The Admissions Club
The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our decades of higher education and direct admissions experience with you and your student so you don't have to walk it alone.
Episodes
48 episodes
47. Opportunities: How to Engage with Admissions Representatives
In this episode, we bring in guest, Cameron Walsh, a current regional admissions representative. We talk about the ways in which admissions representatives visit your school, hometown, or surrounding areas. We share tips and advice on how to be...
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Episode 47
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33:04
46. True Colors: Tips for each grade level
In this episode, Elizabeth and Taylor break down essential college planning and prep tips for each year of high school. We cover everything from freshman to seniors, academics to extracurriculars, and college visits to college applications. Tun...
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Episode 46
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44:37
45. Be Good To Yourself: Mental Health and the College Search Process with Dina Gambella
In this episode of The Admissions Club Podcast, Elizabeth and Taylor welcome licensed marriage and family therapist, Dina Gambella, to the conversation around mental health and the college search/transition process. Dina ...
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Episode 45
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46:31
44. Hold On: Autism Expert Jennifer Cook on Acclimating to College as a Neurodivergent Student
In this episode the EWC team welcomes international neurodivergent expert, Jennifer Cook into the conversation about helping autistic and all types of neurodivergent students acclimate to college. 1 of every 5 people are neurodivergent today. W...
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Episode 44
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31:59
43. Can't Get There From Here: A Reintroduction to EWC College Consulting
This episode is a reintroduction to The Admissions Club podcast. The EWC team is growing, so we thought we would use this episode to not only introduce new team members, but remind listeners about why we started this podcast and what to expe...
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Episode 43
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29:07
42. Don't Stop Believin': Pursuing Your College of Choice by Looking Within
In this episode, Elizabeth interviews Julie Kim, College Consultant and founder of Passion Prep. A variety of topics are explored as part of this discussion, including alternative pathways for students who face challenges and what it truly mean...
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26:48
41. Little Red Corvette: The Pros and Cons of Accelerated Admissions Guidance
In this episode, Elizabeth offers her perspective surrounding accelerated admissions guidance. EWC frequently encounters students who may be jumping into the college admissions process a bit later than usual, and there are often questions about...
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16:29
40. I Can't Wait: A Discussion Surrounding the Removal of Deadlines from the College Classroom
A recent Inside Higher Ed article titled "'Procrastination-Friendly' Academe Needs More Deadlines" explores how some professors have rem...
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34:22
39. Mr. Roboto: Artificial Intelligence in Education - The Pitfalls and Possibilities
This week Elizabeth and Chris examine the rise of A.I. in the world of education and discuss what this means for students. The conversation looks at the issues this potentially creates, as well as opportunities touse A.I. as a teaching tool.
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38. Seasons Change: What to Consider as 8th, 9th, and 10th Grade Students
In this episode, Chris and Elizabeth discuss what students in 8th, 9th, and 10th grade should consider as they begin thinking ahead to the college admissions process. We cover a wide variety of topics in this episode, including:The ...
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26:17
37. You Oughta Know: What to Think About When Considering "Big" vs "Small" Colleges
Kimberly Saunders is an Assistant Professor of English at Central Piedmont Community College and an award-winning writer. In this episode, Kim discusses her time as a student at SUNY Oswego. Among other things, we explore how clubs, organizatio...
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23:49
36. An Interview with Dr. John Milne: The Importance of "Real World" Skills in a Student's Academic Pursuits
In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of interviewing Dr. John Milne, Associate Professor of Engineering and Management at Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY. Dr. Milne highlights a variety of important considerations for students prepa...
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Episode 36
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40:34
35. You Don't Know What You Don't Know: Common Admissions Questions with Elizabeth and Chris
In this episode, Elizabeth and Chris discuss common (and uncommon!) admissions questions that we receive. Among other things, we explore the following:Balancing extracurriculars and academics while in high schoolExploring l...
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Episode 35
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23:54
34. Where the Streets Have No Name: College Accessibility Considerations for Students with Learning Differences
Disability in college settings is often an unexplored street. How does a student with ADHD or autism or vision impairment navigate the college admissions process? If you are a student with a learning difference, there are some key things you ne...
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33. I Hope You Dance: Wishes for the New Year
Looking ahead to the new year, we created a wish list of college prep activities for high school students to consider. Often, we only focus on seniors in high school and the prep work they need to do to apply for college. Truth be told, college...
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32. Walk of Life: What To Do If You’re Denied
It's really hard not to take a denial personally, but it is not personal. Denials happen for many reasons including budgeting issues, space issues….it's a numbers game. In life, there are times where you will not get what you want and there are...
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26:42
31. Take On Me: What To Do If You Get A Deferred Decision
You’re waiting for that coveted college acceptance letter and you get a deferral letter instead. Don’t be deflated if you get a deferral, this is not necessarily the end of your college dreams. What is a deferral anyway? A deferral means the ad...
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19:42
30. I’m So Excited: What To Do When You Get That Coveted Acceptance Letter
You’re accepted into a college, several colleges actually….So now what do you do? Considering that this is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your life, it can be daunting to not only move forward but make that final choice. Luckily, y...
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31:26
29. Under Pressure: Should Students Still Take the SAT or ACT?
As more and more colleges switch to test optional admission policies, parents begin to wonder whether or not students should still take the SAT or ACT? To put it simply, the answer is yes. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into yo...
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28. Kind and Generous: Thanksgiving and Gratitude - A look back at EWC
I hope that during this Thanksgiving Holiday you have a chance to sit back and reflect on all that you are grateful for. When I started this podcast and my company, Elizabeth West Consulting (EWC), I set out to make the college admissions proce...
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27. Never Gonna Give You Up: Traits for College Admission Success and Beyond with Dr. Chris Flowers
How do you make yourself truly stand out when applying for college? You need more than an adequate SAT or ACT score to get the attention of admission officials. Colleges are now looking for evidence of soft skills such as communication skills, ...
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26. You Shook Me All Night Long: Celebration After Submitting Applications
Applying for college is a journey. What might be your #1 school choice when you start your college search may fall off your list once you start doing research. Colleges that were not even on your radar may surprisingly become your new favorites...
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25. How Will I Know: Engaging With Your Child In the Admissions Process
Relinquishing control is difficult, especially for parents. Unfortunately, the college admissions process is all about letting go of control. You’ll never truly know which college is perfect for them, but ultimately the choice belongs to your c...
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21:43
24. Flashdance (What a Feeling): Girls and Coding Magic
What did you want to be when you were younger? I bet it was not your current career. Dr. Sharon Jones wanted to be a radio dj called Sharky Sharon and instead became the founder of the Dottie Rose Foundation, which encourages and supports girls...
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23. Never Tear Us Apart: One Child in College and One on the Way | Transition Time Plus Empty Nest Tips
Being a parent is all about transitions. You become a master of one season of life and then it all changes and you need to adjust to the next. In this episode, Elizabeth talks with Julie Swafford about a parent’s perspective during this college...
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