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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411: Finding Your Why, What a Liberal Arts Education Really Is, and How to Figure out What You Actually Want 2023-12-05
410: Regional Spotlights: Attending College in The South w/ Renee Ferrerio 2023-11-21
409: A Crash Course in College Athletic Recruiting w/ Katie Andersen 2023-11-02
408: 10 Critical Things Trans Youth (and Their Counselors and Caregivers) Should Know in High School and When Applying to College w/ Shannon and Sam Bergeron 2023-10-11
407: Behind the Scenes of an Admission Office + Supplemental Essay Deep Dive w/ Rick Diaz 2023-09-29
406: Why You Don’t Have to Write about Trauma in Your College Essay to Stand Out—and What You Can Do Instead w/ Tina Yong 2023-09-15
405: 7 Cosas Que Las Familias Latinas Deben Saber Sobre Cómo Prepararse Para la Universidad / 7 Things Latinx Families Need to Know About Preparing for College w/ Lorenzo Gamboa 2023-09-07
404: Race-Conscious Admission Was Struck Down—What Does This Mean and What Can Students and College Counselors Do? w/ Jay Rosner 2023-09-01
403: AP, IB, Honors, Oh My! How Admissions Officers View Your High School Courses, Rigor, and School Context w/Susan Tree 2023-08-03
402: How to Create a (Sustainable, Nourishing, Energizing, Intentional) Morning Ritual with Sage Simpson 2023-07-21
401: NACAC CEO Angel Pérez—Self-care for counselors, leaders, and professionals in helping roles 2023-07-21
303: Part 2: Behind the Scenes of an Admission Office w/ Tom Campbell 2022-01-19
302: Part 1: Behind the Scenes of an Admission Office w/ Tom Campbell 2022-01-19
301: Behind the Scenes of an Admission Counselor's Life w/ Kati Sweany 2022-01-19
215: 17 Things Students of Color (+ Their Counselors and Parents) Should Know When Applying to College 2020-09-12
214: Resources for LGBTQ+ Students from Campus Pride 2019-10-07
213: Self-Directed Learning (Why You Can Quit HS & Be Okay) 2019-10-02
212: Advice for Homeschooling Students 2019-09-23
211: Financial Aid Tips for International Students (and Their Counselors) 2019-09-16
210: The Being Not-Rich Guide 2019-09-06
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