A Slice with 'Dice
A Slice with ’Dice is a weekly podcast exploring leadership, talent development, and the human side of high-performing systems. Drawing on decades of experience in gifted education and public leadership, host Corey Alderdice examines how institutions identify potential, navigate change, and create cultures where people can thrive. Each episode blends thoughtful reflection with practical insight for educators, leaders, and anyone interested in how talent and transformation intersect in real-world settings.
A Slice with 'Dice
Five Questions for a Strong Common App Essay
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College and scholarship essays shouldn’t read like résumés in disguise. They should read like a small, true story that changed how you see the world—told clearly, humbly, and in your own voice.
In this double-sized episode, ASMSA Executive Director Corey Alderdice explores five guiding questions to help you choose a specific scene in context, blend action with reflection, echo your opening in the close, and connect your growth to goals and concrete college fit—so admissions and scholarship readers remember you for the right reasons.
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