College Planning Simplified

About College Planning Simplified

College planning is stressful! We bring you the latest news on choosing a good fit college, presenting yourself effectively in college applications, writing effective college essays, building a successful high school resume, and navigating the college admission process successfully.

Publisher

Stephanie D'Souza

Category

education · education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Feb 2020

Latest episode

18 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

62 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Oct 2026

   Your Teen’s Best-Fit College Might Not Be on Your Radar: The Liberal Arts Advantage

   Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Stephanie talks with Anne Morano from Colleges That Change Lives about what a liberal arts and sciences education really is and why it still makes sense for careers, grad school, and a fast-changing economy. She shares a student-centered way to build a college list by focusing on fit, mentorship, and outcomes rather than rankings and name recognition. • What CTCL is and why the organization highlights overlooked colleges • What “liberal arts and s...

2. 

   20 Sept 2026

   Co-ops, Internships, and What Comes After College

   Send us Fan Mail We encourage families to add one crucial filter when building a college list: how a student prepares for life after graduation through hands-on experience. In this episode, Stephanie chats with Drexel University’s Ian Sladen, who breaks down experiential learning, what separates co-op from internships, and how to spot programs that deliver career outcomes. They discuss: • Defining experiential learning beyond marketing language • Comparing study abroad, undergraduate research...

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   21 Aug 2026

   How to Nail Your Supplemental Essays

   Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Stephanie and Lindsey break down the supplemental essays that impact admissions outcomes, from Why Us to Why Major to the short quirky questions students are unsure how to answer. We share how we help students sound authentic, show real fit, and stop writing what they think colleges want to hear. We also cover: • The difference between the personal statement and school specific supplemental essays • The biggest signs a Why Us essay is generic and how to...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

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Quality

40

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

82

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