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Smart College BuyerGetting Specialized College Funding and Admissions Help Instead of Cookie-Cutter Advice | EP 17Choosing where your kid will attend to college and deciding how to pay for it are two HUGE, potentially life-changing decisions, both for the child and the parents - particularly those from lower-income or first-generation backgrounds, making admissions and financial guidance in this area essential. You shouldn’t have to choose between funding college and having a secure retirement.
Don’t DIY the process simply because you don’t know where to turn for help or are afraid of how much that help may cost! This episode highlights several associations and resources to help ensure you find the righ...
2025-10-0929 min
College Admissions DecodedHigher Education Advocacy in Uncertain Times: Navigating Policy Changes in College AdmissionNACAC's David Hawkins and Sean Robins discuss the administration's changes to education policy, including efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and anti-DEI initiatives, and how these policies impact students, institutions, and the college admission landscape. They also share opportunities and strategies for advocacy. (Recorded on March 18, 2025)NACAC advocacy and policy updates: https://www.nacacnet.org/advocacy/take-action/
2025-04-1133 min
Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsU Penn Puts Pressure on Elite Colleges to Give More to Middle & Upper Middle ClassIn this episode you will hear: Mark interviews Andy Strickler-Everything you need to know about Early Decision 1 and Early Decision 2-Part 1 of 4 Preview of Part 2 of 4 § Andy answers 20 frequently asked questions about Early Decision in this interview § Andy explains what the basic difference is between ED1 and ED2 § Andy explains the behavioral characteristics difference between ED 1 and ED 2. § Andy shares what the ED1 admit rate is at Conn College and the ED2 admit rate is at Conn College § Andy shares why the admit rate for ED2 is so much lower than ED 1 and ED 2 § Andy shares how the ED2 admit rate w...
2024-11-251h 09
Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsYCBK 484: Everything You Need to Know About Early Decision 1 and Early Decision 2In this episode you will hear: Mark interviews Andy Strickler-Everything you need to know about Early Decision 1 and Early Decision 2-Part 1 of 4 Preview of Part 1 of 4 § Andy answers 20 frequently asked questions about Early Decision in this interview § Andy shares how Early Decision helps colleges § Andy tells us whether having 45-48% of the class coming in ED is intentional or does it just work out this way (2) § Andy shares why he doesn't want the incoming class to be more than 50% of the incoming class § Andy shares the three main reasons why the yield for ED is 95% and not 100% § Andy explains why he fee...
2024-11-181h 04
Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsWhy Many Colleges Are No Longer Requiring The College Counselor LetterIn this episode you will hear: Mark shares his thoughts on the election and then he shares the great debate that is emerging about the requirement for students to submit a letter from their college counselor. Mark interviews David Hawkins Link to the articles Dave and discuss Factors impacting admission decisions Factors in the Admission Decision - National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) High School Students perceptions of the College Process https://www.nacacnet.org/poll-reveals-student-experiences-perceptions-in-college-application-process/ Part 3-Preview · David talks about the first ever high school NACAC has authorized to survey high school students about their experience in college a...
2024-11-111h 02
The College Admissions Process Podcast238. NACAC Board of Directors Member - Christine Loo - Director of College Counseling at The Stony Brook School, NY🎙️Join us for an enlightening conversation with Christine Loo, a distinguished member of the Board of Directors at NACAC (National Association of College Admission Counselors) and the Director of College Counseling at The Stony Brook School. Christine brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our podcast, providing invaluable insights for students, parents, and college counselors navigating the college admissions process. Here are some key highlights from our discussion:1. NACAC’s Support for Students, Parents, and Counselors 🌐💡Christine shares how the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) supports the entire college admissions community. Fr...
2024-08-3045 min
Don't Force It: How to Get into College without Losing Yourself in the ProcessDavid Hawkins and Tom Bear: Character in College AdmissionsIn today's episode, I sit down with Tom Bear and David Hawkins, and we delve into the significance of character in the college admissions process, the mission of NACAC, and the evolving landscape of higher education. Tune in to explore how character matters more than ever in shaping the future of higher education!BioTom Bear, Ed.D. has spent over thirty years in college enrollment. He is currently the Vice President for Enrollment Management at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Prior to Rose, Tom served as Senior Director for Enrollment Management at the Un...
2024-06-1332 min
CRMprov with Mickey BainesA Higher Ed Masterclass on Data for Growing Admissions ProfessionalsI came across a post on LinkedIn a couple of weeks ago. It had a short promo video of a longtime friend and colleague, David Burge, highlighting a course he teaches through NACAC. The course was focused on the use of data to help admissions counselors better understand their pipeline and manage their territory.
Well, I had to have Burge join me for a conversation about the course and to understand how that data helps those staff leverage their CRM to execute their work to build and convert their prospective students through the enrollment...
2024-04-2519 min
Confused to College Ready Podcast: Unlocking the Secrets to Your College SearchEp. 77 // Key Considerations to Find a College for Me ... or My StudentHow do I find a college for me? Is there a right college for my student? How many colleges should be on my list? If you have asked one of these questions or similar questions, this episode is for you! Today we are going to talk about the key considerations in your student’s college search. Links from the Episode:https://www.nacacnet.org/nacac-college-fairs/https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search/filtershttps://www.collegefairguide.com/https://www.collegexpress.com/This show is for the confused col...
2024-02-1415 min
Monica May's Point Of ViewConversations with: Congresswoman Demings, NACAC Educational Fair, Rabbi David Kay and State Rep Eskamanni re: Israel - Hamas WarIn the first hour, we spoke with Congresswoman Val Demings, who served as the U.S. representative from Florida's 10th congressional district from 2017 to 2023. She is passionate about people having access to a voice, that is backed by action, within the government. While it seems that the Florida governor is changing the culture of this state by removing known freedoms, Demings’ agenda is to protect and serve the community, focusing on what the nation was founded upon. For contact: https://valbutlerdemings.com/
We took a quick moment to speak with Jonathan Baucom about the NACAC (National Association for College Admission Co...
2023-10-201h 58
Reach Higher Riverside!Ep. 56 Dr. Angel Perez, CEO of NACACPriscilla Grijalva interviews Dr. Angel Perez, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)https://www.nacacnet.org/
2023-01-1324 min
The Anchor Exchange: A PCACAC P(C)odcastSpecial Conference Feature: Bridging the PCACAC, NACAC GapWelcome back for a special feature episode of The Anchor Exchange! Earlier this week, hundreds of college counseling professionals gathered in Harrisonburg, VA for the 57th Annual PCACAC Conference. We were privileged to interview and honor the keynote speaker and CEO of NACAC, Angel Perez. Tune in to hear his insight on the state of the field, mental health of students, DEI initiatives, and ways to grow in both PCACAC and NACAC. If you haven't already, check out the NACAC podcast network at https://www.nacacnet.org/news--publications/nacac-podcast-network/.
2022-04-1412 min
Notes from the Backpack: A PTA PodcastParents’ Guide to College AdmissionsThe college admissions process was stressful enough before the pandemic, now it’s more confusing than ever. Ffiona Rees, board chair of the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC), joins us to answer all of your questions. Listen to discover her top tips for supporting your teen as they navigate through the college admissions process.Resources:Check out “College Planning: 6 Questions Every Family Should Ask” on PTA’s Our Children online magazineFrom the Archives: Listen to “How College Ready Are You?” featuring UNCF’s Sekou BiddleExplore more resources from NACAC at nacacnet.org Share your ideas for next...
2022-03-0224 min
Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsIs There a Bias Against Asian-American College Applicants?In this episode you will hear: (09:09) In this week's news segment, an article from College Transitions "Is There a Bias Against Asian College Applicants". As an Asian teenager, or parent of one, you've likely heard that Asian students are at a disadvantage in the admissions process at elite American colleges and universities. As a first order of business, this article explores whether that this belief is, in fact, true. https://www.collegetransitions.com/blog/asian-bias-college-admission/ (38:22) We're in chapter 170 of 171 Answers – how to avoid common financial pitfalls (51:16) Bonus content: What is the enrollment funnel and how it impacts your student (01:17:38) Mark co...
2021-04-292h 13
The College Game Plan with Coach UniOptions to Consider If You Want to Change Your PlansIn today episode, I am addressing four options for you to consider if you are thinking about changing your plans for going to college as we approach Fall 2020. This episode is great for high school seniors and juniors who are still trying to sort everything out despite the uncertain times that we are currently living in. The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) College Opening Update Survey: https://www.nacacnet.org/collegeopenings. Follow me on Instagram: @Coach.Uni and Twitter @Coach_Uni for updates and ongoing information.
2020-05-1225 min
Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsTest-optional Does Not Mean Test BlindIn this episode you will hear: (11:29) In this week's news segment, an article from Applerouth.com, "Test-optional Does Not Mean Test Blind", by Jed Applerouth. This article explains that admissions tests continue to play a key role at many colleges and universities, and families should know that a variety of factors are at play when a school chooses to go test-optional. Mark and Dave discuss why student should not misinterpret what test-optional really means. https://www.applerouth.com/blog/2019/01/15/test-optional-does-not-mean-test-blind/ (43:36) We are in Chapter 117 of 171 Answers and Mark explains a few of the ways a family can increase their chances...
2020-04-232h 02
The University GuysEpisode 41: University Entry in 2020, a recorded webinar with expert advisersOn Friday 20th March 2020, I moderated a Q&A session on the changed university admissions processes in the UK, and for students from the UK holding international offers.Experts Alan Bullock (Alan Bullock Careers), Melanie Moorehouse (St Clare's Oxford), Mike Nicholson (University of Bath) and Anne Richardson (The American School in London) answered questions submitted from those attending the live webinar.Show notes: NACAC link referred to by Anne: https://www.nacacnet.org/college-admission-status-coronavirus
2020-03-2259 min
The Buzz - Capture's Podcast for Higher EdEpisode 03 - First Impressions, Lasting Impressions: The First Week of SchoolFirst impressions are lasting impressions! As new students arrive on campus, the Buzz crew discusses just how critical these first few days and weeks are. Also, goats on campus, beer in the classroom, NCAA and T. Boone Pickens – it’s another round of higher ed quick takes. And the crew unpacks the implications of proposed changes to NACAC’s Code of Ethics and Professional Practices.
Quick Takes:
Video Link: https://cbsloc.al/2NhMQP7
Classroom beer: https://www.al.com/news/2019/09/university-of-alabama-instructor-suspended-after-video-of-someone-drinking-beer-in-class.html
https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/2019/09/11/behind-t-boone-pickens-hundreds-of-millions-in-donations-was-true-passion-for-oklahoma-state-s-success/
NCAA Transfer Portal: https://www.espn.com/mens-c...
2019-09-1651 min
Full PreFrontal: Exposing the Mysteries of Executive FunctionEp. 7: Nancy Beane - How to Prepare for College SuccessSend us a textIt might be a little late in the game if you are just beginning to formulate a parenting strategy for your college-bound student so that they will communicate, collaborate, or reciprocate to parental guidance. Recently at a parent coffee meeting, a few folks came up to me to ask how ‘hands-on’ or ‘hands-free’ they should be with their high school kids. On this episode, my dear friend and esteemed colleague Nancy Beane will explain how the parenting work for “college-readiness” begins in high school or even in younger grades. She will discuss what students the...
2017-08-1441 min
Full PreFrontal: Exposing the Mysteries of Executive FunctionEp. 6: Nancy Beane - The Starter Key to “Adulthood”Send us a textAs parents, we pride ourselves on getting our teenagers ready to take off and succeed on their own. We have placed them into schools with a similar hope that they will leave prepared with skills to make good choices and to adjust to new challenges. But is thatenough? There is no disagreement among experts that it takes more than just raw talent to succeed in school, a job, or in life. So what does it take? On today’s podcast, my dear friend, esteemed colleague, and college counseling expert Nancy Beane will discuss th...
2017-08-0736 min