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College App 101 — 73 episodes

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Interviews with Class of 2026 National Merit Students Part 6

2

Interviews with Class of 2026 National Merit Students Part 5

3

Interviews with Class of 2026 National Merit Students Part 4 (National Merit Finalist!)

4

Interviews with Class of 2026 National Merit Students Part 3

5

Interviews with Class of 2026 National Merit Students Part 2

6

Interviews with Class of 2026 National Merit Students Part 1

7

Developing a Love for Learning Part 3

8

Interview with a College Student about Major

9

Avoiding Common High School Mistakes

10

The Importance of Wonder in Education

11

The Case for a Classical Education (K-12) Part 1

12

Foresight's Role in Academic Success

13

Fall 2025 Financial Tips: FAFSA, Generosity, and More

14

Admissions Advice from a College Student

15

When to Prepare for Highly Selective Admissions

16

The Role of Parents in College Admissions

17

Hats Off to Class of 2025

18

Interview with a Business Owner

19

Admissions Essay Ideas and a Dear Aunt

20

Interview with UT-Austin Alumni: Business, Medicine

21

Finding Your Voice in Admissions Essays Part 2

22

Finding Your Voice in Admissions Essays Part 1

23

Interview with an AP Scholar with Distinction

24

Money, Saving, Generosity, and this Year’s FAFSA

25

Interview with a Class of 2024 Graduate

26

Understanding Your Gifts and Talents

27

Staying Strong Mentally Part 2

28

Hats Off to Class of 2024

29

Staying Strong Mentally Part 1

30

The Importance of Commitment in College Admissions

31

Tips on Selecting a College Major

32

Preparing for Junior Year Spring Semester

33

The Benefits of Getting Rich

34

Interview with a College Admissions Counselor

35

Developing a Love for Learning Revisited

36

How Much Money Should You Borrow for a College Education?

37

Tips for Success on Tests

38

Interview with an AP Scholar

39

Inspiration for the PSAT

40

Preparing for this Fall's Redesigned FAFSA

41

Writing a Compelling Essay Part 1 Revisited

42

The Most Important Part of a College App

43

Ready, Set...Go!

44

Interview with a High Achieving Student

45

Preparing for the October 2023 PSAT

46

Lessons on Success from Grammar School

47

The Admissions Essay: Telling Your Story Well

48

A Mother's Role in College Admissions

49

Hats Off to Class of 2023

50

Soliciting a Teacher's Letter of Recommendation

51

Embracing the Mystery in College Admissions

52

The High School Guidance Counselor's Role in College Admissions

53

Lessons in College Admissions from a Piano Teacher

54

Tips on Saving for Tuition

55

The Importance of Grit in College Admissions

56

New Year, New College App Goals

57

Interview with a National Merit Scholar

58

Fall Semester 2022 Q&A

59

Interview with an AP Student

60

Earning College Credit in High School: An Overview

61

Applying to Colleges and Scholarships Broadly

62

Standardized Tests for College Admissions

63

Developing a Love for Learning

64

Teacher-Student Relationship

65

Writing a Compelling Essay Part 3

66

Writing a Compelling Essay Part 2

67

Writing a Compelling Essay Part 1

68

Money, Financial Aid, FAFSA Part 3

69

Money, Financial Aid, FAFSA Part 2

70

Money, Financial Aid, FAFSA Part 1

71

Preparing for this October's PSAT

72

Effective Test Preparation

73

GPA (Grade Point Average)