College With Mattie

Every week, Mattie Culkin and his co-host Michelle Martinez talk about everything you need to know about college admissions. How do top schools operate? What are they looking for? Tune in as they break down essential application aspects such as essay writing, extracurriculars, and letters of recommendation into their core elements. For students applying to college and their parents, College With Mattie is here to steer you to your goals.

Top 50 Schools: According To College With Mattie 08/10/2025

Our Recommendations Οn Letters Of Recommendation 08/03/2025

Crash Course To Getting Started On Your College Application 07/27/2025

The Best Topic For Your College Essay Is Your Major 07/20/2025

FLL: Mattie’s Grand Strategy To Get You Into College 07/13/2025

Are You In Waitlist Limbo? 07/06/2025

Having The Stats But Getting Rejected By College: What Happened? 05/18/2025

Passion Projects: Internet Fad Or Key To College Admissions? 05/11/2025

My 6-Month Strategy To Applying To College 05/04/2025

Why Are Students Applying To More And More Schools? 04/27/2025

Pre-Med Is Not A Major 04/20/2025

Navigating the 2025 Common App Changes 04/13/2025

Oh No! You're Well-Rounded! But You Can Still Get Into College 04/06/2025

Let’s Talk About Dream Schools In 2025 03/30/2025

How To Get Into Top Schools For Computer Science 03/23/2025

The Spread Of The Computer Science Major 03/16/2025

The Meaning Of College Prestige 03/02/2025

AI Use In College Admissions: What Does This Mean For Applicants? 02/23/2025

Don't Write About Sports In Your College Essay 02/16/2025

The Ethics Of Lying On Your College Application 02/09/2025

Ivy League Admissions: A Changing Landscape 02/02/2025

College Admissions Countdown 01/26/2025

The Trouble With Institutional Priorities 01/19/2025

Learning From Real Student Applications - Part 2: Personal Statement Breakdown & Yale Supplements 01/12/2025

Learning From Real Student Applications - Part 1: Stats & Personal Statement 01/05/2025

Red Flags In Your College Application 12/22/2024

College Admissions Timeline: Stay On Track 12/15/2024

Your Highschool Determines Your College 12/08/2024

The Man Behind The Varsity Blues Scandal Is Out Of Prison 12/01/2024

Five Core Fundamentals Of College Writing 11/24/2024