Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Vice President and Dean of Admissions at Swarthmore College, Jim Bock, to discuss the challenges posed to the college admission process by the coronavirus pandemic. Our conversation covers topics such as: assessing students with or without test scores, maintaining meaningful connections, financial aid considerations, and more. This episode was recorded on December 15, 2020. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Jan 18, 2021•36 min
Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Executive Director for Undergraduate Admission at Penn State University, Robert Springall, to discuss the challenges posed to the college admission process by the coronavirus pandemic. Give this episode a listen to hear Robert’s perspective on test-optional, assessing candidates without test scores, applying locally versus across state borders, and the many ways that PSU is maintaining one-on-one interactions with prospective students. Thi...
Jan 11, 2021•36 min
Megan Kauffman is joined by Director of College Counseling at Battleground Academy, Dustin Lynn, to discuss alternate perspectives on the common college admissions practice of buying student names and contact information. This episode was recorded on January 6, 2021. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir
Jan 08, 2021•15 min
Peter Van Buskirk is joined by Director of College Counseling at Tampa Preparatory School, Cheryl Leonhardt, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. Join us for this conversation on creating new normals, the value of personal connection, test-optional considerations, and finally, applying to college in a year clouded by uncertainty. This episode was recorded on October 29, 2020. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Dec 21, 2020•24 min
Peter Van Buskirk is joined by Director of Counseling Services at Fayetteville-Manlius High School, Heidi Green, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. Join us for this conversation on learning in a hybrid model, how students can stay connected with their counselors, attending virtual tours, student-athlete considerations, and finally, applying to college in a year clouded by uncertainty. This episode was recorded on October 26, 2020. Follow us on Instagram! Lea...
Dec 17, 2020•27 min
Peter Van Buskirk is joined by Director of College Counseling and Academic Dean of Grades 11 & 12 at The Overlake School, Kate Asgari, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. Join us for this conversation on telling a student's story through letters, finding safe ways to connect face-to-face, test-optional considerations, and finally, applying to college in a year clouded by uncertainty. This episode was recorded on October 27, 2020. Follow us on Instagram! L...
Dec 10, 2020•28 min
Peter Van Buskirk is joined by Director of College Counseling & Outreach at The Derryfield School, and author of The Truth about College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together, Brennan Barnard, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. Join us for this conversation on finding intention and meaning in the college search process, the importance (or not) of college rankings, skepticism around test-optional considerations, and finally, applyin...
Dec 07, 2020•21 min
Peter Van Buskirk is joined by CAP Counselor at Coral Reef Senior High School, Lou Gilman, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. Join us for this conversation on the importance of telling your story to colleges, maintaining personal connections, test-optional considerations, and finally, applying to college in a year clouded by uncertainty. This episode was recorded on October 29, 2020. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Dec 03, 2020•16 min
Peter Van Buskirk is joined by CAP Advisor at Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy, Jonathon Milian, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. Join us for this conversation on creating an impactful college application, attending virtual tours, test-optional considerations, and finally, applying to college in a year clouded by uncertainty. This episode was recorded on October 23, 2020. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Nov 30, 2020•30 min
Peter Van Buskirk is joined by Director of College & Career Counseling at Mariemont High School, Amanda Leszczuk, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. Join us for this conversation on learning in a hybrid model, finding the fun in virtual tours, test-optional considerations, and finally, the importance of transcripts, curriculum and grades in college applications this year. This episode was recorded on October 26, 2020. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more a...
Nov 24, 2020•25 min
Peter Van Buskirk is joined by College and Career Counselor at Ritenour High School, Julie Kampschroeder, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. Join us for this conversation on learning virtually vs in a hybrid model, making meaningful connections, attending virtual tours, college testing considerations, and finally, applying to college in a year clouded by uncertainty. This episode was recorded on October 22, 2020. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoi...
Nov 13, 2020•29 min
Peter Van Buskirk is joined by Postsecondary Counselor at Libertyville High School, Amy Belstra, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. Join us for this conversation on developing a college list, attending virtual tours, college testing considerations, and finally, applying to college in a year clouded by uncertainty. This episode was recorded on October 15, 2020. (We appreciate your patience with our audio quality as we continue to record in a remote setting!) ...
Nov 10, 2020•31 min
Peter Van Buskirk is joined by Director of College Counseling at The Taft School, Alison Almasian, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. Join us for this conversation on developing a college list, attending virtual tours, college testing considerations, and finally, applying to college in a year clouded by uncertainty. This episode was recorded on October 12, 2020. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Nov 02, 2020•27 min
Welcome to the first episode of the Inside College Admissions podcast, presented by Scoir! We have some exciting episodes coming your way in the near future 😉 Until then, be sure to subscribe and check out our website and social media channels: Website Instagram Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Oct 22, 2020•1 min
