Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
By VoiceAmerica
Planning for college? Tune into Getting In: A College Coach Conversation to learn what colleges are really looking for and how to highlight your hard-won achievements for the best chance at success. Every week, we gather former admissions and financial aid officers as well as other expert guests for candid, behind-the-scenes talk. New episodes drop every Thursday.
4 episodes
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Direct Admission Enhances College Access; SAVE Plan Pause Creates Repayment Urgency
Direct admission programs simplify college access by offering admission based on academic markers, bypassing formal applications and reducing student fear.
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UK Universities: A Cost-Effective, Merit-Based Alternative to US Education
Save a year and thousands on your degree. UK universities offer merit-based admissions, structured prompts, and greater work mobility for international students.
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Navigating Financial Aid and Campus Safety for College Applicants
Understand your true college costs by auditing financial aid packages and recognizing loans require repayment. Colleges reporting more crime may offer greater transparency and safety awareness.
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Common App, D3 Athletics, and Early Financial Discussions Guide College Access
Common App closes the application gap for low-income students with features like directed admissions, while D3 athletics balances academics and sports without scholarships.
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