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International Students Applying to US Colleges; Listener Q&A Feb 20, 2020

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Applying to US colleges can be complicated. The process can be even more difficult if you are coming from another country. We have advice designed specifically for international students who hope to attend college in the US. In Office Hours, we are answering your college admissions and finance questions.

5 Things Juniors Should Do Now; Free Test Prep Resources Feb 13, 2020

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Test prep can be an expensive undertaking, yet we recommend that every student do some prep before they take the ACT or SAT. We'll be discussing free test prep resources—what's out there and which options are best. For juniors, we have advice on the top five things you should be doing now to get started on the college search and application process, and the top five things you and your families should know as you prepare to pay for college.

Fifth Anniversary Show! Feb 06, 2020

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If you can believe it, we've been bringing college finance and admissions information to you every single week since we launched Getting In: A College Coach Conversation on February 5, 2015. Join us for a celebration as we share stories from our time working in admissions and financial aid, along with some cautionary tales and highlights from a few of our favorite students and parents.

High School Counselors; Local Scholarships; The Last Semester Jan 30, 2020

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Our country is suffering from a ratio of students to school counselors that averages about 455 to 1. In no surprise to anyone, too few counselors is having a negative impact on students. We welcome Harvard professor Mandy Savitz-Romer to the show to share her insights. For high school seniors looking for scholarship money, we have tips for thinking local. And in Office Hours, we have thoughts for those very same seniors as they head into their last semester of high school.

The Transfer Process; Listener Q&A Jan 23, 2020

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You want to transfer. We want to help. Check out this week's show for insight into the transfer application process, from what's required to when you need to get those applications submitted. We're also answering listener questions on college finance and admissions.

College Advice for Twins/Multiples; Plan for Seniors Starting Now Jan 16, 2020

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For twins and multiples, the college process is twice (or more) intense than for everyone else, from deciding where to apply, doing college visits, writing essays, and figuring out how to pay for it all. We're offering insight into how twins and multiples are treated in both the admissions and financial aid processes, and giving some tips for successfully navigating both. In Office Hours, we have a plan for seniors who want to attend college next fall but haven't yet submitted applications.

Test Optional, MBAs, Don't Take the First College Offer You Get Jan 09, 2020

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After spending hours on your applications, filling out financial aid forms, and waiting for what might feel like an eternity to get an answer, it can be tempting to accept the first offer that comes along. They like you, they really, really like you! And you like them—what's the problem? We'll tell you on the show. We're also talking to a former Wharton admissions officer about MBA's—what it is and whether or not it might be right for you. In Office Hours, we'll be exploring test optional policies to help listeners better understand how they might work to a student's advantage.

Applications Are In: Now What?; College Admissions Resolutions Jan 02, 2020

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Post-January 1 can be super challenging for seniors. After the crush of finalizing and submitting applications, have nothing left to do but wait—and that can be tough. We have some suggestions for actions you can take once all of your apps are in. Since it's the new year, we are all about resolutions—and we have thoughts about some good resolutions you can make related to college admissions and finance.

Common Data Set; Listener Questions Dec 26, 2019

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In today's post-holiday show, we're exploring the Common Data Set, including what it is and why you need to know about it. We're also answer listener questions on college finance and admissions.

New Landscape Tool; VA Tech & Santa Clara Essays; Winter Savings Dec 19, 2019

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The College Board made a splash a few months ago with its new Adversity Score. After some negative backlash and bad press, they scrapped the score and replaced it with their new Landscape tool. Tune in to find out what all the fuss is about and if the name is the only thing that's really changing. Breaks from college can wind up being quite expensive for students depending on what they choose to do and how far they travel to do it. We have some thoughts on how not to break the bank during the upcoming winter break. Finally, in Office Hours, we're breaking down the supplements for Virginia Tech and Santa Clara.

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