We believe students are more than their test scores and colleges are more than their rankings. Higher education and career readiness is the gateway to expanded opportunities for advancement, yet far too many high school students fail to realize those opportunities. We set out to fix a flawed college and career readiness process.
You'll hear from a variety of Scoir team members who will host conversations with industry experts and thought leaders. Join us as we share advice from students, supporters, counselors, colleges, and more!
Scoir Content Marketing Manager, Erin Barnes, is joined by Mobile Product Manager, Jamie Brenner and Mobile Product Designer, Anna Cushing, to discuss the new Scoir mobile app for iOS! Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir
Scoir Content Marketing Manager, Erin Barnes, is joined by Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, to discuss all things waitlist. Our conversation covers topics such as: what to know before visiting a campus, the type of information to gather, and examples of questions to ask tour guides and other individuals while on campus. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Ashley Smith is joined by Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, to recap conversations and key takeaways from a third and final session of the No Name Conference. This episode was recorded on May 26, 2021. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir
Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Heath Einstein, Dean of Admission at Texas Christian University, to discuss telling your personal story in your college application. Our conversation covers topics such as: holistic admissions, presenting your strengths outside of academics, and much more. This episode was recorded on May 6, 2021. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Ann Fleming Brown, Director of Admissions at Union College, to discuss all things related to letters of recommendation. Our conversation covers topics such as: the importance of letters of recommendation, how to acquire good letters, and much more. This episode was recorded on May 4, 2021. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Elena Hicks, Dean of Admission at SMU, to discuss how to use your summers wisely if you're a college-bound student. Our conversation covers topics such as: taking time to relax and reflect, what kinds of activities make sense from the perspective of an admissions leader, and much more. This episode was recorded on April 22, 2021. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Ashley Smith, Director of Marketing for Scoir, is joined by Ethan Sawyer, The College Essay Guy ! Ethan is a nationally recognized college essay expert, and the author of Amazon Best Sellers: College Essay Essentials , and College Admission Essentials . He offers his expertise through his blog, online courses, workshops, books, and one-on-one work. Our conversation covers all-things college essays, but here are the highlights: Where and how to write about the impact that the pandemic had on you ...
Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Rick Clark of Georgia Tech, to discuss standardized testing as it relates to college admission. Our conversation covers topics such as: the original differences between the tests, score-choice and test-optional, the timing around test, and much more. This episode was recorded on April 13, 2021. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Postsecondary Counselor, Amy Belstra of Libertyville High School, to have an important discussion about exploring the options when beginning to think of college. Our conversation covers topics such as: distinguishing between a college and a university, public versus private colleges, lifestyle and campus considerations, and much more. This episode was recorded on April 14, 2021. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Peter Van Buskirk joins us for a conversation about financial aid packages. Seniors: don't miss this one! We discuss when to appeal, reading the "fine print." comparing apples-to-apples, and other strategies to help you evaluate your options. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir
Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Rob Springall and Bert McBrayer of Penn State University, to discuss the importance of high school course selections. Our conversation covers topics such as: how your transcript is evaluated, choosing a course load that challenges you, and ultimately, finding fulfillment in your courses. This episode was recorded on April 6, 2021. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Ashley Smith is joined by Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, to recap conversations and key takeaways from a second session of the No Name Conference. This episode was recorded on March 29, 2021. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir
If you're a student or a family member of a college-bound student looking for some clarity around how to make your final choice of college, give this conversation a listen. Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Director of College Counseling at The Taft School, Alison Almasian, to have a timely discussion about making your final choice of college, and much more. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Scoir Superintendent-in-Residence, Robert Avossa, is joined by Dr. Dana Godek for the third episode in our series on Social and Emotional Learning. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir
Scoir Superintendent-in-Residence, Robert Avossa, is joined by Dr. Dana Godek for the second episode in our series on Social and Emotional Learning. Chiefs for Change - https://covid.chiefsforchange.org/ Pure Edge - https://pureedgeinc.org/ American Academy of Pediatrics - https://www.aap.org/en-us/Pages/Default.aspx Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Scoir Superintendent-in-Residence, Robert Avossa, is joined by Dr. Dana Godek for the first episode in our series on Social and Emotional Learning. Check out CASEL, The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning, here ! Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir
Scoir Content Marketing Manager, Erin Barnes, is joined by Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, to discuss all things waitlist. Our conversation covers topics such as: how to remain active on a waitlist, how waitlists are organized, when you'll have a final decision, and how to proceed. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir
Ashley Smith is joined by Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, to recap conversations and key takeaways from the recent No Name Conference. This episode was recorded on February 1, 2021. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir
Scoir Senior Product Marketing Manager, Megan Kauffman, is joined by Assistant Dean of Admission at Bates College, Nicole Villacres-Reyes, to discuss zoom fatigue and prospective student engagement. Our conversation covers topics such as: tips for keeping students engaged during virtual recruitment events, what makes video conferencing exhausting, unique ways to connect with prospective students, and more. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
If you're a student or a family member of a college-bound student looking for some clarity around what exactly is going on in the world of college admission testing, give this conversation a listen. Erin Barnes is joined by Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, to discuss the history of standardized testing, present circumstances, and where testing fits into the future of college admission. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Dean of Admission at Marist College, Kent Rinehart, to discuss the challenges posed to the college admission process by the coronavirus pandemic. Our conversation covers topics such as: connecting with prospective students, deferring enrollment, applying early decision, assessing applicants, and more. This episode was recorded on December 17, 2020. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Dean of Admission at Texas Christian University, Heath Einstein, to discuss the challenges posed to the college admission process by the coronavirus pandemic. Our conversation covers topics such as: enthusiasm around early applications, TCU’s policy on test-optional, financial aid packaging, admission practices and more. This episode was recorded on December 7, 2020. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Vice chancellor for enrollment at the University of Denver, Todd Rinehart, to discuss the challenges posed to the college admission process by the coronavirus pandemic. Our conversation covers topics such as: deferring enrollment, keeping students healthy, applying early decision, assessing applicants, and more. This episode was recorded on December 17, 2020. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Dean of Admission at Carnegie Mellon University, Mike Steidel, to discuss the challenges posed to the college admission process by the coronavirus pandemic. Our conversation covers topics such as: test-optional, assessing student performance, maintaining connections, athletics, and more. This episode was recorded on December 18, 2020. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Vice President for Enrollment of Wake Forest University, Eric Maguire, to discuss the challenges posed to the college admission process by the coronavirus pandemic. Our conversation covers topics such as: test-optional considerations, expressing yourself via essays, continuing your college search, asking questions, and more. This episode was recorded on December 10, 2020. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Ashley Smith is joined by Senior Product Marketing Manager at Scoir, Megan Kauffman, to discuss best practices and tips that colleges can use when thinking about how to better engage students . Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir
Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Vice President for Enrollment Management at University of Richmond, Stephanie Dupaul, to discuss the challenges posed to the college admission process by the coronavirus pandemic. Our conversation covers topics such as: test-optional considerations, putting together an authentic application, meeting full financial need, and more. This episode was recorded on December 14, 2020. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Chief Education and Policy Officer of NACAC, David Hawkins, to discuss the challenges posed to the college admission process by the coronavirus pandemic. Our conversation stretches over topics such as: NACAC’s role, college rankings, finding your best-fit college, financing college, and much more. This episode was recorded on January 25, 2021. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Director of Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Tech, Rick Clark, to discuss the challenges posed to the college admission process by the coronavirus pandemic. Our conversation covers topics such as: early action vs early decision, assessing applicants, test-optional, admission practices and more. This episode was recorded on December 8, 2020. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Vice Provost for Enrollment of Cornell University, Jonathon Burdick, to discuss the challenges posed to the college admission process by the coronavirus pandemic. Our conversation covers topics such as: score-free vs test-optional, application reading practices, deferring enrollment, and more. This episode was recorded on December 10, 2020. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir...
