The College Essay Guy Podcast: A Practical Guide to College Admissions
Episodes
705: On Becoming: The Art and Craft of Storytelling (Ep 5: The Stains on My Baseball Pants) with Kaila Barber
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes: Hi, friends, and welcome back to our series, On Becoming: The Art and Craft of Personal Storytelling. In this series, we take a close l...
704: On Becoming: The Art and Craft of Personal Storytelling (Ep 4: Tiny Windows into My Being) with Ali McKeon
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, friends, and welcome back to our series, "On Becoming: The Art and Craft of Personal Storytelling." In this series, we take a close look at person...
703: On Becoming: The Art and Craft of Personal Storytelling (Ep 3: The Pilgrim and The CEO) with Jane Longley
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the College Essay Guy podcast and our series On Becoming: The Art and Craft of Personal Storytelling. I'm one of your cohosts, Tom Cam...
702: On Becoming: The Art and Craft of Personal Storytelling (Ep 2: Much Ado About Nothing) with Greg Ungar
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our series, "On Becoming: The Art and Craft of Personal Storytelling." In this series, we take a close look at personal essays written...
701: On Becoming: The Art and Craft of Personal Storytelling (Ep 1: My Desk & Magic) with Amanda McRaven
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a brand new series here on the podcast I'm calling "On Becoming: The Art and Craft of Personal Storytelling." In this series, we'll dig dee...
623: Standing Out in STEM: Practical Advice for Future Scientists, Engineers and Techies
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the College Essay Guy Podcast. Today's episode is hosted by Tom Campbell, Community Manager & Senior Essay Specialist at College Essay...
622: Inside the Personal Statement Process (Part 4): Supplemental Essay Deep Dive with Alisha, HS Senior
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey friends, and welcome back to the College Essay Guy podcast. Today's episode is a behind-the-scenes look at Alisha's supplemental essays. If you've...
621: Financial Aid Tips for International Students (and Their Counselors)—2025 Edition
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the College Essay Guy Podcast. This is a very special session with a dear friend of mine and an honored guest in my world, Joan Liu. J...
620: Navigating Student Health in College: A Doctor's Guide to Sleep, Stress, and Student Life
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The transition from high school to college is something that thousands of students struggle with each year, and it's not something people really talk ...
619: Inside the Personal Statement Process (Part 3): How Reflection Leads to Insight with Alisha, HS Senior
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey friends, and welcome back to the College Essay Guy podcast. Today's episode is the third and final episode in our series called Inside the Perso...
618: Inside the Personal Statement Process (Part 2): Discovering Values Through Revision with Alisha, HS Senior
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey friends, and welcome back to the College Essay Guy podcast. Today's episode is part two of our series called Inside the Personal Statement Proce...
617: Inside the Personal Statement Process (Part 1): The Sand Essay with Alisha, HS Senior
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our new series, Inside the Personal Statement Process, we're taking you behind the scenes with Alisha, a current high school senior working through...
616: Authoring Your Life: Why the Personal Statement Is About (Much) More Than Getting into College
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm joined by my long-time colleague, and our Chief People Officer here at CEG, Sandy Longworth. Sandy has worked as a therap...
615: Rethinking "Best" Colleges: Tools, Tips, and Mindset Shifts for a Better College List with Jay McCann and Dr. Steven Antonoff, Co-Authors of The College Finder
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi friends, and welcome back to the podcast. In today's episode, I'm joined by two special guests: Dr. Steven Antonoff and Jay McCann, co-authors of t...
614: 13 Mistakes High School Students Make When Creating Their College List
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the podcast. It's September, which means many students are building the list of colleges they're applying to. Today I'm joined by New ...
613: Inside the Application (Part 6): Making the Decision with Cassidy, Class of 2025
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi friends, and welcome back to the podcast. This one's going to be short—and honestly, it's an episode I didn't think I was going to record. Why? W...
612: Admission Nutrients (Part 6 of 6: Intellectual Curiosity): Important Ingredients for a Well-Balanced College Admission Process—And Life with Hillary Dickman
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the podcast! This is our sixth and final chapter of our series on admission nutrients — qualities that can make for a healthier, mor...
611: Admission Nutrients (Part 5 of 6: Service to Others / Community Impact): Important Ingredients for a Well-Balanced College Admission Process—And Life with Nathan Faust
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 5 of our series on Admission Nutrients, Tom Campbell is joined by Nathan Faust, Admission Counselor at Loyola Marymount University, to talk...
610: Admission Nutrients (Part 4 of 6: Consistent Engagement): Important Ingredients for a Well-Balanced College Admission Process—And Life with Dysean Alexander
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 4 of our series on Admission Nutrients, Tom Campbell is joined by Dysean Alexander, Assistant Director for West Coast Admission at Lafayett...
609: Admission Nutrients (Part 3 of 6: Leadership): Important Ingredients for a Well-Balanced College Admission Process—And Life
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 3 of our series on Admission Nutrients, Ethan is joined by Deanna Dixon, the Dean of Admission at Smith College, to dive into leadership an...
608: Admission Nutrients (Part 2 of 6: Collaboration): Important Ingredients for a Well-Balanced College Admission Process—And Life with Raissa Diamante
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 2 of our series on Admission Nutrients, Ethan is joined by Raissa Diamante, the Director of Admission at Harvey Mudd College, to do a dee...
607: Admission Nutrients (Part 1 of 6: Intro): Important Ingredients for a Well-Balanced College Admission Process—And Life
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the College Essay Guy Podcast! Today, Ethan kicks off a brand-new series: Admission Nutrients — qualities that not only enhance a we...
606: Navigating College Applications with AI (Part 2): What Colleges Say + My Advice to Students and Counselors
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Part 2 of 2 of this mini-series on AI in college admission! In our last episode, I interviewed Jen Rubin from foundry10 on how students an...
605: Navigating College Applications with AI (Part 1): How High School Teachers and Students Use Tools Like ChatGPT
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 1 of 2 of this mini-series on AI in college admission, Ethan is joined by Jennifer Rubin, Senior Researcher at foundry10 and Principal Investi...
604: Inside the Application (Part 5): How to Decide Which College to Attend with Cassidy, HS Senior
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi friends, and welcome back to the podcast! Many of you have been following Cassidy, a current high school senior, as she navigates the college appli...
603: Leading Through Chaos: 7 Superpowers for Uncertain Times with Angel Pérez
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the podcast! Ethan is joined today by Angel Pérez, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). Angel h...
602: Roles and Identities Part 2 (for Counselors and Educators): A Framework for Understanding How Your Roles Shape Your Work
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off Season 6, Ethan shares some practical resources based on a new framework he's been exploring. If you're a regular listener, you'll alrea...
601: Roles and Identities Part 1 (for Students and Parents): A Framework for Exploring Who You've Been, Who You Are, and Who You're Becoming
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off Season 6, Ethan shares some practical resources based on a new framework he's been exploring. If you're a regular listener, you'll alrea...
523: Busting College Admission Myths Using Data: Standardized Tests, Rankings, and the Cost of College with Akil Bello
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Ethan is joined by Akil Bello to talk about standardized tests, rankings, and the cost of college. They dig into some common misco...
522: Storytelling & Identity with Ethan Sawyer (Part 4 Bonus Episode!): On Balancing Identities, Writing as a Journey, and the Mystery of Enoughness
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our most recent series on storytelling and identity, Ethan sat down with his screenwriter friends to do a deep dive into the creative process, the ...
521: Storytelling & Identity with Ryan Maldonado (Part 3 of 3): On Code-switching, Photographing Living Rooms, and Growing up Not-Rich in Miami
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this three-part series, Ethan sits down with his screenwriter friends to do a deep dive into the creative process, the power of storytelling, and h...
520: Storytelling & Identity w/Whit Anderson (Part 2 of 3): Beating Writer's Block, Writing RomComs and Space Operas, and Female Representation in Hollywood
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this three-part series, Ethan sits down with his screenwriter friends to do a deep dive into the creative process, the power of storytelling, and h...
519: Storytelling & Identity with Dave Callaham (Part 1 of 3): What it's Like Writing Marvel Movies, Asian-American Representation in Hollywood, and Advice on Finding Your Voice
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this new three-part series, Ethan sits down with his screenwriter friends to do a deep dive into the creative process, the power of storytelling, a...
518: Inside the Application (Part 4): How to Know if You're "Almost Done" with Your College Application
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is part four of our series Inside the Application. Ethan is joined by Cassidy, a current high school senior who is working on her coll...
517: Inside the Application (Part 3): Supplemental Essay Deep Dive + Developing the College List w/ Special Guest Renee Ferrerio
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is part three of our series, Inside the Application. Ethan is joined by Cassidy, a current high school senior who is working on her co...
516: Inside the Application (Part 2): Developing the Personal Statement, Supplemental Essays, and College List with Cassidy, HS Senior
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is part two of our series, Inside the Application. Ethan is joined by Cassidy, a current high school senior who is working on her coll...
515: Inside the Application Part 1: Brainstorming, Outlining, and Drafting with Cassidy, HS Senior
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode kicks off a new series, Inside the Application. Ethan is joined by Cassidy, a current high school senior who is working on her college...
514: Navigating Mental Health Disclosures in the College Application: The Student Perspective
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the final episode to our special three-part series on mental health disclosures in college applications. In Episode 3, Ethan's guest is Emi...
513: Navigating Mental Health Disclosures in the College Application: The Admission Officer Perspective with Christina Lopez
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the next episode to our special three-part series on mental health disclosures in college applications. In Episode 2, Ethan is joined by ...
512: Navigating Mental Health Disclosures in the College Application: The Counselor Perspective
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our special three-part series on mental health disclosures in college applications. To kick things off, Ethan interviews Chris Loo, Direc...
511: Identity, Self-Care, and the Future of College Admission w/ NACAC CEO Angel Pérez
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Ethan connects with Angel Pérez (CEO of the National Association of College Admission Counselors) to discuss identity, his person...
510: What Colleges Want (Part 9): A Crash Course in Standardized Testing
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode concludes our 9-part "What Colleges Want" series, where we've been walking through the results of the report released by the National ...
509: What Colleges Want (Part 8): Extracurricular Activities Deep Dive: How Getting Involved In and Out of School Can Boost Your Application
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Tom Campbell (CEG's Community Manager) is joined by Carolyn Starks, a former Pomona and Bates admissions officer and Associate Dir...
508: What Colleges Want (Part 7B): Recommendation Letter Crash Course for Counselors and Teachers
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about writing letters of recommendation for teachers and counselors. Continuing our series on What Colleges Want, Tom Campbell ...
507: What Colleges Want (Part 7A): Recommendation Letter Crash Course for Students and Families
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Tom Campbell (CEG's Community Manager) is joined by Ayesha King (Director of College Counseling at the International School of Los Angeles)...
506: What Colleges Want (Part 6): Demonstrated Interest: What Is it, Why Is it Important, and How Do You Show it? with Dean of Enrollment Christine Bowman
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Ethan is joined by Christine Bowman, Assistant VP for Admission at Southwestern University. In part 6 in our series on What Colleg...
505: What Colleges Want (Part 5): A Crash Course in the Supplemental Essays + Application with Ethan Sawyer (College Essay Guy)
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Tom Campbell (CEG's Community Manager) sits down with Ethan Sawyer (College Essay Guy) for Part 5 in our What Colleges Want se...
504: What Colleges Want (Part 4): A Crash Course in the Personal Statement with Ethan Sawyer (College Essay Guy)
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Tom Campbell (CEG's Community Manager) sits down with Ethan Sawyer (College Essay Guy) for Part 4 in our What Colleges Want se...
503: What Colleges Want (Part 3): "Positive Character Attributes": What Are They, and How Do You Show Them in Your College Application?
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's two-part episode, we're delving into one of the potentially more confusing aspects of what colleges want — "positive character attributes...
502: What Colleges Want (Part 2): A Deep Dive into GPA, Course Selection, and Making the Most of the Academic Opportunities Available to You
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Tom Campbell (CEG's Community Manager) and Nitzya Cuevas-Macias (Director of College Programs at Downtown College Prep) cover: Ho...
501: What Colleges Want (Part 1): A Deep Dive into the Factors Colleges Deem Important & State of College Admissions Report
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes On today's episode, Ethan sits down with David Hawkins, Chief Education and Policy Officer at National Association of College Admission Cou...
414: A Crash Course in Paying for College & Common Affordability Myths
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Ethan is joined by Amanda Miller, who got her start in financial aid through the College Advising Corps at Davidson College in 201...
413: Intellectual Curiosity + College Admissions: What It Is, Why It Matters to Colleges, and How to Show It
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Tom Campbell (CEG's Community Manager) and Susan Tree (a college counseling and admissions legend with 40+ years of experience) ch...
412: Applying to College as a First-Generation or Low-Income Student: The Matchlighters Scholars Program Experience
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey all, today's episode is a special one. We had one of our rockstar essay coaches, Shira Harris, sit down with two of her former Matchlighter studen...
411: Finding Your Why, What a Liberal Arts Education Really Is, and How to Figure out What You Actually Want
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Season 1 of the podcast, Ethan had a great conversation with Maria Furtado, then Executive Director of the Colleges That Change Lives organization ...
410: Regional Spotlights: Attending College in The South w/ Renee Ferrerio
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Tom Campbell (CEG's Community Manager) hosts the first installment of a new series called Regional Spotlights, which will bring on...
409: A Crash Course in College Athletic Recruiting w/ Katie Andersen
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest is Katie Andersen, a former NCAA Division 1 Women's Soccer player at Duke University, who now advises student-athletes through her organizati...
408: 10 Critical Things Trans Youth (and Their Counselors and Caregivers) Should Know in High School and When Applying to College w/ Shannon and Sam Bergeron
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I had the honor of sitting down with Sam and Shannon Bergeron. Sam is a transgender man who transitioned in high school (in Texas) and...
407: Behind the Scenes of an Admission Office + Supplemental Essay Deep Dive w/ Rick Diaz
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode I got to sit down with Rick Diaz, the Regional Director of Admission for Southern Methodist University (SMU) and someone I've known...
406: Why You Don't Have to Write about Trauma in Your College Essay to Stand Out—and What You Can Do Instead w/ Tina Yong
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sat down with TED speaker Tina Yong to talk about why students don't have to write about trauma in a college essay to stand out—an...
405: 7 Cosas Que Las Familias Latinas Deben Saber Sobre Cómo Prepararse Para la Universidad / 7 Things Latinx Families Need to Know About Preparing for College w/ Lorenzo Gamboa
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a special episode in that it's bilingual—the first part is in Spanish, the second part in English. My guest is Lorenzo Gamboa (Director of ...
404: Race-Conscious Admission Was Struck Down—What Does This Mean and What Can Students and College Counselors Do? w/ Jay Rosner
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're talking about the Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down race-conscious admission and what the implications might be for...
403: AP, IB, Honors, Oh My! How Admissions Officers View Your High School Courses, Rigor, and School Context w/Susan Tree
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Tom Campbell (CEG's Community Manager) and Susan Tree (a college counseling and admissions legend with 40+ years of experience) ch...
402: How to Create a (Sustainable, Nourishing, Energizing, Intentional) Morning Ritual with Sage Simpson
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're ever wondering, how did Ethan land on those words, "ease, purpose, and joy," well to be honest — it came from a brainstorming conversation...
401: NACAC CEO Angel Pérez—Self-care for counselors, leaders, and professionals in helping roles
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I chat with Angel Perez to discuss his personal journey with burnout, self-care, and therapy, and I even share some of my own personal...
303: Part 2: Behind the Scenes of an Admission Office w/ Tom Campbell
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Campbell is back for another episode in our series that goes behind the scenes of an admissions office to let you know what happens when you click...
302: Part 1: Behind the Scenes of an Admission Office w/ Tom Campbell
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this time is Tom Campbell — who at the time of this recording was Assistant Dean Of Admissions at Pomona College. Tom was formerly the Assi...
301: Behind the Scenes of an Admission Counselor's Life w/ Kati Sweany
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I'm with with Kati Sweaney, Senior Assistant Dean of Admission at Reed College. It's the first in a series of interviews with current and...
215: 17 Things Students of Color (+ Their Counselors and Parents) Should Know When Applying to College
12 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we cover, among other things: Ways that students of Color can advocate for themselves while in high school How to research Historical...
214: Resources for LGBTQ+ Students from Campus Pride
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Campus Pride is THE go-to resource for LGBTQ students and their families and my guest on this episode, civil rights champion Shane Windmeyer, is the o...
213: Self-Directed Learning (Why You Can Quit HS & Be Okay)
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second of two episodes on homeschooling and self-directed learning. My guest is writer, speaker, and fellow podcaster Blake Boles, whose w...
212: Advice for Homeschooling Students
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first of two episodes on homeschooling and self-directed learning, something that as the father of a four year-old I am way into. My guest...
211: Financial Aid Tips for International Students (and Their Counselors)
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the last episode in a three-part series on paying for college. My guest is Joan Liu, a college counselor who has a giant heart to go with her ...
210: The Being Not-Rich Guide
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode two in a three-part series on paying for college. My guest for this episode is Lauren Schandevel, a 4th year Public Policy student at ...
209: Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this first episode is Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab, Professor of Higher Education Policy & Sociology at Temple University, author of Paying the ...
208: Resources for First-Generation Students (and Their Counselors)
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, which is part 3 of 3 in my series on access and equity in the college admissions process, I sit down with their Chief Strategy Office...
207: 17 Things to Do Before Going to College
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hi friends! This is the first time on the podcast that I discuss the "what comes next" of the college admissions process--and who better to do it than...
206: 30 Ways to Center Equity And Justice Today w/ Marie Bigham
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, which is Part 2 of 3 on my series on access and equity, I interview Marie Bigham of ACCEPT. Marie and I jam on 30 practical ways ...
205: That One Time a University Revoked More Than 60 Full Scholarships (And What You Can Do About It)
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part one of three on access and equity in the college counseling community. Today we meet Joan Liu, a counselor at a high school in S...
204: What You Need to Know About Standardized Tests and Mistakes to Avoid
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll hear Adam's take on: What's a "good" score? How much do SAT scores matter? Do students even need standardized tests? When shou...
203: 10 Ways Parents Can Support Their Students Through The College Application Process
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast we discuss: Why parents should stop telling their students that there are tons of school and to not worry about where they will go W...
202: 25 Practical Ways to Reduce Testing Anxiety
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we discuss, among other things: How common testing anxiety is (you may be surprised) How anxiety functions in the body Strategies for...
201: Test Optional Admissions 101: What, Why, Where, Who?
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we discuss: Are standardized tests evil? What are some other standardized test myths that people tend to believe? To what extent does...
124: College Interview Tips and Strategies
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is an interview… on interviews! Monica James--whom you may've heard previously on the podcast in the episode on Demonstrated Interest--...
123: Should You Apply Early Decision or Regular Decision? (And the Chart That Can Help You Decide)
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Should you apply Early Decision or not? Is there a statistical advantage to applying early or not? When making this decision, it might help to know wh...
122: Which Schools Are the Most Generous With Financial Aid? (International Version)
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I talk with Jennie about: Why she created the chart in the first place She explains why your student doesn't have to be incredible...
121: Which Schools Are the Most Generous With Financial Aid? (US Version)
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Jeff and I discuss this rad resource on which schools are most generous with financial aid and after he shares with us his story, we d...
120: College List Hacking: Better Fit, Less Time, More Fun
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I interview Anne Wager, who used to work for many years in data and technology but made the transition to counseling and, as she puts ...
119: How to Improve Your Personal Statement in 20 Minutes
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode represents part four of four in my epic mini-series with Tutor Ted and in this one I share what steps to take to turn your essay from "ju...
118: Who is the College Essay Guy?
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is part three of my four-part series with Amie Dorsey (aka Tutor Ted). On the last two episodes I interviewed Amie, while on this episode (and on...
117: How to Improve Your ACT Score By 2 Points in 20 Minutes
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Typically my job is to take some of the most awesome and rad people in the college admissions world (I'm not sure if there is a difference, but I'm su...
116: Who is Tutor Ted? (and Resources for Brainstorming a Personal Statement)
27 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first of two podcasts with Amie Dorsey, also known as Tutor Ted, who scored perfectly on the ACT, SAT, PSAT and runs a cool test prep comp...
115: Quick & Dirty College List Builder & The Myth of Fit
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of 2 of podcast episodes recorded last month in Eastern China. I met with Mark Moody, a friend of mine and a fantastic counselor with a...
114: Free College Application Tools That Students (and Counselors!) Should Know About
12 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you know me, or if you've listened to the podcast before you know what a resource junkie I am… the same can be said, I think, for my guest on thi...
113: Debunking the Myth of the Starving Artist
06 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we'll discuss: Data that proves art degrees are important The freedom that working a side job gives to self-employed artists The trut...
112: How to Listen (And Why)
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we discuss how Urban Confessional started, what Ben has learned about listening over the years, how these lessons have impacted his re...
111: Using the Secrets of Screenwriting to Write Your College Essay
21 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I'll dive into: The story behind how I started connecting screenwriting and the college essay in the first place. Two exercises that...
110: How to Create a Great College List (Part 2)
12 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ted's book has been a go-to reference for me (and many other counselors) in our work with students and I loved getting a chance to go behind the scene...
109: How to Figure Out Which School is Right for You
06 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode: How many schools students should apply to and when is best to start the process An amazing list of resources for helping students ge...
108: Demonstrated Interest: A Brief and Practical How-To Guide
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, my guest Monica James and I discuss, among other things: What the heck is demonstrated interest in the first place and why is it imp...