The College Essay Guy Podcast: A Practical Guide to College Admissions
Episodes
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...
107: What I've Learned from Reading Over 10,000 College Essays
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I chat with Parke Muth, former Associate Dean of Admissions at UVA. We cover, among other things: What Parke has learned reading over 10,000 college...
106: Colleges That Change Lives
18 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this paradigm-shifting interview with Maria Furtado, the Executive Director of Colleges That Change Lives (aka CTCL), we discuss, among other t...
105: How to Lead a Life-Changing Essay Workshop
31 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I cover: 6 Ways That Most Workshops Fail in the First Five Minutes (aka 6 Terrible Ways to Start a Workshop) 9 Tips for Leading a Worksho...
104: How to Plan a Fulfilling and Productive Summer
31 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Curious how to make the most of your upcoming summer? There's a lot you can do (and they don't all cost money.) This episode, we cover: Great questio...
103: How to Appeal a Financial Aid Award Letter
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what you should include in an appeal letter? This week, Jodi and I cover: Who should make the call to a financial aid office: the student...
102: How to Advocate for Undocumented Students
28 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I chat with Dr. Aliza Gilbert about how to support undocumented students. We chat about: What terms to use (and not use) when working with undocumen...
101: Life As an Undocumented Student at Harvard
25 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Normally on the podcast I'll be interviewing admissions professionals, but I wanted to begin with a student named Daishi for a few reasons: He is an i...