Hosted by Dr. Riley, the College App 101 podcast provides expert guidance on college applications and academics for college bound high school students and their parents. Dr. Riley has more than a decade of experience in higher education (Xavier University, University of Oregon, and The University of Texas at San Antonio) and secondary education (as Director of College & Career at a large San Antonio private high school).
High achieving college bound students easily get overwhelmed by extracurricular activities, part-time work, a robust social calendar, not to mention academics. In this episode, Dr. Riley (from collegeapp101.com) shares some stories and tips to help students avoid getting overwhelmed. Other topics include the current climate in college admissions, America's view on the importance of a college education, what parents want for their children after high school, and more.
8 Oct 2026
Preparing Financially for College: Saving, FAFSA 2026, and More #79
Financial savings to pay college expenses is a daunting topic. Yet it is crucial that parents and college bound students address finances before attending college, so everyone's expectations are realistic. In this episode, Dr. Riley (from collegeapp101.com) tackles financial savings and related topics like the FAFSA, being proactive, avoiding the victim mindset, and much more.
21 Sept 2026
Preparing for the FAFSA 2026 #78
The 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA) opens on October 1, 2026. Current college bound seniors and their parents must submit the FAFSA if they wish to be considered for federal, state, and many college financial aid programs. In this episode, Dr. Riley (from collegeapp101.com) provides an overview of the FAFSA, offers several tips on financial success in college, addresses some current events in higher education, and suggests some time management strategies.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
10 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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