In this episode, Head of School Rachel E. Skiffer interviews Whitney Soule, Vice Provost and Dean of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania. They discuss the evolving landscape of college admissions, focusing on the importance of individuality, the innovative Thank You Note essay, and the role of student agency. Whitney shares insights on how students can thrive in college, the impact of AI and standardized testing on admissions, and offers advice for parents navigating the college application process.
Chapters
00:00:00 - 00:00:56 Introduction
00:00:56 - 00:06:56 The Thank You Note Essay: A New Approach
00:06:56 - 00:10:52 Understanding Student Success in College
00:10:52 - 00:13:15 The Importance of Student Agency
00:13:15 - 00:16:15 Navigating the College Application Process
00:16:15 - 00:21:14 The Undergraduate Experience
00:21:14 - 00: 26:48 The Role of AI in College Admissions
00:26:48 - 00:30:56 The Impact of Standardized Testing
00:30:56 - 00:34:12 Advice for Parents in the College Process
00:34:12 - 00:38:55 What Moves Admissions Readers
