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Let Me In: The BASIS Independent McLean College Counseling Podcast

Let Me In: The BASIS Independent McLean College Counseling Podcast

Written by: BASIS Independent McLean
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College counselors John Hight and Matt Ramsby pull back the curtain on college admissions, dismissing myths, delving into admissions stats, and interviewing college admissions officers to find out what it really takes to get in.BASIS Independent McLean
Episodes
  • Episode 3: Interview with Brown Admissions Officer Marie-Anne Barron

    Episode 3: Interview with Brown Admissions Officer Marie-Anne Barron
    Sep 26 2026

    Dr. Hight and Mr. Ramsby interview our first guest: Brown admissions officer Marie-Anne Barron. We discuss what's special about Brown, what they look for in applicants, and what really matters (and really doesn't) in admissions.
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    20 mins
  • Episode 2: College Rankings Part 1

    Episode 2: College Rankings Part 1
    Sep 10 2026

    In part 1 of our college rankings special, Matt and John look at the history of college rankings and dig into how the US News and World Report rankings are calculated. Spoiler alert: there are quite a few problems!
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    45 mins
  • Episode 1: Is it getting harder to get into college?

    Episode 1: Is it getting harder to get into college?
    Aug 26 2026

    Last year, Harvard's acceptance rate was 3.19%. Bowdoin's was 6.5%, and UCLA's rate was 10.8%. It certainly looks like it's getting harder to get into college, but is it? Matt and John discuss and the answer may surprise you.
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    18 mins
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