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June 22, 2025

303. George Washington University - Lindsey M. Owens - Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

πŸŽ™ Unlocking Admissions at George Washington University with Lindsey M. Owens πŸŽ™ Are you considering George Washington University (GW) for your college journey? πŸ›οΈ Located in the heart of Washington, D.C. , GW offers unparallel...
June 15, 2025

302. NCAA - Matt Harris - Assistant Director of High School Review

πŸŽ™οΈIn this episode, Matt Harris πŸ…, Assistant Director of High School Review at the NCAA Eligibility Center 🏈, joins us to provide essential insights into the college recruitment and eligibility process for student-athletes. πŸƒβ€...
June 8, 2025

301. Hartwick College - Bryan Gross - Vice President for Enrollment Management and Athletics

πŸŽ™οΈ In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast , host John Durante is joined by Dr. Bryan Gross , Vice President for Enrollment Management and Athletics at Hartwick College πŸ¦…. Together, they unpack the college’...
June 1, 2025

300. Mastering the College Essay with Kate Anderson & Laurie Wax

πŸŽ‰ Episode 300: Mastering the College Essay with Kate Anderson & Laurie Wax βœοΈπŸ“š Welcome to the special 300th episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast ! πŸŽ™οΈ I am incredibly grateful for the unwavering support from my am...
May 25, 2025

299. Inside the Private Admissions World: An Interview with Akbar Rahel, Director of Admissions at Prep Expert

πŸŽ™οΈ Inside the Private Admissions World: An Interview with Akbar Rahel, Director of Admissions at Prep Expert πŸ“Œ Episode Summary : In this insightful episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast , I sit down with Akbar Rah...
May 18, 2025

298. SUNY Binghamton - Douglas Harrington - Associate Director of Admissions

πŸŽ™οΈ Inside Binghamton University Admissions: What’s New & How to Stand Out! πŸš€ In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast , I sit down with Douglas Harrington, Associate Director of Admissions at Binghamton Unive...
May 11, 2025

297. MIT - David duKor-Jackson - Director of Admissions

πŸŽ™οΈJoin me in this episode with David duKor-Jackson who is the Director of Admissions at MIT. We’re diving into essential topics like how to find the right fit in your college search and what you can expect from MIT’s holistic...
May 4, 2025

296. NC State University - Jon Westover - Associate Vice Provost & Director of Admissions

πŸŽ™οΈ In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Jon Westover , Associate Vice Provost & Director of Admissions at NC State University 🌟. This engaging conversation dives into what makes NC State unique, its admissions ...
April 27, 2025

295. University of Massachusetts Amherst - Keira Vollandt - Regional Assistant Director of First-Year Admissions

πŸŽ™οΈIn this exciting episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Keira Vollandt, Regional Assistant Director of First-Year Admissions at UMass Amherst πŸŽ“. We covered everything from academic opportunities and application strate...
April 20, 2025

294. Swarthmore College - Jim Bock - Vice President and Dean of Admissions

πŸŽ™οΈ In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast , I had the great pleasure of speaking with Jim Bock, Vice President and Dean of Admissions at Swarthmore College . Swarthmore is one of the nation’s most prestigio...
April 13, 2025

293. Iona University - Amber Caputo - Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

πŸŽ“In this episode we welcome Amber Caputo, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Iona University. Amber shares valuable insights into Iona’s application review process, academic offerings, and the supportive commun...
April 6, 2025

292. Mastering Test Prep & Scholarships with Dr. Shaan Patel from Prep Expert

πŸ“šMastering Test Prep & Scholarships with Dr. Shaan Patel from Prep Expert πŸŽ“ In this value-packed episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast , I sit down with Dr. Shaan Patel , Founder and CEO of Prep Expert 🧠, to dive ...
March 30, 2025

291. University of San Diego - Stephen Pultz - Assistant VP for Enrollment

πŸŽ™οΈ Insider Tips from Stephen Pultz, Assistant VP for Enrollment at the University of San Diego πŸ“š In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast , host John Durante sits down with Stephen Pultz, Assistant Vice Presi...
March 23, 2025

290. How to Win College Scholarships with Monica Matthews

πŸŽ™οΈ How to Win College Scholarships with Monica Matthews πŸ’° Are you searching for ways to make college more affordable? In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast , I sit down with Monica Matthews , scholarship e...
March 16, 2025

289. Beloit College - Martha Stolze - Director of Admissions

πŸŽ™οΈ In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast , I had the privilege of speaking with Martha Stolze, Director of Admissions at Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin. 🌟 Known for its innovative liberal arts educati...
March 9, 2025

288. University of Texas at Austin - Dr. Ramon Blakley - Interim Director of Admissions

πŸŽ™ In this insightful conversation with Dr. Ramon Blakley, Interim Director of Admissions, University of Texas at Austin, we explore the University of Texas at Austin's approach to admissions, academic offerings, and support f...
March 3, 2025

287. Babson College - Jared Pierce - Director of Undergraduate Admissions

🎧 In this insightful episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast , host John Durante interviews Jared Pierce, Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Babson College. This episode is packed with valuable tips for student...
Feb. 24, 2025

286. Mike Bergin & Amy Seeley from Tests and the Rest - interviewing me

Mike & Amy's Website - Tests and the Rest Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and creator of the TestBright SAT/ACT Curriculum System and Roots2Words . Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP . B...
Feb. 17, 2025

285. Boston University - Pete Saenz - Assistant Director of Admissions

πŸŽ“In this episode I had the pleasure of welcoming back Pete Saenz, the Assistant Director of Admissions at Boston University (BU), to discuss what’s new since our last conversation in Episode 99. Boston University, located in ...
Feb. 10, 2025

284. Spelman College - Chelsea Holley - Director of Admissions

πŸŽ™οΈ In this exciting episode I had the great privilege of interviewing Chelsea Holley, Director of Admissions at Spelman College. As one of the most prestigious Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the count...
Feb. 3, 2025

283. USC - Kirk Brennan - Associate Dean and Director of Undergraduate Admission

πŸŽ™οΈ In this episode, we dive deep into the admissions process, academic offerings, and student resources at USC with Kirk Brennan, Associate Dean and Director of Undergraduate Admission. Whether you're a student, parent, or co...
Jan. 27, 2025

282. SUNY Maritime - Alex El Helou - Associate Director of Admissions

πŸŽ™In this insightful episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast , we dive deep into what makes SUNY Maritime a standout institution for students interested in maritime and technical fields. 🚒I had the pleasure of speaki...
Jan. 20, 2025

281. Susquehanna University - Nickala Hagarty - Associate Director of Admission

πŸŽ“In this episode, I sit down with Nickala Hagarty, the Associate Director of Admission at Susquehanna University. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from campus updates and popular academic offerings to a breakdo...
Jan. 13, 2025

280. Notre Dame - Brendan Corsones - Associate Director of Admissions

πŸŽ™οΈIn this exciting episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Brendan Corsones , the Associate Director of Admissions at Notre Dame 🏫, one of the most prestigious universities in the U.S. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ. Brendan shared invaluable insight...