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Equipping you to successfully pursue the college of your dreams. I believe that the world needs every student to reach their full potential. College admittance shouldn't hold you back. I'm an educator and Harvard grad who has been in your shoes. I designed this podcast to accompany the Ivy League Challenge (my online course) to support my listeners. I've met with graduates, admissions officers, and professors to identify the criteria used to select candidates. I've crafted a road map for suc ...
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PREP Athletics is a company that helps basketball players find the right fitting prep schools to help them meet their goals. This podcast features PREP Athletics founder Cory Heitz's valuable expertise and vast connections to share insights and stories about the past, present, and future of prep school basketball. It also features in depth interviews with prep school basketball coaches from all competitive levels. Cory is a prep school alum, former D1 player, and Air Force veteran. Learn mor ...
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Need help navigating the college admissions process? We’re here to help! Every other Monday we’ll bring you exclusive interviews with Former Admissions Officers, graduates from top universities, and admissions experts. Each episode will be filled with application tips and first-hand experiences that will help you get into your dream school. Brought to you by InGenius Prep, the world’s largest team of Former Admissions Officers. Questions or comments? Email us at contact@ingeniusprep.com InGe ...
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Each Thursday, the "Your College-Bound Kid" podcast will discuss a hot college admissions article; answer a question from a listener; interview a "thought leader" in the world of college admissions and do a Spotlight on a college. Every Monday, we will have a second episode with announcements and an interview with a "thought leader" in the world of college admissions or college life. YCBK combines in-depth knowledge and insights about college admissions with a lighthearted, easy-to-listen-to ...
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Applying for college is more complex and often times more confusing than it used to be. In addition, there are so many resources out there. How do you know which is the right one? The best one? Shouldn't everyone have access to the best information out there, regardless of price? That's what we believe! We believe in giving everyone their best chance by providing them with real insight from the college admissions industry. On this podcast, we share real and relevant topics in college admissi ...
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Practical, up-to-date interviews with experts in college admissions, financial aid, personal statements, test prep and more. Ethan Sawyer (aka College Essay Guy), interviews deans of admission, financial aid experts, and veterans of the admissions field to extract, then distill their advice into practical steps for students and those guiding them through the process. From creating an awesome college list to appealing a financial aid letter, Ethan skips the general advice and gets right to th ...
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Get valuable insights into the do's and don'ts of effective test prep with world-class ACT and SAT tutor Dave Walker. Dave is the founder of Walker Prep, which has been helping students achieve exceptional score gains on the ACT and SAT since 2014. In the Walker Prep podcast, Dave draws from his experience to provide guidance on what to do—and what to avoid. Created for involved parents, fellow tutors, and ambitious students alike, the Walker Prep podcast offers expert advice that demystifie ...
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Welcome to THE college admissions industry podcast! Join Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley as they discuss the latest issues in testing, admissions, learning, and education with leading experts. Tests and the Rest is perfect for school counselors, educators, test prep professionals, college consultants, and just about anyone engaged in the college admissions process. You can subscribe to this podcast or stream it online via any podcast app, including iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and ...
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You never really know someone…especially online. In today’s world, the power of influence can be the quickest path to money and fame, and it often ends in ruin. These are the stories of the world’s most insidious Scamfluencers. And we are their prey. On Wondery’s new weekly series, join co-hosts Scaachi Koul and Sarah Hagi as they unpack epic stories of deception from the worlds of social media, fashion, finance, health, and wellness. These influencers claim to be everything from charismatic ...
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Inside HSC

UNT Health Science Center Admissions & Recruitment

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Welcome to the Inside HSC podcast! This podcast is hosted and produced by the Admissions & Recruitment team at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth! HSC is the second oldest institution in the UNT System and the only campus in the system completely focused health professions. Listen in on an episode learn more about our programs, campus life, and the #HSCExperience!
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College Prep? Yep!

Ensphere College Planning Services

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Looking for help with college admissions, career planning, SAT/ACT prep, college applications, college essays, financial aid, and more? We have the answers to all of your college prep questions. The "College Prep? Yep!" podcast guides students and parents through every step of your college journey. Hosted by Erin & Carmella of Ensphere College Planning Services. Download your free episode worksheet at www.enspherecps.com/podcast.
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Welcome to the Simply Smarter Podcast hosted by College Prep Expert Caleb Pierce and Marketing Director Jill Purcell. On this show, we’ll help families navigate some of the areas surrounding the college prep process by providing college and ACT related advice for students and their families. Listen each week to find out how students can score better on college placement tests, with techniques and methods that build confidence, beat test anxiety, and identify strengths within each student.
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If you like to ask questions, dive beneath the surface, and learn about fascinating individuals, you’ve found your home. Join Nick Standlea for long-form conversations with authors, entrepreneurs, creators, athletes, scientists, entertainers, and other brilliant guest experts. You can follow Nick and the show on Instagram: @NickStandlea. A little bit about Nick: He earned a perfect score on the SAT, but thinks standardized tests are overrated. He won grants to teach kids to surf in China, ex ...
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From TestTakers, this is the #PREPPED Podcast, a podcast dedicated to helping parents and students learn the secrets and strategies of SAT standardized test preparation and college admissions. Hosted by Directors Andrew 'Naka' Nanayakkara and Jeremy Freed, #PREPPED helps reduce stress, answers the most important questions, and guides parents to help their students succeed during this important time in high school. With over 30 years of student success stories, TestTakers provides weekly insi ...
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Ever wish you had a CRNA mentor plugged into the community who has helped THOUSANDS of nurses succeed? The CSPA community is committed to helping you not only gain acceptance into CRNA school but providing support all the way through graduation day! Tune in, get inspired, and get ready to discover why more than 6,000+ nurses turn to CRNA School Prep Academy for guidance regarding all things that the road to CRNA entails. From financial planning, interview styles, ICU experience, anesthesia c ...
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The Paula Faris Show

That Sounds Fun Network

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Join Emmy-Award winning journalist, Founder of CARRY™ and America’s most curious mom, Paula Faris, as she and her frequent co-host, husband John, talk about the hottest topics that parents are talking about. This listener driven show tackles your big questions: "When to have the sex talk with my kid? Why are we fighting about the dishes again? How can I juggle work and life? Why are teenagers and toddlers so hard?" If you’re talking about it, Paula is talking about it in a real, relatable an ...
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Getting In: Your College Admissions Companion

Panoply / Slate Magazine / Julie Lythcott-Haims / College Podcast

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For millions of American teenagers and their parents, adolescence is increasingly defined by one all-consuming goal: Getting into the right college. “Getting In” is a real-time podcast following a diverse group of New York-area high school seniors through the exhilarating and harrowing process of applying to college. The series is hosted by Julie Lythcott-Haims, the former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford University and author of “How to Raise an Adult.” The season will chronicle all the importa ...
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Job Interviews

Mike Barrett and Patrick Barrett, Test Prep and Admissions Experts and Auth

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The right conversation can be life-changing, especially when it involves learning from someone else’s choices, regrets, successes, and mistakes. Unfortunately, these kinds of profound, helpful conversations are hard to come by--you’re lucky if you have 2 or 3 of them as a young adult, and lots of people never even get to have a single one. Job Interviews is here to fill that void with honest, real, direct advice about school and careers from real people with real experiences. We conduct thor ...
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"Be Evolved" is your trusted source for expertise, insights, and actionable strategies that will help you create the best learning environment for your children or students. Our mission is to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to ensure that your child or student learns well and thrives academically, emotionally, and socially. In each episode, we bring you thought-provoking discussions, interviews with experts in the field of education, and practical advice you can implement in ...
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Discover practical parenting tips, relatable insights, and lots of commiseration from host Liz Gumbinner, of Cool Mom Picks and Mom-101 fame, and her incredible expert guests. (Celebrities! Authors! Activists!) For more than a decade, Liz has been helping us all navigate the insane ups and downs of parenting with common sense and good humor, and she's not going to let you down now. Spawned has been celebrated for its support of diverse families, named a top podcast for parents by The Washing ...
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Students face a lot of problem while they are in school, college or university and they need to be discussed before it starts affecting the minds of other students. Here we will be discussing different problems that are being faced by students in particularly Pakistan. It is just like a FM channel you tune and listen to but online and here you can find the recorded podcast from the past. You can also share your problems to be discussed on this platform with us on our Facebook page at fb.com/ ...
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In this episode of the "Accepted" podcast, seasoned Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin sits down with Tokyo Academics Academic Manager Kaitlyn Cyprian to discuss the latest developments in standardized testing. This conversation explores recent discoveries about the Digital SAT, including how it differs from the traditional format and what stude…
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Curious how our students enjoy a 99% acceptance rate? On today’s episode, Joel Butterly, Co-Founder and CEO of InGenius Prep dives into the unique strategies and programs that set InGenius Prep apart. We also explore real-life examples and listener questions, offering continued insight into how students can craft standout college applications and a…
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In this episode you will hear: In the News-Julia and I discuss U Chicago’s new Early Decision Program Interview with Jay Rosner-Part 2 of 4 § Jay explains what he believes the motivations are for the elite colleges § Jay answers the question, why should a highly selective school not use testing, after all, they need some factor to differentiate whe…
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This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin brings her expert insights to students aspiring to pursue a business degree in 2024. Drawing on her extensive experience in college admissions, Jennifer breaks down the key strategies to strengthen your application, from selecting the right schools to crafting compelling essays. …
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In this episode you will hear: (02:13) In The News Mark and Andy Stricker (Dean of Admissions at Connecticut College) discuss how does athletic recruiting work for students who are applying to selective colleges. 2 of 9 (20:35) Question from a listener: Julia joins Mark to discuss how is it possible for colleges that get inundated with applications…
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If you like to ask questions, dive beneath the surface, and learn about fascinating individuals, you’ve found your home. Join Nick Standlea for long-form conversations with authors, entrepreneurs, creators, athletes, scientists, entertainers, and other brilliant guest experts. You can follow the show on Instagram: @NickStandlea A little bit about N…
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FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp Join us for this enlightening episode of the CSPA Podcast as Dr. Jeremy Heiner, an esteemed educator with over 16 years of experience, dives deep into the complexities of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Unpacking the evolution, pathophysiology, and modern treatment appro…
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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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Advanced Placement courses have set the standard for accelerated subject studies in many high schools, but next year’s offerings may look very different from what teachers and students are used to. Amy and Mike invited educator John Moscatiello to explain the big changes–both in testing platforms and course options–in AP tests in 2025. What are fiv…
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It wouldn’t be a series on college if I didn’t invite my high schooler to the conversation, along with a former Ivy League Admissions Director. Caroline and I are joined by Becky Sabky, who spent years as Dartmouth’s Director of Admissions and explains why she’s a fan of the gap year. Becky shares her insider insights into the admissions process (a…
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If you are stressed about how to best fill out the Common App, I have good news for you. I'll be hosting a free workshop to help you understand how to fit all five pieces of the Common App together. You might recognize this from a few months ago-- we are repeating this training due to the high number of requests we received. Also, we will be adding…
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In this episode, we connect with Coach Rock Battistoni of Loomis Chaffee to explore his remarkable journey from prep school athlete to head coach at one of the nation's top prep schools. Rock shares his experiences transitioning from D3 basketball at St. Lawrence to D1 at George Washington University, followed by his professional career in Germany.…
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Now that Lamor Whitehead has been sent to prison, we return to his Biblical fall from grace. In 2006, Lamor gets arrested while wearing a mink coat, prompting the New York post to dub him a “high roller.” But after a stint in prison, Lamor reinvents himself as a man of God. He starts his own for-profit ministry called Leaders of Tomorrow and befrie…
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In this episode you will hear: Mark shares how colleges handle it if one parent refuses to complete the financial aid forms? Do you have any options? Vince interview Sarah Lovely, an expert in admissions and the arts. 1 of 5 Part 1 ² Vince gives an in-depth preview of Sara’s background ² Sarah talks about her experience at Bowdoin, Brandeis, Walnut…
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In this episode of Inside HSC, we sit down with Sahar, a driven and inspiring 3rd-year medical student at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. Tune in 🎧 and listen to Sahar describe a typical day as a student in the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) and take note of the insight into what it takes to succeed …
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In this episode you will hear: (13:50) In The News Mark and Andy Stricker (Dean of Admissions at Connecticut College) discuss how pre-reads work for athletic recruits applying to selective colleges. (31:20) Question from a listener: Susan joins Mark to answer a question from Jana from Oklahoma, How do we know if a college has quality teaching? (55:…
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"Hope is bold," Brad Montague tells me. The New York Times best-selling author and illustrator explains how hope, in combination with play, togetherness, and joy, can be a force for change, and help spark kids' imaginations for what's possible. What a treat you’re in for this week! It’s a truly inspiring, happy-making conversation with the man you …
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SHOULD I APPLY EARLY DECISION OR EARLY ACTION? When applying to highly selective schools, every advantage makes a difference. Why, then, would a student pass up one of the biggest multipliers in acceptance rate? Amy and Mike invited education consultant David Parker to explore the existential college admissions question: should I apply Early Decisi…
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Every year around this time, we see or hear about parents dropping their kids off at college. Not sure about you, but it DOES ME IN. In this month-long series about college, I’m covering it from many angles, including whether or not it’s worth it, where to start and if it’s right for your kid, plus answering all the questions you sent me. This week…
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Interested in what a Harvard Admissions Officer looks for in applicants? In today’s episode, we dive deep into the intricacies of the Harvard College admissions process with Bruno, a Former Admissions Officer at Harvard College. Bruno shares insider details on what Harvard truly values in both first-year and transfer applicants, providing a behind-…
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It’s been more than a year since Hans Niemann’s cheating scandal rocked the chess world and we’re looking back to see if the bad boy of chess has been redeemed. From a young age, Hans knows he loves chess and wants to face off against his hero, Magnus Carlsen. Hans grows into a brash and intense player who makes questionable moves during online che…
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In this episode you will hear: Mark shares how students can relieve stress by getting some early acceptances with scholarships in August of their senior years by taking advantage of Direct Admissions Interview with Jay Rosner-Part 4 of 4 · Jay, goes on the hotseat · Jay explains what it was like testifying before the Supreme Court · Julia shares ho…
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It's college application season! Building of school lists is into the final push for November 1st - Early Action/Decision. As students/families look for schools to apply to, there are some general but very important guiding questions to consider: What IS a GOOD school? What is a GOOD school….for YOU? Join Mark and Anna as they discuss factors to co…
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In this episode, Mary Miele provides a comprehensive overview of our "10-Step Guide to Private School Admissions," offering invaluable advice for families navigating the complex process for students of all ages. Whether you're applying for nursery school or preparing for post-graduate admissions, this guide will help streamline your journey and inc…
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In this episode you will hear: (06:00) Question from a listener Mark and Lisa answer a question from a student: If my sister turned down a highly selective school, will that be held against me? (11:35) Question from a listener: Susan joins Mark to answer a question, How does Landscape help admission officers when they are reading an application? (4…
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FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Hello, future CRNAs! Get ready for an exciting episode with Dr. Carly Mitchell, the founding program administrator for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Institute Program at Bellarmine University. Since March 2022, Dr. Mitchell has been serving as the Chief Nurse Anesthetis…
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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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The standard high school education covers a broad and deep array of state-mandated subjects but doesn’t necessarily cultivate strong critical reasoning skills. That’s a shame, because those skills are essential to success in higher education. Amy and Mike invited college dean Louis Newman to explore what thinking critically in college means. What a…
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Season 3 of the podcast is here and I’m honestly more excited about this season than any other. Because every single episode is a topic/conversation that YOU requested. We’re kicking it off with a month-long series on COLLEGE, where we’re talking to experts and parents about what one college specialist has called “The most emotionally fraught decis…
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Delve into the creative world of Thomas Perry, the bestselling author behind 31 novels, including the "Jane Whitefield" series and "The Old Man," which inspired the hit TV show starring Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow. Perry shares intriguing insights into his writing process, the importance of originality, and the challenge of keeping his stories fr…
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This episode, we're joined by Drew Dawson, the Head Coach of Choate Rosemary Hall. Drew shares his journey from central Pennsylvania to playing Division 1 basketball at Lafayette and the University of New Hampshire, and how his experiences as a player shaped his transition into coaching. We dive into the realities of D1 basketball, the complexities…
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We’re revisiting the story of prep-girl-gone-bad Danielle Miller now that her jet-setting scamming has landed her in prison. After being humiliated and exploited at her elite New York City prep school, Danielle sets out to reinvent herself. She ends up befriending a group of young socialites in Los Angeles, and before long, she’s flying on private …
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In the News-Julia and Mark discuss topics to avoid when selecting a topic for your Personal Statement (1 of 2) Interview with Jay Rosner-Part 3 of 4 § We return to challenging Jay’s perspective and § Jay explains why “test-free” is better than a school being test-optional § Jay explains the history of the SAT and Eugenics § Jay shares his advice fo…
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In this episode of the "Accepted" podcast, Tokyo Academics' Lead Admissions Consultant, Jennifer Liepin, delves into the 2024 early college admissions landscape. Jennifer explores the nuances of Early Action and Early Decision applications, offering valuable insights into the benefits and potential drawbacks of each option. She provides expert guid…
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In this episode you will hear: (02:36) In the News Mark and Julia answer several question from Assaf from Rochester. He has several questions about Honors College’s (23:45) Question from a listener: Our roundtable is back (Hillary, Susan, Julia, Vince and Mark) and we discuss a few questions from an anonymous mom about the Honors section of the Com…
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You’ve probably heard or watched your fair share of podcasts… Let me tell you why this one is different: because I’m only talking about the things you want to talk about. This season—Season 3…every single episode and conversation, something YOU requested… If you’re talking about it in your home, at your dinner table, with your friends…at work, or m…
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FREE! The Most Affordable CRNA Schools: https://www.cspaedu.com/spmhqyoc Many nurses are looking for something more, whether it’s to augment their income or simply to put their skills to good use beyond the bedside. The great news is that there are a lot of side gigs for nurses that aren’t talked about very much. Today, Patrick from Nurse Wallet jo…
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In this episode of the "Accepted" podcast, Tokyo Academics Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin sits down with Fred Guo, a current student at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. They delve into the intricacies of navigating the undergraduate business school curriculum, offering insights on choosing the right major and fin…
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Guess what? We all age! So why is the world so tough on women who do just that? Can we reclaim aging as something to celebrate? You'll get some wonderful answers today from Karen Walrond, author of the award-winning Radiant Rebellion: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and Raise a Little Hell We discuss how we all inadvertently promote ageism (ever said …
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Some people embrace practice and coaching in order to be ready for a certain moment, while others train to be fully present in any moment. When it comes to the most important moments, why not both? Amy and Mike invited educators Claire Russell and Aproteem Choudhury to explore how preparation and mindfulness go together. What are five things you wi…
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We’re wrapping our “School’s Out For Parents” series on a comedic note, with comedian Trey Kennedy. John and I had the chance to see Trey perform on his comedy tour and so much of his material is about being a new dad. We’re recapping what Trey says about how fatherhood has changed his life, what it’s like marrying your opposite and how impossible …
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Lance Armstrong’s determination to win helps him survive cancer and become cycling’s biggest star in the early 2000s. But his ruthless desire to be the best leads him to create a secret cheating scheme. It fuels him to a historic Tour de France winning streak—but requires an elaborate cover-up that includes bullying anyone who tries to expose him, …
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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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In this episode you will hear: (03:35) In the News Mark and Julia answer a question about how colleges evaluate the rigor of under-resourced high schools that do not have many AP courses (28:44) Question from a listener: Our roundtable is back (Hillary, Susan, Julia, Vince and Mark) and we discuss a question from Alison from Ohio about Cum Laude an…
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