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Tests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastWHY THIS COLLEGE, WHY THIS MAJOR?With all the focus on the primary personal statement, we often overlook the importance of supplemental essays in the college application. Amy and Mike invited IEC Jodi Rosenshein Atkin to explain the best ways to answer the matched questions, “Why this college, why this major?” What are five things you will learn in this episode? 1. Why are supplemental essays so important in college applications? 2. Why is the "Why this college?" supplemental important? 3. Why is the "Why this major?" supplemental important? 4. What kind of research should applicants do for these supp...2023-09-0529 minTests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastDemonstrating Interest During Virtual College ToursPre-COVID, visiting a college campus was an important way to both learn about a school and signal interest. Today and likely going forward, more and more families will conduct that due diligence online, but they have to do it right. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Jodi Rosenshein Atkin to highlight ways to demonstrate interest during virtual college tours. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why is demonstrated interest so important in terms of admissions? What are the different types of virtual tours available and which matter most? In what ways are v...2021-01-1926 minTests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastMaking The Most Of College VisitsEveryone knows that school visits are an important and often enjoyable part of the college admissions process. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how to make this process worthwhile. Amy and Mike invited independent educational consultant Jodi Rosenshein Atkin to share serious tips on making the most of college visits. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What makes school visits important for students in terms of both fit and admissions? What is a “Goldilocks visit” dry run? What should be done before, during, and after to make a school visit effective? Why does the tone...2019-10-0825 min