Getting In: Your College Admissions Companion

Latest Episodes
10: Our Seniors Graduate + One Final Round of Expert Advice
In this final episode of the podcast series, final words of advice are offered to college-bound students.
9D: The True Value of SAT II and AP Scores + Why Volunteering Matters
Are subject-specific SATs necessary?
9C: Tips for Athletes, Summer Essay Writing, and Our Take on Test Prep
Host Julie Lythcott-Haims and Parke Muth of the University of Virginia, answer listener questions.
9B: Summer Planning Tips for Juniors
What juniors should be doing the summer before their senior year.
9A: When a Head Injury Affects GPA, How Much Do You Share on Your Application?
Listener mail about application pressure, teacher recommendations, and a lower GPA after a head injury.
9: Checking In With Our Seniors
Our college-bound seniors talk about what they’re most excited about in the year ahead.
8C: Should I take the SAT or the ACT?
The podcast breaks down the differences between the SAT and ACT, and how to decode the scores
Ep 8B: Tips for Selecting an Independent College Counselor
Listener questions about AP classes, college counselors, and finding the best fit.
8A: Does Moving to a "Better" School District Improve My Child's Admissions Chances?
An admissions expert weighs in on how school districts factor into college acceptance
8: Adding Historically Black Colleges to your List
Why an HBCU or MSI may be the right fit for you.