The College Admissions Process Podcast: Good news: Being long doesn’t make you a better communicator! 📝✨ Many students feel the Common App essay is "too limiting" or "too short." But 💚 MichState’s Larry Alterman reminds us that Lincoln's Gettysburg Address was less than 300 words — and is widely considered…
The College Admissions Process Podcast: Did you know an effective application starts with an effective college search? 🔍🎓 Andrew Linnehan - Senior Associate Director of Admission & Director of Communications and Audience Engagement at Northwestern - If you focus on identifying “places that really fit you” — and take those…
The College Admissions Process Podcast: Did you know admissions reviewers are piecing together a complete story of who you are — from start to finish? 📖✨ In this clip, Jason McGrath, VP for Enrollment Management at The College of Wooster, breaks down why your application needs to show consistency across…
The College Admissions Process Podcast: As you navigate college applications, you may encounter the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR or SR). It’s important to know that while not all colleges use this system, it is employed by many large and popular universities seeking to standardize their review process. The University of…
I had the incredible opportunity to speak with Christoph Guttentag, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions at Duke University, who shared some powerful insight on what colleges are really looking for in your application essays. He emphasized that when admissions officers read your essay, they’re picturing you as a potential member of…
Many schools, including Brown, do not track demonstrated interest — but that doesn’t mean students should skip the research! In my conversation with Logan Powell, Associate Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admission at Brown University, he introduced a powerful concept: demonstrated knowledge. 💡🔑 It’s not about whether you visited…
Dr. Ramsey, HPU’s Dean of Admissions, shared one of the biggest mistakes students make on their supplemental questions — and it’s surprisingly common. Too many applicants submit responses that show they don’t truly understand High Point University’s mission, values, or its four pillars. According to Dr. Ramsey, that lack of…
🎙In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast, host John Durante is joined by Paola Franco, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Transfer Coordinator at Pomona College, to dive into what truly sets this elite liberal arts college apart — both academically and culturally. As a proud Pomona alumna, Paola…
🎓In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast, host John Durante welcomes back Jarvis Dieujuste, Admissions Advisor at Hunter College, for an insightful and energizing conversation on how one of the flagship schools of the CUNY system supports students from all backgrounds — before, during, and after the admissions…
🎙️ The College Admissions Process Podcast (The CAPP) Episode: Salve Regina University: Mission, Holistic Review & the Value of a Private Education Guest: Jim Fowler, VP for Enrollment Management, Salve Regina University Host: Dr. John Dante www.salve.edu (https://www.salve.edu) 🌊 About This Episode In this episode, John speaks with Jim Fowler…
🎙️In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nick Galli, an Admissions Counselor at Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech), located in sunny Melbourne, Florida 🌴. Florida Tech is nationally recognized for its STEM-focused programs, commitment to hands-on learning, and required standardized testing admissions policy — a perspective…
🎙️ Episode: Wayne State University — Dr. Charles Cotton, Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast, John Durante talks with Dr. Charles Cotton III about what makes Wayne State University unique: its urban location, research opportunities, student supports, career connections, and affordability.…
🎙️ Episode: Inside Admissions with Todd Rinehart, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment at the University of Denver Join me as I welcome back Todd Rinehart for an insightful conversation on major updates at the University of Denver (DU) and practical advice for students navigating the college application process. Todd reminds us…
🎙️In this episode, host John Durante sits down with KirstyNicole Bocado, an Admissions Counselor at Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU), to uncover what makes this New Jersey-based university a powerful choice for students seeking a global, personalized, and transformational education. With campuses in Florham and Metropolitan NJ, plus an international campus…
🎙️ Episode: From Long Island to the Ivy League – A Student-Athlete’s Journey at Columbia University In this special episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast, I had the honor of speaking with Katelyn, a sophomore at Columbia University 🦁 and a member of the women’s lacrosse team 🥍. Katelyn…
🎙️In this insightful episode, Conner Stanfield, Assistant Director of Admission & Coordinator of Campus Visits at Grinnell College joins us to dive deep into the student experience at one of the most academically rigorous and intentionally student-centered liberal arts colleges in the country. 🏫 Whether you're just starting your college…
🎙️In this insightful episode, Conner Stanfield, Assistant Director of Admission & Coordinator of Campus Visits at Grinnell College joins us to dive deep into the student experience at one of the most academically rigorous and intentionally student-centered liberal arts colleges in the country. 🏫 Whether you're just starting your college…
🎙️ Real Talk with College Students – Reflecting on the College Search Journey Welcome to a special episode in our 🎓College Student Reflection Mini-Series on The College Admissions Process Podcast! In this episode, host John Durante sits down with a current college student who has completed at least one full…
🎙️In this episode, Kurtis Kalagher, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions from Quinnipiac University joins us to pull back the curtain on what makes Quinnipiac a standout choice for students looking for a close-knit, opportunity-rich college experience. 🎓 From understanding how Quinnipiac reviews applications holistically to the range of academic and…
🎙️ Real Talk with College Students – Reflecting on the College Search Journey Welcome to a special episode in our 🎓College Student Reflection Mini-Series on The College Admissions Process Podcast! In this episode, host John Durante sits down with a current college student who has completed at least one full…
🎓I had the privilege of speaking with two current students from Deep Springs College, an incredibly unique institution that blends rigorous academics with hands-on labor and self-governance. These students share their first-hand experiences of life at Deep Springs, providing invaluable insight into what makes this remote college in California so…
🎙️ Real Talk with College Students – Reflecting on the College Search Journey Welcome to a special episode in our 🎓College Student Reflection Mini-Series on The College Admissions Process Podcast! In this episode, host John Durante sits down with a current college student who has completed at least one full…
🎙️ In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast (The CAPP), host John Durante welcomes Rebecca Simons, Director of Admission at Wellesley College, to unpack the application process and what makes a Wellesley education truly transformative. Whether you're wondering how test-optional policies are handled, what really matters in the…
