College Admissions Insider
A whole lot happens between choosing a list of top schools and getting that thick acceptance envelope in the mail. But you don't have to take that journey alone. On each episode of College Admissions Insider, we talk to real college admissions counselors to bring you expert advice for your college search. Learn how to find the right college fit, build a list of finalists, and create an application that gets noticed. This podcast is an initiative of Bucknell University but is designed for students applying to any school.
Episodes
When so much of the college search is about what you'll do during university, it can be easy to push off what comes after until, well, after.
But knowing what graduates go on to accomplish can be a powerful tool when deciding which schools are on your list. In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're diving into outcomes.
We'll discover how universities manage and share outcomes data, the best t...
Whether you're just now thinking about college or have been visiting campuses for months, there's a step in the college process that all students arrive at: Building a college list.
With thousands of colleges and universities in the U.S., choosing the ones you'd like to attend can feel like a tall order. Good news is you don't have to do it alone.
In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we&ap...
Spring is officially here, and with it, those long-awaited responses from college admissions.
You may think there's only two options. “Congrats, you're in,” or, “We regret to inform you.” But plenty of students will receive a third message, offering them a spot on the waitlist.
In this minisode, we'll chat about the most important tips for navigating that outcome.
From Google to mobile apps to podcasts like this, there are countless resources out there to help students find the school that's right for them and craft a strong application.
Many students might find that the ultimate college support is right in their own backyard. On today's episode of College Admissions Insider, we're exploring community-based organizations.
We'll define what community-based or...
Websites, brochures and social media can only tell you so much about what a college is like. While visiting in person is an excellent way to get a feel for campus life, there are even more immersive opportunities.
Today on College Admissions Insider, we're diving into pre-college programs. We'll learn what pre-college programs offer prospective students, what the experience looks like at Bucknell, a...
Tell us about a challenge you faced and how you overcame it.
Reflect on a moment when your actions made a difference for others.
Describe one of your passions and why it lights you up.
These aren't just ideas for your next journal entry. They're prompts you might see when you sit down to write your college essay — one of the only places on the application where students use their own voice to tell an admission...
There's no shortage of acronyms in higher education, but perhaps none are more important for prospective students than FAFSA and CSS.
For students and families seeking financial aid, these are the essential forms you'll need to submit. Today we'll break down these financial aid forms, the differences between them and some tips for using the FAFSA and CSS to secure aid at the schools on your lis...
In this minisode of College Admissions Insider, Brooke and Becca dive into minimum requirements. You'll learn what minimum requirements are, how they might differ between schools, and ways that you can ensure you're on the right preparation track for college.
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If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu.
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At schools like Bucknell that receive thousands of applications every year, there’s a good chance some applicants will have similar grades, academic rigor, and extracurricular involvement.
But there's a place where applicants can stand out — something guaranteed to be found in their application and no other. We're talking about the college essay — an applicant's best opportunity to show college...
While it may be the student who gets admitted to college in the end, they aren't the only ones with a hand in the process.
From those initial Google searches to campus visits and beyond, parents and families are discovering and learning right alongside their student. On this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're taking a closer look at the parent and family experience.
We'll ta...
No two college journeys are the same. For some, it might mean attending college right in their hometown, while others might travel halfway or even to the other side of the country for school.
Then, there are those who take their education beyond borders. At the request of one of our listeners, in this episode of College Admissions Insider, we are exploring options for attending college outside of the US.
We'll lear...
After choosing where to enroll, the next major decision in the college process is, “What is going to live with you in your home away from home?”
In this College Admissions Insider minisode, we're sharing some tips and considerations to keep in mind when packing for your first year of college.
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If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu.
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If you've been listening to College Admissions Insider for a while, the title of this episode might ring a bell. In some of our early episodes, we invited real admissions counselors here to talk about how reading applications really works.
Today, we're doing it all again. We'll be chatting about the process front to back — and then some.
Our guest is Kevin Mathes '07, associate vice president and dea...
Your grades, extracurriculars and essay responses paint a picture of who you are. But there's another part of your application that colleges and universities pay special attention to: your intended major.
On this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're providing tips on identifying the primary discipline you'll study throughout your four years. We'll discuss when students should star...
There's only so much you can learn about a school from Google. One of the best ways to get to know a college is to experience it for yourself.
An in-person visit can push a college into dream school territory, or send it falling off your list entirely. In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're exploring how you make the most of a college visit from the options available to setting it up a...
When exploring colleges, there's only so much you can do online. At some point, you have to see these places for yourself — all five, 10 or 30 schools on your list.
Unless a family member has unlimited vacation days (or a teleportation machine), the only way to realistically visit multiple schools in a reasonable amount of time is by planning a college visit road trip.
But how do you organize o...
Maybe you sketch in your free time, have a leading role in community theater production or dance in a semi-professional company. Whatever your arts interest, there are abundant opportunities to pursue it in college.
On this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're chatting with two current Bucknell students about their involvement in the arts. We'll talk about how they found opportunities on cam...
In our last College Admissions Insider minisode, we shared some advice for weighing your admission offers and making a decision. But that was just the tip of the iceberg.
There's no one better to walk high school seniors through the process than students who were in their shoes not too long ago.
In this episode, we've invited our very own first-year college students to share how they chose ...
So far on College Admissions Insider, we've taken you through each step of the application process — from exploring what schools are out there, to making a decision on where you will be applying, and getting ready to submit your very best applications.
Now, we've made it to spring and its decision season.
It's an exciting time, but it can also be a bit stressful. Is there a magic form...
While search engines provide millions of answers in less than a second, there is one life-changing question for which the answer doesn't arrive as quickly: Did I get in?
When you want to know whether you’ve been accepted into your college of choice, things don't happen quickly. In fact, it may be months between the moment you press “submit” on your application and the day that acceptance notificatio...
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