Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
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Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Planning for college? Tune into Getting In: A College Coach Conversation to learn what colleges are really looking for and how to highlight your hard-won achievements for the best chance at success. Every week, we gather former admissions and financial aid officers as well as other expert guests fo...
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Studying Abroad: Parent POV; Tackling Tough Supplements; Financial Focus Areas for Seniors
Is your student considering studying abroad in college? Host Kyra Tyler will be joined by College Coach colleague Jay Bonham, who will give a parent’s...
ArborBridge Standardized Testing Updates; Harvey Mudd & CalTech Essay Strategies; CSS Profile Tips
Here it is, thanks! Interested in Cal Tech and Harvey Mudd, but not sure how to approach their supplemental essays? Host Shannon Vasconcelos will be j...
Experimenting With Extracurriculars; Social Media in the Admissions Process; FAFSA Facts You Need to Know
Students, are you beginning high school and trying to think ahead about your extracurricular activities? Concerned that you have to choose all your ac...
Rethinking Popular Majors; Funding Career & Trade Programs
We’re very excited for the return of Taryn Andrea, College Coach’s career expert. She’ll be talking with host Ian Fisher about alternatives to saturat...
Demonstrated Interest: What Colleges Really Want; Supplemental Essays: What’s the Point?; One Big Beautiful Bill’s Impact on Student Loans
Today we go over some frequently asked questions about admissions. Ever wonder what colleges mean when they say they track demonstrated interest? Thin...
Part-Time Jobs, Lifelong Impact; Admission Interview Tips; One Big Beautiful Bill Finance Updates
Do you know that college admission officers value part-time jobs on a students resume? Host Shannon Vasconcelos will be joined by new College Coach co...
Jenny West Anderson, Author of The Disengaged Teen
Host Ian Fisher has the remarkable good fortune to welcome guest Jenny West Anderson, author of The Disengaged Teen. If you're a parent, this episode...
President of Kettering University; Getting Organized for the School Year; Saving Smart at College Orientation
For this episode, Host Sally Ganga is so honored to have guest Dr. Robert K. McMahan, here to tell us about the institute where he is president, Kette...
Debating a Liberal Arts Education: Relevance, Demise, and the Financial Upside
What even is a liberal arts education? Hasn’t it gone the way of the dodo bird? Colleagues Zaragoza Guerra and Carrie Lewis will be joining host Sally...
What’s Happening in Higher Ed; Exploring AI Through Academic Lenses; Making College Dreams Financially Real
Keeping up with the evolving world of higher education can be overwhelming, but host Ian Fisher is here to help. In this episode, Ian is joined by Col...
Landscape for International Students: Conversation with Founders of Elite Scholars of China; Attending College in California?
The landscape for international students hoping to attend a US college has been changing rapidly in recent years, and there is still a lot of uncertai...
Interested in Law School?; Myth-Busting Law School; Tips for Your Scholarship Search
Interested in attending law school? Host Sally Ganga will be joined by the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Drake Law School in Des Moines,...
Wellesley College Deep Dive: Benefits of a Women's College; Setting Financial Aid Expectations
Interested in a women’s college, or even Wellesley College in particular? If you’re a women, our guests on this day will give you good reasons to add...
College Admissions Changing Landscape; College Options in Hawaii; Tips on Saving for College
Does it seem like the college admissions landscape has been changing particularly rapidly in recent years? Host Kyra Tyler will be joined by College C...
The Best College Traditions; Listener Questions with College Admissions and Finance
Join host Kyra Tyler and Bright Horizons College Coach's Jennifer Simons as they delve into the unique traditions that define college and university c...
Navigating Top Scholarships: Insights from Experts; Student Loan Repayment Options
Given the cost of college, many students are looking for scholarships. Some of the most generous include the Posse, Questbridge, Coca Cola, Taco Bell,...
Kris Crummet's Alternative Path to Music; Exploring Majors & Careers pt. 2; Mastering Interviews
Back on March 27th 2025, Host Ian Fisher talked with Taryn Andrea and Leigh Pinkston, College Coach colleagues in the career counseling space, about...
College Admissions in the Media: What's Hollywood and What's Accurate; How to Secure a Job on Campus
Have you ever wondered how accurate media portrayals of the college admission is? Pondered whether Legally Blonde is a real representation of the b...
Common App Essay Tips; Important Supplemental Essays; Interest-Free Ways to Pay for College
Rising seniors! Hopefully you’re already thinking about your college applications, and some of you may be asking just what kinds of essays you’ll need...
Creating Your Common App Activity List; Colleges NOT Accepting Common App; National 529 Plan Day!
Host Ian Fisher will be back again for the second show in a row to welcome colleague Abigail Anderson to discuss how to create the Common Application’...
Considering a Summer Job?; Dr. Christie Fox of Westminster University; Approaching College as a Student with Disabilities.
Are you considering a summer job? College Coach Finance Expert Zachary Gries will be joining host Ian Fisher to discuss the reasons why that can be im...
Kyra Tyler Inaugural Show; What To Ask An Admissions Officer; First Year Abroad Programs & It's Affordability
First, we want to introduce Kyra Tyler, our brand new host! This is her inaugural show.
Do you have plans to visit a college campus or attend...
College Research Tips; Government Resources For Career Searches; What Is NIL?
Seniors and parents, you probably know that researching colleges is important when creating a list of colleges for your upcoming applications. But did...
Meet Our Newest Team Members; Trends Seen In The Past Admission Cycle
Interested to know just who works at College Coach, and how they came to their roles as college admissions or finance educators? Host Sally Ganga will...
Benefits Of A Carefully Targeted List; Addressing Which College is Your Best Fit; Interviewing A Current College Student
Is your plan to apply to all the Ivies plus some additional highly selective colleges because you think it will increase your odds of being admitted?...
Parent Panel; Navigating the College Process; Borrowing Too Much To Pay For College?
Join us today for a return of our parent panel! Learn more about how our team of college experts navigated the college process for their own students...
Everything AP; Concerns About Letters of Recommendations; Tips For Finding Scholarships
Students, have you heard that colleges want you to take AP exams even if you haven’t taken the class? Are you confused about whether you will be requi...
Developing A Strategy: Paying For College; Waitlist, Now What?; Decisions Are Out, Addressing Your Emotions
Are you and your senior student unsure of how you will pay for college? Listen in to this segment, when host Sally Ganga interviews College Finance ex...
Connection Between Majors & Careers; Colleges Still Taking Applications?; Asking Colleges For More Financial Support
Are you unsure of your major? Or, have you picked your major based solely on what you want as your future career? Listen in, as the connection betwee...
Admitted Student Programs; Why Attend & Questions To Ask; Listener Questions
Seniors, after those admit letters roll in, you’ll also start receiving invitations to admitted student programs. College Coach colleague Sara Calvert...
College Search Essentials; Tips for saving on college; Brainstorming Essay Topics
Right around now, juniors are trying to figure out where they will be applying to college. But how? Is it all about the nicest dorm and best food? Col...
Teen Mentorship Programs; Tips for Recruited Athletes; Athletic Scholarships
Is your student looking for a research opportunity? Our host Ian Fisher will be joined by Jun Yun Chow, co-founder of Polygence, a research mentorship...
Changes to ACT; Does Your Major Matter Less?; New 529 Plan Rule
Have you heard that there are changes to the ACT? Not sure how that will impact you or your student? Host Sally Ganga will be joined by Dr. Megan Stub...
Merit Scholarships; Fin Aid Appeals; Comparing Awards from Colleges/Universities
It’s safe to say that 90% or more of us are concerned about college costs, and today’s show is all about paying for college, whether through merit sch...
Non-Traditional Paths: How 3 Successful Professionals Found their Career Path
Are you interested in starting your own business? Learning the pluses and the possible pitfalls? Host Sally Ganga has the great fortune to interview t...
Beth's Farewell; Introducing Kyra Tyler
If you’re a long time listener of the Getting In podcast, or, just curious about how college admissions has evolved over the last ten years, this epis...
Curious Cardinals; Benefits of Less Selective Colleges; What is SAI?
Have you heard of Curious Cardinals? Host ian fisher of Bright Horizons College Coach will be chatting with Audrey Wisch, Co-founder and President, ab...
Meet the Newest College Coach Experts
Do you want to hear from our newest team members here at College Coach? Listen in for a very fun episode with our panel of three college admission exp...
Emory University; Updates on Federal Student Loan Programs
Interested in Emory University, or just want to hear from the Director of Admissions at a highly selective university about what is happening right no...
Summer Programs; Employer-Sponsored Education Benefits
Given that it’s still cold out, you might think it’s too early to be looking at summer programs, but we’re here to encourage you to start now! Host Be...