610: Admission Nutrients (Part 4 of 6: Consistent Engagement): Important Ingredients for a Well-Balanced College Admission Process—And Life with Dysean Alexander

In this episode of The College Essay Guy Podcast, Tom Campbell interviews Dysean Alexander, Assistant Director for West Coast Admissions at Lafayette College, about the importance of consistent engagement as an "admission nutrient" for college applicants. They discuss how Lafayette College values consistent engagement, what it looks like in an application, and how it connects to other admission nutrients like intellectual curiosity, service, collaboration, and leadership. Dysean provides advice for students on translating their experiences to admission officers, explores examples of consistent engagement, and offers tips for counselors. The conversation also covers institutional priorities, the value of knowing a school's mission, and how students can demonstrate their fit beyond academics.