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Episode summary introduction: Lorena started learning Mandarin in middle school. In her senior year of high school, Lorena created her first eco-friendly startup that produced 3D filament made from invasive species from Lake Erie. Lorena James is a graduate of Davidson College with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Social Science and Chinese Studies. In particular, we discuss the following with...

Episode summary introduction: Segment #6 of the 10-Segment Podcast Series to help students in 11th Grade build standout US College Applications. This segment tells students How to Write the College Essay . Subscribe for Assignments . In this segment, Athena Lao and Rob Franklin of Admissionado lead us through the discussion. In particular, we discuss the following: The Essay Framework How to make...

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: Popular Places for College Alumni [] TOEFL - Shorter, Cheaper [] Transfer Students = Innovative Grads? [] CS in High Schools < 50% [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagad...

Episode summary introduction: In high school, Andy was a driven and busy high schooler. He was in student government. He was the President of the Honor Society. He was a student athlete and played Varsity Tennis. By his own account, Andy was in every conceivable club in High School. Andy Ng is a graduate of New York University with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature, Urban Education and Soc...

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 kick off this series with Physics in this podcast with Professor Sridhara Dasu, Chair of the Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin Madison. In particular, we discuss the followin...

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: Colorado Univs Legacy Admissions ban [] Community Colleges share online classes [] Colleges beg Biden Administration for help with Int’l Students [] Our Guest:...

Episode summary introduction: As a high schooler, Jen loved writing and was part of the school newspaper. She was on the varsity tennis team. She was the president of the equity board. Jen thought she knew what kind of college she wanted to attend. Things, however, turned out a little differently. Jennifer Davis is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a Bachelor’s degree in English Langua...

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: Vaccine Requirements on Campuses a Mess [] Tuition Discounts [] 10 Community Colleges that excelled during the Pandemic [] DSO for Int’l Students [] Our Guest:...

Episode summary introduction: Emma was very artistically inclined in school. She was a dancer. She played the piano, violin, and participated in musicals in high school. Emma grew up in a family where Politics and Policy were dinner time conversations. Emma Steele is a graduate of Villanova University with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government. In particular, we discuss the follo...

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: Georgia Universities to require SAT in Fall 2022 [] U of California will drop SATs from consideration [] How Int’l Students can stay connected with their homes...

Episode summary introduction: Segment #5 of the 10-Segment Podcast Series to help students in 11th Grade build standout US College Applications. This segment tells students how to make the Initial List of Colleges in order to reach the best possible outcomes. Subscribe for Assignments . In this segment, Athena Lao and Nick Wyville of Admissionado lead us through the discussion. In particular, we d...

Episode summary introduction: Founded in 1858, Iowa State University became the nation’s first land grant institution in 1862. ISU’s Design Programs are highly ranked in the nation, and is well known for its programs in Engineering, Sciences and Business. Brendan O’Brien, Director of International Students and Scholars Office, and Jorge Calderon, Assistant Director, International Student Recruitme...

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: Which Vaccine will my college accept? [] UK snapping up stranded Australian Int’l Students [] Arizona creates 4-year degree program in Community College [] Choo...

Episode summary introduction: In high school, Lydia grew up with a love for science, sports and school spirit. When she started to think about college, she looked for colleges that could offer those very same things. Lydia Piendel is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and Psychology. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Why Notre...

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 still looking for Students [] Int’l Students’ Insecurities [] Provosts on the Pandemic Impact [] Safest Colleges in America [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade...

Episode summary introduction: Founded in 1791, the University of Vermont (UVM) is a land grant research university in the state of Vermont. Located in Burlington, Vermont, it has the distinction of being the 5th oldest university in the US. Jay Jacobs, Vice Provost Enrollment at UVM talks about the school and its premier programs and shares his experiences and insights for students and parents. In...

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: More Colleges Require Students be Vaccinated [] MPower gives Int’l Students Financial Aid Hope [] Harder to Get off a Waitlist? [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade , Co...

Episode summary introduction: When he was in High School in Jakarta, Indonesia, some students from UW Madison talked about their experiences in college. Young Jemmy was impressed and was motivated to apply to US Colleges. Jemmy Chayadi is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Madison with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. In particular, we discuss the following with him: Choosing...

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: 25% Students Delayed College during COVID [] CA Community Colleges in Trouble [] Colleges Divided over Vaccine Requirement [] EU Applications to UK Colleges dro...

Episode summary introduction: Anna Li started baking regularly when she was six. She continued all through the end of high school. She picked up baking again during her sophomore year, distributing cookies at the library or starting meetings with her baked goods. Anna Li is a graduate of the University of Chicago with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. In particular, we discuss the following with h...

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: Longer Selective Colleges Waitlists [] CA Universities Evaluate Admissions more closely [] Syracuse University partners in China [] Financial Aid Packages Negot...

Episode summary introduction: Sanjeet grew up in the Detroit area loving math, science and engineering. When time came to choose a college, he was drawn to Vanderbilt because the medical school was also on campus. Sanjeet Rangarajan is a graduate of Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor’s degree in BioMedical Engineering. In particular, we discuss the following with him: Why Vanderbilt? BioMedical...

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: Campus Cleaning Crews Celebrated [] Local Economies miss Int’l Students [] Chinese Students in limbo[] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade , College Counselor based in Sil...

Episode summary introduction: Andrew Maguire’s upcoming book - Hidden Curriculum , shines light on the norms, behavior, language and unstated expectations that certain types of students are unaware of, in the college admissions process. Andrew joins us on our podcast to tell us why he is writing the Hidden Curriculum , how he is framing the discussion and the types of solutions to teach the hidden...

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: Deferred Students’ Challenges [] Vaccines are Coming! [] Virtual Campus Tours to Stay? [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade , College Counselor based in Silicon Valley C...