The College Essay Guy Podcast: A Practical Guide to College Admissions
A podcast by Ethan Sawyer - Tuesdays
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66 Episodes
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404: Race-Conscious Admission Was Struck Down—What Does This Mean and What Can Students and College Counselors Do? w/ Jay Rosner
Published: 9/1/2023 -
403: AP, IB, Honors, Oh My! How Admissions Officers View Your High School Courses, Rigor, and School Context w/Susan Tree
Published: 8/3/2023 -
402: How to Create a (Sustainable, Nourishing, Energizing, Intentional) Morning Ritual with Sage Simpson
Published: 7/21/2023 -
401: NACAC CEO Angel Pérez—Self-care for counselors, leaders, and professionals in helping roles
Published: 7/21/2023 -
301: Behind the Scenes of an Admission Counselor's Life w/ Kati Sweany
Published: 1/19/2022 -
302: Part 1: Behind the Scenes of an Admission Office w/ Tom Campbell
Published: 1/19/2022 -
303: Part 2: Behind the Scenes of an Admission Office w/ Tom Campbell
Published: 1/19/2022 -
215: 17 Things Students of Color (+ Their Counselors and Parents) Should Know When Applying to College
Published: 9/12/2020 -
214: Resources for LGBTQ+ Students from Campus Pride
Published: 10/7/2019 -
213: Self-Directed Learning (Why You Can Quit HS & Be Okay)
Published: 10/2/2019 -
212: Advice for Homeschooling Students
Published: 9/23/2019 -
211: Financial Aid Tips for International Students (and Their Counselors)
Published: 9/16/2019 -
210: The Being Not-Rich Guide
Published: 9/6/2019 -
209: Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream
Published: 9/2/2019 -
208: Resources for First-Generation Students (and Their Counselors)
Published: 8/26/2019 -
207: 17 Things to Do Before Going to College
Published: 5/27/2019 -
206: 30 Ways to Center Equity And Justice Today w/ Marie Bigham
Published: 2/11/2019 -
205: That One Time a University Revoked More Than 60 Full Scholarships (And What You Can Do About It)
Published: 12/10/2018 -
204: What You Need to Know About Standardized Tests and Mistakes to Avoid
Published: 5/10/2018 -
203: 10 Ways Parents Can Support Their Students Through The College Application Process
Published: 5/9/2018
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.