A show about the most important decision of your life, or so you're told. Each guest talks about their journey to college, acceptance, rejection, the big moments, and little bits of luck that shaped them. Plus, advice from experts on how to navigate the college process.
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The Test Prep Episode - Akil Bello - Pratt Institute - Best Of
Test prep expert Akil Bello quickly realized he was good at taking tests. But when it came to college, he says he did everything the wrong way. What's his advice when it comes to admissions testing? And what one thing is more important than two extra hours of test prep for your child?
Akil's perspective and advice is why this is one of our favorite episodes from Season 1.
Guest: @akilbello (twitter.com/akilbello)
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Music: Lonely in Café by Dmitriy Diomores, Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Crown by Kuzzo, Maipen Lei by Beltone, Air by Ilya Truhanov. All music aside from Jahzzar from Icons8.com
23 Sept 2020
The How To Make a Path Episode - Bob Wiltfong - Kansas - Best Of
Before he was on The Daily Show, Bob Wiltfong was growing up in Nebraska with no idea how to follow his dream. How do you make a path when you don't see one? And what do you do when the advice you get changes everything, for better and for worse?
That is why this episode is one of our favorites.
Plus, a listener asks how much does your high school's name and reputation matter in the admissions process?
Guests:
Bob Wiltfong
Chad Fulton, Associate Director of College Counseling, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Austin, TX
Music: Surrender by Uncleboris (Icons8.com), Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Maipen Lei by Beltone (Icons8.com), Air by Ilya Truhanov (Icons8.com), E Tude in E Major by Ilya Truhanov (Icons8.com), Waterfalls by Samsara (Icons8.com), Rainy Sun by The Owl (Icons8.com), V by Weary Eyes (Icons8.com)
16 Sept 2020
The Sent From The Future Episode - Kim Digilio - Princeton - Best Of
Princeton rower turned Princeton admissions officer Kim Digilio talks about self-loathing in high school, getting into the only school she applied to, and how a wart made her change her major. Her openness and honesty make this a must-listen and one of our favorite episodes.
Guest: Kim Digilio www.sentfromthefuture.com
Music: Andromeda's Nebula by Backspace, Maipen Lei by Beltone (Icons8.com), Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, V by Weary Eyes (Icons8.com)
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