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Episode summary introduction: Mabel admits that her high school version did too much. She ran the Community Service Board, Weekly Homeless Shelter dinner, was in Student Government, played Soccer, Piano, Clarinet in Symphony and was in the band! Mabel Tie is a graduate of Barnard College with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Education Studies. In particular, we discuss the following with her:...

Episode summary introduction: Segment #1 of the 3-Segment Podcast Series to help students with their University of California (UC) Applications. This segment covers What the UCs are looking for in their students, Requirements and Help Decide whether to apply to the UCs . Shveta Bagade leads us through the discussion. In particular, we discuss the following: Introduction to the UCs What the UCs are...

Episode summary introduction: Segment #8 of the 10-Segment Podcast Series to help students in 11th Grade build standout US College Applications. This segment takes time to recap previous Segments, to discuss Letters of Recommendation and Timeline Planning. Subscribe for Assignments . In this segment, Athena Lao leads us through the discussion. In particular, we discuss the following: Recap of the...

Episode summary introduction: In this Podcast, Putri talks about her love for writing, her broad range of interests in high school, her cooperative friends and how sees her future and college plans. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Who is Putri Aimee Srijaya? High School Interests The Future, Priorities College Plans Parental Support Topics discussed in this episode: Introducing P...

Episode summary introduction: Andrew Maguire is the author of a new book Teaching Between the Lines, about the Hidden Curriculum. Andrew joins us on our podcast today and talks about the Academic and Social Impact to International Students during the college applications process, the college years, and ways to mitigate the impact. In particular, we discuss the following with him: What is Hidden Cu...

Episode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters . Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: COVID Fee for the unvaccinated [] How College Costs have changed over the years [] College Rankings w.o./SAT [] Reshaping of the College Admissions Process [] O...

Episode summary introduction: A first generation student, Rifat was in student government in High School, involved in Social Science projects, math club and tutoring other kids. He worked on programs for middle school kids from the inner city. Rifat Mursalin is a graduate of Emory University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics & French. In particular, we discuss the following with him: On ch...

Episode summary introduction: In this Podcast, Sanya talks about her passion for entrepreneurship, her broad range of interests in high school, her NGO, peer support group and how sees her future and college plans. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Who is Sanya Goyal? High School Interests The Future, Priorities College Plans Parental Support Topics discussed in this episode: Intro...

Episode summary introduction: As a high schooler, Chloe was a student-athlete. She carried a full load of APs in her junior and senior years. She was a cross-country and track runner, in addition to riding and rowing. For good measure, she was in the Orchestra as well. Chloe Heskett is a graduate of the University of Virginia (UVA for short), with a Bachelor’s degree in French and Politics. In par...

MyCoalition or Coalition Application is the signature College Planning tool from the Coalition for College Access. Stacey Kostell is the CEO. Stacey joins us on our podcast today to tell us How The Coalition came together, Why Colleges & other community-based organizations are working with them, How they are helping students, and where they are headed. In particular, we discuss the following w...

Episode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters . Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Colleges in US and Canada to accept Virtual Student Ids [] Biden has big plans for Int’l Education [] Confusion on Vaccines for Int’l Students [] No of Colleges...

Episode summary introduction: The goal of this series is to serve as a primer for High Schoolers about a Major, through our conversations with Faculty Experts in the various US Colleges and Universities. We continue this series with Biochemistry, with Professor Dipali Sashital, Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Iowa State University. In part...

Episode summary introduction: In this Podcast, Saumya Gupta a 12th Grader in India, shares her high school interests, her surprise discoveries about herself during COVID times, her thoughts on college abroad, career, and how she is navigating the college process. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Who is Saumya Gupta? High School Interests The Future, Priorities & Challenges Col...

Episode summary introduction: Segment #7 of the 10-Segment Podcast Series to help students in 11th Grade build standout US College Applications. This segment tells students how to narrow the list of colleges to apply to. Subscribe for Assignments . In this segment, Athena Lao and Nick Wyville of Admissionado lead us through the discussion. In particular, we discuss the following: 5 Key Questions t...

Episode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters . Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Community Colleges provide Lifeline to millions [] Students may Opt out of Fall 2021 [] California State U require vaccinations [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade , Co...

Episode summary introduction: In school, Jeet played the cello. He did Quiz Bowl. He was into science and technology clubs - robotics and astronomy being his favorite. He also played tennis in high school. Jeet, to put it mildly, had a hectic high school life. Jeet Samarth Raut is a graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Psychology. In particu...

Episode summary introduction: Prof Oliver joins us on our podcast to give us a Primer on Innovation. We cover, What is Innovation, When to Innovate and The Process of Innovating. He offers guidance to high schoolers on how to prepare and develop the skills needed to become tomorrow’s innovators. Professor James Oliver, is the University Professor and Director of Student Innovation Center at Iowa S...

Episode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters . Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Mixed reaction to Test Optional [] Financial Aid Applications Drop [] UCs make record number of Admissions [] Int’l Students & Need Blind Aid [] Our Guest:...

Episode summary introduction: Professor James Oliver is the Director of the Student Innovation Center at Iowa State University, Ames Iowa. Prof. Oliver joins us on our podcast today to share Why the Innovation Center was created, the unique programs, activities and opportunities it offers, and how students, faculty and yes, even High Schoolers benefit from it . In particular, we discuss the follow...

Episode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters . Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: "Drop SAT/ACT Scores in US News Ranking" [] University of California to provide vaccines on campus [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade , College Counselor based in Sili...

Episode summary introduction: When Jemina was looking at colleges, her high school counselor suggested she look at Rice University. Jemina had not heard of Rice, but all that changed after visiting the campus. Jemina Bouma Perez is a graduate of Rice University with a Bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Science. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Choosing Rice University Majoring in Cogn...

Episode summary introduction: This episode sheds light on college-bound students at Sekolah Lentera Indonesia, a K-12 school, who are looking to study abroad. Michelle Setiawan, who is a College Counselor at the school, gives us an overview of the school, the students, their college choices, and how Michelle & the counseling team help students navigate the college application process. In parti...

Episode summary introduction: This podcast is to serve as a primer on Community Colleges in the US. Dr Miloni Gandhi, Adjunct Faculty at Foothill College in California tells us why US and International students should seriously consider applying to them. In particular, we discuss the following with her: What is a Community College? Why should a student consider Community College? How do you Select...

Episode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters . Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: UCs to Admit Fewer Int’l Students [] Foreign Languages helps with SAT/ACT [] Twinning Programs for Int’l Students [] Visa Time Limit Extended for Int’l Students...

Episode summary introduction: Ever since high school, Sydney had an interest in all things Global. She loved languages and history and enjoyed traveling. Her teachers, counselors told her about Foreign Service program at Georgetown. Sydney Dinenberg is a graduate of Georgetown University with a Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Service and International Politics. In particular, we discuss the following...