Admittedly: College Admissions with Thomas Caleel
Episodes
S2E8: What Book To Read As A Parent of a High School Student Applying to College?
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Question of the week: Looking for a good parenting book recommendation? Raising teenagers is not easy, and it can leave us wondering what the "right w...
S2E7: Your Teacher Doesn't Hate You & Fostering Intellectual Curiosity: Interview with Matt Gainsley
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fostering Intellectual Curiosity: A Conversation with Educator, Matt Gainsley In this episode, your host, Thomas Caleel, sits down with his ...
S2E6: To Go To College Or Not? Why College Isn't the Right Path for Everyone
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Thomas Caleel discusses the pros and cons of attending college. In response to many messages and comments from listeners saying ...
S2E5: SAT scores, Legacy Admissions, Common App Essay Topics & More: Answering Your Questions for College Applications
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our host Thomas Caleel is diving into some common questions about college admissions and applications this time of year. Want to su...
S2E4: Help! I Got a Bad Grade in Junior Year. Will This Affect My College Application?
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we tackle an important question from a student in Colorado who is concerned about their final semester grades during their jun...
S2E3: Interview with Sam Hassell - Great Minds Advising - Avoid These Mistakes In Your College Application Essays
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Sam Hassell, a fellow admissions professional with a fascinating background in research...
S2E2: Should I Take a Gap Year After Senior Year of High School?
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Thomas Caleel addresses an important listener question about taking a gap year. Have a question? Send us an email at hello@thoma...
S2E1: Common App Tips, Affirmative Action, Essay Strategy, and Early Decision
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 Premiere: This episode highlights the upcoming release of the Common App for university applications. Thomas urges students to pause before w...
Best of Season 1: What Extracurricular Activities Look Best On College Applications?
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Overview: In this special "Best of" episode of the Admittedly Podcast, host Natasha presents some of the most memorable clips from S...
Best of Season 1: What To Do As a Highschool Junior to Prepare For College Applications
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special "Best of" episode, former MBA admissions director Thomas Caleel shares valuable insights and tips for high school juniors as they appr...
Season 1 Finale: BIG Thank You and What's to Come for Season 2
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We will be back! Wrapping up Season 1 and preparing for the launch of Season 2. Let's reflect on all of this years' achievements and celebrate the end...
19. Top Things to Do This Summer as a Junior Applying to College [Part 2]
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini-series, Thomas talks about the top things to do as a junior student applying to college. It is an important time because the students sta...
18. Top Things to Do This Summer as a Junior Applying to College [Part 1]
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini-series, Thomas talks about the top things to do as a junior student applying to college. It is an important time because the students sta...
17. MBA Applications: What You Need to Know About a Deferred Admission MBA
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MBA is the perfect program for students looking to accelerate their careers and strengthen their skills. These programs are designed to help young stu...
16. Using ChatGPT to Write Your Admissions Essay
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you don't know ChatGPT, it's a new technology that can - among other things - create well-written texts for many purposes. An admission essay would...
15. Financial Aid: Breaking Down the Different Types
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Admittedly Podcast, Thomas breaks down the different types of financial aid students can get. Although it's an important topic, it'...
14. Admissions Scandals: How Does This Affect You as an Applicant?
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being honest and truthful in your application is the first step to take when trying to get into the college of your dreams. It's common to try and mak...
13. Ivy Day was 3/30: My Thoughts on Next Steps after Receiving Your College Admission Decision
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ivy Day is when all the Ivy League schools release their admissions decisions. It's an important day for students, but also a very stressful one. Afte...
12. What Goes into a GREAT Admissions Essay: Interview with Dr. Lauren Rubin [Part 2]
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Admittedly Podcast, Thomas connects with Dr. Lauren Rubin. Dr. Rubin has over twenty years of experience teaching test prep and ess...
11. Standardized Test Prep: Interview with Dr. Lauren Rubin [Part 1]
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Admittedly Podcast, Thomas connects with Dr. Lauren Rubin. Dr. Rubin has over twenty years of experience teaching test prep and...
10. 1:1 Coaching Session [Part 3]: How to Start Thinking about College Admissions as a Freshman
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Admittedly Podcast, Thomas takes us through a coaching session with a participant who is currently a freshman. Thinking about colle...
9. 1:1 Coaching Session [Part 2]: How to Start Thinking about College Admissions as a Freshman
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Admittedly Podcast, Thomas takes us through a coaching session with a participant who is currently a freshman. Thinking about colle...
8. 1:1 Coaching Session [Part 1]: How to Start Thinking about College Admissions as a Freshman
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Admittedly Podcast, Thomas takes us through a coaching session with a participant who is currently a freshman. Thinking about colle...
7. College Admissions Decision Day: Did You Make the Cut? What the Schools Aren't Telling You, & Navigating Next Steps
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The great day is here! You are finally receiving the answers you wanted and you might feel relieved. However, this moment can be very stressful as wel...
6. What Summer Activities Look Best on a College Application?
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is an awesome time for students. It's time for connecting with relatives and friends, traveling, and relaxing, but it's also time for creating ...
5. College Admissions: Do You Have the Courage to Succeed?
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's every parent's goal for their high school student to stand out. The problem is that there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to college admiss...
4. High School Activities: What Matters Most, and What Strategy to Take for Success
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"What are the best high school activities to invest time in?" This is a common question by students and parents. Unfortunately, there's no algorithm o...
3. Transfer Applications
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are lots of reasons why you might want to transfer schools. Maybe you got into a school that was not high on your list. Maybe you got into a sch...
2. Junior Year of High School
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Admittedly, Thomas addresses families with high schoolers in their junior year. Admissions counselors at schools are contacting jun...
1. Admissions
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It can be a confusing and terrifying process to apply to colleges, and this podcast is designed to help parents and prospective students work through ...
Welcome to Admittedly: College Admissions with Thomas Caleel
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Admittedly Podcast, with your host Thomas Caleel. Thomas is the former director of MBA admissions and financial aid from his alma mater...