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The Admissions Club

The Admissions Club

Written by: Elizabeth West
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The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our decades of higher education and direct admissions experience with you and your student so you don't have to walk it alone.

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  • 48. The Power of Love, Micro-Kindness and College Admissions
    Jul 8 2026

    This episode covers the concept of micro-kindness and ties it into how you may be able to detect if a university is the right fit for you. Elizabeth includes experiences that elaborate on the concept of micro-kindness and its influences on our day-to-day life. The ‘Tale of Two Call Centers’ is a specific example on how university staff influence the perception on how a potential student may feel in that university's environment. In addition to this experience, real encounters and hypothetical situations are discussed. Elizabeth uses these scenarios to help the listener understand how a student may take these experiences and use them to decide if a university is a good fit for them. If you enjoyed today's episode, take a look at the EWC College Consulting website! You will find more information about EWC, our services and where to reach out to us if you’re interested. As always, thank you for watching today's episode. If there is a topic you would like to see discussed on the podcast, leave a comment below and let us know! Connect with Elizabeth and EWC Consulting!
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    The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our experience in higher education and direct college admissions with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.

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    26 mins
  • 47. Opportunities: How to Engage with Admissions Representatives
    Oct 21 2024

    In this episode, we bring in guest, Cameron Walsh, a current regional admissions representative. We talk about the ways in which admissions representatives visit your school, hometown, or surrounding areas. We share tips and advice on how to best interact with them while also being strategic in showing initiative to those schools you may or may not already know.

    Cameron Walsh completed his Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies at Appalachian State University, and has always had a passion for helping others. Spending 3 years volunteering to coach lacrosse at a local high school, he was able to guide his athletes through the scholarship and recruiting process, Cameron decided that his greatest desire was to help other students succeed in the college process. For the past 10 years, Cameron has been successfully steering hundreds of students from all walks of life on their college journey, staying in touch with them throughout their college years and transcending into a friendship. In addition to being a Division 1 Athletics Liaison for the single smallest D1 College in the nation, Cameron has also worked for the university serving the largest population of first-generation college students in North Carolina. He stays current on college trends by consistently connecting with colleagues around the nation, attending professional conferences and workshops and works as part of a regional admission group based in Charlotte, NC. Cameron has provided free college workshops at various Mecklenburg County public libraries with hopes to grow this program with every passing summer. Cameron’s college application essay writing workshops and presentations on the college process are always immensely popular as he tailors them to show his own personal failures when he was a college applicant. He takes great pride in his approach to college admission, which is very individualized and tailored to each student’s needs.

    Links mentioned:

    • Find National College Fairs near you here!

    In this episode you’ll learn:

    • How many ways there are to interact with admissions professionals
    • Tips on encouraged communication during high school visits, college fairs, and beyond
    • The secret to emailing with college admissions representatives

    The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our experience in higher education and direct college admissions with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.

    Connect with EWC!

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    33 mins
  • 46. True Colors: Tips for each grade level
    Sep 12 2024

    In this episode, Elizabeth and Taylor break down essential college planning and prep tips for each year of high school. We cover everything from freshman to seniors, academics to extracurriculars, and college visits to college applications. Tune in for actionable advice and reliable resources to guide students through each stage of their high school journey toward college readiness!

    Resources mentioned:

    • Passion Planner - for keeping things organized
    • Brag Sheet example - for letters of recommendation
    • Volunteermatch.org - for seeking volunteer opportunities

    In this episode we focus on how:

    • Freshmen should focus on academics and extracurriculars.
    • Sophomores are encouraged to explore career interests and leadership opportunities.
    • Juniors dive into standardized tests, college research, and essay prep.
    • For seniors, it’s all about finalizing applications, financial aid, and decision-making.

    The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our experience in higher education and direct college admissions with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.

    Connect with EWC!

    • Website
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    • YouTube
    • LinkedIn
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    45 mins
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