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  • Getting In: A College Coach Conversation - July 17th, 2025
    57 分
  • College Admissions Changing Landscape; College Options in Hawaii; Tips on Saving for College
    2025/07/10

    Does it seem like the college admissions landscape has been changing particularly rapidly in recent years? Host Kyra Tyler will be joined by College Coach colleagues Tova Javetz, Karen Spencer, and Nicole Doyle to discuss those changes and how counseling students through the process has and has not changed as a result.

    On cold winter days have you considered attending college in Hawaii? Our colleague Steve Fernandez-Brennan is here to tell you about your options in the Aloha state!

    Last, remember that July is Save Smart Month, so College Coach finance educator Chrissy Foran is will be giving tips on saving for college.

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    56 分
  • The Best College Traditions; Listener Questions with College Admissions and Finance
    2025/07/03

    Join host Kyra Tyler and Bright Horizons College Coach's Jennifer Simons as they delve into the unique traditions that define college and university campuses. From quirky rituals to time-honored ceremonies, discover what makes each institution special. Plus, tune in for listener-submitted questions answered by Bright Horizons College Coach colleagues Sara Calvert-Kubrom and Michelle Smoley, offering insights and advice on navigating the College process.

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    55 分
  • Navigating Top Scholarships: Insights from Experts; Student Loan Repayment Options
    2025/06/26

    Given the cost of college, many students are looking for scholarships. Some of the most generous include the Posse, Questbridge, Coca Cola, Taco Bell, and Gates scholarships. Host Ian Fisher will be joined by colleagues Geraldine, Blair, and Christine Kenyon for an overview of what those scholarships are and what it takes to win won. In addition, College Coach finance colleague Michelle Clifton will be there to talk about student loan repayment updates.

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    53 分
  • Kris Crummet's Alternative Path to Music; Exploring Majors & Careers pt. 2; Mastering Interviews
    2025/06/19

    Back on March 27th 2025, Host Ian Fisher talked with Taryn Andrea and Leigh Pinkston, College Coach colleagues in the career counseling space, about the connection between majors and careers; how that connection isn’t always linear and how a student might choose a major based on interests, skills, and desired lifestyle upon graduation. Well, Leigh and Taryn will be returning to continue this very valuable discussion with this episode’s host, Sally Ganga.

    Then, colleague Brian Swann will be joining Sally to discuss interviews, specifically, what to expect and how to prepare. And Sally will be opening the show by talking with Kris Crummet, who chose a career as a music producer and the owner of Interface Audio, a professional music studio over a more traditional route that would have required a Bachelor’s degree.

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    56 分
  • College Admissions in the Media: What's Hollywood and What's Accurate; How to Secure a Job on Campus
    2025/06/12

    Have you ever wondered how accurate media portrayals of the college admission is? Pondered whether Legally Blonde is a real representation of the best way to make your application stand out? Host Kyra Tyler will be joined by College Coach colleagues Blair Dixon and Aysha Wong for a light hearted discussion of which well-known representations are Hollywood and which are true to life. Then College Finance expert Dina Birmingham will advise our listeners regarding what college students need to secure a job on campus.

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    55 分
  • Getting In: A College Coach Conversation - June 5th, 2025
    55 分
  • Creating Your Common App Activity List; Colleges NOT Accepting Common App; National 529 Plan Day!
    2025/05/29

    Host Ian Fisher will be back again for the second show in a row to welcome colleague Abigail Anderson to discuss how to create the Common Application’s Activity List. You may think it is the same as a resume, but Abigail is here to tell you that it isn’t. Listen in so you can prepare.

    College Coach colleague Tova Tolman will be there to talk with Ian about which colleges do not accept the Common Application. There are some well-known ones, including the University of California schools.

    And College Coach Finance Expert Laurie Peltier will be telling listeners all about how to save for college while saving on your tax bill. And don’t forget to celebrate National 529 Plan Day on, you guessed it, 5/29!

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    52 分