Episode summary introduction: Lorena started learning Mandarin in middle school. In her senior year of high school, Lorena created her first eco-friendly startup that produced 3D filament made from invasive species from Lake Erie. Lorena James is a graduate of Davidson College with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Social Science and Chinese Studies. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Choosing Davidson College Majoring in Environmental Social Science Being an Ecopreneur Study A...
Jul 14, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Episode summary introduction: Segment #6 of the 10-Segment Podcast Series to help students in 11th Grade build standout US College Applications. This segment tells students How to Write the College Essay. Subscribe for Assignments . In this segment, Athena Lao and Rob Franklin of Admissionado lead us through the discussion. In particular, we discuss the following: The Essay Framework How to make your Essay stand out Ways to showcase your personality Figuring out the most effective way to tell yo...
Jul 08, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Episode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters . Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Popular Places for College Alumni [] TOEFL - Shorter, Cheaper [] Transfer Students = Innovative Grads? [] CS in High Schools < 50% [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade , College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Cur...
Jul 05, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Episode summary introduction: In high school, Andy was a driven and busy high schooler. He was in student government. He was the President of the Honor Society. He was a student athlete and played Varsity Tennis. By his own account, Andy was in every conceivable club in High School. Andy Ng is a graduate of New York University with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature, Urban Education and Social Entrepreneurship. In particular, we discuss the following with him: Choosing New York University...
Jul 05, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Episode summary introduction: The goal of this series is to serve as a primer for High Schoolers about a Major, through our conversations with Faculty Experts in the various US Colleges and Universities. We kick off this series with Physics in this podcast with Professor Sridhara Dasu, Chair of the Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin Madison. In particular, we discuss the following with him: What is Physics? A Brief History of Physics Branches of Physics Skills Needed to Study C...
Jun 29, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Episode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters . Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Colorado Univs Legacy Admissions ban [] Community Colleges share online classes [] Colleges beg Biden Administration for help with Int’l Students [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade , College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this ...
Jun 27, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Episode summary introduction: As a high schooler, Jen loved writing and was part of the school newspaper. She was on the varsity tennis team. She was the president of the equity board. Jen thought she knew what kind of college she wanted to attend. Things, however, turned out a little differently. Jennifer Davis is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Why UVA? The Transfer Experienc...
Jun 16, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Episode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters . Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Vaccine Requirements on Campuses a Mess [] Tuition Discounts [] 10 Community Colleges that excelled during the Pandemic [] DSO for Int’l Students [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade , College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this ...
Jun 15, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Episode summary introduction: Emma was very artistically inclined in school. She was a dancer. She played the piano, violin, and participated in musicals in high school. Emma grew up in a family where Politics and Policy were dinner time conversations. Emma Steele is a graduate of Villanova University with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Why UW Madison? Transferring to Villanova Majoring in PolSci Community Outreach at Vi...
Jun 14, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Episode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters . Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Georgia Universities to require SAT in Fall 2022 [] U of California will drop SATs from consideration [] How Int’l Students can stay connected with their homes [] Int’l Students in US will qualify for Pandemic Aid [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade , College Counselo...
Jun 12, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Episode summary introduction: Segment #5 of the 10-Segment Podcast Series to help students in 11th Grade build standout US College Applications. This segment tells students how to make the Initial List of Colleges in order to reach the best possible outcomes. Subscribe for Assignments . In this segment, Athena Lao and Nick Wyville of Admissionado lead us through the discussion. In particular, we discuss the following: What is “Funneling”? What is Echelon? Building the Initial “My Colleges” List ...
Jun 03, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Episode summary introduction: Founded in 1858, Iowa State University became the nation’s first land grant institution in 1862. ISU’s Design Programs are highly ranked in the nation, and is well known for its programs in Engineering, Sciences and Business. Brendan O’Brien, Director of International Students and Scholars Office, and Jorge Calderon, Assistant Director, International Student Recruitment share Iowa State’s programs, the facilities, what they look for in their students, and their comm...
May 27, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Episode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters . Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Which Vaccine will my college accept? [] UK snapping up stranded Australian Int’l Students [] Arizona creates 4-year degree program in Community College [] Choosing College by Location [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade , College Counselor based in Silicon Valley Cal...
May 26, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Episode summary introduction: In high school, Lydia grew up with a love for science, sports and school spirit. When she started to think about college, she looked for colleges that could offer those very same things. Lydia Piendel is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and Psychology. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Why Notre Dame? Dementia Research Sports and School Spirit Study Abroad Advice to Aspiring Students Topics di...
May 25, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Episode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters . Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Colleges still looking for Students [] Int’l Students’ Insecurities [] Provosts on the Pandemic Impact [] Safest Colleges in America [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade , College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Cura...
May 20, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Episode summary introduction: Founded in 1791, the University of Vermont (UVM) is a land grant research university in the state of Vermont. Located in Burlington, Vermont, it has the distinction of being the 5th oldest university in the US. Jay Jacobs, Vice Provost Enrollment at UVM talks about the school and its premier programs and shares his experiences and insights for students and parents. In particular, we discuss the following with Jay: About University of Vermont Flagship Programs What U...
May 14, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Episode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters . Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: More Colleges Require Students be Vaccinated [] MPower gives Int’l Students Financial Aid Hope [] Harder to Get off a Waitlist? [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade , College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated N...
May 14, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Episode summary introduction: When he was in High School in Jakarta, Indonesia, some students from UW Madison talked about their experiences in college. Young Jemmy was impressed and was motivated to apply to US Colleges. Jemmy Chayadi is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Madison with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. In particular, we discuss the following with him: Choosing University of Wisconsin Madison Moving from Indonesia to the US Studying Engineering Campus Life Adv...
May 12, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Episode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters . Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: 25% Students Delayed College during COVID [] CA Community Colleges in Trouble [] Colleges Divided over Vaccine Requirement [] EU Applications to UK Colleges drop [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade , College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources refe...
May 07, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Episode summary introduction: Anna Li started baking regularly when she was six. She continued all through the end of high school. She picked up baking again during her sophomore year, distributing cookies at the library or starting meetings with her baked goods. Anna Li is a graduate of the University of Chicago with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Choosing Northwestern Transferring to U of Chicago Passion for Baking Sociology and Baking Advic...
May 06, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Episode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters . Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Longer Selective Colleges Waitlists [] CA Universities Evaluate Admissions more closely [] Syracuse University partners in China [] Financial Aid Packages Negotiable [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade , College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources ...
May 03, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Episode summary introduction: Sanjeet grew up in the Detroit area loving math, science and engineering. When time came to choose a college, he was drawn to Vanderbilt because the medical school was also on campus. Sanjeet Rangarajan is a graduate of Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor’s degree in BioMedical Engineering. In particular, we discuss the following with him: Why Vanderbilt? BioMedical Engineering Model UN at Vanderbilt The Road to Med School Advice to Aspiring Students Topics discus...
May 02, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Episode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters . Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Campus Cleaning Crews Celebrated [] Local Economies miss Int’l Students [] Chinese Students in limbo[] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade , College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] N...
Apr 29, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Episode summary introduction: Andrew Maguire’s upcoming book - Hidden Curriculum, shines light on the norms, behavior, language and unstated expectations that certain types of students are unaware of, in the college admissions process. Andrew joins us on our podcast to tell us why he is writing the Hidden Curriculum, how he is framing the discussion and the types of solutions to teach the hidden code. In particular, we discuss the following with him: What is Hidden Curriculum? The Hidden Code in...
Apr 26, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Episode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters . Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Deferred Students’ Challenges [] Vaccines are Coming! [] Virtual Campus Tours to Stay? [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade , College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] Hechinger Repo...
Apr 24, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Episode summary introduction: Segment #4 of the 10-Segment Podcast Series to help students in 11th Grade build standout US College Applications. This segment describes a framework for students to figure out what to write in their college essay. Subscribe for Assignments . In this segment, Athena Lao and Rob Franklin of Admissionado lead us through the discussion. In particular, we discuss the following: What is a College Essay? What to write in a College Essay? Topics discussed in this episode: ...
Apr 24, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Episode summary introduction: Eric was quite sure he wanted to get a business degree in college. In fact his hobby in high school was making money buying iPhones for cheap from Craigslist, and flipping them for a profit. Eric Yu is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. In particular, we discuss the following with him: Why U Michigan? Why Computer Science? Involvement in Student Organizations Passion for Entrepreneurship Advice to Applicants Topics...
Apr 21, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Episode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters . Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Inequalities in College Applications [] Fiske Guide to drop SAT/ACT Scores [] Temple U students study abroad during Pandemic [] Tufts in-class Program in China [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade , College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referr...
Apr 19, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Episode summary introduction: Sujata Gupta is Social Sciences Reporter at Science News. Sujata is an alum of Cornell University and Johns Hopkins. In this podcast, Sujata gives us a peek into the world of Science Journalism, and how one goes about becoming a Science Journalist. In particular, we discuss the following with her: What is Science Journalism? How do you become a Science Journalist? How to distill a Study into a News Story? Advice to Aspiring Journalists Topics discussed in this episo...
Apr 18, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Episode summary introduction: Conor studied French and Chinese in High School. He loved languages. Grammar, the sounds. Literature and the culture. In College, he wanted more. Conor Walsh is a graduate of Harvard University with a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics. In particular, we discuss the following with him: Why Harvard? Love for Languages Homeless Shelter & Summer Academy The Himalayan Trek Advice to Applicants Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Conor Walsh, Harvard [0:5...
Apr 11, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 106
