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How I Got Into College

How I Got Into College

By David Whelan

A show about the most important decision of your life, or so you're told. Each guest talks about their journey to college, acceptance, rejection, the big moments, and little bits of luck that shaped them. Plus, advice from experts on how to navigate the college process.

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The Test Prep Episode - Akil Bello - Pratt Institute - Best Of

How I Got Into CollegeSep 30, 2020

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The Test Prep Episode - Akil Bello - Pratt Institute - Best Of
Sep 30, 202059:36
The How To Make a Path Episode - Bob Wiltfong - Kansas - Best Of

The How To Make a Path Episode - Bob Wiltfong - Kansas - Best Of

Before he was on The Daily Show, Bob Wiltfong was growing up in Nebraska with no idea how to follow his dream. How do you make a path when you don't see one? And what do you do when the advice you get changes everything, for better and for worse? 

That is why this episode is one of our favorites.

Plus, a listener asks how much does your high school's name and reputation matter in the admissions process?

Guests:

Bob Wiltfong

Chad Fulton, Associate Director of College Counseling, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Austin, TX

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Sep 23, 202048:36
The Sent From The Future Episode - Kim Digilio - Princeton - Best Of
Sep 16, 202051:07
The Who Gets In And Why Episode

The Who Gets In And Why Episode

Who gets in and why? Those are the crucial questions when it comes to college admissions and it's the title of Jeff Selingo's new book. 

What are the most important parts of your application? What are schools looking for? How does COVID impact everything?

And does your application really only get reviewed for eight minutes?

This is a must-listen for parents and students in the college admissions process. 

Guest: Jeff Selingo (@JeffSelingo)

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Sep 09, 202057:18
The College Material Episode - Isa Watson - Hampton University

The College Material Episode - Isa Watson - Hampton University

Isa Watson is an award-winning chemist, an accomplished pianist, and the founder of Squad. She skipped two grades and holds three degrees, so why was she told she wasn't college material? And how did she respond when she was?

Plus, info on Squad's 2020 Orientation for college students. 

Guest: Isa Watson (@isadwatson), Founder of @withyoursquad

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Sep 02, 202053:03
The Time to Fail Episode - J.A. Adande - Northwestern - Best Of

The Time to Fail Episode - J.A. Adande - Northwestern - Best Of

When J.A. Adande left ESPN to go back to his alma mater, it spoke to what Northwestern means to him. How he got to Northwestern, and the impact it had on his career and life, is a fascinating story that he's about to tell, particularly why "college is a time to fail."

Guest: J.A. Adande @jadande

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Aug 26, 202001:04:08
The Fear Episode - Kristen Ulmer - University of Utah - Best Of

The Fear Episode - Kristen Ulmer - University of Utah - Best Of

Fear/anxiety expert Kristen Ulmer started college at 15 and was the best female big mountain extreme skier in the world for 12 years. So what can jumping off a cliff on skis teach you about your relationship with fear? You're about to find out in one of our favorite episodes from Season One.

Guest: Kristen Ulmer

For more info on her work, and a free fear assessment, go to kristenulmer.com

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Aug 19, 202001:19:57
The Full Circle Episode - Dr. Stephanie Helms Pickett - Southern Illinois - Best Of

The Full Circle Episode - Dr. Stephanie Helms Pickett - Southern Illinois - Best Of

When NC State Associate Vice Provost Dr. Stephanie Helms Pickett went to college, she planned to study radio and tv broadcasting and become the next Oprah. Instead, she fell in love with the college environment and never left. But that doesn't mean it was easy. This is one of the most emotional episodes from the first season and one of the best.

Guest: @drhelmspickett

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Aug 12, 202001:02:55
The Million Ways To Get There Episode - Rand Getlin - Oregon

The Million Ways To Get There Episode - Rand Getlin - Oregon

"I went to something like 10 or 11 schools before I got to grad school." That's just the start of producer Rand Getlin's journey to Oregon. The rest of it is even better, which is why it's one of our favorites from Season 1.

Plus, how do you make sure that college essay doesn't sound like a teenager trying to be a 40-year-old?

Guests: Rand Getlin @randgetlin

Liz Pleshette, Director of College Counseling, Latin School of Chicago

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Aug 05, 202037:54
The Dream School Episode - Ashley Spencer - Florida

The Dream School Episode - Ashley Spencer - Florida

Next in our rundown of favorite epsiodes from Season 1: What do you do when you have a dream school, or a dream of what college should look like, but you go somewhere else? How do you make a new dream? Ashley Spencer is living proof. Plus, when is the right time for parents to talk to their kids about the role of finances in the college decision?

Guests: 

Ashley Spencer @ashleyyspencer

Chad Fulton, Associate Director of College Counseling, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Austin, TX

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Jul 29, 202055:56
The Fresh Prince of Beverly Hills Episode - Nate Jones - USC - Best Of

The Fresh Prince of Beverly Hills Episode - Nate Jones - USC - Best Of

"It's like a Fresh Prince of Beverly Hills story." Everything changed for Nate Jones one afternoon in sixth grade. This is the story of how he responded, his plan to get into USC, and how he became the first in his family to attend college.  

Plus, why choosing a college is like shopping for toothpaste and jeans.

Guests: 
Nate Jones (
@JonesOnTheNBA)

Ann Marie Strauss, Director of College Counseling, Garrison Forest School, Owings Mills, MD

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Jul 22, 202051:14
The Life Changing Episode - Angel Perez - Skidmore College

The Life Changing Episode - Angel Perez - Skidmore College

"A high school counselor and an admissions officer changed my life." Those are the words of Angel Perez, CEO of NACAC, and they're from one of our most loved episodes. A pivotal moment with a high school counselor was the first step on an incredible journey that you'll definitely want to hear.

Guest: @AngelBPerez CEO of @NACAC

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Jul 16, 202049:15
The Importance of Believing You're Lucky Episode - Bari Harlam - Penn

The Importance of Believing You're Lucky Episode - Bari Harlam - Penn

Do you believe you're lucky? Bari Harlam does. She's a business leader, educator, and author, and she'll not only tell about her journey to the University of Pennsylvania, but why it's important to believe you're lucky.

Guest: Bari Harlam

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Jul 10, 202053:55
The Ancestors' Wildest Dreams Episode  - Henry Chavez - Trinity College

The Ancestors' Wildest Dreams Episode - Henry Chavez - Trinity College

What does it mean to be your ancestors' wildest dreams? Henry Chavez is an immigrant, a DREAMer, and a first-gen college student. But as big as that description is, there's so much more to Henry and his journey to college.

Guest: Henry Chavez @HenryChavezz

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Jul 01, 202059:34
The Try The Asparagus Episode - Alvin Irby - Grinnell College

The Try The Asparagus Episode - Alvin Irby - Grinnell College

Asparagus can be hard to love. So why should you try it? And what does it have to do with crocheting and getting into college? Ask Alvin Irby, a former kindergarten teacher turned award-winning social entrepreneur, comedian, and author whose TED Talk has been view more than one million times. 

Guest: Alvin Irby @AlvinIrby

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Jun 25, 202057:27
The Six Word Essay Episode - Sydney Jensen - Georgia

The Six Word Essay Episode - Sydney Jensen - Georgia

What is a six word essay? Why is it important? Sydney Jensen is the 2019 Nebraska Teacher of the Year and her TED Talk went viral. In this episode, she's talks about her struggles in math class, finding her purpose, and why a six word essay is important.

Guest: Sydney Jensen (@sydneycjensen)

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Jun 17, 202050:00
The Failure Is Critical Success Episode - Jake Barton - Northwestern

The Failure Is Critical Success Episode - Jake Barton - Northwestern

We're told failure isn't just a bad thing, it's the worst thing. Jake Barton, the award-winning designer behind the 9/11 Memorial Museum and Storycorps, learned that failure is critical to success. Find out how failure set him up for future success. Plus, what is the one thing that's worth 50 IQ points?

Guest: Jake Barton (@Jake_Barton of @localprojects)

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Jun 10, 202047:47
The Adventure Episode - Senator Jeff Merkley - Stanford

The Adventure Episode - Senator Jeff Merkley - Stanford

Senator Jeff Merkley's the first in his family to attend college. The process of figuring out where to go & what to do after wasn't straight forward. So what's his advice? "Explore the world. Go on adventures."

Guest: Senator Jeff Merkley (@JeffMerkley)

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Jun 03, 202042:43
The Endeavor Episode - Chris Bangle - ArtCenter College of Design

The Endeavor Episode - Chris Bangle - ArtCenter College of Design

The NY Times referred to Chris Bangle as "arguably the most influential auto designer of his generation." His designs are about endeavor - don't just go two steps further than the last person, go all the way.

So how do you go from considering a future as a minister to being the first American named Chief of Design at BMW? Seeing a note on a box.

Guest: Chris Bangle (chrisbangleassociates.com)

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May 27, 202051:40
The Punk Rock Misfit Episode - Phuc Tran - Bard College

The Punk Rock Misfit Episode - Phuc Tran - Bard College

Author Phuc Tran's journey to college cannot be summed up in a sentence or two. It includes punk rock, skateboarding, and a crucial conversation in a bookstore. It also raises the question: what's it like when college doesn't live up to the hype?

Guest: Phuc Tran (@phucskywalker on Instagram)

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May 20, 202046:07
The Life Changing Episode - Angel Perez - Skidmore College

The Life Changing Episode - Angel Perez - Skidmore College

"A high school counselor and an admissions officer changed my life." Those are the words of Angel Perez, CEO-Elect of NACAC. A pivotal moment with a high school counselor was the first step on an incredible journey that you'll definitely want to hear.

Guest: @AngelBPerez CEO-Elect of @NACAC

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May 12, 202049:15
The Small Town Episode - Rob Sand - Brown

The Small Town Episode - Rob Sand - Brown

Iowa State Auditor and breakfast pizza enthusiast Rob Sand had not even heard of Brown University until the summer before his senior year. But from the very first moment he saw campus, he knew it was the place for him. So how do you go from not hearing about Brown to finding a home there? You're about to find out. 

Guest: @RobSandIA

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May 05, 202048:15
Miami - Billy Corben (Part II)

Miami - Billy Corben (Part II)

Part II of Billy Corben's story - going to Miami and figuring out the "game" of college. Plus, he tells the story of taking time off from school to make Raw Deal, his documentary that premiered at Sundance.

Guest: @BillyCorben

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Apr 28, 202047:46
Miami - Billy Corben

Miami - Billy Corben

Filmmaker Billy Corben grew up in Miami. He's made documentaries about Miami. He's even made two documentaries involving the University of Miami. So how did he almost end up at a school that wasn't The U? That's a story. And he's got stories for days. 

Guest: @BillyCorben

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Apr 21, 202057:40
Harvard - Brigit Helgen
Apr 14, 202001:00:04
Yale - Kyle Tress

Yale - Kyle Tress

Olympian Kyle Tress attended three different schools and the 2014 Olympics before getting into Yale. Coming out of high school, he admits he wasn't a serious student. But then everything changed. And then changed again. 

Guest: Kyle Tress @kyletress

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Apr 07, 202059:50
Notre Dame - Jamie Reidy

Notre Dame - Jamie Reidy

Author Jamie Reidy is the answer to the question: what happens if you don't get into your first choice? Or your second? Or your third? You end up going to a school you love and Jake Gyllenhaal plays you in a movie.

Guests: Jamie Reidy @jamiereidy

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Apr 01, 202051:53
University of Utah - Kristen Ulmer

University of Utah - Kristen Ulmer

Fear/anxiety expert Kristen Ulmer started college at 15 and was the best female big mountain extreme skier in the world for 12 years. So what can jumping off a cliff on skis teach you about your relationship with fear? You're about to find out. 

Guest: Kristen Ulmer

For more info on her work, and a free fear assessment, go to kristenulmer.com

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Mar 24, 202001:19:57
Pratt Institute - Akil Bello
Mar 17, 202059:36
Southern Illinois - Dr. Stephanie Helms Pickett
Mar 10, 202001:02:55
Western Michigan - Mira Ptacin

Western Michigan - Mira Ptacin

Author Mira Ptacin shares her incredible journey to, and through, college. It includes a semester at sea, an archaeological dig in Mongolia, and so much more. It's a powerful story that has almost nothing to do with getting into college. 

Guest: Mira Ptacin (@MiraPtacin)

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Mar 03, 202058:24
Northwestern - J.A. Adande

Northwestern - J.A. Adande

When J.A. Adande left ESPN to go back to his alma mater, it spoke to what Northwestern means to him. How he got to Northwestern, and the impact it had on his career and life, is a fascinating story that he's about to tell, particularly why "college is a time to fail."

Guest: J.A. Adande @jadande

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Feb 25, 202001:04:08
Duke - Robyn Paris
Feb 18, 202053:26
Montclair State - Rebekka Johnson

Montclair State - Rebekka Johnson

There was an "oh bleep" moment for Rebekka Johnson (GLOW) at the end of her time in college. She was thinking she'd missed out by not going to a fancier school. But now that's changed and she's about to tell you why. 

Guest: Rebekka Johnson (@hellorebekka)

Music: Andromeda's Nebula by Backspace (Icons8.com), Please Listen Carefully by Jazzar, Last Day of Winter by Trees Die Standing (Icons8.com), Maipen Lei by Beltone (Icons8.com), Lifestream by Dream Machine (Icons8.com)

Feb 11, 202046:45
Purdue - Dan Ward
Feb 04, 202045:41
Ole Miss - Shad White
Jan 29, 202001:05:04
Richmond - Andy Rich
Jan 21, 202044:56
Florida - Ashley Spencer

Florida - Ashley Spencer

What do you do when you have a dream school, or a dream of what college should look like, but you go somewhere else? How do you make a new dream? Ashley Spencer is living proof. Plus, when is the right time for parents to talk to their kids about the role of finances in the college decision?

Guests: 

Ashley Spencer @ashleyyspencer

Chad Fulton, Associate Director of College Counseling, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Austin, TX

Music: Summer Lights by Anchors and Seagulls (Icons8.com), Maipen Lei by Beltone (Icons8.com), Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Waterfalls by Samsara (Icons8.com), Lifestream by Dream Machine (Icons8.com), Air by Ilya Truhanov (Icons8.com)

Jan 14, 202055:56
Missouri - Bill Reiter

Missouri - Bill Reiter

Missouri's a dream school for future journalists. For Bill Reiter, it wasn't even on his map, literally, and he only ended up there after a series of fluky events. But it transformed his life. Plus, what parents and students lose sight of in the college search.

Guests:

Bill Reiter @sportsreiter

Elizabeth Pleshette, Director of College Counseling, Latin School of Chicago

Music: Andromeda's Nebula by Backspace, Maipen Lei by Beltone (Icons8.com), Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, V by Weary Eyes (Icons8.com), Air by Ilya Truhanov

Jan 07, 202034:12
Best of The Experts

Best of The Experts

As 2019 comes to a close, here is the best advice from our "Ask The Expert" segment, compiled all in one place. 

Experts:

Emmi Harward, Executive Director of ACCIS
Kim Digilio, former Princeton Admissions officer
Chad Fulton, Associate Director of College Counseling, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Austin, TX
Liz Pleshette, Director of College Counseling, Latin School of Chicago
Ann Marie Strauss, Director of College Counseling, Garrison Forest, Owings Mills, MD

Music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar 

Dec 31, 201922:33
Michigan - Randy and Jason Sklar (Re-release)
Dec 24, 201952:51
Kansas - Bob Wiltfong

Kansas - Bob Wiltfong

Before he was on The Daily Show, Bob Wiltfong was growing up in Nebraska with no idea how to follow his dream. How do you make a path when you don't see one? And what do you do when the advice you get changes everything, for better and for worse?

Plus, a listener asks how much does your high school's name and reputation matter in the admissions process?

Guests:

Bob Wiltfong

Chad Fulton, Associate Director of College Counseling, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Austin, TX

Music: Surrender by Uncleboris (Icons8.com), Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, Maipen Lei by Beltone (Icons8.com), Air by Ilya Truhanov (Icons8.com), E Tude in E Major by Ilya Truhanov (Icons8.com), Waterfalls by Samsara (Icons8.com), Rainy Sun by The Owl (Icons8.com), V by Weary Eyes (Icons8.com)

Dec 17, 201948:36
Oregon - Rand Getlin

Oregon - Rand Getlin

"I went to something like 10 or 11 schools before I got to grad school." That's just the start of Rand Getlin's journey to Oregon. The rest of it is even better.

Plus, how do you make sure that college essay doesn't sound like a teenager trying to be a 40-year-old?

Guests: Rand Getlin @randgetlin

Liz Pleshette, Director of College Counseling, Latin School of Chicago

Music: Andromeda's Nebula by Backspace, Maipen Lei by Beltone (Icons8.com), Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar, V by Weary Eyes (Icons8.com), Lifestream by Dream Machine(Icons8.com), Step One by El Kirpitch (Icons8.com)

Dec 10, 201937:54
University of California, Berkeley - Lawrence Ross

University of California, Berkeley - Lawrence Ross

How do you get into Cal without really applying? If it wasn’t for a broken down car, best-selling author Lawrence Ross might not have gotten into Cal. As he found out, getting in was one thing, being able to afford to stay was another.

Plus, an expert’s advice on making sure your college search is wide enough.

Guests:

Lawrence Ross (@alpha1906)

Chad Fulton, Associate Director of College Counseling, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, Austin, TX

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Dec 03, 201947:04
Emory - Emmi Harward
Nov 26, 201944:31
USC - Nate Jones
Nov 19, 201951:14
Princeton - Kim Digilio
Nov 12, 201951:07
Michigan - Randy and Jason Sklar
Nov 05, 201952:45
Introducing HOW I GOT INTO COLLEGE

Introducing HOW I GOT INTO COLLEGE

A show about the most important decision of your life, or so you're told. Each week, a guest talks about their journey to college, acceptance, rejection, the big moments, and little bits of luck that shaped them. Plus, advice from experts on how to navigate the college process.

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Oct 25, 201903:32