College Admissions Insider
by Bucknell UniversityA whole lot happens between choosing a list of top schools and getting that thick acceptance envelope in the mail. But you don't have to take that journey alone. On each episode of College Admissions Insider, we talk to real college admissions counselors to bring you expert advice for your college search. Learn how to find the right college fit, build a list of finalists, and create an application that gets noticed. This podcast is an initiative of Bucknell University but is designed for students applying to any school.
Copyright: © 2024 Copyright © 2021 - College Admissions Insider, Bucknell University
Episodes
Episode 56: What Is a Minor?
18m · PublishedWhat do you want to be when you grow up? It's a question many of us are asked from the time we're little. For a college student, deciding what to study for four years might feel like finally choosing an answer.
But with so many disciplines to choose from, it can feel stressful or even dissatisfying to toss all of your eggs into one academic basket. After all, no one is interested in just one subject or topic — which is what makes the option to declare a minor in college so powerful.
On this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're looking into what a college minor is and how exploring one or more minors can enhance a student's educational experience.
Our guest is Ghislaine McDayter, Bucknell’s associate provost for research and creative inquiry.
Read a transcript for this episode
If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email [email protected].
Links:
- Explore Bucknell's majors and minors
- Info about applying to Bucknell
- Application dates and deadlines
- Plan a visit to Bucknell
- @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram
- Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook
- Latest news for prospective students
- Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center
Episode 56: What Is a Minor?
18m · PublishedWhat do you want to be when you grow up? It's a question many of us are asked from the time we're little. For a college student, deciding what to study for four years might feel like finally choosing an answer.
But with so many disciplines to choose from, it can feel stressful or even dissatisfying to toss all of your eggs into one academic basket. After all, no one is interested in just one subject or topic — which is what makes the option to declare a minor in college so powerful.
On this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're looking into what a college minor is and how exploring one or more minors can enhance a student's educational experience.
Our guest is Ghislaine McDayter, Bucknell’s associate provost for research and creative inquiry.
Read a transcript for this episode
If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email [email protected].
Links:
- Explore Bucknell's majors and minors
- Info about applying to Bucknell
- Application dates and deadlines
- Plan a visit to Bucknell
- @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram
- Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook
- Latest news for prospective students
- Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center
Episode 55: What NOT to Do When Applying to College
24m · PublishedYou don't have to look very far to find tons of guidance on just about every aspect of your life — from social media videos on what to wear and articles about keeping healthy to podcasts on how to maximize your chances on getting into the school of your dreams.
On College Admissions Insider, we focus on providing expert advice on what you can do to make the most of your college admissions journey. But today we're turning the podcast on its head a bit, as we discuss what not to do during the college admissions process.
Our don'ts will include mistakes to avoid on the college application, who you shouldn't ask for a recommendation letter, what not to forget after applying and more.
Our guest is Kevin Mathes, assistant vice president and dean of admissions at Bucknell.
Read a transcript for this episode
If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email [email protected].
Links:
- Find more college admissions tips on Bucknell's Admissions Blog
- Info about applying to Bucknell
- Application dates and deadlines
- Plan a visit to Bucknell
- @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram
- Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook
- Latest news for prospective students
- Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center
Episode 55: What NOT to Do When Applying to College
24m · PublishedYou don't have to look very far to find tons of guidance on just about every aspect of your life — from social media videos on what to wear and articles about keeping healthy to podcasts on how to maximize your chances on getting into the school of your dreams.
On College Admissions Insider, we focus on providing expert advice on what you can do to make the most of your college admissions journey. But today we're turning the podcast on its head a bit, as we discuss what not to do during the college admissions process.
Our don'ts will include mistakes to avoid on the college application, who you shouldn't ask for a recommendation letter, what not to forget after applying and more.
Our guest is Kevin Mathes, assistant vice president and dean of admissions at Bucknell.
Read a transcript for this episode
If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email [email protected].
Links:
- Find more college admissions tips on Bucknell's Admissions Blog
- Info about applying to Bucknell
- Application dates and deadlines
- Plan a visit to Bucknell
- @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram
- Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook
- Latest news for prospective students
- Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center
Episode 54: Financial Aid Series, Pt. III: Accepting a Financial Aid Offer
23m · PublishedIf there's anything we know about securing financial aid at college, it's that it can be a pretty complex process. That's why we've dedicated the past few episodes of College Admissions Insider to outlining each aspect of the financial aid process to help you and your family fund your dream education.
Today, we're rounding out our discussion on financial aid by chatting about what happens after your financial aid offer has been calculated. How do you find out what you've been awarded? How do you accept an offer? What should you keep in mind when finalizing your payment? We're diving into all of that and more.
Our guests are two experts from Bucknell's Office of Financial aid: Erin Wolfe, the interim director of Bucknell financial aid office; and Jamie Lowthert, the associate director for financial aid.
Read a transcript for this episode
If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email [email protected].
Links:
- Learn more about financial aid at Bucknell
- Financial Aid Calculators
- Info about applying to Bucknell
- Application dates and deadlines
- Plan a visit to Bucknell
- @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram
- Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook
- Latest news for prospective students
- Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center
Episode 54: Financial Aid Series, Pt. III: Accepting a Financial Aid Offer
23m · PublishedIf there's anything we know about securing financial aid at college, it's that it can be a pretty complex process. That's why we've dedicated the past few episodes of College Admissions Insider to outlining each aspect of the financial aid process to help you and your family fund your dream education.
Today, we're rounding out our discussion on financial aid by chatting about what happens after your financial aid offer has been calculated. How do you find out what you've been awarded? How do you accept an offer? What should you keep in mind when finalizing your payment? We're diving into all of that and more.
Our guests are two experts from Bucknell's Office of Financial aid: Erin Wolfe, the interim director of Bucknell financial aid office; and Jamie Lowthert, the associate director for financial aid.
Read a transcript for this episode
If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email [email protected].
Links:
- Learn more about financial aid at Bucknell
- Financial Aid Calculators
- Info about applying to Bucknell
- Application dates and deadlines
- Plan a visit to Bucknell
- @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram
- Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook
- Latest news for prospective students
- Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center
Episode 53: Financial Aid Series, Pt. II: How to Apply for Financial Aid
24m · PublishedThe choice to attend college isn’t just one decision. It’s a whole matrix of considerations, each one a crucial part of the journey to pressing submit on an application form. Perhaps, none is more important than the ability to finance your education.
Today, we’re diving into part two of our financial aid series on College Admissions Insider: how to apply for financial aid.
In this episode, we're breaking down acronyms like FAFSA and CSS, discovering just how student’s financial aid package is calculated, and chatting a bit about how the process might differ for students of various family structures and circumstances.
Our guests are two experts from Bucknell's Office of Financial aid: Erin Wolfe, the interim director of Bucknell financial aid office; and Jamie Lowthert, the associate director for financial aid.
Read a transcript for this episode
If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email [email protected].
Links:
- Learn more about financial aid at Bucknell
- Financial Aid Calculators
- Info about applying to Bucknell
- Application dates and deadlines
- Plan a visit to Bucknell
- @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram
- Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook
- Latest news for prospective students
- Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center
Episode 53: Financial Aid Series, Pt. II: How to Apply for Financial Aid
24m · PublishedThe choice to attend college isn’t just one decision. It’s a whole matrix of considerations, each one a crucial part of the journey to pressing submit on an application form. Perhaps, none is more important than the ability to finance your education.
Today, we’re diving into part two of our financial aid series on College Admissions Insider: how to apply for financial aid.
In this episode, we're breaking down acronyms like FAFSA and CSS, discovering just how student’s financial aid package is calculated, and chatting a bit about how the process might differ for students of various family structures and circumstances.
Our guests are two experts from Bucknell's Office of Financial aid: Erin Wolfe, the interim director of Bucknell financial aid office; and Jamie Lowthert, the associate director for financial aid.
Read a transcript for this episode
If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email [email protected].
Links:
- Learn more about financial aid at Bucknell
- Financial Aid Calculators
- Info about applying to Bucknell
- Application dates and deadlines
- Plan a visit to Bucknell
- @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram
- Build a Bucknell Custom Viewbook
- Latest news for prospective students
- Bucknell Virtual Welcome Center
Episode 52: Financial Aid Series, Pt. I: How to Pay for College
31m · PublishedIf you've begun your college search, then you know there are myriad types of schools. But what's the one thing all of these options have in common? They all cost money to attend.
While higher education is one of the best investments you can make, figuring out how to fund that journey can also be one of the most daunting aspects of the college process. But it doesn't have to be!
This episode of College Admissions Insider is the first in a three-episode series about financial aid. We'll demystify the financial aid process as we cover everything from financial aid options, to the steps required to qualify for assistance, to how to accept a financial aid award after you're admitted, and so much more. In this first installment, we're focusing on that first piece, getting a clearer sense of the options available to help you pay for college and how you can determine the kind of aid you need.
Our guests are two experts from Bucknell's Office of Financial aid: Erin Wolfe, the interim director of Bucknell financial aid office; and Jamie Lowthert, the associate director for financial aid.
Read a transcript for this episode.
If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, please email [email protected].
Episode 52: Financial Aid Series, Pt. I: How to Pay for College
31m · PublishedIf you've begun your college search, then you know there are myriad types of schools. But what's the one thing all of these options have in common? They all cost money to attend.
While higher education is one of the best investments you can make, figuring out how to fund that journey can also be one of the most daunting aspects of the college process. But it doesn't have to be!
This episode of College Admissions Insider is the first in a three-episode series about financial aid. We'll demystify the financial aid process as we cover everything from financial aid options, to the steps required to qualify for assistance, to how to accept a financial aid award after you're admitted, and so much more. In this first installment, we're focusing on that first piece, getting a clearer sense of the options available to help you pay for college and how you can determine the kind of aid you need.
Our guests are two experts from Bucknell's Office of Financial aid: Erin Wolfe, the interim director of Bucknell financial aid office; and Jamie Lowthert, the associate director for financial aid.
Read a transcript for this episode.
If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, please email [email protected].
College Admissions Insider has 154 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 63:23:11. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 28th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 6th, 2024 03:41.
