Practical, up-to-date interviews with experts in college admissions, financial aid, personal statements, test prep and more. Ethan Sawyer (aka College Essay Guy), interviews deans of admission, financial aid experts, and veterans of the admissions field to extract, then distill their advice into practical steps for students and those guiding them through the process. From creating an awesome college list to appealing a financial aid letter, Ethan skips the general advice and gets right to the action items, all in an effort to bring more ease, joy and purpose into the college admissions process.
The College Essay Guy Podcast: A Practical Guide to College Admissions
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Practical, up-to-date interviews with experts in college admissions, financial aid, personal statements, test prep and more. Ethan Sawyer (aka College Essay Guy), interviews deans of admission, financial aid experts, and veterans of the admissions field to extract, then distill their advice into practical steps for students and those guiding them through the process. From creating an awesome college list to appealing a financial aid letter, Ethan skips the general advice and gets right to the action items, all in an effort to bring more ease, joy and purpose into the college admissions process.
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Recent Episodes
July 7, 2026
713: On Becoming: The Art and Craft of Storytelling (Ep 10: The Stomach Whisperer) with Tillie Gottlieb
College Essay Guy host Ethan Sawyer interviews former admissions officer Tillie Gottlieb to dissect "The Stomach Whisperer" essay, revealing storytelling techniques for college applications.
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712: Empowering First-Generation Student Success: The Warren High School BUS program with David Cha
Tom Campbell interviews veteran educator David Cha about building impactful college-prep programming and empowering first-generation students at Warren High School.
June 9, 2026
711: On Becoming: The Art and Craft of Personal Storytelling (Ep 10: The Silent Assassin) with Amber Patterson
Host Ethan Sawyer interviews Amber Patterson, Regional Director of Admission at Texas Christian University, about crafting compelling college essays and understanding the admissions reader's perspective.
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