College Bound

About College Bound

The Notre Dame Undergraduate Admissions Podcast helps students and their families navigate applying to college. We provide an overview of our application process and deadlines, while sharing what makes Notre Dame unique.

Publisher

College Bound

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Aug 2020

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

48 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   What should I make my Glimpse about

   This episode answers the question: What should I make my Glimpse about? Short answer: who you are, what you care about, and anything else you want to share about yourself. Glimpse videos are optional, with no specific prompt; they simply offer another way to share your voice and story with the admissions team.

2. 

   15 Oct 2026

   What is Notre Dame’s testing policy

   This episode answers the question: What is Notre Dame’s testing policy? Short answer: Notre Dame is test-optional for seniors and transfer students applying this school year (2026-2027) and will return to requiring testing for applicants next school year (2027-2028). Maria and Montanna dig into what it means to be test-optional, but not evidence optional, for students applying this year.

3. 

   7 Oct 2026

   When should I apply (REA v. RD)

   This episode answers the question: When should I apply (REA versus RD)? Short answer: Apply when you can submit your strongest application. Maria and Montanna talk about why you might want to apply Early (priority consideration for merit scholarships, more time to visit campus and make your decision) and why you might wait to apply until Regular Decision (applying Early Decision at another school, wanting to show strong first semester grades, taking a standardized test after October).

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

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