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The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree
The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College DegreeA Scholarship Open to Middle School, High School, and College Students + 6 Easy-Entry ScholarshipsClick here to learn more about the ACE (Access to College Experts) Network, where you will get expert guidance for college admissions, essays, test-prep, scholarships, and even dorm planning, for less than the price of a tank of gas! ---------- Featured Scholarships: $4000 Huntington College Scholarship $25,000 Be Bold No Essay Scholarship $2500 Edvisors Scholarship $2500 "No Sweat" Scholarship $2000 CollegeVine Scholarship $2000 Catholic College Scholarship Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest & Video Contest Subscribe to the free "Your Daily Scholarship" Newsletter here: https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/ ---------- In this episode, I speak with Rob...
2026-01-0526 minCollege Admissions Insider
College Admissions InsiderEpisode 95: Artificial Intelligence in College AdmissionsIf there's one thing that's always constant, it's change. Nowhere is that more true than in the field of technology. Like many industries, higher education is transforming in the midst of the newest tech revolution: Artificial intelligence.In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we'll explore some of the ways colleges are implementing AI assistance, how that impacts the experience for students and families, and what it means for the future of higher ed.Our guest is Emily Smith, Principal Vice President of Partner Success at CollegeVine — a company that helps colleges and universities optimize th...
2025-12-0130 minMrs. Hamilton\'s Room - Tips for thriving in high school, for students and parents
Mrs. Hamilton's Room - Tips for thriving in high school, for students and parentsEp:13 "Research in High School? Why digging into that topic you are passionate about might be a good thing"In Episode #13 of Mrs. Hamilton's Room, the benefits of doing research are explained, but not the research one might be used to in high school. This "research" discusses digging deeper into something you truly want to find more information on. If there is a topic that you are extremely passionate about and you are willing to invest time in it, this additional step will not only help you stand out once you graduate, but it will also elevate your knowledge in that area while helping you hone those soft skills every employer is looking for.If you're...
2025-11-1313 minALP: The Admissions Leadership Podcast
ALP: The Admissions Leadership PodcastEmily Smith: This One Goes to 11For the Season 11 finale—the season's 11th episode—we go to 11, earning ourselves an "E" for some cussin'In the ALP's most meta-episode, two podcasters hit record and promptly turn the show into a show about conversation, consulting, and being human. Emily Smith (VP of Partner Success at CollegeVine) joins Ken to talk origin stories, why vendor content too often feels “imperious,” and how she builds a looser, more generous show that invites guests to actually "go there."We compare notes on consulting craft (including Ken's early tendency...
2025-10-2458 minThe Admissions Directors Lunchcast
The Admissions Directors LunchcastPartner Series - Campus Pro EventsCampus Pro Events: Rethinking Campus Tours and VisitsWhy haven’t campus tours changed in 30 years? What happens when visitors can’t hear the guide, don’t speak the language, or simply forget most of what they’ve been told? This podcast explores the overlooked, but crucial, role of campus visits in recruitment and belonging, and how technology can transform the experience.From accessibility and interactivity to personalization and data insights, Campus Pro Events is reshaping tours, orientations, financial-aid sessions, graduations, and more. Hear the stories that inspired our tools, what admissions and visit leaders are aski...
2025-09-1538 minALP: The Admissions Leadership Podcast
ALP: The Admissions Leadership PodcastRakin "Rock" Hall: From the Standup Stage to the Enrollment StageRakin “Rock” Hall, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success at Ithaca College, brings a unique mix of reflection, humor, and leadership to The Admissions Leadership Podcast.In this wide-ranging conversation, Rock shares his take on the promise and perils of AI in higher education, why he's been creating short-form video reflections on leadership and life, and how his first-generation journey shaped the way he now guides his own daughter through the college search.We also dive into his surprising background in stand-up comedy—what Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and basement record players taught him ab...
2025-09-1247 minThe Admissions Directors Lunchcast
The Admissions Directors LunchcastLunchcast Live: Emily Smith The Admissions Directors Lunchcast recently launched an exclusive video podcast series - Lunchcast Live. Twice a month, Teege and Nathan will welcome a guest to discuss a hot topic on their mind. The interview will often be shared here, but the full conversation with the audience is available only to members of the Lunchcast community. If you would like to be added to the invitation list, email adlunchcast@gmail.com. For this Lunchcast Live, we are sharing a conversation from December, 2024, with Emily Smith, VP of Partner Success at CollegeVine. We discussed all things related to AI...
2025-02-2530 minThe Prime Directive
The Prime DirectiveAudio Episode 1.10: Constant Improvementhttps://patreon.com/ThePrimeDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Eric and Admar discuss the value in education whether pursuing higher education or a trade. They share thoughts about the importance of striving for constant improvement. Admar shares a bit about his educational background including how he and Eric met after he took classes with Eric's wife several years ago, eventually serving as her TA and how making connections with mentors in your life can be instrumental in your journey. Some topics include Simon Sinek, Tony Robbins...
2025-01-1717 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithThe Connection Crisis: How AI Is Reshaping Student Engagement with Jenny PettyHigher education marketing has reached a crossroads, and Jenny Petty knows it well. In her second appearance on *The VineDown*, Jenny, VP of Marketing Communications at the University of Montana, dives into the “perfect storm” facing higher ed—a series of shifts reshaping how colleges recruit, engage, and retain students. From demographic changes to consumer expectations, Jenny unpacks what these challenges mean for today’s enrollment teams and how they can prepare for what’s next. Jenny shares the balance we all have to maintain: between adapting to massive change and staying true to what makes an institution genuine. So, what a...
2024-11-1242 minCRMprov with Mickey Baines
CRMprov with Mickey BainesLeveraging AI Agents in Higher Ed AdmissionsIn this high-energy conversation, Mickey welcomes back fan-favorite guest Emily Smith from CollegeVine to explore their groundbreaking AI recruiter agent functionality. Emily breaks down how this innovative technology is transforming the way institutions connect with prospective students, delivering personalized engagement at scale while maintaining authentic relationships. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: - Understanding AI recruiters as institutional agents - The multi-channel approach to student engagement - How AI learns and represents your institution - Real results: 4x increase in top-of-funnel engagement - Implementation strategies and best practices KEY TAKEAWAYS: - AI recruiters act as agents of the institution, proactively building relationships with...
2024-10-1722 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdAI Goes to College: In the Classroom and BeyondMuch of the buzz around artificial intelligence centers on its potential to transform the college of tomorrow, but there are many schools making meaningful change with this technology today. On this episode, we go deep on the applications of AI from recruitment to instruction to supporting post-grad success. We sit down Lev Gonick, Chief Information Officer at Arizona State University, and Ashley Budd, Senior Marketing Director at Cornell University, to dig into the ways their colleges are leveraging the power of AI.  This episode is made with support from CollegeVine.Chapters0:00 - Intro01:19 - A...
2024-09-241h 02The Admissions Directors Lunchcast
The Admissions Directors LunchcastUsing AI in AdmissionsIt is easily the hottest topic of the year in college admissions - the appropriate and reasonable use of artificial intelligence in the world of college admissions. How and where can this new technology by used to help, create efficiencies, and improve the process? Emily Smith, Vice President of Partner Success at CollegeVine kicks the conversation off with a top-of-the-funnel discussion, including a delightful conversation with Sara, the AI Recruiter. Elizabeth Kirby, Director of Partnerships at PeopleGrove comes in to share her experience applying...
2024-09-2447 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdSearching for Fit: The Impacts of AI in Higher EdOn this episode, Jeff and Michael tackle the question everyone is asking: how will AI transform higher ed? For help in finding the answer, they turn to bestselling author and professor of computer science at Georgetown University, Cal Newport. They discuss AI’s academic and operational implications, its ethical and practical considerations, and the stages and timeline over which we can expect this technological transformation to unfold. This episode is made with support from CollegeVine.Links We Share“Bad Bets,” Lightcast“Good Jobs in Bad Times,” Future U Chapters(0:00...
2024-09-1756 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithWork smarter, not harder: Unlocking efficiency through innovationYou’ve heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder,” but what are the actual steps to make this happen? This week I was joined by Jay Jacobs, Ed.D., Vice Provost of Enrollment Management at the University of Vermont. We chatted about how to measure work in innovative ways to truly “work smarter”, and Jay expanded on three key projects his university started: the Vendor Scorecard, Emerging Leaders Program, and Summer Academy.
2024-06-1734 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithMerging AI and leadership: The tech-minded coachThis week, I was joined by Erika Pepmeyer, MCIS, Director of Admissions at the University of Northern Colorado to chat about leading in a tech-driven world, balancing automation with human touch, and ensuring personalization and equity in AI systems.Erika, drawing from her experience as a college athlete and her work in admissions, shared how coaching behaviors continue to shape her leadership in higher ed. She also provided insights on building authentic student communities and outlined the 3 essential elements for team success!
2024-06-1035 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithUsing AI to solve the "Admissions Counselor Malaise"This week, I invited Teege Mettille, Director of Enrollment Success at enroll ml and author of "The Admissions Counselor Malaise", to share insights from his book and discuss how AI is transforming the admissions process. We were able to chat about the challenges faced by admissions professionals, the evolving landscape of higher education, and practical solutions for improving staff morale and student engagement.
2024-06-0336 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithAI Ethics for EnrollmentThis week I was joined by David Hatami, CEO and Founder of EduPolicy.ai, where we chatted about how AI is reshaping enrollment and institutional decisions. We covered the vital role of rules and ethics in AI and explored strategic preparations institutions must consider as the need for consistency in AI ethics across higher education continues to grow.
2024-05-2026 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithBuilding SEM Plans in a Shifting LandscapeThis week I was joined by Rakin “Rock” Hall, M.Ed., Vice President for Enrollment Management at Ithaca College, where he shared his expertise on how to succeed in the current state of higher ed enrollment. From pivoting strategies to being an excellent goal setter for your team, Rock offered a roadmap to success in today's unpredictable landscape, providing actionable insights on turning obstacles into opportunities!
2024-05-1333 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithRecruiting LatinX and First-Generation StudentsThis week, I was joined by Carlos O. Cano where we discussed the importance of recruiting LatinX and first-gen students and the cultural nuances that influence their educational journeys. Carlos was able to share expert insights on why it's increasingly crucial to excel in recruiting LatinX and first-gen students, especially as demographic shifts create significant challenges in student recruitment.
2024-05-0631 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith(Re)claiming Your Backyard: Strategies For Your Local MarketThis week, I was joined by Cindy Haney, Ed.D. of Lehigh Carbon Community College where we unpacked winning strategies for mastering enrollment, brand, and recruitment in your local market. This episode is all about the magic of making meaningful local connections and how partnerships with high schools and community organizations can supercharge recruitment efforts. Don't miss this chance to get the inside scoop from Cindy Haney on how to turn local opportunities into big wins!
2024-04-2228 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithMeasuring (and Improving) Institutional BrandThis week, Emily welcomed CollegeVine co-founder Vinay Bhaskara to discuss our latest innovation: the CollegeVine Brand Index. Leveraging feedback and behaviors from the 2.2 Million students and parents on our platform, this FREE tool offers colleges a unique lens on brand perception and competitor peer analysis across numerous dimensions. It's a groundbreaking resource for all colleges aiming to understand and enhance their visibility and appeal from a family perspective. Don't miss out on this enlightening session!
2024-04-0839 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith(Breaking, and then) Fixing Business Process in EnrollmentWe are battling on so many fronts and enrollment is in trouble. We should be turning our attention to yield and next year’s cycle, but we can’t even package this year’s aid. This week, Geoff Baird from EnrollML joined me on the VineDown to talk about ruthlessly evaluating, breaking, and rebuilding the business process of enrollment in order to work smarter-not-harder.
2024-04-0133 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithManaging it All with Ericka JacksonLast week, our host Emily Smith explored the balance in enrollment's wild, wild west with Ericka Jackson from Wayne State University. Discover how to stay calm and collected above the surface while navigating the chaos below. Don't miss Ericka's powerful insights on managing both the visible and unseen aspects of our work.
2024-03-2531 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithOperationalizing the New Student Search with John LavertyThis week on the VineDown, we dove deep into the heart of Student Search with none other than John Laverty from the University of Iowa. Tune in for an episode packed with insight about what it takes to run your Search effort in-house using the right mix of art and science.
2024-03-1833 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithHigher Ed Leaders Series | Telling Stories with Data Featuring Ashley MillerData informs a lot of things we do in admissions and enrollment, and it's especially important to consider data when formulating your message and positioning. This week, Ashley Miller of Old Dominion University joined the VineDown to give us some valuable insights into some simple ways you and your team can use data to drive your institutional story.
2024-03-1134 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithHigher Ed Leaders Series | Role Transitions with DJ MenifeeThis week's show is all about transitioning to new roles both within enrollment and elsewhere. On this iteration of our Higher Ed Leaders Series, our host Emily Smith was joined by DJ Menifee to chat about the tactical strategies that people should follow as they take on a new roles. The pair also dove into the less tangible (but equally important) things like building culture as a leader, fostering trust, and ensuring psychological safety for your team.
2024-03-0439 minAmazing Teams Podcast
Amazing Teams PodcastOrganizational Feedback Loops, Working with Me Guide, Open Door Quitting Policy, and Transitioning from Contributor to Leader | Chris Coffey - E6Send us a textChris Coffey is the Head of Engineering at CollegeVine, which is a networking platform for connecting high school students with colleges and advisors. After working as a software engineer, Chris transitioned into management where he has learned what it takes to build an amazing team. Today, we’ll hear how Chris uses the ‘working with me document’ to explain his values and mental models, encourages small wins to keep his team motivated, and cultivates an ownership mindset within his team.Key Takeaways:How to transition from a technical to a m...
2024-02-2640 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithThe VineDown with Emily Smith | Leveraging Streaming MediaIn this week's VineDown featuring Jennifer Lonchar, co-founder of AmbioEdu, she and our host Emily Smith will explore the power of streaming TV ads in institutional marketing. Learn how targeted advertising on streaming platforms can boost awareness and engagement for colleges and universities.In this episode the pair shared insights on implementing targeted streaming ads for higher education, strategies for enhancing college awareness and FAFSA education, and insights on how students view various institutional marketing practices
2024-02-2639 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithHigher Ed Leaders Series | Cross-Functional Marketing with Jenny PettyIn this week's VineDown, Emily Smith delves into the world of higher education marketing with Jenny Petty, VP of Marketing, Comms Experience, and Engagement at the University of Montana. Petty's career journey from corporate marketing to a pivotal role in higher education underscores her pioneering approach to marketing, which emphasizes serving the community and adopting a human-centered strategy.Petty advocates for principles like servant leadership, radical candor, and maintaining authenticity, which have guided her successful marketing strategies. Her innovative concept of "servant marketing" places the consumer at the heart of every effort, emphasizing integrity and responsible creativity...
2024-02-1932 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithWhat's Up with FAFSA? With Kent Barnds of Augustana CollegeIn this special bonus VineDown short, join Emily Smith as she sits down with Kent Barnds of Augustana College for an in-depth conversation about the complications surrounding the new FAFSA rollout. Ken shares his perspective on the Department of Education's latest efforts, including a significant $50 million concierge service aimed at aiding families through the FAFSA completion process. Despite these developments, challenges persist, with filing rates hitting alarmingly low numbers, underscoring a crisis in educational access. From the importance of student-focused strategies to the power of individual advocacy, this episode is a must-listen for enrollment and a...
2024-02-1414 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithHigher Ed Leaders Series | People Management with Ashley HardyWanna know something that all directors, deans, AVPs, and VPs of enrollment do, but very few have been formally trained on how to do it well? People management! We are pumped to have been able to welcome Ashley Hardy of DePauw University to the show this week where we talked tactfully about how to be a great manager, supervisor, and mentor.
2024-02-1237 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithHigher Ed Leaders Series | Leading a Team to Build Great Relationships with Leigh MlodzikThis week on the show, our host Emily Smith chatted with Leigh Mlodzik (Vice President for Enrollment, Simspon College) in another episode of our Higher Ed Leaders Series on the VineDown.The pair talked through how Leigh's small, private institution in the midwest executes a relationship-first recruitment strategy, how Leigh motivates his team to actually communicate with applicants, and how to make decisions about where in the process to personalize. As usual, you can expect a candid and unfiltered view into this institution's admissions office, and some real conversation about what's best for students. 
2024-02-0533 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithAI in Enrollment Management: Where We Are Now, and What Is Still to ComeCurious about how AI might shape enrollment management and recruiting? This week, host Emily Smith chatted about what changes we are already starting to see in admissions offices, what's still to come in 2024 and beyond, and how your team can use AI to improve your enrollment funnel and recruitment process.
2024-01-2921 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithHigher Ed Leaders Series | Student Mobility Data with Kate RalstonCheck out the most recent installation of the VineDown Higher Ed Leaders series where we talked data with Kate Ralston, PhD Director for Enrollment Analytics at the University of Iowa. She shared encouragement that new problems can be solved with the data you likely already have, plus shed light on some valuable insights about student mobility trends. TL/DR on this: smart use of simple data can drive recruitment behaviors and streamline where you're spending your resources. Check out this episode to learn how!
2024-01-2234 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithProfessional Development Series | Prospect ManagementOn this week's VineDown, Emily hosted a part 2 of one of our favorite topics: prospect management. CollegeVine CEO Zack Perkins also joined in on the fun to talk about how he thinks about prospect management and how it relates to what we do at CollegeVine.For those of you who missed our first show on this topic in December, the prospect management framework Emily and Zack chatted about this week describes how to identify and cultivate relationships with best-fit students early on in their college search journey rather than focusing on a high volume of students who...
2024-01-1547 minCRMprov with Mickey Baines
CRMprov with Mickey BainesHow can you strengthen your Admissions Funnel in #highered? A convo with Emily SmithThis week, Mickey is joined by CollegeVine's Vice President for Partnerships, Emily Smith, to take a deep dive into strategies for building your admissions pipeline. With topics around direct admissions and college search, Emily shares some great insights into more effective approaches to strengthening your funnel and growing your enrollment. Hosted by Mickey Baines, CRMprov dives into best practices for the use of #CRM in #highereducation. With roots in #admissions, enrollment, marketing and #studentsuccess, we welcome guests with various expertise around #communications, #data, #AI and operational automations to discuss ways colleges and universities can...
2024-01-0421 minYour College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission Interviews
Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsCybersecurity jobs are hot!In this episode you will hear: (02:14) Julia and Mark discuss a blog article that appeared in College Vine entitled, "Deferred or Waitlisted? How to Write a Letter of Continued Interest. The article was written by 7/28/2023 and it was written by Varun Srinivasan. Julia and Mark share what they agree with and what they disagree with in the article. Part 2 of 2 Deferred or Waitlisted? How to Write a Letter of Continued Interest | CollegeVine Blog (28:12) Lisa and Mark answer a question from an anonymous listener in California who wants to know, how can you tell which colleges are "overlap colleges" for other...
2024-01-041h 39Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission Interviews
Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsDeferred or waitlisted?In this episode you will hear: (01:48) Julia and Mark discuss a blog article that appeared in College Vine entitled, "Deferred or Waitlisted? How to Write a Letter of Continued Interest. The article was written by 7/28/2023 and it was written by Varun Srinivasan. Julia and Mark share what they agree with and what they disagree with in the article. Part 1 will air this week and Part 2 will air next week. Deferred or Waitlisted? How to Write a Letter of Continued Interest | CollegeVine Blog (38:35) Susan and Mark answer a question from Kathie, a counselor in California and she wants to know why...
2023-12-281h 37The Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithHigher Ed Leaders Series | Prospect Management with Joel BaumanOn this episode of our Higher Ed Leaders series, Emily was joined by Joel Bauman, Senior Vice President of Enrollment at Duquesne University to chat about some basics of prospect management.The pair covered topics such as how to identify best-fit students and how to cultivate real relationships with your top prospects. The prospect management framework they highlighted focuses on recruiting students with a high affinity towards our institution rather than spending all of your resources on a high volume of students who are not the right fit.
2023-12-1844 minHigh School Counseling Conversations®
High School Counseling Conversations®Inside Clique Collab Live: Hear Ideas, Challenges, and Inspiration From This School Counselor Community Are you a high school counselor looking for a supportive and engaging community? The Clique Collaborative might be just what you're looking for, and one of the best parts is access to the live quarterly calls! Today, we are going behind the scenes so you can experience what it's like to be on one of our Live Clique Collab Calls! These calls provide members with a school counselor community that understands the struggles of what it's like to be in the high school setting. In the episode, members share challenges such as starting multiple new s...
2023-12-1827 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithHigher Ed Leaders Series | Winter Recruiting Tips with Dr. Boyd BradshawThis week we kicked off our Higher Ed Leaders series with Towson University VP of Enrollment Management, Dr. Boyd A. Bradshaw! In this episode host Emily Smith and Dr. Bradshaw chat about enrollment goals, resource management, and what should be on the minds of enrollment leaders during the winter holiday season.
2023-12-1143 minHigh School Counseling Conversations®
High School Counseling Conversations®What to Know About Multi-Tiered System of Supports as a High School Counselor with Dr. Jake Olsen and Dr. Peg Donohue [Replay]Are you familiar with MTSS? In case you aren’t, MTSS stands for Multi-Tiered System of Support. Essentially, it is a framework that helps schools be effective and efficient in identifying and supporting kids who need academic, social, emotional, or college and career development support.   Today, we are re-airing one of the most popular episodes from this year, where I had Dr. Jake Olsen and Dr. Peg Donohue join me on the show to talk about MTSS in high school counseling. They have extensive experience consulting high schools through the MTSS process and tiered support.   During our conversation, Dr. Olsen and...
2023-12-1149 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithHandling the Heat in Tough ConversationsThis week, host Emily Smith got real for a session about handling difficult conversations. Check out this recording for a look at types of conflict, the physiology of stress, and what you can do to handle tough situations with ease. Whether you spend your days chatting with parents who are upset their student wasn't accepted to your school or giving feedback to your colleagues, this webinar will provide you with actionable tips you can use every week.You can access this episode's slide deck here: cvine.link/difficult-conversations
2023-12-0538 minHigh School Counseling Conversations®
High School Counseling Conversations®Rachel Davis Shows Us How to Reclaim Our Schedule With a Time AuditAre you tired of trying to squeeze in everything and feeling overwhelmed? Scheduling is hard when you're pulled in so many different directions, and it's something that many counselors struggle with.   It's time to implement a new strategy to make the most of your time! My friend, Rachel Davis, has found a way that you can look at what needs to be done, streamline your day, and make the impact we know you can make.    In this episode, Rachel shares how to implement a time audit and use the data to advocate for your role, the importance of establishing a cri...
2023-12-0414 minHigh School Counseling Conversations®
High School Counseling Conversations®Support Strategies for Meeting Your High School Students’ Mental Health Needs As high school counselors with large caseloads, it can feel like a lot of pressure when it comes to trying to handle the mental health needs of students on top of everything else. There's no flow chart to work through because each scenario is unique.   The good news is that counselors have the tools, strategies, and experiences to handle these situations. All you need are some new ideas to lean into providing mental health support to students without doing it all yourself.   In today's episode, you'll learn your primary role when addressing mental health needs, tips for finding outside support in...
2023-11-2724 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithProfessional Development Series | Elevate Your Outreach with Mickey BainesReaching students in a meaningful way isn't easy.Join Emily Smith and Mickey Baines in this recording of our VineDown from November 16, 2023 to learn more about optimizing your communication to prospective students. In this video, they talk about high level strategy, and also provide some more nuanced and useful tips your team can implement now to improve the way you and your team build connections with students.You'll learn some actionable insights and get access to a take-away exercise you can start using to improve your comms now.
2023-11-2044 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithOptimizing Email in your Comm FlowIn this week's VineDown, Emily Smith chatted with two veteran recruitment marketing pros about one of the most venerable and sometimes misused recruitment marketing channels: email. Emily was joined by Joe Bellavance and Roger Jones to pick their brains about their past experience with email as a channel for recruitment marketingDespite many early predictions of the demise of email as a channel, it can still be a viable platform to reach students and parents who are researching higher education options.Emily also showed a quick demo of CollegeVine's Email Content Optimizer, one of the...
2023-11-1344 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithFuture Proofing AdmissionsThis week VineDown host Emily Smith was joined by Williams College Associate Director of Admissions Kate Heekin to chat about overcoming the current and upcoming challenges that admissions teams are facing.The pair offered tips and insights about leveraging tech, software, and other efficiencies to overcome very real difficulties like the Search Cliff, demographic cliff, and the ongoing exodus of admissions officers. The key takeaway?There are three questions admissions teams should ask when trying to determine the best solutions for these and other challenges:1. Is this good for students?2. I...
2023-11-0643 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithProfessional Development Series | Talk Less, Say More: Admissions Conversations that ConvertThis week, Emily Smith and Jason McNair-Faulk kicked off the first in a series of professional development chats.This series will take a look into how admissions teams can borrow tricks from the sales playbook to improve their game.On this episode, the pair jumped into a deep-dive session on making admissions talks more effective. Armed with decades of experience, our hosts have plenty of knowledge about building real connections and ensuring meaningful discussions.Check it out for tips on genuine listening and to understand how the right questions can reveal important insights.
2023-10-3035 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithMaking the Most of Travel SeasonThis week, CollegeVine's own Jason McNair-Faulk, joined host Emily Smith to chat about admissions and recruitment travel. Jason is a former Dean of Admissions with over 20 years of experience in K-12, Higher Ed, and EdTech.The pair provided some actionable tips you can take along with you as you pack up your suitcase this Fall. They dove into topics about preparation before travel, taking care of yourself during travel, and how best to follow-up with prospects post-travel.Whether you're an admissions officer already on the road, a recruiter heading out soon, or a director looking...
2023-10-1643 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithMaximizing Fall RecruitmentOn this week's VineDown, host Emily Smith outlines some (actually) actionable activities your team can take on to maximize your Fall recruitment efforts. Emily provides tips related to applications, communication, operations, and travel that you can implement now to make this recruiting season more effective and efficient.
2023-10-0233 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith2023 - The Worst Performing Year in the History of SearchCollegeVine Co-Founder Vinay Bhaskara joined our host Emily Smith this week to look into the recent decline in the performance of search in college recruiting.Watch below to check out recent search funnel data, the reasons why search is becoming less effective, and what you can do about it. If you would like to check out the full report, you can download it at: go.collegevine.com/2023-search-report
2023-09-1146 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithStudent Enrollment Survey DataThis week, VineDown host Emily Smith was joined by Vinay Bhaskara to chat about our enrollment survey of over 12,000 students. Our survey dove into the various factors that play into the college decision process for students and which of those factors influence them the most. Tune in for some tips about how you can use these insights to improve your recruitment strategy.
2023-08-2141 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithThe Intersection of Affirmative Action and Summer MeltThis week, VineDown host Emily Smith chatted with a few friends close to home: CollegeVine team members Vinay Bhaskara, José  Mallabo, and Jason McNair-Faulk. The group spent some time discussing summer melt, especially among students of color, and how the phenomenon is interacting with recent changes to race-conscious admissions. 
2023-07-3142 minThe Weekly VineDown with Emily Smith
The Weekly VineDown with Emily SmithBuilding a Diverse Class with the Student Environment ExplorerThis week, webinar host Emily Smith was joined by a few friends to chat about what's happening with race conscious admissions. The panel talked about what the end of race-conscious means for colleges, and how institutions can use CollegeVine to continue building a diverse class. Specifically, the group honed in on a new free tool that colleges can use on the platform: the Student Environment Explorer. This tool allows colleges to explore the academic and ethnic makeup of different areas in the US as a means of narrowing focus on areas with diverse populations of students.
2023-07-2451 minThe Admissions Directors Lunchcast
The Admissions Directors LunchcastPartner Series - CollegeVineOur limited edition partner series this weeks features CollegeVine, the recruiting network for colleges. We begin with a clear outline of the challenges coming with changes in student search during our conversation with Vinay Bhaskara, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at CollegeVine. We follow up with a compelling discussion focused on "now what?" with Jonathan Wehner, Vice President and Dean of Admissions at Cleveland State University. This pairing of topics couldn't be better, as CollegeVine is providing several avenues to help colleges through these changes, starting with the impact...
2023-05-0251 minYour College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission Interviews
Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsYale accused of discriminating against students with mental illnessIn this episode you will hear: (01:48) Mark and Susan discuss the first of three reports by Educational Reform Now entitled, "The Future of Fair Admissions Report 1: Early Decision". The Report was written by the Senior Policy Analyst, James Murphy. The Report looks at a number of questions including: Who benefits from Early Decision; which colleges utilize Early Decision the most; does ED give students an inherent advantage; What can be done to change affirmative action to make it more just and equitable. Mark and Susan discuss the full range of issues related to affirmative action. This discussion will air in...
2022-12-082h 00Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission Interviews
Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsElite colleges quiet fight to favor alumni kidsIn this episode you will hear: (10:20) Mark and Dave discuss an article by Stephanie Saul, written on July 13th, 2022 that appeared in the New York Times entitled, "Elite Colleges Quiet fight to favor legacy admissions" The article looks at why legacy admissions is defended so fervently by so many colleges. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/13/us/legacy-admissions-colleges-universities.html#:~:text=Colleges%20like%20Yale%20and%20Harvard,may%20become%20harder%20to%20defend. (34:12) For our question from a listener, it is bonus content time and Mark recaps a presentation he recently attended entitled, "What is it that is keeping senior admissions people up at night"...
2022-07-281h 24Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission Interviews
Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsSimple FAFSA pushed back to 2024In this episode you will hear: (13:50) In this week's "In the news segment, a June, 2021 Washington Post article by Daniel Douglas Gabriel about how the Simplified FAFSA will no longer be implemented in 2023. Mark and Dave discuss what the Simplified FAFSA is and they have a dialogue about what the implications of this change will be. https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2021/06/11/education-department-delays-fafsa-changes/ (25:56) Mark and Lisa discuss a question from Michele in Michigan who wants to know whether colleges will take into consideration a few lower than average grades that were caused because of the disruptions that covid brought on. (48:30) This...
2021-08-192h 01Equal Parts
Equal PartsCollege admissions 101 for students and familiesEach year, millions of students across the U.S. apply to colleges and universities. It’s a stressful and exciting process. But this year, due to the pandemic, the college admissions process looks and feels different than in years past. As high school juniors and seniors start to plan for and apply to schools, there are two big questions on the minds of students and parents: what are college admissions officers looking for in this new reality, and how do we increase the chances of getting into (and paying for) college? Vinay Bhaskara has your family covered. He's the co-founder of...
2021-07-1419 minOur Point Is...
Our Point Is...Our Point Is: What Is Happening in Colombia?Hey Everybody! This week we talk about a topic that is close to us. We are talking about the protests that are happening in Colombia, we explain the situation, our point of view and the context. To end the episode we share with you our favorite segment "Weekly Favorites" FOLLOW THE PODCAST’S INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/ourpointispodcast?igshid=11lydawzljjqc CONTACT US THROUGH: ourpointispodcast@gmail.com (for business inquiries, sponsorships or to tell us what you think about this podcast!) CHECK OUT THE PODCAST SITE: https://anchor.fm/our-point-is OUR WEEKLY FAVORITES: Théa: A podcast episode ( Renegades: Born in the...
2021-05-3058 minKilled by Desk
Killed by Desk24 Annie Saunders - Veterinarian ( This Is My Fist / Time Thieves )Links:This is My Fisthttps://www.facebook.com/This-Is-My-Fist-188203071198950/Every girl wants to be a vethttp://www.annarbor.com/pets/ask-the-veterinarian/https://blog.collegevine.com/becoming-a-veterinarian/Vet dermatologisthttps://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/veterinary-dermatologist-salary-SRCH_KO0,24.htmLydiahttps://youtu.be/OuuqzkZ5MtY?t=83Annie’s Phil posthttps://photos.app.goo.gl/P5Yv9kr32ncXDHFw5Pep loungehttps://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=602896193654166Coon hound bayht...
2021-03-161h 20How College Works
How College WorksHow College Works Ep 51: 10 Ways That College Classes Differ from High SchoolWe go through a listicle from CollegeVine and break down how much we agree, or disagree, with their list of differences. https://blog.collegevine.com/10-ways-that-college-classes-differ-from-high-school/ @alicekeeler
2018-11-1442 minRed Cup Agency
Red Cup AgencyCult/Tech Podcast with Jon Carson and Ling Ritter of CollegeVineJoining us today are Jon Carson and Ling Ritter from CollegeVine. CollegeVine is a program that aims to make the college admission and application process easier to navigate for high school students. Jon serves as CEO of CollegeVine. Ling is a current student at Princeton University and one of CollegeVine's Application Consultants. The average student receives just under 38 minutes of college guidance across 4 years, and the average guidance counselor-to-student ratio is 1 to 472. CollegeVine - http://collegevine.com - seeks to remedy that, providing guidance students need. The podcast is produced by Red Cup Agency. The interviewer is Lee Schneider.
2017-04-0117 minGeeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show
Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization ShowIt's Not a Misprint: Millennials on the Same Page as Baby BoomersA Baby Boomer walks into a room and finds 3 smart, hard-working Millennials sitting at a table. That's it. There is no joke. Sparks didn't fly. Attitudes didn't clash. The Millennials didn't ask to be CEO tomorrow. Ironically, these 3 twenty-something start-up entrepreneurs "hired" Baby Boomer Jon Carson, more than 3 ½ decades older and 2 generations removed, to be CollegeVine's first chief executive officer.   Scenes like this - Baby Boomers and Millennials getting along - happen every day and are repeated thousands of times. We just don't read much about collaboration and cooperation between generations because as they used to...
2017-02-1430 min