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College App 101 — 77 episodes

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Why I Help Students Get Admitted to College Part 2 #77

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Why I Help Students Get Admitted to College #76

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Finding the Good in Failure Part 2

4

Finding the Good in Failure Part 1

5

Interviews with Class of 2026 National Merit Students Part 6

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Interviews with Class of 2026 National Merit Students Part 5

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

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Interviews with Class of 2026 National Merit Students Part 3

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Interviews with Class of 2026 National Merit Students Part 2

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Interviews with Class of 2026 National Merit Students Part 1

11

Developing a Love for Learning Part 3

12

Interview with a College Student about Major

13

Avoiding Common High School Mistakes

14

The Importance of Wonder in Education

15

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

16

Foresight's Role in Academic Success

17

Fall 2025 Financial Tips: FAFSA, Generosity, and More

18

Admissions Advice from a College Student

19

When to Prepare for Highly Selective Admissions

20

The Role of Parents in College Admissions

21

Hats Off to Class of 2025

22

Interview with a Business Owner

23

Admissions Essay Ideas and a Dear Aunt

24

Interview with UT-Austin Alumni: Business, Medicine

25

Finding Your Voice in Admissions Essays Part 2

26

Finding Your Voice in Admissions Essays Part 1

27

Interview with an AP Scholar with Distinction

28

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

29

Interview with a Class of 2024 Graduate

30

Understanding Your Gifts and Talents

31

Staying Strong Mentally Part 2

32

Hats Off to Class of 2024

33

Staying Strong Mentally Part 1

34

The Importance of Commitment in College Admissions

35

Tips on Selecting a College Major

36

Preparing for Junior Year Spring Semester

37

The Benefits of Getting Rich

38

Interview with a College Admissions Counselor

39

Developing a Love for Learning Revisited

40

How Much Money Should You Borrow for a College Education?

41

Tips for Success on Tests

42

Interview with an AP Scholar

43

Inspiration for the PSAT

44

Preparing for this Fall's Redesigned FAFSA

45

Writing a Compelling Essay Part 1 Revisited

46

The Most Important Part of a College App

47

Ready, Set...Go!

48

Interview with a High Achieving Student

49

Preparing for the October 2023 PSAT

50

Lessons on Success from Grammar School

51

The Admissions Essay: Telling Your Story Well

52

A Mother's Role in College Admissions

53

Hats Off to Class of 2023

54

Soliciting a Teacher's Letter of Recommendation

55

Embracing the Mystery in College Admissions

56

The High School Guidance Counselor's Role in College Admissions

57

Lessons in College Admissions from a Piano Teacher

58

Tips on Saving for Tuition

59

The Importance of Grit in College Admissions

60

New Year, New College App Goals

61

Interview with a National Merit Scholar

62

Fall Semester 2022 Q&A

63

Interview with an AP Student

64

Earning College Credit in High School: An Overview

65

Applying to Colleges and Scholarships Broadly

66

Standardized Tests for College Admissions

67

Developing a Love for Learning

68

Teacher-Student Relationship

69

Writing a Compelling Essay Part 3

70

Writing a Compelling Essay Part 2

71

Writing a Compelling Essay Part 1

72

Money, Financial Aid, FAFSA Part 3

73

Money, Financial Aid, FAFSA Part 2

74

Money, Financial Aid, FAFSA Part 1

75

Preparing for this October's PSAT

76

Effective Test Preparation

77

GPA (Grade Point Average)