How Yale Uses Podcasting to Demystify Ivy League Admissions

Step inside the Yale Admissions Office with Hannah Mendlowitz and Mark Dunn from "Inside Yale Admissions Office" podcast. As senior admissions officers, Hanna and Mark share an in-depth look the innovative ways they use podcasting to demystify the college admissions process. They discuss the motivations behind starting their podcast, its impact on various audiences including students, parents, and educational counselors; and address common misconceptions about Ivy League admissions. The conversation also covers how their podcast serves as a tool for transparency and aids in countering misinformation spread by external admissions consultants.Episode Links:Inside Yale Admissions Podcast: Website Hannah Mendlowitz: LinkedIn Mark Dunn: LinkedIn Connect with UsShare Feedback & Ask Questions: [email protected] More: Continuing Studies PodcastFollow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn PageJoin LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14115712/Connect w/ Jen: LinkedIn or  [email protected] Connect w/ Neil:  LinkedIn or [email protected]:  @namcphedran / @podiumpodcastcoYoutubeHigherEdPodsChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionHosts Neil McPhedran and Jennifer-Lee introduce guests Hanna Mendlowitz and Mark Dunn from the Inside Yale Admissions Office podcast.(00:02:12) Role of Admissions OfficersThe day-to-day roles of each guest as admissions officers at Yale.(00:04:35) Motivation Behind Inside Yale AdmissionsThe origin and purpose of Inside Yale Admissions, aimed at demystifying the admissions process and making it more transparent.(00:08:19) Audience and ImpactA discussion on the general audience of the podcast, and its impact on students, parents, counselors, and media reporters.(00:09:48) Educational Mission and TransparencyThe educational mission of the podcast to provide transparent and accessible information about admissions, inspired by recent scandals.(00:14:41) Expanding Topics and Engaging More AudiencesPotential new topics for the podcast, including athletic recruiting and tailored content for international students.(00:16:23) Seasonality and Episode PlanningThe scheduling of the podcast’s episodes and how they align with the admissions cycle at Yale.(00:17:46) Future Topics and Audience FeedbackPlans for future podcast episodes and how they address specific audience needs and requests.(00:22:42) Operational Aspects of Their PodcastBehind-the-scenes look at how the podcast is produced, including team involvement and technical setup.(00:27:03) Conclusion (00:00) - Introduction (02:12) - Role of Admissions Officers (04:35) - Motivation Behind Inside Yale Admissions (08:19) - Audience and Impact (09:48) - Educational Mission and Transparency (14:41) - Expanding Topics and Engaging More Audiences (16:23) - Seasonality and Episode Planning (17:46) - Future Topics and Audience Feedback (22:42) - Operational Aspects of Their Podcast Join us at Higher Ed Pod Con in Cleveland, OH, July 16 - 17 2026Sign up by May 29 for Early Bird Pricing