Genuine Admissions Podcast

About Genuine Admissions Podcast

Welcome to the Genuine Admissions podcast, featuring former Dean of Enrollment Amy Thompson at The Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut. Amy's experience in admissions at independent schools and colleges as well as her years as a director of college guidance, give her a unique understanding of the admission process. Her goal with Genuine Admissions is “to provide some insight, guidance, and a healthy dose of perspective as families navigate the next step on their educational journey.”

Publisher

The Loomis Chaffee School

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

3 Oct 2019

Latest episode

11 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

39 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Mar 2025

   Exploring the Island — A Conversation with Jody Reilly Soja

   In the latest episode Amy Thompson talks with Jody Reilly Soja, the new head of school, about her journey to Loomis Chaffee, the importance of community engagement, the strategic planning process, and how she is working to honor the school's founding values while adapting to modern challenges.

2. 

   7 Mar 2025

   Boarding at Loomis: Girls' Perspectives

   In this episode, Sydney, Kelly, and Anna discuss the sense of community and support they found in their boarding school environment — highlighting the importance of friendships and activities that foster bonding while reflecting on the challenges of homesickness and the transition to upperclass dorms.

3. 

   9 Jan 2025

   Exploring the Boarding Experience for Boys at Loomis Chaffee

   In this episode Amy Thompson, the dean of enrollment, discusses with four students about their experiences living in boys' dorms at Loomis Chaffee, how they adjusted to boarding life, and the importance of faculty support and community bonding.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

45

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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