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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 1H 18M

Behind the Admissions Curtain: What Colleges Really Want

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Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, Dr. Kellie Coppi, CEP, reveals insider tips on what colleges look for in essays. Along with host Gabrielle Crichlow, Dr. Coppi will tackle a sample application question together, breaking down how to approach it effectively and authentically. This episode is perfect for high school juniors and seniors.Who is Dr. Kellie Coppi?Dr. Kellie Coppi, CEP, is a board-certified educational planner through the AICEP who works with college-bound students on anything from course selection to college lists to, in particular, the admissions essay process. Seventeen years in the business helping hundreds of families per year.You can find Dr. Coppi:On the web: https://sayyestotheessaywithdrcoppi.com/On Facebook # 1: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580879431978On Facebook # 2: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090534173974Promo: 10% off college list building services when you mention that you heard about her services from our "Hot Topics!" podcast!Watch Dr. Coppi's free recorded webinar on the college admissions process: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e8TANthsndJhxsPGax1kua8ydiiRQ3nN/view?usp=sharingWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/R547Nm8deSARate this episode on IMDB: TBA********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.comVisit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.comSign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribeSign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJOCheck out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: December 27, 2025

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, Dr. Kellie Coppi, CEP, reveals insider tips on what colleges look for in essays. Along with host Gabrielle Crichlow, Dr. Coppi will tackle a sample application question together, breaking down how to approach it effectively and authentically. This episode is perfect for high school juniors and seniors.Who is Dr. Kellie Coppi?Dr. Kellie Coppi, CEP, is a board-certified educational planner through the AICEP who works with college-bound students on anything from course selection to college lists to, in particular, the admissions essay process. Seventeen years in the business helping hundreds of families per year.You can find Dr. Coppi:On the web: https://sayyestotheessaywithdrcoppi.com/On Facebook # 1: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580879431978On Facebook # 2: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090534173974Promo: 10% off college list building services when you mention that you heard about her services from our "Hot Topics!" podcast!Watch Dr. Coppi's free recorded webinar on the college admissions process: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e8TANthsndJhxsPGax1kua8ydiiRQ3nN/view?usp=sharingWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/R547Nm8deSARate this episode on IMDB: TBA********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.comVisit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.comSign up for our email list: <a...

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