POET-CAST

We're joined by the staff from the Student Disability Services Office who discuss the importance of their services, types of accommodations, and breakdown the different ways of how they assist students. We get to hear from a current student who utilizes their services and what his experience has been.

Colleagues from the Art and Visual Studies department go in depth about what this major has to offer, the different tracks you can take, post-grad opportunities with this degree, and more.

On this episode, we're joined by Dr. Christina Scott from the Psychological Sciences department, who gives an overview about what this major offers, research opportunities, and career outcomes.

We're joined by Sylvia Vetrone, Fellowships Director, who explains the difference between internships vs fellowships, how fellowships align with your academic and professional growth, and how students take advantage of this unique opportunity.

On our first episode of season 2, we highlight our CARE program, which is one of the key resources in supporting students' success on campus. We get to hear how students, staff and faculty collaborate through this program for the health and wellbeing of our community.

We take a break from our regular programming to share some scary stories about Weingart Hall - the home to our Admission and Financial Aid Office. We also give a sneak peek at what to expect from Season 2 of the POET-CAST.

We have two of Whittier's very own coaches weighing in on Whittier's athletic program, the process of athletic recruitment, how to go about getting on a coach's radar, and how our current athletes are being supported throughout their athletic career.

On this episode, we are joined by two colleagues from the college counseling world, Katie Mitchell Dodge and Herbie Walker, to discuss letters of recommendation, tips on approaching potential recommenders, determining the right person to submit a recommendation on your behalf, and appropriate ways to follow up.

We are joined by a special guest who gives insight on what to expect for your First Year Experience. We discuss how a community helps students get adjusted and involved, academic resources, extracurricular involvement, how to pursue research opportunities and campus jobs.

We continue the conversation about the college search timeline by sharing tips on how to refine your college list and what you should be focusing on during your senior year of high school.

On this episode, we're helping you prepare for the college search timeline. We discuss topics on how you should approach classes and extra curricular activities, the best way to narrow down your list of schools, and things you should be thinking about before senior year.

We're joined by a colleague in student life, Francisco Gomez, who discusses how the Office of Student Engagement and the Office of Equity and Inclusion impacts, serves, and supports the campus community. We also discuss programming put on by these offices and how new students can get involved within their first year.

Campus partners such as the Advancing STEM Academic Program (ASAP), Center for Advising and Academic Success (CAAS), Center for Career and Professional Development (CPD), and the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) come together to discuss resources available for our transfer students.

We're joined by a couple of current students who share what life is like since attending Whittier, managing their weekly schedules, transitioning to a new environment, taking advantage of campus resources, and adjusting through the pandemic. 

Two admission representatives offer tips on how to get the most out of your campus visits and tours, how to engage with the people you meet, types of questions to ask, and when it's appropriate to venture out and explore on your own.

Our Vice President of Enrollment Management is joined by our partner in Financial Aid, Jesse Marquez, to discuss how to pay for college. They discuss topics like estimated family contribution, different types of financial aid, and explain other options for financing a college education.

Our very own Transfer Counselor and Director of Admission break down the admission and financial aid process for transfer applicants. They also discuss opportunities for transfers such as social activities and academic support.

The POET-CAST welcomes its first students - Katie Ann and Samantha. These two recently completed the application process and provide insights into their decision making and how they ultimately made their choice to attend Whittier. They also discuss tips on staying organized through the application period, navigating through the pandemic and finding ways to stay motivated.

Two admission counselors revisit the topic of college essays by sharing writing examples and advice on ways you can make your essay leave a lasting impression.

The POET-CAST welcomes its first guest, Professor Andrea Rehn, to discuss tips and strategies on how write your personal statement - from steps on getting started, selecting the right topic, and some things to avoid.

A panel of Whittier College admission representatives answer some of the most commonly asked questions about the application process, figuring out a major, writing a personal essay, and more.

Seasoned admission representatives, Adri and Erasmo discuss all things you need to know about the Common Application and advice on how to stay organized when applying to multiple institutions.

Admission representatives Erasmo, Charlie and Casey discuss the benefits of a liberal arts education, do some myth busting about private colleges, and give an overview of our Whittier Scholars Program.