Best Nacac Podcasts (2024)

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238. NACAC Board of Directors Member - Christine Loo - Director of College Counseling at The Stony Brook School, NY 47:01

5d ago47:01

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🎙️Join us for an enlightening conversation with Christine Loo, a distinguished member of the Board of Directors at NACAC (National Association of College Admission Counselors) and the Director of College Counseling at The Stony Brook School. Christine brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our podcast, providing invaluable insights for stud…

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240. Cornell University - Follow-Up Episode with Ian Schachner - Sr. Associate Director 46:50

1h ago46:50

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516: Inside the Application (Part 2): Developing the Personal Statement, Supplemental Essays, and College List with Cassidy, HS Senior 1:02:00

1d ago1:02:00

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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 college applications for the Fall 2025 term. Ethan and Cassidy will be walking step-by-step through the college application process as it unfolds this school year. In episode 2, they get into: How is Cass…

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239. Fordham University - Dr. Patricia Peek - Dean of Admission 38:06

2d ago38:06

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Fordham University - Undergraduate Admission 🎙️I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Patricia Peek, the Dean of Admission at Fordham University. 🎓 Dr. Peek provides invaluable insights into Fordham's unique offerings, the application process, and tips for prospective students. Whether you’re a student, parent, or college counselor, this episode is…

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237. Lehigh University - Playback Wednesdays - Bruce Bunnick - Director of Admissions 53:31

7d ago53:31

53:31

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236. Colorado School of Mines - Jen Gagne - Executive Director of Admissions 34:24

2d ago34:24

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🎙️In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jen Gagne, the Executive Director of Admissions at the Colorado School of Mines. Whether you’re a prospective student, parent, or college counselor, this episode is packed with valuable insights into what makes Mines stand out from the crowd. 🏔️✨ In This Episode, You'll Learn: 🔍 Campus Updates…

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235. Fairfield University - Follow-Up Episode - Christopher Cahill - Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions 53:34

5d ago53:34

53:34

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234. Carnegie Mellon University - Playback Wednesdays - Gloria A. Darko - Assistant Director of Admission 35:48

1h ago35:48

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515: Inside the Application Part 1: Brainstorming, Outlining, and Drafting with Cassidy, HS Senior 43:33

9d ago43:33

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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 applications for the Fall 2025 term. Ethan and Cassidy will be walking step-by-step through the college application process as it unfolds this school year. In episode 1, they get into: How did Cassid…

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233. Bucknell University - Lara Guerrero Schmitt -Assistant Director of Admissions for Access and Outreach 29:19

2d ago29:19

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232. UC Berkeley - Playback Wednesdays - Jua Howard - Assistant Director of Admissions 1:21:34

13d ago1:21:34

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231. University of Calgary - Bailey Fawcett - Student Recruitment Advisor 28:01

17d ago28:01

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In this episode we dive deep into the University of Calgary with Bailey Fawcett, a Student Recruitment Advisor. Bailey provides invaluable insights into what makes the University of Calgary a standout choice for students, especially those from the United States. Whether you're a student gearing up for the college admissions process or a parent help…

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230. Adelphi University - Jade Frevola - Associate Director of Admissions 32:12

10d ago32:12

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229. UNC Chapel Hill: Playback Wednesdays - Exclusive Insights from Jason McGrath - Associate Provost and Director of Undergraduate Admissions 59:52

28d ago59:52

59:52

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514: Navigating Mental Health Disclosures in the College Application: The Student Perspective 50:22

21d ago50:22

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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 Nietfeld, author of Acceptance (Penguin Press '22), a critically-acclaimed memoir of her high school journey through foster care, homelessness, and the troubled teen industry to attend college at Har…

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228 - University of Delaware - Matt Lucatamo - Assistant Director of Admissions - Follow-Up Episode 31:14

16d ago31:14

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227. The Truth About College Admission (2nd Edition) with Rick Clark - Playback Wednesdays - Author, Assistant Vice Provost & Executive Director of Admission at Georgia Tech. 1:09:45

19d ago1:09:45

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226. University of South Carolina - Marissa Strominger - NY/Fairfield County (CT) Regional Admissions Representative 57:53

21d ago57:53

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In this episode, Marissa Strominger provides invaluable insights into UofSC’s admissions process and campus life. Here are the top 4 highlights and show notes: 🔍 Episode Highlights: Holistic Review Process: Marissa breaks down UofSC’s approach to evaluating applications, focusing on more than just test scores. Discover what other factors play a cru…

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513: Navigating Mental Health Disclosures in the College Application: The Admission Officer Perspective with Christina Lopez 51:22

1M ago51:22

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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 Christina Lopez, Dean of Enrollment Management at Barnard College. They cover, among other things: Why is this topic important—both generally, but also personally, for Christina? What advice would Chris…

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225. Johns Hopkins University - Playback Wednesdays - Inside the Admissions Office: Expert Insights, Tips, and Advice - Patrick Salmon - Associate Director of Recruitment 43:11

26d ago43:11

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224. Rutgers University - New Brunswick Campus with Drew Newitt - Admissions Counselor 47:56

28d ago47:56

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🎙️In this insightful episode we speak with Drew Newitt, who is an admissions counselor at Rutgers University. Drew dives into the details of what makes Rutgers a fantastic choice for students and shares valuable tips on navigating the admissions process. Here are the four most important points you don't want to miss: 1. 🎓 Why Rutgers Stands Out: Dr…

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223. University of Wisconsin-Madison - Playback Wednesdays - Inside the Admissions Office: Expert Insights, Tips, and Advice - Andre E. Phillips - Director of Admissions and Recruitment 1:05:11

1M ago1:05:11

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222. St. John's College - Benjamin Baum - Vice President of Enrollment 36:31

2M ago36:31

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512: Navigating Mental Health Disclosures in the College Application: The Counselor Perspective 59:01

1M ago59:01

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Welcome to our special three-part series on mental health disclosures in college applications. To kick things off, Ethan interviews Chris Loo, Director of College Counseling at The Stony Brook School, where Chris has been working to help students navigate mental health disclosures in their applications for years. In this episode, they explore: Whic…

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221. University of Pennsylvania - Playback Wednesdays - Sara Cohen & Barkley Barton 41:11

2M ago41:11

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220. Elon University - Evan Sprinkle - Dean of Undergraduate Admissions 40:02

1M ago40:02

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219. University of California - Panel Discussion - Playback Wednesdays - Straight from the Admissions Offices 1:52:39

2M ago1:52:39

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218. Pitzer College - David Girvan - Senior Associate Director of Admission 53:05

2M ago53:05

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511: Identity, Self-Care, and the Future of College Admission w/ NACAC CEO Angel Pérez 55:44

2M ago55:44

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In today's episode, Ethan connects with Angel Pérez (CEO of the National Association of College Admission Counselors) to discuss identity, his personal journey with self-care, and where he sees the college admission profession heading. On the episode, you’ll hear Angel and Ethan discuss: Angel’s brainstorming work for his own imagined college essay…

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217. Oberlin College & Conservatory - Manuel Carballo, Vice President & Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid & Tom Abeyta, Director of Admissions 1:02:25

2M ago1:02:25

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216. University of Cincinnati - Andy Wright (Associate Director for Recruitment & Outreach) & Jen Sloan (Assistant Director for National Recruitment & Outreach) 45:16

2M ago45:16

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215. High Point University - Katie McKeon - Admissions Counselor 17:06

2M ago17:06

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214. Hofstra University - Director of External Relations in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions - Hofstra University 51:00

2M ago51:00

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510: What Colleges Want (Part 9): A Crash Course in Standardized Testing 48:05

3M ago48:05

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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 Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC) regarding the factors that colleges deem important. Ethan is joined by Jay Rosner (Executive Director of The Princeton Review Foundation) to talk ab…

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213. Florida State University - Andrea Flores - Assistant Director of Recruitment 38:11

2M ago38:11

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Episode 59: Ep. 59 The Last Episode 48:31

3M ago48:31

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Priscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes reminisce about their favorite memories and share a few updates. We have a special guest audio from, Merone Hailemeskel, Digital and Communications for President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. Audio Edits: Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (20…

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212. Navigating College Admissions with Tim Fields and Shereem Herndon-Brown, Co-Authors of "The Black Family’s Guide to College Admissions" 49:38

3M ago49:38

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211. Emory University - Follow-Up Episode - Tim Fields - Sr. Associate Dean of Undergraduate Admission 43:40

3M ago43:40

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210. Transform Your Dorm with Dormify: Exclusive Interview with Co-Founder Amanda Zuckerman and learn about Special Discounts 36:19

3M ago36:19

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509: What Colleges Want (Part 8): Extracurricular Activities Deep Dive: How Getting Involved In and Out of School Can Boost Your Application 56:57

3M ago56:57

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On today’s episode, Tom Campbell (CEG’s Community Manager) is joined by Carolyn Starks, a former Pomona and Bates admissions officer and Associate Director of College Counseling at Oakwood School (North Hollywood, CA) at the time of recording, to talk about extracurricular activities and the activities list on college applications. They get into, a…

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209. U.S. Merchant Marine Academy - CDR Mike Bedryk - Director of Admissions 29:15

3M ago29:15

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208. Carnegie Mellon University - Gloria A. Darko - Assistant Director of Admission 34:39

3M ago34:39

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