Practical, up-to-date interviews with experts in college admissions, financial aid, personal statements, test prep and more. Ethan Sawyer (aka College Essay Guy), interviews deans of admission, financial aid experts, and veterans of the admissions field to extract, then distill their advice into practical steps for students and those guiding them through the process. From creating an awesome college list to appealing a financial aid letter, Ethan skips the general advice and gets right to the action items, all in an effort to bring more ease, joy and purpose into the college admissions process.
In this episode of the College Essay Guy podcast, Ethan Sawyer and Tom Campbell delve into the often-overlooked written components of college applications beyond the personal statement. They discuss the activities list, emphasizing its role as a "brag sheet" to showcase accomplishments and the importance of strategic o...
This podcast episode, part four of the "What Colleges Want" series, focuses on the personal statement in college applications. Ethan Sawyer (The College Essay Guy) and Tom Campbell discuss the purpose of the personal statement, emphasizing its role in showcasing a student's skills, qualities, values, and interests. The...
This podcast episode delves into the crucial role of positive character attributes in college admissions. Colleges prioritize students who will contribute to the vibrancy of campus life by seeking qualities that align with their values and aspirations. These attributes are assessed through application materials, interv...
This podcast episode focuses on high school course selection and its significance for college success, diving deep into various aspects such as parental influence, balancing interests and pragmatism, the role of English and Math, the debate between AP Stats and AP Calc, the importance of a balanced approach, considerin...
This podcast offers a detailed analysis of the college admissions process, discussing factors like high school GPA, curriculum, character traits, soft skills, essays, demonstrated interest, extracurricular activities, and test scores. It emphasizes the increasing focus on qualities like resilience, determination, and i...
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