Susan Tree

college counseling and admissions legend with 40+ years of experience

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Dec 20, 2023 • 48min

413: Intellectual Curiosity + College Admissions: What It Is, Why It Matters to Colleges, and How to Show It

Tom Campbell (CEG's Community Manager) and Susan Tree, a college counseling and admissions legend, discuss intellectual curiosity in college admissions. They cover topics such as framing accomplishments as superpowers, identifying learning styles, the value of communicating curiosity to admissions officers, and aligning academic and non-academic interests in applications.

Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 41min

YCBK 357: How college admissions has changed since the 1980’s and the 1990’s

Susan Tree, college admissions expert, and Mark Hatch, VP of enrollment at Colorado College, discuss how college admissions have changed since the 1980s & 1990s. They cover topics such as the impact of the World Wide Web, the controversy surrounding US News rankings, the rise of creative recruiting strategies, the re-centering of the SAT, and the inclusion of students with disabilities in the admission process. They also mention the competition among colleges to build better amenities on campus. Listen to Part 1 for a fascinating journey through the evolving landscape of college admissions.