Lisa Clay and Josh Hudley

Drop In: A Decision Drop College Admissions Podcast

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The college process feels like chaos. Endless deadlines, conflicting advice, and pressure from every direction. Drop In cuts through it. Hosted by Lisa and Josh, two college admissions experts with over 25 years of experience each, this show delivers real talk on essays, GPA, financial aid, college lists, resumé, and everything in between. No jargon. No fear-mongering. Just honest, insider guidance that keeps your student's voice front and center. Each episode ends with a Hot Take or Hard Truth and a Drop the Mic moment you'll actually remember. New episodes every week- DROP IN and find your p...

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Lisa Clay and Josh Hudley

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EP4: College Admissions Essay Tips: Authenticity, Voice, and AI 10.07.2026 27:24

A beautifully written college essay that tells us nothing about the student is not a good essay. In Episode 4 of Drop In, Josh and Lisa are talking about what actually makes a college essay work: Voice Perspective Reflection Authenticity The problem is not always the lesson. The lesson may be completely true. The problem is that thousands of students explain that lesson in exactly the same way. An...

EP3: How to Build a College List: Reach, Target & Likely Schools Explained 03.07.2026 27:47

Building a college list shouldn't cause panic; it should build confidence. In this episode of Drop In, Josh and Lisa break down how to build a college list based on fit, not just names. Most families start with a "panic list" of dozens of schools thrown on with no real strategy. Josh and Lisa reveal the framework they use with every Decision Drop family to turn that chaos into a focused, confidenc...

EP2: GPA...The Number Behind the Number 26.06.2026 23:40

Episode 2 is here AND this one is all about GPA. What it really means, how colleges read it, and why context matters way more than most families realize. We break down how GPA gets recalculated, why your school profile matters, and why chasing the “easy A” can actually hurt you in the long run. Plus, we talk about senior grades, grade inflation, and why your GPA is just one part of your story. I...

EP1: Who We Are & Why We Started Decision Drop 20.06.2026 18:43

Episode 1: Who We Are & Why We Started Decision Drop The college process can feel like a roller coaster. Overwhelming. Exhausting. And full of conflicting advice. In this first episode of Drop In: The College Admissions Podcast, Lisa and Josh introduce themselves, share why they started Decision Drop, and break down what to expect from the show. You'll learn: Lisa and Josh each bring over 25 y...