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1 Understanding Taxes as a Newly Formed Small Business - Part 2 of the Small Business Starter Kit 28:24
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In our second installment of the Small Business Starter Kit series - we’re tackling a topic that’s sometimes tricky, sometimes confusing, but ever-present: taxes. Hosts Austin and Jannese have an insightful conversation with entrepreneur Isabella Rosal who started 7th Sky Ventures , an exporter and distributor of craft spirits, beer, and wine. Having lived and worked in two different countries and started a company in a heavily-regulated field, Isabella is no stranger to navigating the paperwork-laden and jargon-infused maze of properly understanding taxes for a newly formed small business. Join us as she shares her story and provides valuable insight into how to tackle your business’ taxes - so they don’t tackle you. Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: QuickBooks.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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A whole lot happens between choosing a list of top schools and getting that thick acceptance envelope in the mail. But you don't have to take that journey alone. On each episode of College Admissions Insider, we talk to real college admissions counselors to bring you expert advice for your college search. Learn how to find the right college fit, build a list of finalists, and create an application that gets noticed. This podcast is an initiative of Bucknell University but is designed for students applying to any school.
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A whole lot happens between choosing a list of top schools and getting that thick acceptance envelope in the mail. But you don't have to take that journey alone. On each episode of College Admissions Insider, we talk to real college admissions counselors to bring you expert advice for your college search. Learn how to find the right college fit, build a list of finalists, and create an application that gets noticed. This podcast is an initiative of Bucknell University but is designed for students applying to any school.
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Send us a text From Google to mobile apps to podcasts like this, there are countless resources out there to help students find the school that's right for them and craft a strong application. Many students might find that the ultimate college support is right in their own backyard. On today's episode of College Admissions Insider , we're exploring community-based organizations. We'll define what community-based organizations are, who they serve and the difference they can make in a student's admissions journey. Our guest is Adam Navarro-Jusino, associate dean of admissions for access & outreach at Bucknell. Read a transcript for this episode If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu . Please note: Information presented in this episode was accurate at the time of recording, but may have since changed. Participants may have changed roles or no longer hold positions at Bucknell University. Links: Info about applying to Bucknell Application dates and deadlines Plan a visit to Bucknell @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook Latest news for prospective students Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center When you visit campus for a preview session and guided tour, chat with our student ambassadors, or experience an interactive virtual tour of campus, you'll have a front-row seat as you explore this place we call home. This combination of in-person and virtual visit offerings means you can learn more about Bucknell in the way that fits you and your family best. We hope to see you soon — either on campus or online.…
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Send us a text Websites, brochures and social media can only tell you so much about what a college is like. While visiting in person is an excellent way to get a feel for campus life, there are even more immersive opportunities. Today on College Admissions Insider , we're diving into pre-college programs. We'll learn what pre-college programs offer prospective students, what the experience looks like at Bucknell, and how it can help you decide where you'd like to attend. Our guests are Carrine Phillips, senior assistant director of admissions at Bucknell, and Elena Mohan '27. Read a transcript for this episode If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu . Please note: Information presented in this episode was accurate at the time of recording, but may have since changed. Participants may have changed roles or no longer hold positions at Bucknell University. Links: Explore our Camps, Conferences & Visit Programs Learn more about the Bucknell Academy Summer Experience Info about applying to Bucknell Application dates and deadlines Plan a visit to Bucknell @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook Latest news for prospective students Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center When you visit campus for a preview session and guided tour, chat with our student ambassadors, or experience an interactive virtual tour of campus, you'll have a front-row seat as you explore this place we call home. This combination of in-person and virtual visit offerings means you can learn more about Bucknell in the way that fits you and your family best. We hope to see you soon — either on campus or online.…
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Send us a text Tell us about a challenge you faced and how you overcame it. Reflect on a moment when your actions made a difference for others. Describe one of your passions and why it lights you up. These aren't just ideas for your next journal entry. They're prompts you might see when you sit down to write your college essay — one of the only places on the application where students use their own voice to tell an admissions committee about themselves. In this episode of College Admissions Insider , we chat about crafting a strong outline, how to keep your reader engaged, mistakes to avoid in the essay and more. Our guest is Jennifer Hilborn, a former high school English teacher and current admissions reader at Bucknell. Read a transcript for this episode If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu . Please note: Information presented in this episode was accurate at the time of recording, but may have since changed. Participants may have changed roles or no longer hold positions at Bucknell University. Links: Info about applying to Bucknell Application dates and deadlines Plan a visit to Bucknell @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook Latest news for prospective students Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center When you visit campus for a preview session and guided tour, chat with our student ambassadors, or experience an interactive virtual tour of campus, you'll have a front-row seat as you explore this place we call home. This combination of in-person and virtual visit offerings means you can learn more about Bucknell in the way that fits you and your family best. We hope to see you soon — either on campus or online.…
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1 Episode 85: Breaking down the FAFSA and CSS Profile 34:08
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Send us a text There's no shortage of acronyms in higher education, but perhaps none are more important for prospective students than FAFSA and CSS. For students and families seeking financial aid, these are the essential forms you'll need to submit. Today we'll break down these financial aid forms, the differences between them and some tips for using the FAFSA and CSS to secure aid at the schools on your list. Our guest is Erin Wolfe, Director of Financial Aid at Bucknell. Read a transcript for this episode If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu . Please note: Information presented in this episode was accurate at the time of recording, but may have since changed. Participants may have changed roles or no longer hold positions at Bucknell University. Links: Learn more about financial aid at Bucknell Explore Bucknell scholarships Info about applying to Bucknell Application dates and deadlines Plan a visit to Bucknell @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook Latest news for prospective students Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center When you visit campus for a preview session and guided tour, chat with our student ambassadors, or experience an interactive virtual tour of campus, you'll have a front-row seat as you explore this place we call home. This combination of in-person and virtual visit offerings means you can learn more about Bucknell in the way that fits you and your family best. We hope to see you soon — either on campus or online.…
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Send us a text In this minisode of College Admissions Insider , Brooke and Becca dive into minimum requirements. You'll learn what minimum requirements are, how they might differ between schools, and ways that you can ensure you're on the right preparation track for college. Read a transcript for this episode If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu . Please note: Information presented in this episode was accurate at the time of recording, but may have since changed. Participants may have changed roles or no longer hold positions at Bucknell University. Links: Bucknell's undergraduate admissions requirements Info about applying to Bucknell Application dates and deadlines Plan a visit to Bucknell @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook Latest news for prospective students Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center When you visit campus for a preview session and guided tour, chat with our student ambassadors, or experience an interactive virtual tour of campus, you'll have a front-row seat as you explore this place we call home. This combination of in-person and virtual visit offerings means you can learn more about Bucknell in the way that fits you and your family best. We hope to see you soon — either on campus or online.…
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1 (Re-air) Episode 5: Writing a Killer College Application Essay 31:05
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Send us a text At schools like Bucknell that receive thousands of applications every year, there’s a good chance some applicants will have similar grades, academic rigor, and extracurricular involvement. But there's a place where applicants can stand out — something guaranteed to be found in their application and no other. We're talking about the college essay — an applicant's best opportunity to show colleges who they are. Writing a great college application essay doesn't have to be an intimidating process. In this episode of College Admissions Insider , brought to you by Bucknell University, Brooke Thames and Bryan Wendell share proven tips to help students craft a killer college application essay. Read a transcript for this episode If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu . Please note: Information presented in this episode was accurate at the time of recording, but may have since changed. Participants may have changed roles or no longer hold positions at Bucknell University. Links: More tips for writing a college application essay Information about applying to Bucknell Bucknell admissions dates & deadlines Information for prospective students Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center When you visit campus for a preview session and guided tour, chat with our student ambassadors, or experience an interactive virtual tour of campus, you'll have a front-row seat as you explore this place we call home. This combination of in-person and virtual visit offerings means you can learn more about Bucknell in the way that fits you and your family best. We hope to see you soon — either on campus or online.…
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1 Episode 84: A Parent Perspective from Admissions Professionals 19:53
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Send us a text While it may be the student who gets admitted to college in the end, they aren't the only ones with a hand in the process. From those initial Google searches to campus visits and beyond, parents and families are discovering and learning right alongside their student. On this episode of College Admissions Insider , we're taking a closer look at the parent and family experience. We'll talk about the role that parents and families play in the college search process. Our guests are two parents who also happen to be admissions professionals at Bucknell. Lara Schmitt ’20, P’26 is assistant director of admissions for access & outreach, and Brett Basom P’22 is associate director for international recruitment. Read a transcript for this episode If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu . Please note: Information presented in this episode was accurate at the time of recording, but may have since changed. Participants may have changed roles or no longer hold positions at Bucknell University. Links: Resources for parents and families Info about applying to Bucknell Application dates and deadlines Plan a visit to Bucknell @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook Latest news for prospective students Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center When you visit campus for a preview session and guided tour, chat with our student ambassadors, or experience an interactive virtual tour of campus, you'll have a front-row seat as you explore this place we call home. This combination of in-person and virtual visit offerings means you can learn more about Bucknell in the way that fits you and your family best. We hope to see you soon — either on campus or online.…
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1 Episode 83: Attending a 4-year College Abroad 20:08
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Send us a text No two college journeys are the same. For some, it might mean attending college right in their hometown, while others might travel halfway or even to the other side of the country for school. Then, there are those who take their education beyond borders. At the request of one of our listeners, in this episode of College Admissions Insider , we are exploring options for attending college outside of the US. We'll learn where students can begin researching schools, how admissions can differ from country to country, what the day-to-day learning experience might look like, and more. Our guest is Chris Pluta is Director of College Counseling at the United Nations International School. Read a transcript for this episode If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu . Please note: Information presented in this episode was accurate at the time of recording, but may have since changed. Participants may have changed roles or no longer hold positions at Bucknell University. Links: Information for international applicants to Bucknell Learn about the international student experience at Bucknell Info about applying to Bucknell Application dates and deadlines Plan a visit to Bucknell @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook Latest news for prospective students Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center When you visit campus for a preview session and guided tour, chat with our student ambassadors, or experience an interactive virtual tour of campus, you'll have a front-row seat as you explore this place we call home. This combination of in-person and virtual visit offerings means you can learn more about Bucknell in the way that fits you and your family best. We hope to see you soon — either on campus or online.…
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Send us a text After choosing where to enroll, the next major decision in the college process is, “What is going to live with you in your home away from home?” In this College Admissions Insider minisode, we're sharing some tips and considerations to keep in mind when packing for your first year of college. Read a transcript for this episode If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu . Please note: Information presented in this episode was accurate at the time of recording, but may have since changed. Participants may have changed roles or no longer hold positions at Bucknell University. Links: What to bring for Bucknell move-in Info about applying to Bucknell Application dates and deadlines Plan a visit to Bucknell @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook Latest news for prospective students Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center When you visit campus for a preview session and guided tour, chat with our student ambassadors, or experience an interactive virtual tour of campus, you'll have a front-row seat as you explore this place we call home. This combination of in-person and virtual visit offerings means you can learn more about Bucknell in the way that fits you and your family best. We hope to see you soon — either on campus or online.…
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1 Episode 82: Inside the Mind of an Application Reader 27:43
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Send us a text If you've been listening to College Admissions Insider for a while, the title of this episode might ring a bell. In some of our early episodes, we invited real admissions counselors here to talk about how reading applications really works. Today, we're doing it all again. We'll be chatting about the process front to back — and then some. Our guest is Kevin Mathes '07, associate vice president and dean of admissions at Bucknell. Read a transcript for this episode If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu . Please note: Information presented in this episode was accurate at the time of recording, but may have since changed. Participants may have changed roles or no longer hold positions at Bucknell University. Links: Info about applying to Bucknell Application dates and deadlines Plan a visit to Bucknell @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook Latest news for prospective students Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center When you visit campus for a preview session and guided tour, chat with our student ambassadors, or experience an interactive virtual tour of campus, you'll have a front-row seat as you explore this place we call home. This combination of in-person and virtual visit offerings means you can learn more about Bucknell in the way that fits you and your family best. We hope to see you soon — either on campus or online.…
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Send us a text Your grades, extracurriculars and essay responses paint a picture of who you are. But there's another part of your application that colleges and universities pay special attention to: your intended major. On this episode of College Admissions Insider , we're providing tips on identifying the primary discipline you'll study throughout your four years. We'll discuss when students should start thinking about their major, what your intended major tells a university and how it factors into the admissions process. Our guest is Jill Medina, senior associate dean of admissions at Bucknell. If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu. Please note: Information presented in this episode was accurate at the time of recording, but may have since changed. Participants may have changed roles or no longer hold positions at Bucknell University. Find a transcript for this episode . When you visit campus for a preview session and guided tour, chat with our student ambassadors, or experience an interactive virtual tour of campus, you'll have a front-row seat as you explore this place we call home. This combination of in-person and virtual visit offerings means you can learn more about Bucknell in the way that fits you and your family best. We hope to see you soon — either on campus or online.…
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Send us a text There's only so much you can learn about a school from Google. One of the best ways to get to know a college is to experience it for yourself. An in-person visit can push a college into dream school territory, or send it falling off your list entirely. In this episode of College Admissions Insider , we're exploring how you make the most of a college visit from the options available to setting it up and beyond. Our guest is Chris Rowe, admissions specialist for daily campus visitation programs at Bucknell. If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu. Please note: Information presented in this episode was accurate at the time of recording, but may have since changed. Participants may have changed roles or no longer hold positions at Bucknell University. Read a transcript of the epsiode. Plan your visit to Bucknell. When you visit campus for a preview session and guided tour, chat with our student ambassadors, or experience an interactive virtual tour of campus, you'll have a front-row seat as you explore this place we call home. This combination of in-person and virtual visit offerings means you can learn more about Bucknell in the way that fits you and your family best. We hope to see you soon — either on campus or online.…
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1 (Re-air) Episode 19: Planning a College Visit Road Trip 24:13
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Send us a text When exploring colleges, there's only so much you can do online. At some point, you have to see these places for yourself — all five, 10 or 30 schools on your list. Unless a family member has unlimited vacation days (or a teleportation machine), the only way to realistically visit multiple schools in a reasonable amount of time is by planning a college visit road trip. But how do you organize one of these info-gathering trips? How can you keep all these visits straight in your head? And what's the best way to maximize that family time as you travel together from destination to destination? In this episode of College Admissions Insider , we provide a road map for success. Our guest is Alison Almasian, director of college counseling at the Taft School, a private boarding school in Watertown, Conn., Before that, she spent 22 years in college admissions. Read a transcript for this episode. If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu. Please note: Information presented in this episode was accurate at the time of recording, but may have since changed. Participants may have changed roles or no longer hold positions at Bucknell University. Links: Plan a visit to Bucknell Blog post: planning a college visit road trip Blog post: 80 questions to ask on a campus tour Info about applying to Bucknell Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook Latest news for prospective students When you visit campus for a preview session and guided tour, chat with our student ambassadors, or experience an interactive virtual tour of campus, you'll have a front-row seat as you explore this place we call home. This combination of in-person and virtual visit offerings means you can learn more about Bucknell in the way that fits you and your family best. We hope to see you soon — either on campus or online.…
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Send us a text Maybe you sketch in your free time, have a leading role in community theater production or dance in a semi-professional company. Whatever your arts interest, there are abundant opportunities to pursue it in college. On this episode of College Admissions Insider , we're chatting with two current Bucknell students about their involvement in the arts. We'll talk about how they found opportunities on campus to get involved, what their activities look like and more. Read a transcript for this episode If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu . Please note: Information presented in this episode was accurate at the time of recording, but may have since changed. Participants may have changed roles or no longer hold positions at Bucknell University. Links: Learn about Bucknell's Arts Merit Scholarships Resources for students who've been admitted to Bucknell Info about applying to Bucknell Application dates and deadlines Plan a visit to Bucknell @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook Latest news for prospective students Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center When you visit campus for a preview session and guided tour, chat with our student ambassadors, or experience an interactive virtual tour of campus, you'll have a front-row seat as you explore this place we call home. This combination of in-person and virtual visit offerings means you can learn more about Bucknell in the way that fits you and your family best. We hope to see you soon — either on campus or online.…
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1 Episode 78: How I Chose A College, Student Roundtable 15:05
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Send us a text In our last College Admissions Insider minisode, we shared some advice for weighing your admission offers and making a decision. But that was just the tip of the iceberg. There's no one better to walk high school seniors through the process than students who were in their shoes not too long ago. In this episode, we've invited our very own first-year college students to share how they chose the school that was best for them. We'll talk about their journey from applying to deciding, as well as some advice they have for current college-bound students. Read a transcript for this episode If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu . Please note: Information presented in this episode was accurate at the time of recording, but may have since changed. Participants may have changed roles or no longer hold positions at Bucknell University. Links: Resources for students who've been admitted to Bucknell Info about applying to Bucknell Application dates and deadlines Plan a visit to Bucknell @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook Latest news for prospective students Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center When you visit campus for a preview session and guided tour, chat with our student ambassadors, or experience an interactive virtual tour of campus, you'll have a front-row seat as you explore this place we call home. This combination of in-person and virtual visit offerings means you can learn more about Bucknell in the way that fits you and your family best. We hope to see you soon — either on campus or online.…
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