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Every week, Mattie Culkin and his co-host Michelle Martinez talk about everything you need to know about college admissions. How do top schools operate? What are they looking for? Tune in as they break down essential application aspects such as essay writing, extracurriculars, and letters of recommendation into their core elements. For students applying to college and their parents, College With Mattie is here to steer you to your goals.

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Every week, Mattie Culkin and his co-host Michelle Martinez talk about everything you need to know about college admissions. How do top schools operate? What are they looking for? Tune in as they break down essential application aspects such as essay writing, extracurriculars, and letters of recommendation into their core elements. For students applying to college and their parents, College With Mattie is here to steer you to your goals.

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Why Are Students Applying To More And More Schools? 41:09

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The stress of college applications is leading more students to apply to more schools. What does this mean for them? Does it really help? What does it mean for admissions teams? Mattie and Michelle unpack the trend of shotgunning. https://www.highereddive.com/news/common-app-data-shows-5-jump-in-first-year-college-applicants/737732/ https://counselors.collegeboard.org/college-application/how-many#:~:text=There%20is%20no%20magic%20number,%E2%80%9D%20and%20%E2%80%9Creach%E2%80%9D%20colleges https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/south-fulton-county/exemplifies-excellence-south-fulton-student-accepted-colleges-all-50-states-155-total/BNJNUNYJZZD2RLJZJYGOFTZKRQ/ Applying to college soon? You can get help from Mattie and Michelle at https://www.collegewithmattie.com/services/…

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Pre-Med Is Not A Major 28:20

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Do you want to be a doctor? Pre-med is not a major, so this is how you need to apply to college to start your journey to studying medicine. Mattie and Michelle talk about reframing your activities and focus into a major that can lead you down the right path, and why you need to do that. Mattie's blog post on the topic: https://www.collegewithmattie.com/pre-med-is-not-a-major/ Top Medical School Feeders https://www.collegetransitions.com/dataverse/top-feeders-medical-school Applying to college soon? You can get help from Mattie and Michelle at https://www.collegewithmattie.com/services/…

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Navigating the 2025 Common App Changes 40:33

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Mattie and Michelle discuss the latest updates to the Common App for 2025. From the expanded "Challenges and Circumstances" question to changes in word limits, they break down how this affects students and celebrate Georgetown joining the Common App (finally). Georgetown joins the Common App in 2026: https://thehoya.com/news/breaking-gu-to-join-common-app/ Announcing 25-26 Common App Essay Prompts: https://www.commonapp.org/blog/announcing-2025-2026-common-app-essay-prompts Applying to college soon? You can get help from Mattie and Michelle at https://www.collegewithmattie.com/services/…

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Oh No! You're Well-Rounded! But You Can Still Get Into College 32:25

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Is being well-rounded always good? When it comes to applying to college, it’s often a weakness and not a strength-unless you use it wisely. Mattie and Michelle dive into the reasons it can hold you back and how to navigate your many talents and interests to your advantage when applying to the school you want. Applying to college soon? You can get help from Mattie and Michelle at https://www.collegewithmattie.com/services/…

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Let’s Talk About Dream Schools In 2025 43:27

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Mattie and Michelle talk about dream schools, managing expectations and handling stress. They go over the Princeton Review’s Annual Hopes & Dreams Survey and compare the answers given by students and their parents. Princeton Review Infographics: https://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings/college-hopes-worries#Infographic Press Release with Findings: https://www.princetonreview.com/press/college-hopes-worries-press-release-2025 Applying to college soon? You can get help from Mattie and Michelle at https://www.collegewithmattie.com/services/…

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How To Get Into Top Schools For Computer Science 33:11

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Do you want to study computer science in college? Mattie breaks down the best way to get into your school of choice by helping you frame your knowledge and passion so that you assemble the best application you can. What should your essay really say? Applying to college soon? You can get help from Mattie and Michelle at https://www.collegewithmattie.com/services/…

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The Spread Of The Computer Science Major 29:35

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From a niche science degree to the most popular major, Mattie and Michelle tackle the evolution of Computer Science as a college major. How have students shaped their goals and how have schools responded? Applying to college soon? You can get help from Mattie and Michelle at https://www.collegewithmattie.com/services/…

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The Meaning Of College Prestige 46:51

8 weeks ago46:51

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One of the most debated and discussed topics relating to college: prestige. Mattie and Michelle unpack what college prestige really means and whether or not it’s actually important. Related Links https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities?_sort=rank&_sortDirection=asc https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/how-ivy-league-schools-tilt-your-odds-in-the-lottery-of-life-590f8ec1 https://opportunityinsights.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CollegeAdmissions_Nontech.pdf Applying to college soon? You can get help from Mattie and Michelle at https://www.collegewithmattie.com/services/…

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AI Use In College Admissions: What Does This Mean For Applicants? 30:16

9 weeks ago30:16

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Mattie and Michelle tackle AI and college admissions again, but this time they talk about how colleges use it - not students. How does this affect your college application strategy? Applying to college soon? You can get help from Mattie and Michelle at https://www.collegewithmattie.com/services/

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Don't Write About Sports In Your College Essay 23:55

10 weeks ago23:55

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Writing about sports in your college essay seems like the obvious thing to do when you are a student athlete, but in this episode, Mattie and Michelle tackle all the reasons to avoid that, whether or not you are being recruited. Learn what to write about instead and why in this episode of College With Mattie. Applying to college soon? You can get help from Mattie and Michelle at https://www.collegewithmattie.com/services/…

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The Ethics Of Lying On Your College Application 31:09

11 weeks ago31:09

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When you tell a college what you want to major in, should you be honest? Or should you lie to give yourself a better chance of acceptance? Mattie and Michelle talk about the moral issue of lying in your college application and whether or not it actually works - as well as how to do it right! https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/magazine/academic-interests-college-application-ethics.html Applying to college soon? You can get help from Mattie and Michelle at https://www.collegewithmattie.com/services/…

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Ivy League Admissions: A Changing Landscape 39:32

12 weeks ago39:32

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Every year college admissions change, but what really drives these changes? Mattie and Michelle talk about the Ivy League admissions trends for 2025 and break down what they mean for new applicants, if they are real shifts or just hypes, and how college-bound students need to respond. Articles discussed: https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherrim/2025/01/01/top-5-ivy-league-college-admissions-trends-to-watch-in-2025/ https://www.applerouth.com/blog/the-demographic-cliff-what-it-means-for-college-admissions-and-higher-education Applying to college soon? You can get help from Mattie and Michelle at https://www.collegewithmattie.com/services/…

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College Admissions Countdown 33:28

13 weeks ago33:28

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Results season is coming up! Mattie and Michelle talk about when you hear back from different schools and what your acceptance status at certain schools means as you wait for other results. Applying to college soon? You can get help from Mattie and Michelle at https://www.collegewithmattie.com/services/…

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The Trouble With Institutional Priorities 27:48

14 weeks ago27:48

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Mattie breaks down the concept of institutional priorities and the part they play in college admissions. Applying to college soon? You can get help from Mattie and Michelle at https://www.collegewithmattie.com/services/

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Learning From Real Student Applications - Part 2: Personal Statement Breakdown & Yale Supplements 46:29

15 weeks ago46:29

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Mattie and Michelle examine a real student application. In this second part, Mattie breaks down and critiques Sarah’s personal statement and Yale supplements. Learn what works, what doesn’t and why!

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Learning From Real Student Applications - Part 1: Stats & Personal Statement 18:00

16 weeks ago18:00

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Mattie and Michelle examine a real student application, including the personal statement and supplements, and then share the results. In this first part, learn about the student’s background, stats, and personal statement. Tune in for the next episode, where Mattie breaks down the personal statement sentence by sentence and comments on the same student's Yale supplements.…

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Red Flags In Your College Application 25:01

18 weeks ago25:01

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My Central Jersey released an article titled “5 red flags for college admissions officers”. This week Mattie and Michelle are reviewing those red flags and providing solutions for students who see them in their applications. https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/education/college/2024/12/08/5-red-flags-for-college-admissions-officers/76798269007/…

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College Admissions Timeline: Stay On Track 47:07

19 weeks ago47:07

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Applying to college is a lengthy and complicated process. Knowing what to do and when is confusing and overwhelming, so in this episode Mattie and Michelle break down the timeline students need to follow. https://www.brookings.edu/articles/complex-applications-create-barriers-to-college-some-are-trying-to-change-that/…

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Your Highschool Determines Your College 37:29

20 weeks ago37:29

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Aside from your education, your high school influences the college you’ll go to in other ways. In this week’s episode, Mattie introduces Michelle to Polaris List, talks about feeder schools, why they seem to matter, and who your competition really is.

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The Man Behind The Varsity Blues Scandal Is Out Of Prison 42:54

21 weeks ago42:54

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Rick Singer is out of prison and it’s time to revisit the Varsity Blues scandal and how the world of college consulting responded. Mattie and Michelle discuss what Rick Singer is doing now and what you need to look for in a college consultant. Read more about Mattie’s thoughts at the time: https://www.collegewithmattie.com/my-take-on-operation-varsity-blues-the-college-admissions-scandal-as-a-fellow-college-admissions-consultant/…

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Five Core Fundamentals Of College Writing 30:33

22 weeks ago30:33

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In this week’s episode, Mattie breaks down college essay writing and the main elements a successful essay incorporates. These tips can teach you how to craft a compelling essay that resonates with the reader and improve your overall writing.

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The End Of Affirmative Action: One Year Later 41:38

23 weeks ago41:38

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The Supreme Court banned college admissions based on race and ended affirmative action programs in higher education. Mattie and Michelle discuss how this has changed the landscape of admitted students and how universities are responding to the situation. When is race still relevant? When and how should you bring it up in your application?…

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Back Up Your Major 28:18

24 weeks ago28:18

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One of the basic principles of Mattie’s FLL strategy is to back up your major. This helps potential colleges get a clear idea of the place you’d have at their campus. In this episode, Mattie breaks down how this works and how you can use your goals to earn a spot at the college of your choice.

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Are Legacy Admissions Over? 38:52

25 weeks ago38:52

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As California bans legacy admissions, Mattie and Michelle discuss what this means for legacy students and non, as well as how they predict this unfolding. Tune in to see how this affects you and how to adapt your strategy for getting into college.

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Successful College Essays Follow FLL 29:13

26 weeks ago29:13

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Mattie breaks down his method: F*cking Love Learning. FLL forsters intellectual vitality and academic enthusiasm to make your essay stand out and get you into college. How do you apply it? Why does it work?

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The Present And Future Of AI In College Admissions 35:13

27 weeks ago35:13

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Michelle and Mattie delve into the impact of AI tools like ChatGPT on college admissions and essay writing. Is it cheating? Is it a tool? Does it do a good job? As students turn to AI tools more and more, the question of how appropriate that is rises.

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Terrible Yet Common College Admissions Advice 28:38

28 weeks ago28:38

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Mattie dives into the most common pieces of bad advice students receive when they begin the college admissions process. Learn how to seek out the advice that is best for you and how to recognize the so-called tips that may be holding you back.

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Learning From Essays That Got Into Harvard 55:03

29 weeks ago55:03

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Michelle chooses some essays used by students who got into Harvard and Mattie analyzes the elements that work and the problems they present to surface vital essay writing tips. The essays are found on The Crimson: https://www.thecrimson.com/topic/sponsored-successful-harvard-essays-2024/

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Why Most College Essays Are Terrible 20:09

29 weeks ago20:09

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Mattie breaks down college essays and the most common reason most of them fail: omniscient narration. Learn to recognize the ways fiction writing can surface in your college essay, why it damages your authenticity, and how to fix it.

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Welcome to College With Mattie 1:18

30 weeks ago1:18

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