The College Admissions Process Podcast 329. College Student Mini-Series - Jake, Binghamton to UNC Chapel Hill
๐๏ธ Real Talk with College Students โ Reflecting on the College Search Journey
Welcome to a special episode in our ๐College Student Reflection Mini-Series on The College Admissions Process Podcast! In this episode, host John Durante sits down with a current college student who has completed at least one full year to reflect on their personal college admissions experience โ from researching and applying to adapting to life on campus.
Whether you're a high school student, a parent, or a college counselor, this candid conversation is packed with firsthand insights that can help guide your journey with clarity and confidence. ๐
๐ฌ What We Cover in This Episode:
โ Where the student is from, where they went to high school, and where theyโre currently enrolled
๐ง When they started thinking seriously about college โ and how they approached the process
๐ฏ Who helped them (school counselor, private counselor, or DIY?)
๐ซ Key decision-making factors: location, size, vibe, majors, and more
๐ How many colleges they visited โ and how those visits shaped their choices
โญ Their top 3 schools and how the final decision came together
๐ The biggest surprises after arriving on campus
๐ What they wish they did differently
๐ Honest advice for students applying to their college
๐ก What they wish they knew during the application process
๐ฃ Final advice for students and families just starting the college journey
๐ Why This Episode Matters:
This episode offers an authentic, unfiltered perspective straight from a college student who's been there. From eye-opening surprises to practical advice, listeners will gain real-world takeaways that demystify the process and encourage thoughtful decision-making. ๐
If youโre looking to understand what matters most โ and what really plays out after enrollment โ this is the conversation youโve been waiting for.
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