The Truth about College Admission

Rick is joined by Adam Miller from the beautiful Whitman College to give a rundown of the kinds of responses students may get for their early action/decision applications and what do to in each situation, whether it be admitted, deferred, or denied, or even alternative scenarios that may arise. Links:The Truth about College Admission NewsletterHost: Rick ClarkGuest: Adam MillerProduction: Jack Purdy

Brennan and Rick are joined by Liz Chreron, CEO of the Coalition for College Access and proud Boston College graduate, to go over what application review looks like, why it's done the way it's done, how it's done, and how to best approach this time of the admissions cycle for parents and students.Links:Coalition for College websiteThe Truth About College Admission NewsletterHosts: Rick Clark, Brennan BarnardGuest: Liz CheronProduction: Jack Purdy

Dan Porterfield, author and President + CEO of the Aspen Institute, joins Rick and Brennan to dive into the value of college from different perspectives (family, individual, societal, financial), some stories from Dan's time as a college president, and advice as to how to approach being at college and how to support people currently in college.Links:Mindset Matters - Dan Porterfield The Parents Aren't Alright - The DailyOn Edge: Understanding and Preventing Young Adults’ Mental Health Challenges - Making Caring Common ProjectMission Matters - Rick Clark"Georgia Tech and AMSC Collaboration to Boost STEM Pipeline"The Truth About College Admission Newsletter sign upHosts: Brennan Barnard, Rick ClarkGuest: Dan PorterfieldProduction: Jack Purdy

Brennan and Rick are joined by the Associate Provost and Director of the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid at UNC, Jackie Copeland, to talk through a primer of the FAFSA (both what it is and why to fill it out), the cost of college (and why it is so high), and the crucial roles that parents can fill for their kids navigating college for the first time.LINKS:How it feels to be a college student whose parents can’t let go - SlateEducation Department Delays FAFSA Launch for Most Students - Inside Higher EdU.S DoE Net Price Calculatormyintuition.org College Cost CalculatorThe Cliff, the Pandemic and the Hurricane - Inside Higher EdThe Truth About College Admission Newsletter signupHosts: Brennan Barnard, Rick ClarkGuest: Jackie CopelandProduction: Jack Purdy

For the first interview of season 3, Rick and Brennan are joined by Juan Espinoza, the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management at Virginia Tech to discuss his admission journey from applying to schools to becoming Vice Provost, how the mission of Virginia Tech drives his work, and what he is excited about how AI can positively influence the admissions process.Links referenced in the episode:CGN’s AVA: Bringing 24/7 "Enhanced Expert AI" Guidance to College and Career Planning and Success - Yahoo FinanceCollege Admission: An AI Revolution - ForbesColleges are using AI in admissions. How can they do it right? - WBURMorehouse College’s TJ Snowden on Institutional Priorities - The Truth about College AdmissionTruth About College Admissions Newsletter signupHosts: Brennan Barnard, Rick ClarkGuest: Juan EspinozaProduction: Jack Purdy

We're back! Season three of The Truth about College Admission is here as we recap our summers and look ahead to what this season of the podcast will bring us.Subscribe to our newsletter! Books and essays mentioned in this episode:Brave New Words: How Ai Will Revolutionize Education (And Why That's A Good Thing) - Salman KhanMindset Matters: The Power Of College To Activate Lifelong Growth - Dan PorterfieldI’m a College President and I Hope My Campus Is Even More Political This Year - New York TimesThird Place University - Chris BurkeSmile Because It Happened - Dr. Beth CabreraHosts: Brennan Barnard, Rick ClarkProduction: Jack Purdy

To close season 2, we have a role reversal with producer Jack Purdy interviewing Rick and Brennan to talk about learnings from this season's guests, their work outside the podcast, some thoughts on AI afterApple's big WWDC announcements, and what to expect for season 3.THE TRUTH ABOUT COLLEGE ADMISSION HOMEPAGE -- to learn more about our books, speaking engagements, podcast, and other resourcesGrown and Flown Admission -- free trial offerHosts: Brennan Barnard, Rick Clark, Jack PurdyProduction: Jack Purdy

For our final guest of season 2, Rick and Brennan are joined by Harlan Cohen, author of multiple books including WIN or LEARN: The Naked Truth About Turning Every Rejection Into Your Ultimate Success. The trio goes over lots of Harlan's story of going to and transferring colleges, how to build resilience during these transformative years, and the main takeaways from WIN or LEARN. Links:Harlan's websiteThe Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College - CohenTHE TRUTH ABOUT COLLEGE ADMISSION HOMEPAGE -- to learn more about our books, speaking engagements, podcast, and other resourcesGrown and Flown Admission -- free trial offerHosts: Brennan Barnard, Rick ClarkGuest: Harlan CohenProduction: Jack Purdy

Michael Horn, author and education expert, discusses dual enrollment choices, evaluating campus intellectual safety, and tips for evaluating colleges. Topics include aligning education with personal goals, fostering dialogue on campuses, and shifting attitudes towards traditional colleges.

With finals season approaching at colleges across the country, Rick and Brennan are joined by Dr. Beth Cabrera, an organizational psychologist and author specializing in positive psychology and well-being, to go through her admission journey, her advice on how to maintain healthy relationships during the college application process, and practical ways to make that process smoother for kids and families. Links:Beth's TEDx Talk at George MasonBeth Cabrera's websiteBeth's Twitter PageWhere You'll Go Is Not Who You'll Be - Frank BruniDavid and Goliath - Malcolm Gladwell  THE TRUTH ABOUT COLLEGE ADMISSION HOMEPAGE -- to learn more about our books, speaking engagements, podcast, and other resourcesGrown and Flown Admission -- Free Trial OfferHosts: Brennan Barnard, Rick ClarkGuest: Dr. Beth CabreraProduction: Jack Purdy