Episode 10: Patrick Meade from Johns Hopkins University

Patrick Meade, an Admissions Counselor at Johns Hopkins University, is new to the admissions world, yet his enthusiasm for JHU couldn't be more authentic. Its collaborative community is sure to attract that student who wants a top-tier academics environment without a cut-throat competitive undercurrent.

Episode 9: Cerita Fowler from Bowling Green State University

Thought that state universities were all the same? Cerita Fowler, an Admissions Counselor at Bowling Green State University, spoke at length about the opportunities for hands-on learning at BGSU, a large state university with a small community feel.

Episode 8: Greg Warmt from Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Greg Warmt, the Assistant Director of Admissions at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, is partial to HWS. Perhaps, that is because he is an alum. Or, it could be that HWS encourages its students to pursue in-depth study across the curriculum. Interdisciplinary studies is just the norm at HWS.

Episode 7: Kathy Winters from the University of Cincinnati

Kathy Winters, an Admissions Officer at the University of Cincinnati, was thrilled to promote the #hottestcollegeinamerica. It's new president, Dr. Santa Ono, has proven instrumental in putting UC on the national stage. It now boasts more 50 academic programs ranked amongst the top 50 from around the country.

Episode 6: Megan Whalen from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Megan Whalen, the Assistant Director of Admissions at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, dispels the myth that RPI is only for engineers. In fact, with other 38 distinctive majors (and even more minors), high school students may be surprised at its considerable humanities and business offerings.

Episode 5: Anisha Patel from Vanderbilt University

Anisha Patel, an Admissions Counselor at Vanderbilt University, has plenty to say about this highly-selective southern university. You probably know about its stellar academic programs, but have you heard about its food or beautiful campus? Listen in and find out more.

Episode 4: Kristen Placek from Florida Southern College

Did you know that Florida Southern College's campus features buildings designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright? Find out more about what makes FSC a "College That Changes Lives" by listening to my chat with Kristen Placek, the Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Florida Southern.

Episode 3: Elizabeth Stevenson from Southern Methodist University

Have you ever heard of a "Goldilocks school"? Are you intrigued? Find out what makes Southern Methodist University a Goldilocks school from Admission Counselor Elizabeth Stevenson.

Episode 2: Kaitlyn Zerbe from Lafayette College

Hear what Kaitlyn Zerbe, Assistant Director of Admissions at Lafayette College, has to say about the admissions process. For parents, she suggests letting the student lead the way.

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Episode 1: Adam Exline from Sarah Lawrence College

Hear from Adam Exline, the Associate Director of Admissions, at Sarah Lawrence College about their admissions process and trends in the current college admissions landscape.