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Practical, up-to-date interviews with experts in college admissions, financial aid, personal statements, test prep and more. Ethan Sawyer (aka College Essay Guy), interviews deans of admission, financial aid experts, and veterans of the admissions field to extract, then distill their advice into practical steps for students and those guiding them through the process. From creating an awesome college list to appealing a financial aid letter, Ethan skips the general advice and gets right to the action items, all in an effort to bring more ease, joy and purpose into the college admissions process.
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Practical, up-to-date interviews with experts in college admissions, financial aid, personal statements, test prep and more. Ethan Sawyer (aka College Essay Guy), interviews deans of admission, financial aid experts, and veterans of the admissions field to extract, then distill their advice into practical steps for students and those guiding them through the process. From creating an awesome college list to appealing a financial aid letter, Ethan skips the general advice and gets right to the action items, all in an effort to bring more ease, joy and purpose into the college admissions process.
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×1 523: Busting College Admission Myths Using Data (Part 1 of 2): Standardized Tests, Rankings, and the Cost of College with Akil Bello 51:50
Welcome to our new series on busting college admission myths using data. In today’s episode, Ethan is joined by Akil Bello to talk about standardized tests, rankings, and the cost of college. They dig into some common misconceptions about college including: Are most colleges returning to requiring standardized testing scores? Is it too hard to get into college? Are highly-ranked colleges better? Is it true that most colleges now cost more than $100,000 per year to attend? And more! Akil Bello is an educator, strategist, researcher, policy consultant, and advocate for equitable access to education. For more than 30 years, he’s worked every job you can imagine related to admission testing and college access from tutor, to test prep company founder to CEO and now works as the Senior Director of Advocacy at Fair Test. When he is not moonlighting reading college applications for a public university, he serves on several advisory boards, writes articles for Forbes, and helps his wife parent their college freshman and HS junior. We hope you enjoy! Play-by-Play: 1:56 - Akil shares a bit about his background and identities 3:57 - What is Fair Test and what does Akil do as Senior Director of Advocacy? 6:03 - Myth #1: Most colleges are returning to requiring standardized testing scores. 11:25 - Myth #2: Universities are returning to standardized tests because they help attract students of color? 13:40 - Myth #3: Standardized test scores are a reliable predictor of GPA in college. 16:18 - Myth #4: It is harder than ever to get into college. 19:25 - Myth #5: The higher the ranking, the better the school. 27:59 - What are some good questions that students can ask themselves when developing a college list? 29:52 - Myth #6: College is expensive. 33:59 - Myth #7: A particular essay, extracurricular, or passion project gets students into college. 37:34 - What are some good questions that students can ask themselves when considering whether or not to submit a test score? 43:26 - What are some good questions that students can ask themselves if they are considering writing about race in their college essay or application? 46:44 - Akil shares advice to parents and students who are navigating this process 51:28 - Wrap up and closing thoughts Resources: College Essay Guy’s Roles and Identities Exercise CEG Resources Post-SCOTUS Decision College Essay Guy’s Personal Statement Resources College Essay Guy’s College Application Hub…
1 522: Storytelling & Identity with Ethan Sawyer (Part 4 Bonus Episode!): On Balancing Identities, Writing as a Journey, and the Mystery of Enoughness 1:14:15
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1:14:15In our most recent series on storytelling and identity, Ethan sat down with his screenwriter friends to do a deep dive into the creative process, the power of storytelling, and how identity plays a role in both. In this bonus episode, the tables are turned as Ethan is interviewed by CEG Essay Coach, Ali Pineo. In their conversation, Ethan and Ali get into: Ethan’s background and how his identity has evolved over the years The roles Ethan identifies with most: connector, harmonizer, and seeker How Ethan measures success in his personal and professional life His journey from aspiring screenwriter to teacher and writer Brainstorming Ethan’s own personal statement as if he were writing it today And more Ali Pineo is a writing coach and college admissions essay specialist with a BA in English from Stanford University and MFA from UC Irvine. She is passionate about building her students’ confidence in the writing process and developing them into strong self-advocates for their individual learning needs. She has spent thousands of hours coaching admissions essay writing and tutoring AP English and US History,. and the highlights of her career center around her mentorship of bright students with learning differences. In addition to teaching, she is an arts entrepreneur, former professional ballet dancer, and mama to a busy toddler. We hope you enjoy! Play-by-Play: 1:41 - Introductions 2:48 - Ethan shares the roles he identifies with most 10:36 - What does Ethan’s identity of “Connector” mean to him? 14:34 - How does Ethan distinguish between the “Connector” and “Harmonizer” roles? 20:16 - Do any roles conflict with other identities? 25:13 - How does Ethan balance his many roles? 28:37 - How does Ethan measure success in his personal and professional life? 33:20 - In what ways have Ethan’s career aspirations changed over the years? 37:00 - How does Ethan define his role as a “Culture-Tender?” 43:55 - What has Ethan been writing about lately? 47:18 - Ali shares her a bit about her background, roles, and identities 52:33 - How do Ethan’s outward identities overlap with his inner world? 56:48 - Brainstorming Ethan’s own personal statement as if he were writing it today 1:11:37 - Closing thoughts and wrap-up Resources: College Essay Guy’s Roles and Identities Exercise Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges College Essay Guy’s Personal Statement Resources College Essay Guy’s College Application Hub…
1 521: Storytelling & Identity with Ryan Maldonado (Part 3 of 3): On Code-switching, Photographing Living Rooms, and Growing up Not-Rich in Miami 1:20:39
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1:20:39In this three-part series, Ethan sits down with his screenwriter friends to do a deep dive into the creative process, the power of storytelling, and how identity plays a role in both. In Episode 3, Ethan is joined by screenwriter Ryan Maldonado, known for his work on AMC’s Parish, Hulu’s Death and Other Details, Amazon’s Hunters, Chicago PD, FBI, and Grey’s Anatomy. Ryan and Ethan talk about, among other things: Ryan’s origin story, how he identifies, and how he became a storyteller What Ryan’s writing process is like and what it’s like working on a TV show How Ryan shows up in characters that may seem very different from who he is What he feels Hollywood is doing well in terms of representing diverse voices, and where there’s still work to be done Advice to students going through the personal statement writing process And more. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Ryan Maldonado is a writer and producer who currently serves as Executive Producer and Co-Showrunner of AMC’s crime series Parish, starring Giancarlo Esposito. His previous credits include Hulu’s upcoming Death and Other Details (starring Mandy Patinkin) and Amazon’s Hunters (starring Al Pacino). Before moving to Los Angeles to complete his MFA at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, Ryan worked as a reporter for The Detroit Free Press, St. Petersburg Times and Variety. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter. We hope you enjoy! Play-by-Play: 2:00 - Ryan’s origin story and what it was like growing up in Miami in the '80s 11:18 - When did Ryan start writing? 15:10 - How has Ryan’s interest in writing shifted over the years? 19:47 - Where does “Ryan” show up in his writing and storytelling? 26:12 - How might personal experiences influence writing, especially in TV dramas? 33:00 - What is Ryan’s writing process like? 38:50 - What is it like working on a TV show? 44:56 - What lessons from film school still apply to Ryan’s work today? 54:33 - How has representation in Hollywood improved? What still needs work? 59:23 - What are some roles Ryan identifies with and how have these manifested in his life? 1:08:56 - What advice would you give to students working on their personal statements for college? 1:18:49 - Wrap up and closing thoughts Resources: College Essay Guy’s Roles and Identities Exercise College Essay Guy’s Personal Statement Resources College Essay Guy’s College Application Hub…
1 520: Storytelling & Identity w/Whit Anderson (Part 2 of 3): Beating Writer's Block, Writing RomComs and Space Operas, and Female Representation in Hollywood 1:11:54
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1:11:54In this three-part series, Ethan sits down with his screenwriter friends to do a deep dive into the creative process, the power of storytelling, and how identity plays a role in both. In Episode 2, Ethan is joined by screenwriter Whit Anderson, known for her work on Daredevil, The Twilight Zone, and Ozark. Whit and Ethan talk about, among other things: How a life-changing illness inspired one of her screenplays The cultural role that storytellers and screenwriters play Whit’s approach to writing, including the use of visuals and detailed outlines The challenges of working in a male-dominated industry And more Content warning: In our conversation we talk briefly about suicidal ideation — both in the context of a movie Whit is working on but also in the context of the illness she experienced. Whit Anderson has written both original and adapted content for HBO, Showtime, NBC, Warner Brothers, Paramount, Stars, Netflix, and Sky UK. She’s also worked on such shows as Daredevil, The Twilight Zone, and Ozark, as well as on screenplays for her original film Players, and the Netflix hit, Damsel. Most recently for Netflix she wrote a feature script for the epic space opera Empress and she’s currently in development with Paramount Studios, George Clooney’s company Smokehouse, Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap, and Jude Law’s Riff Raff, among others. And, like Ethan, Whit studied Theater at Northwestern University. We hope you enjoy. Play-by-Play: 1:47 - When did Whit realize she was a storyteller? 3:48 - How has her storytelling shifted over the years? 5:56 - How has Whit’s identity and experiences influenced her writing? 11:30 - Where does “Whit” show up in her stories? 17:47 - How does Whit decide what to write about next? 22:00 - What is Whit’s writing process like? 23:14 - How does music influence Whit’s writing? 28:15 - What does a typical week look like when working on a project? 31:30 - How does Whit work through writer’s block or moments of feeling uninspired? 35:12 - What is something Whit wants to share about screenwriting? 47:58 - What has Whit learned about being a writer since starting? 56:00 - What change would Whit like to see in Hollywood? 1:05:01 - If Whit could do college again, what might she do differently? 1:09:23 - What upcoming projects is Whit excited to work on? 1:11:14 - Wrap up and closing thoughts Resources: The Little Porch and a Dog College Essay Guy’s Personal Statement Resources College Essay Guy’s College Application Hub…
1 519: Storytelling & Identity with Dave Callaham (Part 1 of 3): What it’s Like Writing Marvel Movies, Asian-American Representation in Hollywood, and Advice on Finding Your Voice 1:53:12
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1:53:12In this new three-part series, Ethan sits down with his screenwriter friends to do a deep dive into the creative process, the power of storytelling, and how identity plays a role in both. In Episode 1, Ethan is joined by screenwriter Dave Callaham, known best for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Wonder Woman 1984 and many others. Dave and Ethan discuss, among other things: When Dave knew he was a storyteller The “armor” that Dave wears (how he presents physically vs. who he is) What the process of writing Shang-Chi was like, especially when much of the source material included outdated stereotypes and problematic portrayals. Dave’s advice to writers on finding their voice And more Fun fact: You can find the video version of this podcast on the College Essay Guy YouTube channel by clicking here . This is a longer episode format we’re experimenting with, so feel free to use the chapters on the video to skip around, and let us know what you think in the YouTube comments. Rather than give you the typical bio, Ethan and Dave kick things off with an improv game where Dave shares what he loves and knows a lot about — an activity that is great for brainstorming ideas for the personal statement! We hope you enjoy. Play-by-Play: 2:02 - Dave plays “I love, I know” – a brainstorming exercise 3:45 - What was Dave like in high school? 7:46 - When did Dave start writing? 11:08 - When did Dave realize he was a storyteller? 12:12 - What did Dave study in college? 13:11 - What was it like writing Shang-Chi? 16:57 - Where does “Dave” show up in Shang-Chi? 28:39 - What is Dave’s writing process like when working on a movie? 32:42 - How is writing for animation different from live-action? 35:14 - How does writing change through the movie process? 39:01 - How does Dave decide what to write about next? 51:59 - How important is structure when it comes to screenwriting? 58:30 - The “armor” that Dave wears (how he presents physically vs. who he is) 1:09:33 - What did Dave learn about fight scenes when writing Shang-Chi? 1:16:58 - Dave’s advice to writers on finding their voice 1:24:09 - What did Dave write about in his college essay? 1:29:07 - How much time does Dave dedicate to brainstorming in his writing process? 1:32:30 - If Dave could do college again, what might he do differently? 1:39:20 - Why is representation so important on screen? 1:44:06 - What is something Dave wants to share about screenwriting? 1:48:50 - What advice would you give to young people who are considering writing for a living? 1:50:32 - Rapid-fire questions Resources: YouTube video version of this episode I love, I know – a brainstorming exercise College Essay Guy’s Personal Statement Resources College Essay Guy’s College Application Hub…
1 518: Inside the Application (Part 4): How to Know if You’re “Almost Done” with Your College Application 1:15:14
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1:15:14Today’s episode is part four of our series Inside the Application. Ethan is joined by Cassidy, a current high school senior who is working on her college applications for the Fall 2025 term. Cassidy’s application deadlines are coming up, so Ethan and Cassidy check out what she has so far through a process called the “Almost Done” review. They discuss about, among other things: Where do things stand & how’s Cassidy feeling about the application? What values come through in each piece of Cassidy’s writing? Where do Ethan (and Cassidy) see opportunities for revision to bring more of herself into the application? And more Stay tuned, as we’ll continue to check in with Cassidy to find out how her process went and what she ended up hearing back from colleges. Cassidy is a current high school student going through the college application process. She lives in the Bay Area, loves ballet, knows a lot about Biology, and identifies as a “yapper.” We hope you enjoy. Play-by-play: 2:05 - How’s the writing process going for Cassidy? 2:50 - How much time has Cassidy been putting into her application lately? 4:50 - Does Cassidy consider herself a writer? 5:45 - What is an “Almost Done” review? 6:39 - What is a Values Scan? 8:55 - Reviewing Cassidy’s most recent draft of the personal statement 23:20 - Cassidy shares some of her activities list descriptions 34:35 - Highlights from Cassidy’s additional information section 38:25 - Cassidy’s draft of her “excitement for learning” essay 48:08 - Cassidy’s draft of her “roommate” essay 53:20 - Cassidy’s draft of her “community” essay 1:03:08 - Cassidy shares her short answer responses (50 words each) 1:12:55 - Ethan shares closing advice for Cassidy as she prepares to submit 1:14:20 - Final thoughts Resources Part 1 of this series, Inside the Application Part 2 of this series, Inside the Application Part 3 of this series, Inside the Application Cassidy’s Supplemental Essay Doc The Roles and Identities Exercise How to Write the Stanford Roommate Essay + Examples A How-To Guide for the Short Answer Questions for Highly-Selective Colleges How to Choose a College: A Step-By-Step Guide CEG's College Application Resource Hub A List of Activities You May Not Have Considered Including—But That Count! What do colleges look for in students?…
1 517: Inside the Application (Part 3): Supplemental Essay Deep Dive + Developing the College List w/ Special Guest Renee Ferrerio 1:14:26
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1:14:26Today’s episode is part three of our series, Inside the Application. Ethan is joined by Cassidy, a current high school senior who is working on her college applications for the Fall 2025 term. This episode is a deep dive into the supplemental essays — specific essays that many selective colleges and universities require. In particular, Cassidy and Ethan get into: How to write the “What would you bring to our campus” essay How to write an essay that focuses on “intellectual vitality” How to write the “roommate” essay Tips on the short answer questions (50 words or less) And more Finally, we close the episode out with a special guest appearance from Renee Ferrerio to review Cassidy’s college list. Renee has been working in college admission for three decades. She has a Masters in school counseling, has worked as both a public and independent school counselor, and serves on numerous college advisory boards and committees, including the Common Application Outreach Advisory Board, and many others. Stay tuned for future episodes where Ethan and Cassidy continue the conversation. We’ll continue to check in with Cassidy to see how things are going, and you’ll find out how it turned out a few months from now. Cassidy is a current high school student going through the college application process. She lives in the Bay Area, loves ballet, knows a lot about Biology, and identifies as a “yapper”—more on that in our conversation. We hope you enjoy! Play-by-play 1:55 - How’s Cassidy doing on her supplemental essays so far? 4:00 - Ethan reads Cassidy’s “what would you bring to our campus” essay draft 8:48 - Ethan’s feedback on the essay 15:38 - Additional supplemental essay prompts + Ethan’s impressions 19:28 - Using the Roles and Identities Exercise to brainstorm ideas 24:48 - Ethan reads & reviews Cassidy’s draft of her “community” essay 35:41 - Ethan reads and reviews Cassidy’s draft of her “roommate” essay 44:42 - Reviewing Cassiday’s “short answer” prompts (and why they’re like an advent calendar) 53:45 - Introducing Renee Ferrerio (CEG college counselor with 25+ years experience) 59:28 - Discussing impacted majors, Colleges That Change Lives, and suggestions for Cassidy’s college list Resources Part 1 of this series, Inside the Application Part 2 of this series, Inside the Application Cassidy’s Supplemental Essay Doc The Roles and Identities Exercise How to Write the Stanford Roommate Essay + Examples A How-To Guide for the Short Answer Questions for Highly-Selective Colleges How to Choose a College: A Step-By-Step Guide…
1 516: Inside the Application (Part 2): Developing the Personal Statement, Supplemental Essays, and College List with Cassidy, HS Senior 1:02:00
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1:02:00Today’s episode is part two of our series, Inside the Application. Ethan is joined by Cassidy, a current high school senior who is working on her college applications for the Fall 2025 term. Ethan and Cassidy will be walking step-by-step through the college application process as it unfolds this school year. In episode 2, they get into: How is Cassidy’s personal statement coming along? What does Cassidy want colleges to know about her? How is Cassidy approaching her supplemental essays? What is Cassidy looking for in a college and how did she develop her list? And more Stay tuned for future episodes where Ethan and Cassidy continue the conversation! This series is a bit different in that, normally, we share episodes-in-a-series consecutively. For these, we’re releasing them pretty much as we record them, so you’ll notice them interspersed among other topics we’ll be covering. We’ll continue to check in with Cassidy to see how things are going, and you’ll find out how it turned out a few months from now. Cassidy is a current high school student going through the college application process. She lives in the Bay Area, loves ballet, knows a lot about Biology, and identifies as a “yapper”—more on that in our conversation. We hope you enjoy! Play-by-play 1:36 - What has Cassidy been working on since last episode? 3:28 - Cassidy reads draft two of her personal statement 7:51 - Cassidy shares her thoughts on her draft 9:18 - Ethan gives feedback and shares suggestions for the next draft 12:57 - Ethan reviews Cassidy’s "Everything I Want Colleges to Know About Me" list 21:38 - Ethan reviews Cassidy’s CommonApp Activities List and Additional Info sections 26:09 - What is Cassidy looking for in a college and how did she develop her list? 25:00 - Ethan reads the supplemental prompts from Cassidy’s college list tracker 35:56 - What is a “super topic" and how might it help Cassidy? 50:50 - What is the Roles and Identities exercise? 58:55 - What are Cassidy’s next steps in her drafting process? Resources Part 1 of this series, Inside the Application Cassidy’s brainstorming and second draft The "Everything I Want Colleges to Know About Me" List: A Brainstorm Exercise 8 First Choices: An Expert's Strategies for Getting into College by Joyce Slayton Mitchell How to Combine Your College Essay Prompts (To Save 20+ Writing Hours) College Essay Guy’s Personal Statement Resources Learn How to Write Great Supplemental College Essays College Essay Guy’s College Application Hub College Essay Guy’s Roles and Identities Exercise Funko Pops…
1 515: Inside the Application Part 1: Brainstorming, Outlining, and Drafting with Cassidy, HS Senior 43:33
Today’s episode kicks off a new series, Inside the Application. Ethan is joined by Cassidy, a current high school senior who is working on her college applications for the Fall 2025 term. Ethan and Cassidy will be walking step-by-step through the college application process as it unfolds this school year. In episode 1, they get into: How did Cassidy approach brainstorming and outlining for her personal statement? What brainstorming activities helped Cassidy pick her topic? Cassidy’s first draft of her personal statement Ethan’s suggestions for revision And more This series will also be different in that, normally, we share episodes-in-a-series consecutively. For these, we’re releasing them pretty much as we record them, so you’ll notice them interspersed among other topics we’ll be covering. Stay tuned for future episodes where Ethan and Cassidy continue the conversation! They’ll revisit her personal statement, talk about supplemental essays, go over how Cassidy developed her college list, and even talk a little bit about the activities list and the additional information section. We’ll continue to check in with Cassidy to see how things are going, and you’ll find out how it turned out a few months from now. Cassidy is a current high school student going through the college application process. She lives in the Bay Area, loves ballet, knows a lot about Biology, and identifies as a “yapper”—more on that in our conversation. We hope you enjoy! Play-by-play: 2:57 - Getting to know Cassidy through her brainstorming materials 3:27 - Cassidy’s social identities 4:29 - Cassidy’s values 7:05 - Cassidy’s superpower 8:12 - Cassidy’s islands of personality 8:40 - What were some of the topics Cassidy considered for her essay? 13:51 - Cassidy walks through her essay outline and examples 16:01 - How did outlining make things easier for Cassidy? 18:48 - Cassidy reads the first draft of her personal statement 22:42 - Cassidy shares her thoughts on her draft 26:04 - Ethan gives feedback 39:18 - Ethan shares suggestions for the next draft 41:52 - Closing thoughts Resources Cassidy’s brainstorming and first draft College Essay Guy’s Personal Statement Resources College Essay Guy’s College Application Hub Funko Pops…
1 514: Navigating Mental Health Disclosures in the College Application: The Student Perspective 50:22
Welcome to the final episode to our special three-part series on mental health disclosures in college applications. In Episode 3, Ethan’s guest is Emi Nietfeld , author of Acceptance (Penguin Press '22), a critically-acclaimed memoir of her high school journey through foster care, homelessness, and the troubled teen industry to attend college at Harvard. In this frank conversation, Emi opens up about, among other things: How the notion of disclosing (or not disclosing) may actually be somewhat problematic The difference between writing about challenges in general… and writing about them for the purposes of the college application The role she believes high school counselors can play in supporting students with mental health challenges during the college application process Takeaways for college admissions officers evaluating applications that include mental health disclosures And more Play-by-Play 2:14 - Emi shares her background and story 3:50 - What advice would Emi give to students about whether or not to disclose? 9:20 - What did Emi write about in her book, Acceptance? 11:55 - What was the college application process like for Emi? 14:24 - How did Emi’s college essay change from the first to final draft? 19:49 - Where else in the application are there opportunities to disclose? 23:38 - What did the rest of Emi’s application look like? 30:00 - How has writing helped Emi process her experiences? 33:17 - How can high school counselors help their students navigate this process? 36:11 - What advice would Emi give to college admission readers? 42:29 - How has Emi’s life been different since writing Acceptance? 46:40 - What are Emi’s hopes for the future of mental health disclosures in college applications? Resources Emi’s book, Acceptance Blog post linked to this episode: Should I Discuss Mental Health in My Personal Statement or College Application? (And If So, How)? Part 1 of this series – Episode 512: The Counselor Perspective Part 2 of this series – Episode 513: The Admission Officer Perspective How to Use the Common App Additional Information Section: Guide + Examples How to Brainstorm 7 Different Personal Statement Ideas Episode 406: Why You Don’t Have to Write about Trauma in Your College Essay to Stand Out—and What You Can Do Instead…
1 513: Navigating Mental Health Disclosures in the College Application: The Admission Officer Perspective with Christina Lopez 51:22
Welcome to the next episode to our special three-part series on mental health disclosures in college applications. In Episode 2, Ethan is joined by Christina Lopez, Dean of Enrollment Management at Barnard College. They cover, among other things: Why is this topic important—both generally, but also personally, for Christina? What advice would Christina give to students about whether or not to disclose? What does Christina look for in a personal statement? How can college counselors and parents help their students navigate this process? And more Christina Lopez has served in college admissions for 18 years. She attended New York University Tisch School of the Arts and majored in Drama and later received her M.Ed. from NYU Steinhardt in Higher Education Administration. After graduating she worked in television and film casting and realized she enjoyed working with students. Her first admissions job was at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC. During her time at NYU, she read for the Stern School of Business and managed the admissions process for Tisch School of the Arts. She joined Barnard’s admissions team in 2014 as the Associate Director for Multicultural Recruitment and now serves as the Dean of Enrollment Management, providing oversight to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. During her career in higher education, Christina has served as an Executive Board Member for New York State Association of College Admissions Counseling (NYSACAC) and Co-Chair of the Association of Black Admissions and Financial Aid Officers of the Ivy League and Sister Schools (ABAFAOILSS). As an advocate for access and equity within higher education, she has previously served on the board of Go To College NYC and Minds Matter, two Community-Based Organizations in NYC that serve under-resourced students as they navigate the college process. We hope you enjoy the conversation. Play-by-Play: 2:29 - Why is this topic important—both generally, but also personally, for Christina? 4:05 - Christina shares her background 15:27 - What advice would Christina give to students about whether or not to disclose? 20:36 - What are some different options for where students can disclose if they choose to? 23:33 - What information might not be as helpful to disclose? 26:00 - What does Christina look for in a personal statement? 33:45 - Christina shares some memorable college essays 38:22 - How can college counselors help their students navigate this process? 40:38 - What should students and families keep in mind during the college admission process? 50:31 - Closing thoughts Resources: Blog post linked to this episode: Should I Discuss Mental Health in My Personal Statement or College Application? (And If So, How)? Part 1 of this series: Episode 512, Navigating Mental Health Disclosures in the College Application: The Counselor Perspective Your College Bound Kid Podcast: Christina Lopez on “Mental Health” ’ How to Brainstorm 7 Different Personal Statement Ideas Episode 406: Why You Don’t Have to Write about Trauma in Your College Essay to Stand Out—and What You Can Do Instead…
1 512: Navigating Mental Health Disclosures in the College Application: The Counselor Perspective 59:01
Welcome to our special three-part series on mental health disclosures in college applications. To kick things off, Ethan interviews Chris Loo, Director of College Counseling at The Stony Brook School, where Chris has been working to help students navigate mental health disclosures in their applications for years. In this episode, they explore: Which student populations does Chris see struggle with mental health challenges? When to disclose mental health issues and when it might not be necessary How and where in their applications students can disclose, from their additional info section to the counselor recommendation letter to the personal statement Advice for counselors and an exploration of the question: "Are we discussing this too much?" This episode is informed by conversations with many admission officers over the years and by direct work with students. If you’d like to hear from an admission officer directly, check out episode two in this series with Christina Lopez, Dean of Enrollment Management at Barnard College, and episode three with Emi Nietfeld, who discusses what it was like to navigate mental health disclosures from the student perspective. Chris Loo immigrated from South Korea at the age of 5 with her parents. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in American History and received her Masters in Clinical Social Work. She has also worked as a music teacher, a campus chaplain and a mental health counselor at a refugee resettlement organization. She also serves as a board director for the National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC). We hope you enjoy the conversation. Play-by-Play 2:24 - Chris’ background in mental health and college counseling 6:11 - Should students disclose mental health challenges in their college application? 10:20 - What questions can students ask themselves to help decide? 15:08 - What is the Additional Information section and how could it be used to disclose mental health challenges? 17:20 - Chris and Ethan review an example disclosure from the Additional Information section 24:06 - What information could be shared through the counselor letter of recommendation? 24:42 - Chris shares a sample counselor letter example 34:33 - Ethan reads a personal statement sample where a student chose to disclose 47:15 - What is the role of the counselor in this process for students? 54:44 - Are we talking about mental health too much? 57:27 - Closing thoughts for students and families Resources Blog post inspired by this episode: Should I Discuss Mental Health in My Personal Statement or College Application? (And If So, How)? How to Use the Common App Additional Information Section: Guide + Examples CEG Podcast Episode 507: What Colleges Want (Part 7A): Recommendation Letter Crash Course for Students and Families CEG Podcast Episode 508 : What Colleges Want (Part 7B): Recommendation Letter Crash Courses for Counselors and Teachers NYTimes Article: Are We Talking Too Much About Mental Health?…
In today's episode, Ethan connects with Angel Pérez (CEO of the National Association of College Admission Counselors) to discuss identity, his personal journey with self-care, and where he sees the college admission profession heading. On the episode, you’ll hear Angel and Ethan discuss: Angel’s brainstorming work for his own imagined college essay (yes, really) What Angel’s core values have to do with his self-care journey Strategies and techniques Angel (and Ethan) use for self care How does Angel see the US college landscape (and/or admissions process) changing in the next 5 years? Fun fact: You’ll find the YouTube video version of this podcast on the College Essay Guy YouTube channel. Check out last year’s conversation, CEG Podcast Episode 401 : Self-care for counselors, leaders, and professionals in helping roles. If you haven’t met Angel Pérez, he is CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling ( NACAC ). In this role, he represents more than 25,000 admission and counseling professionals worldwide committed to postsecondary access and success. Named by a Forbes article in 2019 as the most influential voice in college admissions, he strives to build an educational ecosystem that better represents today’s society. Prior to joining NACAC in July of 2020, Dr. Pérez served in secondary and higher education leadership positions across America, most recently, as Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success at Trinity College in Connecticut. He is an advocate for counselors everywhere, an important ally in the work of increasing access to higher education, and I’m so lucky to call him my friend… Hope you enjoy this episode. Play-by-Play 2:43 - Introductions and welcome 4:15 - Values Exercise 9:13 - Social Identities Exercise 11:47 - What life experiences have influenced Angel’s identities? 19:58 - How do Angel’s core values connect to identity? 22:46 - How has self-care for Angel and Ethan evolved since their conversation last year? 27:06 - What are Angel and Ethan still working on for self-care? 33:39 - Accountability, pausing, and intention in self-care 39:24 - How does Angel see the US college landscape (and/or admissions process) changing in the next 5 years? 44:14 - How has the ban on race-conscious admission impacted students? 46:07 - Advice for students 48:20 - Is college still worth the cost? 50:56 - Advice for counselors and admission professionals 53:23 - Closing thoughts Resources YouTube video version of this episode (511) Values Exercise Social Identities Exercise Counting Up vs. Counting Down by Duncan Sabien 30-Day Phone Breakup Course (Catherine Price) Rocket Fuel by Mark C. Winters, Gino Wickman CEG Podcast Episode 401 : Self-care for counselors, leaders, and professionals in helping roles CEG Podcast Episode 406: Why You Don’t Have to Write about Trauma in Your College Essay to Stand Out—and What You Can Do Instead…
Today’s episode concludes our 9-part “What Colleges Want” series, where we’ve been walking through the results of the report released by the National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC) regarding the factors that colleges deem important. Ethan is joined by Jay Rosner (Executive Director of The Princeton Review Foundation) to talk about standardized testing. In this episode they get into: What are the origins of the SAT? What’s changed in the testing landscape in the last year or two? Does test optional really mean test optional? How much standardized tests matter for colleges? How do students figure out their preparation timeline and which test to take? Why might testing be considered problematic? As the Executive Director of The Princeton Review Foundation, Jay Rosner has developed programs jointly with such organizations as the NAACP, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, College and Graduate Horizons (serving Native American students) and the Asian Pacific Fund. Jay's career has combined education and law, with an emphasis on student advocacy. He has testified before state legislative committees in California, Texas, Illinois and New Jersey, and as an expert witness in cases involving testing. Before attending law school, Jay was a public high school math teacher. Jay holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania, a JD from Widener University, and is the proud father of two grown daughters. Hope you enjoy! Play-by-play 2:16 - How does Jay know so much about standardized tests? 4:23 - What are the origins of the SAT? 6:40 - How has standardized testing changed in recent years? 11:25 - Is test-optional really optional? 13:26 - How much do standardized tests matter in the application review? 14:49 - Who should take standardized tests? 20:24 - Is it better to take the SAT or the ACT? 23:30 - What are the benefits of quality test prep? 27:10 - How can students reach their best score? 33:54 - How do students know if they should submit their scores or not? 38:40 - Advice for counselors working with students in marginalized populations 42:05 - Why do some folks find standardized testing to be problematic? 45:00 - Closing advice for students and counselors Resources List of test-optional and test-free schools CEG's Crash Course to Standardized Testing Add’l Info Sample on Testing…
1 509: What Colleges Want (Part 8): Extracurricular Activities Deep Dive: How Getting Involved In and Out of School Can Boost Your Application 56:57
On today’s episode, Tom Campbell (CEG’s Community Manager) is joined by Carolyn Starks, a former Pomona and Bates admissions officer and Associate Director of College Counseling at Oakwood School (North Hollywood, CA) at the time of recording, to talk about extracurricular activities and the activities list on college applications. They get into, among other things: What are some of the benefits of getting involved in your school community? How can students explore activities outside of their high schools? How do admission officers evaluate a student’s activities list? Frequently asked questions about activities and summer programs And more! But first, let’s meet Carolyn: Carolyn Starks followed her father’s footsteps and attended Rhodes College in Memphis, TN where she studied English and Africana Studies. After graduation, she moved to Portland, ME to work at Bates College where she focused on supporting first-generation-to-college, BIPOC, and/or low-income students through the admissions process. After two years, she landed a job at Pomona College’s Office of Admissions where she joined the Access Team, ran the College’s diversity fly-in programs, and learned to be justice oriented in her approach to educational equity. Though at the time of recording Carolyn was Oakwood School in North Hollywood’s Associate Director of College Counseling, she will soon be moving to serve as Co-Director of College Counseling at Santa Fe Prep in Santa Fe, NM. In her free time, Carolyn enjoys indulging in local cuisine and watching Bravo with her husband and her dog, Ms. Pecan Pie. We hope you enjoy the episode. Play-by-Play 4:48 - What is Carolyn’s background? 6:20 - What activities was Carolyn involved in during high school? 8:36 - What activities did Tom participate in during high school? 10:45 - How can students learn about the opportunities at their school? 16:50 - Why should students get involved within their school community? 23:09 - How can students be involved in extracurriculars outside their school? 29:57 - What should students keep in mind when applying to highly selective schools? 36:13 - Do colleges have preferred activities or summer experiences? 36:41 - Does placement on an activities list matter? 37:37 - How many years should students participate in an activity? 39:05 - How important is having formal leadership roles? 42:18 - What might not be worth putting on your activities list? 46:25 - How many activities is enough? 51:22 - How can students maintain a balance between their home life, academic, and extracurricular activities? 55:47 - Closing thoughts Resources Extracurricular Activities: A comprehensive guide with 400+ examples and ideas How to Write a Successful Common App Activities List A List of Activities You May Not Have Considered Including—But That Count! 80+ Real Examples for Writing Your Extracurricular Activity List…
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