• The College Admissions Process Podcast

  • By: John Durante
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The College Admissions Process Podcast

By: John Durante
  • Summary

  • 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.
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Episodes
  • 207. Lehigh University - Bruce Bunnick - Director of Admissions
    May 13 2024

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    📚🎓 In this episode of "The College Admissions Process Podcast," I had the great pleasure of interviewing Bruce Bunnick, who is the Director of Admissions at Lehigh University. Bruce and I explored their unique academic offerings, holistic application review process, while gaining valuable insights into the vibrant campus life at Lehigh.

    🌟 Some Key Takeaways:

    • Academic Distinctions: Discover Lehigh University's standout academic programs and unique opportunities that set it apart from other institutions. 🏫
    • Extracurricular Experiences: Learn about the diverse extracurricular activities and campus life experiences that await students at Lehigh. 🎉
    • Holistic Application Review: Gain insights into Lehigh's holistic approach to application evaluation, covering academic records, extracurriculars, recommendation letters, and more. 📚
    • Crafting Standout Essays: Get expert advice on crafting standout essays that authentically reflect a student's personality and aspirations. 📝
    • Impactful Recommendation Letters: Understand what makes a recommendation letter truly impactful and how students should approach choosing recommenders. 💌
    • Test-Optional Trend: Explore the test-optional trend and its impact on admission, along with Bruce Bunnick's predictions for the future. 📊
    • Addressing Educational Disparities: Learn how Lehigh considers the variation in available Advanced Placement courses among different high schools. 🎓
    • Support for Students with IEPs: Discover the opportunities Lehigh offers to students that had Individualized Education Plans (IEP) in high school for continued success on campus. 🌈
    • Homeschooling Application Process: Gain insights into the unique aspects of the application process for homeschooled students and the review process from the admissions office. 🏡
    • Bruce's Insights: Explore topics not covered in the questions, as Bruce Bunnick shares additional insights and perspectives. 🤔
    • Top Three Pieces of Advice from Bruce: Wrap up the episode with Bruce's top three pieces of advice for students and parents navigating the college admissions process. 🚀

    Lehigh University - Undergraduate Admissions

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    53 mins
  • 206. UC Berkeley - Jua Howard - Assistant Director of Admissions
    May 6 2024

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    UC Berkeley Admissions

    UC Berkeley Virtual Tour

    UC Berkeley Academic Guide

    UC Berkeley Campus Life

    Thriving Initiatives

    Financial Aid and Scholarships Office

    Financial Aid Cal-culator (Net Price Calculator)

    Scholarships

    Cal Athletics

    A - G Academic Subject Requirements

    Personal Insight Questions

    NCAA Website

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • 205. Marquette University - Inside the Admissions Office: Expert Insights, Tips, and Advice - Mario Walker - Admissions Counselor
    May 1 2024

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    Marquette University - Admissions

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    22 mins

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