The College Essay Guy Podcast
I interview some of the most brilliant minds in the college admission world, analyze their genius, then break it down for you into practical, actionable steps. Why? To bring more ease, joy and purpose into the college admission process.
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ALL THE EPISODES
& THE GUIDEs THEY INSPIRED
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What Colleges Want (Part 6): Demonstrated Interest: What Is it, Why Is it Important, and How Do You Show it? - Dean of Enrollment Christine Bowman
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What Colleges Want (Part 5): A Crash Course in the Supplemental Essays + Application - Ethan Sawyer (College Essay Guy)
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What Colleges Want (Part 4): A Crash Course in the Personal Statement - Ethan Sawyer (College Essay Guy)
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What Colleges Want (Part 3): "Positive Character Attributes": What Are They, and How Do You Show Them in Your College Application? - Bob Massa, Tom Bear & Trisha Ross Anderson
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Applying to College as a First-Generation or Low-Income Student: The Matchlighters Scholars Program Experience- Sayem Kamal, Milena Veliz, Shira Harris
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Regional Spotlights: Attending College in The South - Renee Ferrerio
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A Crash Course in College Athletic Recruiting - Katie Andersen
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Self-care for counselors, leaders, and professionals in helping roles - NACAC CEO Angel Pérez
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Behind the Scenes of an Admission Office (Part 2) - Tom Campbell
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Behind the Scenes of an Admission Office (Part 1) - Tom Campbell
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Behind the Scenes of an Admission Counselor's Life - Kati Sweane
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Resources for LGBTQ+ Students from Campus Pride - Shane Windmeyer of Campus Pride
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Self-Directed Learning (Why You Can Quit HS & Be Okay) - Blake Boles
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Advice for Homeschooling Students - Rebecca Orlowski
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The Being Not-Rich Guide - Lauren Schandevel
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Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream - Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab
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Resources for First-Generation Students (and Their Counselors) - Matt Rubinoff, Strive For College
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17 Things to do Before Going to College - Harlan Cohen, Best First Year
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30 Ways to Center Equity And Justice Today - Marie Bigham, ACCEPT
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That One Time a University Revoked More Than 60 Full Scholarships (And What You Can Do About It) - Joan Liu, Everest Ed Fund
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What You Need to Know About Standardized Tests and Mistakes to Avoid - Adam Ingersoll, Founder of CompassPrep
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10 Ways Parents Can Support Their Students Through The College Application Process - Lisa Heffernan, Founder of Grown and Flown
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25 Ways to Reduce Testing Anxiety - Jed Applerouth, PhD in Educational Psychology and founder of Applerouth Tutoring
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Test Optional Admissions 101: What, Why, Where, Who? - Bob Schaeffer, the Public Education Director of FairTest: the national Center for Fair & Open Testing
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College Interview Tips and Strategies - Monica James, founder of Competitive Edge
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Should You Apply Early Decision or Regular Decision? (And the Chart That Can Help You Decide) - Jennie Kent and Jeff Levy
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Which Schools Are the Most Generous With Financial Aid? (International Version) - Jennie Kent, international financial aid expert
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Which Schools Are the Most Generous With Financial Aid? (US Version) - Jeff Levy, financial aid expert
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College List Hacking: Better Fit, Less Time, More Fun - Anne Wager, creator of the Corsava Cards
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How to Improve Your Personal Statement in 20 Minutes - Ethan Sawyer, the College Essay Guy
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Who is the College Essay Guy? - Ethan Sawyer, the College Essay Guy
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How to Improve Your ACT Score By 2 Points in 20 Minutes - Ted Dorsey (AKA Tutor Ted), founder of ACT, SAT, PSAT test prep company
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Who is Tutor Ted? (and Resources for Brainstorming a Personal Statement) - Ted Dorsey (AKA Tutor Ted), founder of ACT, SAT, PSAT test prep company
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Quick & Dirty College List Builder & The Myth of Fit - Mark Moody, high school college counselor
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Free College Application Tools That Students (and Counselors!) Should Know About - Shaun McElroy, College Counselor at Shanghai American School and publisher of two blogs
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Debunking the Myth of the Starving Artist - Laura Young, director of enrollment management at the UCLA School of Arts and Architecture
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How to Listen (and Why) - Benjamin Mathes, founder of Urban Confessional
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Using the Secrets of Screenwriting to Write Your College Essay - Ethan Sawyer, the College Essay Guy
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How to Find and Research Great Colleges: The Fiske Guide - Ted Fiske, author of the Fiske Guide
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How to Figure Out Which School is Right for You - Steven Antonoff, College List Expert
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Demonstrated Interest: How to Build Authentic Relationships with Colleges (and Why It's a Good Idea) - Monica James, founder of Competitive Edge
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What I've Learned from Reading Over 10,000 College Essays - Parke Muth, 28 years in the office of Admissions at the University of Virginia
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Colleges That Change Lives: Great Schools You May Not (Yet!) Know About - Maria Furtado, Executive Director of Colleges That Change Lives
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How to Lead a Life-Changing Essay Workshop - Ethan Sawyer, the College Essay Guy
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How to Plan a Fulfilling and Productive Summer - Jill Tipograph, Summer planning expert and Founder of Everything Summer
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How to Appeal a Financial Aid Award Letter - Jodi Okun, Founder of College Financial Aid Advisors
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How to Advocate for Undocumented Students - Dr. Aliza Gilbert, Counselors that Change Lives recipient
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“I was thrilled when I learned that Ethan would be doing a podcast. I love how Ethan is always finding new ways to strengthen the counseling community and share his knowledge and expertise not only with students, but to anyone interested in learning more about admissions. Thank you Ethan!!”
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