Getting In: A College Coach Conversation

What even is a liberal arts education? Hasn't it gone the way of the dodo bird? Colleagues Zaragoza Guerra and Carrie Lewis will be joining host Sally Ganga to discuss both the demise of the liberal arts and, counterpoint, why they are as relevant as ever. College Finance colleague Beth Feinberg-Keenan will also be there to talk about the financial benefits of liberal arts colleges. Listen in to enjoy the debate! Learn More About Bright Horizons College Coach

Keeping up with the evolving world of higher education can be overwhelming, but host Ian Fisher is here to help. In this episode, Ian is joined by College Finance Consultant Jess Mosley to break down the latest headlines and trends in the college landscape. He also introduces Major Interest, a new segment exploring how different academic disciplines—like neuroscience, psychology, sociology, and political science—can offer unique insights into current events, including a story about AI chatbots secretly released into a Reddit thread. Finally, College Finance Consultant Chrissy Foran joins to discuss how families can align their college goals with financial realities, offering practical advice for navigating the cost of higher education. Learn More About Bright Horizons College Coach

The landscape for international students hoping to attend a US college has been changing rapidly in recent years, and there is still a lot of uncertainty. Luckily, host Ian Fisher will be joined by the founders of Elite Scholars of China, Stacy Palestrant and Tomer Rothschild, who are based in China and work with students there hoping to attend college applying to US institutions. In addition, if you're considering attending college in California, you'll want to listen in as our finance colleague Beth Feinberg-Keenan talks about California Grant Programs. Learn More About Bright Horizons College Coach

Interested in attending law school? Host Sally Ganga will be joined by the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Drake Law School in Des Moines, Iowa. In addition, a student's perspective on law school will be provided by Jake Gold, who recently earned his JD from NYU. There are a lot of myths about what it takes to get in to law school and to be a good lawyer, so listen in to have those myths busted. Last, if you haven't started searching for scholarships, do so now! Russell Seidelman, College Coach finance expert, will be there to provide listeners with some tips. Learn More About Bright Horizons College Coach

Interested in a women's college, or even Wellesley College in particular? If you're a women, our guests on this day will give you good reasons to add it to your list. Jen Pollard, Executive Director of Career Education and Beky Stiles, Director of Admissions at Wellesley will be joining host Shannon Vasconcelos along with a current Wellesley student as well to discuss all things Wellesley in particular but also the benefits of a women's college education both for current students and graduates. If you struggle to discuss college finances with your student, listen in as College Coach finance educator Aimee Yorsaner will be chatting with host Shannon about setting financial aid expectations before applying to college. Learn More About Bright Horizons College Coach

Does it seem like the college admissions landscape has been changing particularly rapidly in recent years? Host Kyra Tyler will be joined by College Coach colleagues Tova Javetz, Karen Spencer, and Nicole Doyle to discuss those changes and how counseling students through the process has and has not changed as a result. On cold winter days have you considered attending college in Hawaii? Our colleague Steve Fernandez-Brennan is here to tell you about your options in the Aloha state! Last, remember that July is Save Smart Month, so College Coach finance educator Chrissy Foran is will be giving tips on saving for college. Learn More About Bright Horizons College Coach

Join host Kyra Tyler and Bright Horizons College Coach's Jennifer Simons as they delve into the unique traditions that define college and university campuses. From quirky rituals to time-honored ceremonies, discover what makes each institution special. Plus, tune in for listener-submitted questions answered by Bright Horizons College Coach colleagues Sara Calvert-Kubrom and Michelle Smoley, offering insights and advice on navigating the College process. Learn More About Bright Horizons College Coach

Join Christine Kenyon, a former college admissions officer, as she shares insights on winning scholarships like the Morehead-Cain. Blair Dixon, a Posse Foundation alumna, discusses the importance of peer support in cohort-based programs. Geraldine Castaneda, a QuestBridge alumna, explains how the matching process connects first-gen students to top colleges. Michelle Clifton, an education finance expert, breaks down federal loan rules and future repayment plans, ensuring you stay informed on managing your student debt.

Back on March 27th 2025, Host Ian Fisher talked with Taryn Andrea and Leigh Pinkston, College Coach colleagues in the career counseling space, about the connection between majors and careers; how that connection isn't always linear and how a student might choose a major based on interests, skills, and desired lifestyle upon graduation. Well, Leigh and Taryn will be returning to continue this very valuable discussion with this episode's host, Sally Ganga. Then, colleague Brian Swann will be joining Sally to discuss interviews, specifically, what to expect and how to prepare. And Sally will be opening the show by talking with Kris Crummet, who chose a career as a music producer and the owner of Interface Audio, a professional music studio over a more traditional route that would have required a Bachelor's degree. Learn More About Bright Horizons College Coach

Blair Dixon, a former admissions director at Brandeis, and Aysha Wong, an ex-admissions officer at the University of Florida, delve into the truth behind Hollywood's portrayal of college admissions. They dissect the authenticity of applications, including video essays and notes of continued interest. Joining them is Dina Birmingham, a financial aid expert, who shares insights on securing on-campus jobs and the intricacies of work-study programs. The trio provides practical tips for navigating the college experience, blending humor with valuable advice.