504: What Colleges Want (Part 4): A Crash Cou...

Hi friends, and welcome back to the podcast. Today's episode is a special behind-the-scenes look at a live application review I did with Anna, a high school senior I met last year. We recorded this about ten days before her early deadlines, and she was kind enough to let me walk ...  Show more

Hi, friends, and welcome back to our series, "On Becoming: The Art and Craft of Personal Storytelling." In this series, we take a close look at personal essays written by real students, talking about why we love them, what makes them work, and how they came to be. In this episode ...  Show more

In this episode, college admissions experts discuss how to write a meaningful personal statement and impactful supplemental essays. 

In this episode of The Admittedly Podcast, Thomas Caleel addresses the growing pressures high school students feel during the college admissions process. Exploring the sources of this stress—whether self-imposed or external—Thomas emphasizes the importance of intentio ...

In this episode of the "Admittedly" podcast, host Thomas Caleel breaks down the Yale University supplement, guiding applicants through the nuances of both the short and longer essay questions. He emphasizes the importance of research, personal reflection, and thought ...

This week we are discussing major selection when applying to college. Do you need to be strategic about it? Thomas Caleel, former Director of Admissions gives his take. Make sure to follow for more college admissions tips. 

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