Admissions Tailgate

Admissions Tailgate

The college admissions process is stressful, but it doesn't have to be. The Admissions Tailgate is the party before the process. Kelly Chester has connected with thousands of college students across the country who want to share not only what got them into college, but also what their undergraduate experiences have actually been like. That's right. They will share all the details during each episode of the Admissions Tailgate. Tune in for the ultimate pre-college program.

Episodes

April 17, 2024 31 mins

Welcome to Admissions Tailgate, the podcast where college advisor Kelly Chester sits down with students to get the inside scoop on the admissions process and life on campus. In this episode, Kelly interviews Lea, a student at the University of Rochester, who shares her experiences and insights. Join us as we explore what it's really like to be a student at this prestigious university, and gain valuable tips for navigating the a...

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Join Kelly Chester as she interviews James, a sophomore at Elon University. James is a finance major at the Martha Spencer Love School of Business who was recently chosen to present his marketing project to President Connie Ledoux Book and the Elon Board of Trustees. James not only shares what makes being a member of the School of Business unique, but he also walks applicants through his admissions road trip down South before ulti...

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August 26, 2023 42 mins
Are you Palo Alto Dreaming? Join me as I chat with Lila, a sophomore at Stanford University. She dives into majors, niche specializations, and SoCo, an immersive, three-week traveling class. And you do not want to miss her take on fountain hopping, the neighborhood system and alternative spring break. Tune in and hear all about “The Farm” today on the Admissions Tailgate. 
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June 27, 2023 46 mins
In the second episode of The Admissions Tailgate, Kelly Chester interviews Issy, a rising sophomore at Yale University. In addition to being accepted to Yale, Issy was also accepted to Caltech, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, Duke, and Notre Dame. She shares admissions strategies that worked for her as well as the topics she wrote about in her personal statement and supplemental essays. That along with insights into activities and wha...
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June 8, 2023 47 mins

Join Kelly Chester, a college admissions expert, as she interviews Sim, a recent UPenn grad and current Georgetown law student. Sim not only shares what she did to get admitted but also key academic and social insights into life at UPenn. In addition, listeners can indulge in little-known traditions at UPenn, like the toast-throwing ceremony and the very popular Philadelphia ball pit, frequented by UPenn students every year. Tune i...

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