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May 4, 2025

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

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Jon Westover , Associate Vice Provost & Director of Admissions at NC State University ๐ŸŒŸ. 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

๐ŸŽ™๏ธIn this exciting episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Keira Vollandt, Regional Assistant Director of First-Year Admissions at UMass Amherst ๐ŸŽ“. We covered everything from academic opportunities and application strate...
April 20, 2025

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

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ 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 nationโ€™s most prestigio...
April 13, 2025

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

๐ŸŽ“In this episode we welcome Amber Caputo, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Iona University. Amber shares valuable insights into Ionaโ€™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

๐Ÿ“šMastering Test Prep & Scholarships with Dr. Shaan Patel from Prep Expert ๐ŸŽ“ In this value-packed episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast , I sit down with Dr. Shaan Patel , Founder and CEO of Prep Expert ๐Ÿง , to dive ...
March 30, 2025

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

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Insider Tips from Stephen Pultz, Assistant VP for Enrollment at the University of San Diego ๐Ÿ“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

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ How to Win College Scholarships with Monica Matthews ๐Ÿ’ฐ 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

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ 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. ๐ŸŒŸ Known for its innovative liberal arts educati...
March 9, 2025

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

๐ŸŽ™ 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

๐ŸŽง 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

๐ŸŽ“In this episode I had the pleasure of welcoming back Pete Saenz, the Assistant Director of Admissions at Boston University (BU), to discuss whatโ€™s new since our last conversation in Episode 99. Boston University, located in ...
Feb. 10, 2025

284. Spelman College - Chelsea Holley - Director of Admissions

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ 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

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ 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

๐ŸŽ™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. ๐ŸšขI had the pleasure of speaki...
Jan. 20, 2025

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

๐ŸŽ“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

๐ŸŽ™๏ธIn this exciting episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Brendan Corsones , the Associate Director of Admissions at Notre Dame ๐Ÿซ, one of the most prestigious universities in the U.S. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ. Brendan shared invaluable insight...
Jan. 6, 2025

279. Manhattan University - Benjamin Boivin - Director of Undergraduate Admissions

๐ŸŽ“In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast , I had the pleasure of speaking with Benjamin Boivin, Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Manhattan College. Benjamin shares exciting updates about the campus si...
Dec. 30, 2024

278. My Interview with Sam from The Financial Samurai Podcast

The Financial Samurai Podcast Links: About The Financial Samurali Podcast The Financial Samurai Podcast www.financialsamurai.com Monica Romero Matthews - Scholarship Resources: Click Here for Monica's Scholarship Website Clic...
Dec. 23, 2024

277. Stevens Institute of Technology - Carlos Cano - Director of Undergraduate Admissions

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Inside Stevens Institute of Technology with Carlos Cano, Director of Undergraduate Admissions Welcome to another insightful episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast ! Today, I had the pleasure of interviewing Carl...
Dec. 16, 2024

276. American University - Joe Palladino - Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Episode with Joe Palladino, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at American University In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast , we dive into the unique aspects of American University (AU) with...
Dec. 11, 2024

275. John Jay College - Vincent Papandrea - Director of Admissions & Kristal Singh - Admissions Counselor

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ In this episode I spoke with Vincent Papandrea, Director of Admissions, and Kristal Singh, Admissions Counselor at John Jay College. They provide an in-depth look at what makes John Jay unique and offer valuable advice for...
Dec. 9, 2024

274. University of California - Davis - Eddie Ramirez - Assistant Director

UC Transfer Admission Guarantee UC Transfer Admission Planner UC Davis Freshman Admission UC Davis Find my Advisor (for all school visits, fairs, and other events across the country) UC Davis - Admissions UC - Personal Insigh...
Dec. 4, 2024

273. Stony Brook University - Lauren Sangimino - Assistant Director of Admissions

๐ŸŽ™๏ธIn this episode, we speak with Lauren Sangimino, Assistant Director of Admissions at Stony Brook University, to delve into everything prospective students and their families need to know about this dynamic institution. Whet...