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Getting In: A College Coach Conversation

Getting In: A College Coach Conversation

Written by: Elizabeth Heaton
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 Planning for college? Tune into Getting In: A College Coach Conversation for tips, techniques, and insider perspectives. Hosted by Elizabeth Heaton, a former admissions officer at the University of Pennsylvania, and featuring her fellow admissions and college finance experts from Bright Horizons College Coach, the show shares what colleges are really looking for and how to highlight your hard-won achievements for the best chance at success. New episodes air every Thursday at 4 PM Eastern Time, 1 PM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Variety channel.Elizabeth Heaton
Episodes
  • 2025 Resolutions; Go-Time for Juniors; Parent Tips for Letting Go

    2025 Resolutions; Go-Time for Juniors; Parent Tips for Letting Go
    Dec 26 2024

    The New Year is almost here, and host Sally Ganga will be talking with College Coach admissions counselor Julia Jones about resolutions for 2025 related to the college admission process and education in general.

    High school juniors, are you ready to start your college search process? College admissions coach Lisa Albro will be joining Sally to chat about the college search kick-off for juniors.

    And parents, are you struggling to let go of your current or soon-to-be college students? College Coach finance expert Michelle Smoley has some tips for parents in this situation.

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    58 mins
  • ED Deferrals/Denials; Gap Year Considerations; More Finance FAQs

    ED Deferrals/Denials; Gap Year Considerations; More Finance FAQs
    Dec 19 2024
    Did you apply Early Decision to a college? Were you deferred or denied? If so, you may be wondering what to do next. Host Ian Fisher will be talking with College Coach admissions counselor Brian Swann, formerly of Carleton College, about next steps. Seniors, are you considering a post-graduate or gap year? Either can be a wonderful option, but it’s important to plan carefully. Listen in when Ian talks with Jay Bonham, college admissions coach from Hamilton College. In addition, finance colleague Dina Birmingham will be answering the top finance questions from high school underclassmen and parents right now.
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    57 mins
  • Landmark College; Researching Support Services; Finance FAQs

    Landmark College; Researching Support Services; Finance FAQs
    Dec 12 2024
    Does your student have an IEP or 504 in high school? Is it possible they may use accommodations in colleges, for learning disabilities or health conditions? If so, you may find this episode very helpful. In segment one, host Sally Ganga will be interviewing Sydney Ruff, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Landmark College about how her institution assists neurodiverse students to succeed in college, either through a four-year Bachelor’s degree at Landmark or through one of their transitional programs. Then, Sally will be joined by Sara Calvert-Kubrom, College Coach admissions consultant, and they will discuss how to research accommodations at colleges that don’t have specialized support structures. Last, Sally will be joined by Laurie Peltier, College Coach finance consultant, who will answer some of the top questions her team is hearing about paying for higher education right now.
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    55 mins
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