Episodes
Jan. 27, 2026
354. Digital SAT & Test Prep Secrets: Boost Scores with Prep Expert CEO Shaan Patel
👉 This episode is brought to you by Prep Expert , a proud sponsor of The College Admissions Process Podcast . Prep Expert offers award-winning test prep courses and strategies that have helped thousands of students improve th...
Jan. 25, 2026
353. Colorado State University - Heather Daniels - Executive Director of Admissions
🎓 Podcast Show Notes: Colorado State University (CSU) Guest: Heather Daniels, Executive Director of Admissions, Colorado State University Host: Dr. John Durante, The College Admissions Process Podcast 📍 About Colorado State U...
Jan. 18, 2026
352. Rhodes College - Megan Starling - Director of Admission
🎙️ In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast , host John Durante sits down with Megan Starling, Director of Admission at Rhodes College 🎓 — a nationally recognized liberal arts institution located in the heart...
Jan. 11, 2026
351. University of Oregon - Joelle Rankins Goodwin - Senior Associate Director for Recruitment and Outreach
🎙️ In this insightful episode, we welcome back the University of Oregon to the podcast! Joelle Rankins Goodwin provides an inside look at what’s new on campus since their last feature in 2023, what joining the Big Ten means b...
Jan. 4, 2026
350. The University of the South - Sewanee - Sarah Butler - Assistant Dean of Admission, Office of Admission & Financial Aid
🎙️ Inside Sewanee Admissions – What You Need to Know! 📍 Guest: Sarah Butler , Assistant Dean of Admission, Office of Admission & Financial Aid Are you considering a liberal arts college that combines academic rigor, strong co...
Dec. 28, 2025
349. College of Charleston - Ashley Holdridge - Regional Assistant Director of Admissions
🎓 In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast we welcome back the College of Charleston 🌴 , this time featuring Ashley Holdridge , Regional Assistant Director of Admissions. Building on the college’s original ap...
Dec. 21, 2025
348. Marist University - Kelli Nienstedt — Assistant Director of Student Activities
🎙️In this return visit to the podcast, Kelli Nienstedt — formerly in the admissions office and now Assistant Director of Student Activities — brings a unique dual perspective on what makes the Marist University experience sta...
Dec. 14, 2025
347. QuestBridge National College Match - Taylor Erickson - QuestBridge Scholar & Admissions Counselor at the University of Notre Dame
QuestBridge Home Page QuestBridge National College Match QuestBridge Resource Library Feel free to reach out to Taylor with any questions at: taylor.admissions@nd.edu Notre Dame Admissions Home Page 🎙️QuestBridge National Col...
Dec. 7, 2025
346. Pomona College - Paola Franco -Assistant Dean of Admissions and Transfer Coordinator
🎙In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast , host John Durante is joined by Paola Franco, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Transfer Coordinator at Pomona College , to dive into what truly sets this elite liber...
Nov. 30, 2025
345. Hunter College, CUNY - Jarvis Dieujuste - Admissions Advisor
🎓In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast , host John Durante welcomes back Jarvis Dieujuste, Admissions Advisor at Hunter College, for an insightful and energizing conversation on how one of the flagship sch...
Nov. 23, 2025
344. Salve Regina University - Jim Fowler - VP for Enrollment Management
🎙️ The College Admissions Process Podcast (The CAPP) Episode: Salve Regina University: Mission, Holistic Review & the Value of a Private Education Guest: Jim Fowler, VP for Enrollment Management, Salve Regina University Host:...
Nov. 16, 2025
343. Florida Tech - Nick Galli - Admissions Counselor
🎙️In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nick Galli , an Admissions Counselor at Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech), located in sunny Melbourne, Florida 🌴. Florida Tech is nationally recognized for i...
Nov. 9, 2025
342. Wayne State University — Dr. Charles Cotton, Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
🎙️ Episode: Wayne State University — Dr. Charles Cotton, Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast , John Durante talks with Dr. Charles Cotton III about what m...
Nov. 2, 2025
341. University of Denver - Todd Rinehart - Vice Chancellor for Enrollment
🎙️ Episode: Inside Admissions with Todd Rinehart, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment at the University of Denver Join me as I welcome back Todd Rinehart for an insightful conversation on major updates at the University of Denver ...
Oct. 26, 2025
340. Fairleigh Dickinson University - KirstyNicole Bocado - Admissions Counselor
🎙️In this episode, host John Durante sits down with KirstyNicole Bocado , an Admissions Counselor at Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) , to uncover what makes this New Jersey-based university a powerful choice for students...
Oct. 19, 2025
339. College Student Mini-Series - Katelyn, Columbia University - Student Athlete
🎙️ Episode: From Long Island to the Ivy League – A Student-Athlete’s Journey at Columbia University In this special episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast , I had the honor of speaking with Katelyn , a sophomore at...
Oct. 12, 2025
338. Grinnell College - Conner Stanfield - Assistant Director of Admission & Coordinator of Campus Visits
🎙️In this insightful episode, Conner Stanfield, Assistant Director of Admission & Coordinator of Campus Visits at Grinnell College joins us to dive deep into the student experience at one of the most academically rigorous and...
Oct. 7, 2025
337. College Student Mini-Series - Josh, UC Irvine
🎙️ Real Talk with College Students – Reflecting on the College Search Journey Welcome to a special episode in our 🎓 College Student Reflection Mini-Series on The College Admissions Process Podcast ! In this episode, host John...
Oct. 5, 2025
336. Quinnipiac University - Kurtis Kalagher - Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
🎙️In this episode, Kurtis Kalagher, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions from Quinnipiac University joins us to pull back the curtain on what makes Quinnipiac a standout choice for students looking for a close-knit,...
Sept. 30, 2025
335. College Student Mini-Series - Emma, University of Pittsburgh
🎙️ Real Talk with College Students – Reflecting on the College Search Journey Welcome to a special episode in our 🎓 College Student Reflection Mini-Series on The College Admissions Process Podcast ! In this episode, host John...
Sept. 28, 2025
334. Deep Springs College - Current Students Tosca & Walker
🎓 I had the privilege of speaking with two current students from Deep Springs College, an incredibly unique institution that blends rigorous academics with hands-on labor and self-governance. These students share their first-...
Sept. 23, 2025
333. College Student Mini-Series - Neal, Indiana University Kelley School to Babson
🎙️ Real Talk with College Students – Reflecting on the College Search Journey Welcome to a special episode in our 🎓 College Student Reflection Mini-Series on The College Admissions Process Podcast ! In this episode, host John...
Sept. 21, 2025
332. Wellesley College - Rebecca Simons - Director of Admission
🎙️ In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast (The CAPP) , host John Durante welcomes Rebecca Simons , Director of Admission at Wellesley College , to unpack the application process and what makes a Wellesley e...
Sept. 16, 2025
331. College Student Mini-Series - Tyler, Community College to UCLA
🎙️ Real Talk with College Students – Reflecting on the College Search Journey Welcome to a special episode in our 🎓 College Student Reflection Mini-Series on The College Admissions Process Podcast ! In this episode, host John...