Getting In: A College Coach Conversation

Planning for college? Tune into Getting In: A College Coach Conversation to learn what colleges are really looking for and how to highlight your hard-won achievements for the best chance at success. Every week, we gather former admissions and financial aid officers as well as other expert guests for candid, behind-the-scenes talk. New episodes drop every Thursday.

The Best College Traditions; Listener Questions with College Admissions and Finance 07/03/2025

Navigating Top Scholarships: Insights from Experts; Student Loan Repayment Options 06/26/2025

Kris Crummet's Alternative Path to Music; Exploring Majors & Careers pt. 2; Mastering Interviews 06/19/2025

College Admissions in the Media: What's Hollywood and What's Accurate; How to Secure a Job on Campus 06/12/2025

Common App Essay Tips; Important Supplemental Essays; Interest-Free Ways to Pay for College 06/05/2025

Creating Your Common App Activity List; Colleges NOT Accepting Common App; National 529 Plan Day! 05/29/2025

Considering a Summer Job?; Dr. Christie Fox of Westminster University; Approaching College as a Student with Disabilities. 05/22/2025

Kyra Tyler Inaugural Show; What To Ask An Admissions Officer; First Year Abroad Programs & It's Affordability 05/15/2025

College Research Tips; Government Resources For Career Searches; What Is NIL? 05/08/2025

Meet Our Newest Team Members; Trends Seen In The Past Admission Cycle 05/01/2025

Benefits Of A Carefully Targeted List; Addressing Which College is Your Best Fit; Interviewing A Current College Student 04/24/2025

Parent Panel; Navigating the College Process; Borrowing Too Much To Pay For College? 04/17/2025

Everything AP; Concerns About Letters of Recommendations; Tips For Finding Scholarships 04/10/2025

Developing A Strategy: Paying For College; Waitlist, Now What?; Decisions Are Out, Addressing Your Emotions 04/03/2025

Connection Between Majors & Careers; Colleges Still Taking Applications?; Asking Colleges For More Financial Support 03/27/2025

Admitted Student Programs; Why Attend & Questions To Ask; Listener Questions 03/20/2025

College Search Essentials; Tips for saving on college; Brainstorming Essay Topics 03/13/2025

Teen Mentorship Programs; Tips for Recruited Athletes; Athletic Scholarships 03/06/2025

Changes to ACT; Does Your Major Matter Less?; New 529 Plan Rule 02/27/2025

Merit Scholarships; Fin Aid Appeals; Comparing Awards from Colleges/Universities 02/20/2025

Non-Traditional Paths: How 3 Successful Professionals Found their Career Path 02/13/2025

Beth's Farewell; Introducing Kyra Tyler 02/06/2025

Curious Cardinals; Benefits of Less Selective Colleges; What is SAI? 01/30/2025

Meet the Newest College Coach Experts 01/23/2025

Emory University; Updates on Federal Student Loan Programs 01/16/2025

Summer Programs; Employer-Sponsored Education Benefits 01/09/2025

Apps Are In: Now What?; Listener Q&A; Pre-College Life Skills 01/02/2025

2025 Resolutions; Go-Time for Juniors; Parent Tips for Letting Go 12/26/2024

ED Deferrals/Denials; Gap Year Considerations; More Finance FAQs 12/19/2024

Landmark College; Researching Support Services; Finance FAQs 12/12/2024