU and Elena comments on whether she feels they are correct. Preview of Part 1 ¨ Elena gives her backstory of how she started at TCU as a student and leader of the tour guide program to prep school admissions and other college roles and then back to Texas at SMU ¨ Elena gives us an overview of SMU ¨ Elena answers the question, how would you explain SMU to a stranger ¨ Elena, answers the question, what would you say to a student who says, I am not southern and I am not Methodist, so why should I go to SMU ¨ Elena answers the question, what is it in the SMU mission statement that really reflects who SMU is? ¨ Friends, for the rest of the interview I use a new approach I am using to interviewing senior admissions personnel; I share 17 different impressions I have about SMU, either from my own visits and observations, or from talking to SMU Admissions officers over the years, but mostly from listening to my students who are at SMU now or have graduated from SMU over the years, so for the rest of this interview, this is what I do. I hope you like my new approach to doing these interviews, for the rest of part 1, I share the first 4 of these impressions, and I ask Elena if she disagrees or agrees, and to elaborate on my perceptions of SMU, so listen and enjoy Recommended Resources Colleges that allow self reporting of test scores Colleges that Allow Self-Reporting of SAT and ACT Scores Great source for questions about finances and college Edvisors: Financial Aid, Student Loans, Scholarships and Money Management FAFSA Walkthroughs Mark recommends Complete FAFSA 2026‑2027 Walkthrough | From Start to Submit 2023-2024 FAFSA Walkthrough Video English CSS PROFILE Walkthroughs CSS Profile Walkthrough MEFA Institute: A Deep Dive into the CSS Profile 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: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/blog/ 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 follow our podcast. It really helps us move up in Spotify and 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: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/recommended-books/ Check out the college websites Mark recommends: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/recommended-websites/ 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: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCauBgityVXVHRQUjvlIRfYrMWWdHarB9DMQGYL0472bNxrw/viewform If you want a college consultation with Mark just text Mark at 404-664-4340 or email at mark@schoolmatch4u.com. 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In this episode, Megan and Erin break down effective college application strategies, using insights from a U.S. News article featuring Rice University's Dean of Admissions. Rice says it wants to see Academic excellence and intellectual curiosity Community engagement and contributions Students who really want to be here Listen as Megan and Erin discuss How students can demonstrate intellectual curiosity Curiosity can be shown through self-directed learning, independent research, summer programs, or exploration outside formal coursework Letters of recommendation can reinforce curiosity and engagement with ideas and learning Community impact beyond traditional service Community contribution can take many forms, including collaboration, leadership, and using personal strengths to support others Rice values students who actively choose to engage with its collaborative and caring campus culture Evaluating college fit beyond prestige Students should research course offerings, campus culture, and day-to-day student life Campus visits help students determine whether a school aligns with their academic and social preferences Here’s the U.S. News article featuring Rice's Dean of Admissions:(https://www.usnews.com/education/getting-in/articles/2026-01-07/rice-university-college-applicants-advice). The post 616: 3 Ways Students Can Stand Out in Admissions appeared first on The College Prep Podcast.

Why do some teens seem to effortlessly rise to the top—winning scholarships, earning Ivy League acceptances, and excelling in everything they do—while others with similar stats struggle to stand out?In this first episode of a 3-part series, we uncover the real barriers to high performance—starting with the most overlooked: stamina.You'll learn:Why energy (not ambition!) is the true foundation of performanceHow chronic sleep deprivation sabotages productivity, decision-making, and emotional controlThe simple but powerful habits inside the Ivy League Health ChallengeHow one overcommitted student made a single change, and everything got better-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our websiteTo follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parents

Moses returns to the genealogy of the Promised Seed as he traces the generations from Shem to Terah. Although the ages are still impressive, the shortening years of the lives of men recalls sin's deadly effect. When the genealogy reaches Terah, Moses focuses on his family, which like Noah's before him, includes three sons. As the text focuses toward the son of Terah, Abram, who has a barren wife, we are reminded that God will accomplish His purpose according to His grace and mercy, not according to human wisdom.  Rev. Matt Wietfeldt, Assistant Vice President of Admissions at Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Genesis 11:10-32.  To learn more about Concordia Theological Seminary, visit ctsfw.edu. “In the Beginning” is a series on Sharper Iron that studies Genesis. The first book of Moses sets the stage for God's entire story of salvation. As we learn the beginning of the story, God prepares us to receive the fulfillment of the story: Jesus Christ, the Offspring of the woman who has crushed our enemy's head.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

Want personalized help with your application strategy? Book a free 1:1 call with one of our Former Admissions Officers here: CLICK HERE. CURRENT INGENIUS PREP 2025-2026 EARLY ADMISSIONS RESULTS: 17 offers from Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford & MIT. 33 Ivy League offers.  50 offers from top 10 schools. 96 offers from top 20 schools, and also 135 offers from top 30 schools. In this episode, we break down 2025-2026 early admissions results, 2026 college admissions trends, deferrals, testing policies, and what colleges are prioritizing this year. --- Register for our upcoming webinars. We also offer tons of free resources on our website/blog.  Questions, comments, or topic requests? Email jilian.yong@ingeniusprep.com. To learn more about InGenius Prep, visit us at ingeniusprep.com.

New Arsenal Contract, Leeds United Preview, Arteta Admissions & Guardiola Mind Games? ft James Green

In Episode 433 of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly-to-belly with Nate Shearer, Head Wrestling Coach at Washington & Lee University, for a deep dive into what it really takes to build a championship-level Division III wrestling program while maintaining elite academic standards.Coach Shearer breaks down his 13-year journey leading the Generals, how W&L climbed from small rosters and forfeits to becoming a conference champion and national contender, and why the ODAC's growth has made D3 wrestling in Virginia more competitive (and more fun) than ever.We also get into high-academic recruiting realities (early decision, fit-first recruiting, national pipeline), what W&L students actually study (business, engineering, health professions, CS), the culture shift that keeps athletes thriving, and the behind-the-scenes “CEO” side of running a program—travel, film, training, community, and consistency.Plus: Springsteen, the Stone Pony, coffee setups, saunas, vinyl, and the most dangerous guilty pleasure in America: ice cream.Follow Washington & Lee Wrestling:Website: generalsports.comSocial: @generalswrestle (Instagram/X)Support Airey Bros Radio (Value for Value):BuyMeACoffee.com/aireybrosTimestamp / Show Notes 0:00 ABR mission: shining light on JUCO/NAIA/D2/D3 opportunities + recruiting conversations we wish we had1:29 Intro: Nate Shearer, Head Coach at Washington & Lee Wrestling (Year 13)3:16 2025–26 snapshot: season context + ODAC dual stretch ahead3:52 Where recruits/parents should go: generalsports.com + @generalswrestle4:18 Through-line: ODAC talk + shoutout to Coach Nate Yetzer (Roanoke)5:05 Virginia D3 wrestling growth: from “only program” to a full conference6:43 Has ODAC expansion changed recruiting? Why it's helped, not hurt8:32 Origin story: “I didn't want to wrestle” — thrown into a tournament with zero prep10:08 Mark Coleman connection + early chaos of learning wrestling the hard way12:58 When coaching became the path: Ohio Northern → mentorship → wrestling finally becomes “fun”16:09 First coaching years: volunteering, teaching, GA role, building a youth club from scratch19:09 Coaching philosophy: building athletes up, not tearing them down23:54 Year 1 vs Year 13 at W&L: tiny roster, forfeits, growing in “small chunks”24:58 Turning point: first national qualifier (2016) + expectations shift25:27 Admissions reality: low acceptance rate + recruiting the right academic fit26:37 Culture + community: families/alumni, packed home invite, “it's not hard to be here”29:19 High-academic recruiting pace: Early Decision deadline + why the “funnel” moves fast31:25 Best wrestling state debate: NJ guys pounding the drum… but the data loves Connecticut33:24 What majors recruits choose: business, health professions, engineering, CS + sciences35:29 Facilities + Lexington vibe + being next door to VMI (two closest wrestling campuses)37:17 2025–26 season report: best rankings in program history, injuries, staying steady39:29 Date to circle: Friday, Feb 6 @ Roanoke (potentially stacked ranked lineup)40:22 Brisket at matches? Not yet—“need a clone” (but recruiting camp meals are real)41:15 Historic flex: 1936 wrestling championships hosted at W&L + gym built in the early 1900s44:06 “Head coach as CEO”: what he actually manages (training, travel, film, recruiting)45:04 Resources matter: why W&L is positioned differently (support systems, fewer corners cut)48:33 Department success + top programs across campus + the “full package” student-athlete experience52:03 Coffee talk: Americano life, pour over hacks, road-map coffee shout54:32 Daily ritual: basement sauna + outdoor shower (recovery > cold tubs)56:45 What he's listening to: Steven Wilson Jr. + vinyl collecting58:01 Flea market circuit upbringing: baseball cards, memorabilia, Ohio hustle1:00:36 Cleveland baseball + Major League quotes + stadium nostalgia1:01:14 Prize vinyl: Springsteen — Nebraska1:03:13 Airey Bros Stone Pony classics: Warped Tour, Deftones, Pennywise, Sublime, Blink, 3111:05:16 Springsteen deep cut: “Atlantic City” + NJ States mindset story1:07:46 Guilty pleasure: ice cream (Reese's/peanut butter + Butterfinger ice cream bars)1:09:33 Wrap-up + where to follow W&L + what's next on ABR

In this episode, Erin Hays—Associate Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management and the University of Oregon's Director of Admissions—shares practical tips to help families start meaningful conversations with their students about making a college decision. She also offers guidance on planning a campus visit and highlights upcoming University of Oregon receptions in your area. duckbound.com/confirm

Peter Schiff examines the Fed's misguided policies, the soaring gold market, and the looming dollar crisis, urging listeners to act before it's too late.This episode is sponsored by Grammarly. Download Grammarly for free at http://grammarly.com/In this episode of The Peter Schiff Show, host Peter Schiff delves into the recent absurd admissions from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell that have sent gold prices soaring. As the dollar continues its alarming decline, Schiff scrutinizes Powell's dismissal of gold's significance and the Fed's troubling monetary policies. He highlights the urgency of investing in precious metals like gold and silver amid the looming dollar crisis and a global shift away from the U.S. currency. Schiff's insights reinforce his long-standing belief that the current economic environment is ripe for disaster, urging listeners to take proactive measures to protect their wealth. Tune in as Peter Schiff provides his critical analysis of the unfolding financial landscape and what it means for investors today.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks01:05 Gold and Silver: The Financial Story of the Decade05:08 The Dollar's Decline and Trump's Economic Claims07:09 The Global Political Order and America's Economic Collapse09:06 The Urgency of Buying Gold and Silver11:17 Bitcoin vs. Gold: A Critical Analysis20:34 The Fed's Stance on the Dollar and Gold30:23 Gold as a Monetary Indicator31:48 Powell's Dismissal of Gold32:44 The Fed's Missteps and Gold's Warning36:25 The Global Shift Away from the Dollar38:24 The Real Crash and Investment Strategies39:27 The Importance of Early Positioning42:32 The Looming Dollar Crisis43:27 Investment Opportunities and Final ThoughtsFollow @peterschiffX: https://twitter.com/peterschiffInstagram: https://instagram.com/peterschiffTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@peterschiffofficialFacebook: https://facebook.com/peterschiffSign up for Peter's most valuable insights at https://schiffsovereign.comSchiff Gold News: https://www.schiffgold.com/newsFree Reports & Market Updates: https://www.europac.comBook Store: https://schiffradio.com/books#goldinvestment #dollardevaluation #financialcrisisPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

(January 29, 2026) Finally a renters market: L.A rent prices drop to four-year low. Millions of travelers skip visiting the U.S is proposed social media policy is implemented, industry experts warn. US life expectancy reached a record high in 2024 as deaths from drug overdose and covid-19 drop. UCLA medical school accused of systematically racist admissions approach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the BMP.  Big Moe Barrett and Andy Nagel talk to ...  Tara Grewe from Moeller High School Public Relations...  Angie Geier and Katie Hausfeld from Admissions...  Anthony Ionna '28 about the broadcast last week of the Big Moe /  St. X hoops game

To speak with an advisor and map out your student's next steps, apply for a free Family Action Call with us at admittedly.co/apply. In this episode of the Admittedly Podcast, Thomas Caleel explores one of the most powerful but overlooked advantages in college admissions: planning ahead. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in highly selective admissions, he explains why the most successful families don't leave outcomes to chance but instead make thoughtful, flexible decisions early so students can build academic rigor, explore interests, and stay positioned for competitive opportunities. Thomas breaks down the difference between healthy planning and overplanning, showing how early decisions around math placement, course rigor, summer strategy, and extracurricular focus can either expand or limit future options. He emphasizes that students don't need every step mapped out, but they do need direction, awareness, and intentional choices that evolve over time, reducing anxiety while strengthening admissions outcomes. Through real examples, Thomas illustrates how missed opportunities in early academic tracking and last-minute decision-making can quietly close doors to selective programs. He also explains how planning ahead allows students to explore interests with confidence while still staying aligned with long-term academic goals. Key Takeaways: • Planning ahead creates opportunity; waiting limits options. • Early academic choices — especially math track — can significantly impact future admissions paths. • Rigor matters, and students must position themselves early to access advanced coursework. • Summers should build on academic interests, not be left to chance. • Sophomore year difficulty increases — preparation prevents unnecessary stress. • Conversations about interests should be exploratory, not pressure-driven. • Junior year planning is urgent; competitive opportunities require early action. • Momentum matters more than perfection — starting now is always better than waiting. This episode is especially valuable for parents of middle schoolers, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who want to approach admissions with clarity instead of panic. Thomas offers practical guidance on starting conversations early, helping students identify genuine interests, and maintaining flexibility while moving forward with intention. Listeners can continue the conversation by following @admittedlyco on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, where Thomas answers questions and shares weekly admissions guidance. Additional free tools and downloads designed to help families plan with confidence are available at admittedly.co. To speak with an advisor and develop a personalized roadmap for your student, visit admittedly.co/apply for a free Family Action Call.  

Lisa Marker-Robbins argues that course scheduling is more than fulfilling academic requirements — it's a strategic signal of direction, fit, and readiness. Through her lens as a master career coach, she reframes learning as a lifelong tool for validation, confidence, and momentum.In this episode, she walks high school students, college students, and graduates through how to use classes, credentials, and real-world experiences to stand out in both admissions and hiring. Her approach emphasizes intentional choices that lower anxiety and open opportunities at every stage of early adulthood.In this episode, you'll discover:How course scheduling can signal direction in college, career, and lifeThe role of intentional learning during high school, college, and early adulthoodUsing credentials, experiences, and course choices to build employable skills and a strong resumeReframing education as lifelong, exploratory, and strategic rather than obligatoryKey Takeaways: For High School Families (01:16): Intentional course selection can validate career interests or demonstrate fit to colleges/employers using tools like dual enrollment, industry credentials, and credit flex options. For College Students (09:32): Students should protect space in their schedules to pursue real-world experiences (internships, research, projects) and short-course credentials (e.g., Coursera) that employers increasingly prioritize over second majors. For Graduates Not In School (11:37): Clarity can be regained post-graduation by treating job postings as signals for what skills or credentials to pursue next, and by viewing learning as lifelong rather than tied to a classroom. Universal Relevance (14:44): Scheduling choices—whether in high school, college, or adulthood—act as competitive career signals that lower anxiety, build momentum, and shape future options when done with intention.“Getting unstuck is often going to start with learning something new.” – Lisa Marker-RobbinsEpisode References:#169 The Hidden Impact of College Major Selection on Admissions with Rick Clark https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/169LinkedIn Guide https://flourishcoachingco.com/linkedinLaunch Career Clarity Course https://flourishcoachingco.com/courseFlourish Coaching Newsletter https://flourishcoachingco.com/newsletterBYU Online High School https://is.ce2.byu.edu/#/Coursera https://coursera.orgGet Lisa's Free on-demand video: THE CAREER IDENTIFICATION COMPASS: How To Be Certain Your 15 To 25 Year Old is On The Right Path to Launch With Confidence–Not Confusion: flourishcoachingco.com/video Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishcoachingco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Anna has an in-depth discussion on law school admissions interviews with two Spivey consultants—Sam Parker, who joined Spivey this past fall from her position as Associate Director of Admissions at Harvard Law School, where she personally interviewed over a thousand applicants; and Paula Gluzman, who, in addition to her experience as Assistant Director of Admissions & Financial Aid at both UCLA Law and the University of Washington Law, has assisted hundreds of law school applicants and students in preparing for interviews as a consultant and law school career services professional. You can learn more about Sam here and Paula here.Paula, Sam, and Anna talk about how important interviews are in the admissions process (9:45), different types of law school interviews (14:15), advice for group interviews (17:05), what qualities applicants should be trying to showcase in interviews (20:01), categories of interview questions and examples of real law school admissions interview questions (26:01), the trickiest law school admissions interview questions (33:41), a formula for answering questions about failures and mistakes (38:14), a step-by-step process for how to prepare for interviews (46:07), common interview mistakes (55:42), advice for attire and presentation (especially for remote interviews) (1:02:20), good and bad questions to ask at the end of an interview (1:06:16), the funniest things we've seen applicants do in interviews (1:10:15), what percentage of applicants we've found typically do well in interviews (1:10:45), and more.Links to Status Check episodes mentioned:Five Categories of Law School Admissions Interview Questions & How to Answer Them“Why X” Essays: Deep Dive with Former Law School Admissions OfficersHow Law School Hiring Has Changed (Rapidly) & How That Impacts AdmissionsYou 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.

In this episode you will hear: Mark answers the question, how many colleges should your student apply to: Peter Pitts Peter Pitts interview-Part 1 of 3 v Peter gives his backstory v Peter shares why he didn't like being a Director of Admissions v Peter talks about what he loved about a Regional admissions officer and we just have a good conversation being a regional admission officer v Peter explains where his passion for admissions work comes from v Peter walks us through all of the books he has written v Peter begins to make the case for why students should consider small colleges v I talk about something that is very controversial with Peter and we have a little bit of a debate about it-hint, it has to do with if getting large merit awards is a good thing or a bad thing Recommended Resources Colleges that allow self reporting of test scores Colleges that Allow Self-Reporting of SAT and ACT Scores Great source for questions about finances and college Edvisors: Financial Aid, Student Loans, Scholarships and Money Management FAFSA Walkthroughs Mark recommends Complete FAFSA 2026‑2027 Walkthrough | From Start to Submit 2023-2024 FAFSA Walkthrough Video English CSS PROFILE Walkthroughs CSS Profile Walkthrough MEFA Institute: A Deep Dive into the CSS Profile 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: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/blog/ On X 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 follow our podcast. It really helps us move up in Spotify and 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: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/recommended-books/ Check out the college websites Mark recommends: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/recommended-websites/ 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: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCauBgityVXVHRQUjvlIRfYrMWWdHarB9DMQGYL0472bNxrw/viewform If you want a college consultation with Mark just text Mark at 404-664-4340 or email at mark@schoolmatch4u.com. 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/

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell confirms he is under criminal investigation by the Justice Department over whether he misled Congress about ballooning costs tied to the Fed's $2.5-billion headquarters renovation. Tensions explode in Minneapolis after an ICE agent fatally shoots a woman driving toward him, as state and local Democrats publicly condemn the officer and Border Czar Tom Homan warns that reckless rhetoric is putting law enforcement lives at risk. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey concedes there is a massive fraud problem in the city as federal authorities step in to dismantle a sprawling benefits-fraud network. President Trump weighs a range of possible military actions, from Iran to Greenland. The college football playoff championship is set, with undefeated Indiana facing Miami, behind breakout Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, whose faith-driven, stoic philosophy has made him one of the season's most compelling stars. PureTalk: Cut your wireless bill to $20/month—switch to PureTalk now at https://PureTalk.com/KELLY ARMRA: go to https://tryarmra.com/MEGYNto get 30% off your first subscription order Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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