92 Episodes

  1. 112: How to Listen (And Why)

    Published: 5/25/2017

  2. 111: Using the Secrets of Screenwriting to Write Your College Essay

    Published: 5/21/2017

  3. 110: How to Create a Great College List (Part 2)

    Published: 5/12/2017

  4. 109: How to Figure Out Which School is Right for You

    Published: 5/6/2017

  5. 108: Demonstrated Interest: A Brief and Practical How-To Guide

    Published: 5/1/2017

  6. 107: What I've Learned from Reading Over 10,000 College Essays

    Published: 4/20/2017

  7. 106: Colleges That Change Lives

    Published: 4/18/2017

  8. 105: How to Lead a Life-Changing Essay Workshop

    Published: 3/31/2017

  9. 104: How to Plan a Fulfilling and Productive Summer

    Published: 3/31/2017

  10. 103: How to Appeal a Financial Aid Award Letter

    Published: 3/29/2017

  11. 102: How to Advocate for Undocumented Students

    Published: 3/28/2017

  12. 101: Life As an Undocumented Student at Harvard

    Published: 3/25/2017

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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.