The College Admissions Process Podcast
Welcome to "The College Admissions Process Podcast," your ultimate resource for navigating the journey to higher education while receiving application tips and other college advice. I am your host, John Durante, and I am here to introduce you to college admissions representatives, and other professionals in the field of college admissions. Our purpose is to serve you the students and parents, so that you may gain insight straight from the people who ultimately make the decisions. Regardless of whether you will apply to a particular school being highlighted in a given podcast episode, you should listen to all of them, as each guest will give you tremendous insight and advice on every aspect of the college admissions process. Lastly, if you have any questions you’d like me to cover on future episodes, or any comments you’d like to share, please email me at: collegeadmissionstalk@gmail.com And don’t forget to visit our website at www.collegeadmissionstalk.com So, are you ready? Let’s talk about it.
Episodes
🎙️In this insightful episode, Conner Stanfield, Assistant Director of Admission & Coordinator of Campus Visits at Grinnell College joins us to dive deep into the student experience at one of the most academically rigorous and intentionally student-centered liberal arts colleges in the country. 🏫 Whether you're just starting your college search or narrowing down highly selective schools, this conversation will benefit all stud...
🎙️ Real Talk with College Students – Reflecting on the College Search Journey
Welcome to a special episode in our 🎓College Student Reflection Mini-Series on The College Admissions Process Podcast! In this episode, host John Durante sits down with a current college student who has completed at least one full year to reflect on their personal college admissions experience — from researching and applying to adapting to life on campus...
🎙️In this episode, Kurtis Kalagher, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions from Quinnipiac University joins us to pull back the curtain on what makes Quinnipiac a standout choice for students looking for a close-knit, opportunity-rich college experience.
🎓 From understanding how Quinnipiac reviews applications holistically to the range of academic and support services offered, this episode is packed with insights tha...
🎙️ Real Talk with College Students – Reflecting on the College Search Journey
Welcome to a special episode in our 🎓College Student Reflection Mini-Series on The College Admissions Process Podcast! In this episode, host John Durante sits down with a current college student who has completed at least one full year to reflect on their personal college admissions experience — from researching and applying to adapting to life on campus...
🎓I had the privilege of speaking with two current students from Deep Springs College, an incredibly unique institution that blends rigorous academics with hands-on labor and self-governance. These students share their first-hand experiences of life at Deep Springs, providing invaluable insight into what makes this remote college in California so extraordinary.
Here are the top highlights you don’t want to miss in this episode! 🌟
🎙️ Real Talk with College Students – Reflecting on the College Search Journey
Welcome to a special episode in our 🎓College Student Reflection Mini-Series on The College Admissions Process Podcast! In this episode, host John Durante sits down with a current college student who has completed at least one full year to reflect on their personal college admissions experience — from researching and applying to adapting to life on campus...
🎙️ In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast (The CAPP), host John Durante welcomes Rebecca Simons, Director of Admission at Wellesley College, to unpack the application process and what makes a Wellesley education truly transformative.
Whether you're wondering how test-optional policies are handled, what really matters in the essay, or how financial aid works at one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges, this c...
🎙️ Real Talk with College Students – Reflecting on the College Search Journey
Welcome to a special episode in our 🎓College Student Reflection Mini-Series on The College Admissions Process Podcast! In this episode, host John Durante sits down with a current college student who has completed at least one full year to reflect on their personal college admissions experience — from researching and applying to adapting to life on campus...
🎙️ I had the great honor of welcoming back Jeff Selingo, New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and higher ed thought leader, for a follow-up conversation on the ever-changing world of college admissions. Jeff’s newest book, Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You, challenges families to think differently about what makes a college a “good fit.”
Here’s what we covered in this insightful episode ⬇️
✨ Key Topics...
🎙️ Real Talk with College Students – Reflecting on the College Search Journey
Welcome to a special episode in our 🎓College Student Reflection Mini-Series on The College Admissions Process Podcast! In this episode, host John Durante sits down with a current college student who has completed at least one full year to reflect on their personal college admissions experience — from researching and applying to adapting to life on campus...
🎙️ In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Cara Franke, Executive Director of Strategic Recruitment at the University of Kentucky (UK). Cara offers invaluable insights into UK’s holistic admissions process, the student experience at a large public university, and how applicants — especially out-of-state students — can stand out. Whether you're considering UK or just want to bet...
🎙️ Real Talk with College Students – Reflecting on the College Search Journey
Welcome to a special episode in our 🎓College Student Reflection Mini-Series on The College Admissions Process Podcast! In this episode, host John Durante sits down with a current college student who has completed at least one full year to reflect on their personal college admissions experience — from researching and applying to adapting to life on campus...
🎙️ In this must-listen episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nilvio Perez, Director of Admissions at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU). Whether you're a student, parent, or college counselor, this conversation offers valuable, honest, and strategic insight into the admissions process at a public university — while spotlighting what makes Southern a compelling choice for many.
📍Located in New Haven, Conne...
🎙️ Real Talk with College Students – Reflecting on the College Search Journey
Welcome to a special episode in our 🎓College Student Reflection Mini-Series on The College Admissions Process Podcast! In this episode, host John Durante sits down with a current college student who has completed at least one full year to reflect on their personal college admissions experience — from researching and applying to adapting to life on campus...
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🎙️Join me in this episode with David duKor-Jackson who is the Director of Admissions at MIT. We’re diving into essential topics like how to find the right fit in your college search and what you can expect from MIT’s holistic review process. Let’s get into it! 🌟
Key Highlights:
Cross-Disciplinary Spirit at MIT: David shares how the collaborative and interdisciplin...
🎙️ In this special panel episode, John Durante sits down with five dedicated professionals from Roger Williams University (RWU) to give you a comprehensive look into the application process, student life, academic support, and how RWU sets students up for long-term success. Whether you're a student, parent, or counselor, this episode delivers insider strategies and advice directly from the people shaping the RWU experience eve...
🎙️ In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, I'm joined by Scott Anderson, Admissions Representative at the University of Kansas (KU). A KU alumnus, proud Kansan, and longtime educator, Scott shares his insider knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for all that KU has to offer.
From test-optional admissions and merit scholarships to mental health support, campus safety, and Jayhawk spirit, this episode is full of valua...
Alphabetical List of All Episodes with Links
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🎙️In this episode, I welcome back Chris Richards, Director of Admissions at The University of Maine—the state’s flagship public research institution located in beautiful Orono, Maine 🌲🐻. With over 100 majors, a strong commitment to research and sustainability, and one of the most affordable flagship tuition rates in the country 💸, UMaine offers a compelling option for students seeking a comprehensive college experience.
Chris sh...
🎙️ In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast, I welcome back Nick Hervatin, Minnesota Recruitment & Senior Admissions Counselor at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, for an insightful conversation about what’s new on campus and what students and families need to know about applying to this top-ranked public research university.
Here are 3 of the most important takeaways you won’t want to miss:
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