Inside College Admissions (Scoir, Inc.)
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| 16 Mar 2022 | What I Wish I Knew Before College: Part 1 | 00:38:48 | |
Here’s the tea: the dining hall food may be trash and you might *actually* miss your hometown, but you WILL make friends and join really cool clubs. In today’s episode, we talk with 4 college grads about what they wish they knew before college! Time stamps below!
Conversation with Noah: 27:31 - 34:17
Conversation with Emily: 34:21 - 38:10
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| 30 Mar 2022 | What I Wish I Knew Before College: Part 2 | 00:39:18 | |
And we're back with Part 2 of "What I Wish I Knew Before College!" Y'all loved our first episode in this series so in today's episode, we talk with 5 more college grads about their biggest tips & advice for you. Time stamps below! Time Stamps:
12:20 Conversation with D’Lanna:
19:00 Conversation with Cole:
23:13 Conversation with Anna:
28:42 Conversation with Paul:
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| 20 Apr 2022 | Parents' Role in the Admissions Process with Admissions Mom | 00:39:32 | |
Join us and our special guest, Carolyn Caplan (aka Admissions Mom), for a discussion about how parents and students can come together for a meaningful, collaborative, and transparent admissions journey. | |||
| 04 May 2022 | COLLEGE 101 // What they definitely didn’t tell you on the tour | 00:27:08 | |
We're bringing you to college early with today's episode about College Hacks and the secret tips that colleges definitely didn't tell you on the tour. We'll talk with grads about how to spice up classic dining hall meals, the class times to absolutely avoid, and the truth about switching majors. Timestamps below! 7:58 Conversation with Shohom about make your schedule (and reconsidering that Friday 8am) 12:15 Conversation with Emily about protecting your tech. 19:03 Conversation with Ashley about the importance of showing up to class and getting creative with dining hall food. | |||
| 11 May 2022 | COLLEGE 101 // Part 2 | 00:21:23 | |
College 101 is BACK with more of the secret tips that colleges definitely didn't tell you on the tour! We reveal the truth about late nights at the library, getting creative with your meal plan, and the secret to sleep in college. Timestamps below! 6:17 Conversation with Paul about meal plan alternatives. 9:56 Conversation with Noah about the best time to buy (or not buy) textbooks so you can save your money. 14:37 Conversation with Anna about making friends in your major and the value of asking for feedback. | |||
| 25 May 2022 | Everything You Need to Know about the Current State of College Admissions | 00:40:46 | |
Scoir welcomes back Peter Van Buskirk to the podcast with a discussion about how colleges are continuing to evolve through COVID, how they're evaluating students, waitlists, the pending enrollment cliff, and more. | |||
| 01 Jun 2022 | Dorm Room Essentials Part 1: What to Bring to College | 00:21:51 | |
Here’s the tea about college: your Future Self will thank you for packing bandaids and a box of Cheez-its, and you’ll NEED to bring flip flops for the shower! 🙏 In today’s episode, we’re spilling the Dorm Room Essentials and the things you’ll definitely want to bring with you to college! Timestamps below: 5:25 Conversation with Shohom about the importance of shower shoes and keys to making your dorm mattress more comfortable. 15:42 Conversation with Anna about the smaller dorm room essentials that you don’t want to forget. 18:33 Conversation with Paul about how noise cancelling headphones can save the day. | |||
| 08 Jun 2022 | Dorm Room Essentials Part 2: What to Bring to College | 00:22:34 | |
Dorm Essentials is BACK with new additions to your Ultimate College Packing List! In this episode, we talk about college must-haves, like photos from home, microwavable food (hello Kraft Mac & Cheese!), and more. :) Timestamps below! 7:43 Conversation with Ashley about saving space with storage bins and having water on-hand. 13:14 Conversation with Noah about getting creative with microwave food. 16:35 Conversation with Emily about how a non-iphone camera can help you make new friends. | |||
| 22 Jun 2022 | How to Make the Most of Your Summer | 00:14:55 | |
Summer is for pizza bagels, long drives with friends, and doing... something cool? Not sure how to spend your summer? In today's episode, Elena chats with a recent grad (aka her sister, Andrea!) about how to get creative with your summer plans! | |||
| 17 Aug 2022 | Applying to College in the US: Advice for International Students [Part One] | 00:21:22 | |
Applying to college in the U.S.? 🌏 We're here for you! In this episode, Elena chats with her friend, Tushar, who is studying in the U.S. from India. They’ll talk about the motivations, challenges, and positive mindset that you may find as you begin applying! | |||
| 07 Sep 2022 | Applying to College in the US: Advice for International Students [Part Two] | 00:34:09 | |
Are you looking to study someplace new? In this episode, Elena and Tushar continue their conversation about Tushar's experience studying in the U.S. from India! Plus, Tushar will share his advice for other international students beginning the application process! 🌏 The information and recommendations shared in this episode are based on Tushar's personal experience, and your experience may be different; nonetheless, we hope it is helpful to hear from someone who's been through the process! | |||
| 19 Oct 2022 | How the 'Little Things' Make your College Essay Stand Out | 00:29:48 | |
Looking for that unique twist to make your college essay stand out? 🌟 It might be in your niche laptop stickers or celeb fandom! In this episode, we'll talk with Tom from the College Essay Guy Team about how the little things in your life can be essay inspiration, and small tweaks to make your essay really stand out.
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| 26 Oct 2022 | The Don't Sweat It's & Don't Forget It's of Your College Application | 00:52:48 | |
⚠️ TIME TO BE REAL ⚠️ in your college application! It turns out you can use humor and show your personality in your application (?!) and we'll tell you how! In this episode, Elena and Tom (from College Essay Guy Team) talk about the secret things you're probably worrying too much about and the things you don't want to forget in your college apps. | |||
| 02 Nov 2022 | Why You Should Celebrate Submitting Your College Applications | 00:27:24 | |
Through a conversation with Admissions Mom, we talk about why it's important to celebrate the big milestone of submitting your applications (and not just celebrating acceptances). Join us as we discuss ways to celebrate, what you can learn from this experience, and more! | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 | How to Make the Most of Your Winter Break | 00:27:20 | |
Winter break may be short but there are a LOT of fun things to do! ❄️ In this episode, Elena and her sister, Andrea, talk about how your favorite songs can help with scholarship apps and how the childhood magic of sledding can make your winter break :,) | |||
| 15 Mar 2023 | Family Bootcamp: Keys to Getting Started with College Planning | 00:43:45 | |
Want to guide your student in their college application journey but aren't sure where to start? With this episode (the first in our Family Bootcamp mini-series), you'll learn about the best way to engage your student, important things to look for on college campuses, and mistakes to avoid as both students and parents/guardians! | |||
| 22 Mar 2023 | Family Bootcamp: Why Course Selections Matter in the College Admissions Process | 00:24:33 | |
Should my student take another year of language classes? What about AP and Honors classes? 🤔 We'll answer these questions and more in this second episode of our family mini-series! Elena and Peter Van Buskirk will explore how your student's selection of high school classes can benefit them in college, and how they can help their academic record to stand out! | |||
| 29 Mar 2023 | Family Bootcamp: Strategies for Managing the SAT/ACT Experience | 00:28:14 | |
To test or not to test? That is the question! 📝 In this third episode of our family mini-series, we explore how you can advise your student in the standardized testing experience! We'll go over the difference between the SAT and ACT, what super scoring and self-reporting mean, and tips for test preparation. | |||
| 05 Apr 2023 | Family Bootcamp: Tips for Building a Productive College List | 00:33:56 | |
Is your junior beginning to build a college list? This episode is a great place to get started! 🌟 In this fourth episode of our family mini-series, Elena and Peter Van Buskirk will discuss how you can advise your student, with lots of tips including what kinds of colleges and how many students should have on their lists! | |||
| 12 Apr 2023 | Family Bootcamp: Financial Aid 101 | 00:40:49 | |
Get your pen and paper out because in this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on all things financial aid! 💰 In this fifth and final episode of our family mini-series, Elena and Peter Van Buskirk will share Financial Aid terms, helpful strategies, and even the exact questions you need to ask in this financial aid process. | |||
| 19 Apr 2023 | The Final Choice of a College: Tips for Getting It Right | 00:40:54 | |
College Decision Day is right around the corner! Still making your final choice? We've got tips for you! ⭐ We'll talk with college expert and former Dean of Admissions, Peter Van Buskirk, about what to do if you've been admitted OR are on the waitlist for schools, important things to consider (like fit and the financial aspect), and what you can do NOW before making your final decision! | |||
| 19 Apr 2023 | 5 Keys to Keep Your Student Debt to a Minimum | 00:25:52 | |
Before you make your final choice for college, listen to this episode! We are debunking the myth that students have to accrue a mountain of debt to go to college. 🙅♀️💰 Together with college expert and former Dean of Admissions, Peter Van Buskirk, we'll share tips and exactly what you and your family can do NOW in order to avoid burdensome college loan debt! | |||
| 10 May 2023 | What To Ask On A College Visit | 00:18:30 | |
GRWM for a college visit 🤪 jk it's your college visit BUT I will be sharing questions that I definitely wish I had asked on my college visits! Whether you're listening in the car or are prepping in advance, this episode will give you things to look out for and questions to ask on your tour! | |||
| 24 May 2023 | The Youth Mental Health Crisis: How We Can Help Our Students | 00:48:28 | |
In this episode we're joined by SEL experts, Dr. Dana Godek and Kelly Dolan Sapp for a conversation about the youth mental health crisis. We dive into what this means, how parents/guardians can approach checking in with their students, and practices we can take advantage of to support our students. | |||
| 12 Jul 2023 | A Temperature Check on Admissions: Summer 2023 | 00:52:35 | |
In this episode we're joined by former Dean of Admission, Peter Van Buskirk, who shares key takeaways from this year's No Name Conferences. We dive into the digital SAT, upcoming changes to the FAFSA, the impact of ChatGPT, learning environments, and more! | |||
| 26 Jul 2023 | The Digital SAT and Everything You Need to Know about Testing This Year | 00:28:27 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Celena from Test Innovators, our test prep partner!
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| 02 Aug 2023 | Thrifty College Tips: How To Dorm Shop on a Budget | 00:30:27 | |
Load up your shopping cart because, with these tips, you can get more of what you need for your dorm on a budget! In this episode, Elena and her sister Andrea talk about what they love most: finding things you need for less. We'll give you suggestions for where to shop, what student discount apps to download, and dorm tips we learned FROM college that can help you now! | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | From Counselor to Counselor: How to Prep for the School Year | 00:32:12 | |
Hello August! A new school year is quickly approaching and we're excited to share some advice for our counselor community. In this episode, we're joined by previous college counselor with experience working in both private and public schools, Kelly Weber. During our conversation, we share ways counselors can prepare for back-to-school season, tips for each class year, how to manage large caseloads, and even advice for newer counselors as they begin their career! | |||
| 23 Aug 2023 | The Ins and Outs of Applying with Scoir | 00:36:24 | |
Curious about what applying with Scoir is like? Want to hear what's new this year? This episode is for you! We'll dive into the ways applying with Scoir streamlines your college applications and the exciting updates we made to the experience this year! | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | 5 Things to Do During the Second Half of Senior Year | 00:45:54 | |
By winter break, you may have checked off a lot of your senior year To-Do list: applying to college, studying for exams, and of course, making memories! Wondering what to do with the rest of your senior year? In this episode, Elena from Scoir and Tom from College Essay Guy Team share their top 5 essential checklist items for you!
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| 12 Dec 2023 | Getting to Know Colleges from Campus or the Couch | 00:46:33 | |
In this episode we're joined by Scoir team member with a background in admissions, Liz McGonigle! We dive into how college fairs and events typically work, how to engage with college reps, and fun ways to explore schools right from your couch! | |||
| 10 Jan 2024 | 5 Essential To-Dos Before Senior Year | 00:43:37 | |
What do Olivia Rodrigo and college application culture have in common? 🤔 In this episode, Tom from the College Essay Guy Team joins Elena to talk about this and much more! If you're an underclassman (freshman, sophomore, or junior) or even a senior, listen for the 5 essential things to complete BEFORE senior year. | |||
| 17 Jan 2024 | 5 Essential To-Dos Before Junior Year | 00:37:42 | |
Back by popular demand, Tom from College Essay Guy Team joins us for this fun episode! We'll share 5 of the most essential tasks we recommend you complete BEFORE your junior year. So if you're a freshman, sophomore, or even a junior, listen for tips you won't want to miss! College Essay Guy Resources: | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 | Navigating Higher Education Budgeting Amid the Changing Admissions Landscape | 00:37:08 | |
By 2027, the number of names nationally available for search will drop by 38%, according to Forbes. A shifting public perception of college and post-high school plans along with a drop in the young adult population has shrunk the pool of college applicants. With these enrollment and search cliffs, colleges are faced with the challenge (and opportunity) of diversifying their lead generation strategies and tapping into true content personalization. Perhaps an even greater challenge is setting aside the resources needed to pursue new avenues to reach students. In this episode, Ashley Murphy and Liz McGonigle, both former college admissions professionals who are now on our Scoir team, share valuable lessons learned about higher education budgeting as institutions pave their path forward. | |||
| 09 May 2024 | Navigating College Choices: Counselor Tips for Student and Parent/Guardian Harmony | 00:43:51 | |
In this episode, host Kaila Brown, former high school counselor, and guest Aaron Fulk, Director of College Counseling at the University School of Nashville, offer insightful strategies for counselors in supporting students and families through the college decision-making process. | |||
| 17 Jul 2024 | A Temperature Check on Admissions: Summer 2024 | 00:37:53 | |
Our Chief Growth Officer, Ashley Smith, is joined by Peter Van Buskirk as he shares a recap of key takeaways and hot topics from this year's No Name Conference sessions. Take a listen as we discuss the FAFSA delays, how students can cope with the "achievement culture", and more. | |||
| 04 Sep 2024 | What Students Really Want to Hear from Colleges | 01:00:26 | |
Join Ciara and Erika, Senior Engagement Strategists at Scoir and college admissions marketing professionals, plus Abby deSilva, Inbound Marketing Strategist at Scoir and member of Gen Z, as they share strategies to authentically connect with Gen Z and thrive through today’s admissions challenges. They evaluate what students think about college admissions today and how this can inform how you market to students this year. This podcast covers:
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| 25 Oct 2024 | Pro Tips for Effective Writing and Communication | 00:40:28 | |
In this episode, Chief Growth Officer at Scoir, Ashley Smith, and former Dean of Admission, Peter Van Buskirk chat all things effective communication! Whether you're a college-bound student writing your college essay or heading into the workforce and want to sharpen your skills, we're sharing our tips for breaking out of the 5 paragraph essay and sharing your true sense of self! We cover:
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| 15 Nov 2024 | Why Counselors Give Us Hugs at NACAC [Event Replay] | 01:08:29 | |
In this webinar-turned-podcast, hear the experts talk about how Scoir's foundational work with high school counselors benefits the work of colleges, too. Liz McGonigle, Managed Subscriptions Engagement Strategist at Scoir, Chris White from High Tech High, and Sebastian Brown from the University of Oregon share how Visits, Matches, and Parent/Guardian Messages in Scoir seamlessly bridge the gap and solve shared challenges between high school and college, empowering students, college staff, and high school staff every step of the way. What You’ll Discover:
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| 22 Oct 2020 | Welcome to Inside College Admissions! | 00:01:24 | |
| 02 Nov 2020 | Alison Almasian on Meeting Students Where They Are and Virtual Counseling | 00:27:26 | |
Peter Van Buskirk is joined by Director of College Counseling at The Taft School, Alison Almasian, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. Join us for this conversation on developing a college list, attending virtual tours, college testing considerations, and finally, applying to college in a year clouded by uncertainty. This episode was recorded on October 12, 2020. | |||
| 10 Nov 2020 | Adapting to a Life of Uncertainty with Amy Belstra | 00:31:15 | |
Peter Van Buskirk is joined by Postsecondary Counselor at Libertyville High School, Amy Belstra, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. Join us for this conversation on developing a college list, attending virtual tours, college testing considerations, and finally, applying to college in a year clouded by uncertainty. This episode was recorded on October 15, 2020. | |||
| 13 Nov 2020 | "Advocate for yourself and you will be successful" with Julie Kampschroeder | 00:29:00 | |
Peter Van Buskirk is joined by College and Career Counselor at Ritenour High School, Julie Kampschroeder, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. Join us for this conversation on learning virtually vs in a hybrid model, making meaningful connections, attending virtual tours, college testing considerations, and finally, applying to college in a year clouded by uncertainty. This episode was recorded on October 22, 2020. | |||
| 24 Nov 2020 | Amanda Leszczuk talks about Transcripts, Curriculum, and Grades | 00:25:03 | |
Peter Van Buskirk is joined by Director of College & Career Counseling at Mariemont High School, Amanda Leszczuk, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. Join us for this conversation on learning in a hybrid model, finding the fun in virtual tours, test-optional considerations, and finally, the importance of transcripts, curriculum and grades in college applications this year. This episode was recorded on October 26, 2020. | |||
| 30 Nov 2020 | "Every Part of an Application is an Opportunity to Say Something About Yourself" with Jonathon Milian | 00:30:12 | |
Peter Van Buskirk is joined by CAP Advisor at Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy, Jonathon Milian, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. Join us for this conversation on creating an impactful college application, attending virtual tours, test-optional considerations, and finally, applying to college in a year clouded by uncertainty. This episode was recorded on October 23, 2020. | |||
| 03 Dec 2020 | "Don't Cut Yourself Short" with Lou Gilman | 00:16:28 | |
Peter Van Buskirk is joined by CAP Counselor at Coral Reef Senior High School, Lou Gilman, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. | |||
| 07 Dec 2020 | Brennan Barnard talks on the Importance of Consistent Messaging, and more | 00:21:07 | |
Peter Van Buskirk is joined by Director of College Counseling & Outreach at The Derryfield School, and author of The Truth about College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together, Brennan Barnard, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. | |||
| 10 Dec 2020 | "Learning How to Pivot and Move Through Hard Times" with Kate Asgari | 00:28:21 | |
Peter Van Buskirk is joined by Director of College Counseling and Academic Dean of Grades 11 & 12 at The Overlake School, Kate Asgari, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. | |||
| 17 Dec 2020 | "Adjusting as Necessary" with Heidi Green | 00:26:59 | |
Peter Van Buskirk is joined by Director of Counseling Services at Fayetteville-Manlius High School, Heidi Green, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. | |||
| 21 Dec 2020 | "Creating New Normals" with Cheryl Leonhardt | 00:24:27 | |
Peter Van Buskirk is joined by Director of College Counseling at Tampa Preparatory School, Cheryl Leonhardt, to discuss the challenges of college counseling in a remote environment. | |||
| 08 Jan 2021 | Reconsidering College Name Buys with Dustin Lynn | 00:15:00 | |
Megan Kauffman is joined by Director of College Counseling at Battleground Academy, Dustin Lynn, to discuss alternate perspectives on the common college admissions practice of buying student names and contact information. | |||
| 11 Jan 2021 | Finding Good Value in Higher Ed: Featuring Robert Springall of Penn State University | 00:35:59 | |
Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Executive Director for Undergraduate Admission at Penn State University, Robert Springall, to discuss the challenges posed to the college admission process by the coronavirus pandemic. | |||
| 18 Jan 2021 | Operating on 100% Virtual Recruitment. A Conversation with Swarthmore College’s Jim Bock | 00:35:38 | |
Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Vice President and | |||
| 25 Jan 2021 | The Critical Process of Application Reading with Jonathon Burdick of Cornell | 00:33:17 | |
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. | |||
| 08 Feb 2021 | Distinguishing Between Early Action & Early Decision with Rick Clark of Georgia Tech | 00:30:39 | |
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. | |||
| 10 Feb 2021 | Authentic Applications with Stephanie Dupaul of University of Richmond | 00:29:16 | |
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. | |||
| 11 Feb 2021 | Reimagining Student Engagement: Student Messaging Do's and Don'ts | 00:23:50 | |
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. | |||
| 09 Feb 2021 | The State of College Admissions with David Hawkins of NACAC | 00:47:05 | |
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. | |||
| 12 Feb 2021 | Maintaining Virtual Connections with Eric Maguire of Wake Forest University | 00:25:19 | |
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. | |||
| 16 Feb 2021 | A Conversation About “Normal” with Mike Steidel of Carnegie Mellon University | 00:34:09 | |
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. | |||
| 23 Feb 2021 | Innovation Born Out of Necessity. A Conversation with TCU's Heath Einstein | 00:32:06 | |
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. | |||
| 23 Feb 2021 | Maintaining Flexible Course Offerings with Todd Rinehart of University of Denver | 00:28:56 | |
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. | |||
| 23 Feb 2021 | Rethinking How We Educate Our Students with Marist College’s Kent Rinehart | 00:27:48 | |
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. | |||
| 04 Mar 2021 | The Landscape of College Testing with Peter Van Buskirk | 00:19:11 | |
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. | |||
| 10 Mar 2021 | Students Don't Have Zoom Fatigue. Your Content is Boring. | 00:20:09 | |
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. | |||
| 26 Mar 2021 | A Temperature Check on Admissions with Peter Van Buskirk | 00:33:04 | |
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. | |||
| 26 Mar 2021 | Students: Here's What Steps to Take if You've Been Waitlisted | 00:24:11 | |
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. | |||
| 29 Mar 2021 | Social and Emotional Learning: From Policy to Practice with Dr. Dana Godek | 00:21:04 | |
Scoir Superintendent-in-Residence, Robert Avossa, is joined by Dr. Dana Godek for the first episode in our series on Social and Emotional Learning. | |||
| 30 Mar 2021 | Best Practices for Reopening Schools with Dr. Dana Godek | 00:18:33 | |
Scoir Superintendent-in-Residence, Robert Avossa, is joined by Dr. Dana Godek for the second episode in our series on Social and Emotional Learning. Pure Edge - https://pureedgeinc.org/ American Academy of Pediatrics - https://www.aap.org/en-us/Pages/Default.aspx | |||
| 01 Apr 2021 | Leveraging Adult SEL in your Response: Adaptive Leadership with Dr. Dana Godek | 00:19:16 | |
Scoir Superintendent-in-Residence, Robert Avossa, is joined by Dr. Dana Godek for the third episode in our series on Social and Emotional Learning. | |||
| 06 Apr 2021 | Tips for Making the Final Choice of College | 00:33:20 | |
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. | |||
| 13 Apr 2021 | A Temperature Check on Admissions with Peter Van Buskirk [Part 2] | 00:35:58 | |
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. | |||
| 13 Apr 2021 | Picking Your High School Courses with Rob Springall and Bert McBrayer of PSU | 00:28:04 | |
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. | |||
| 21 Apr 2021 | Strategies for Evaluating Your Financial Aid Packages with Peter Van Buskirk | 00:14:16 | |
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. | |||
| 27 Apr 2021 | Tips for High Schoolers Beginning Their College Exploration featuring Amy Belstra | 00:22:43 | |
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. | |||
| 29 Apr 2021 | Gaining a Foundational Understanding of College Testing with Rick Clark | 00:25:53 | |
Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Rick Clark of Georgia Tech, to discuss standardized testing as it relates to college admission. | |||
| 04 May 2021 | Practical Writing Steps & Exercises for Students featuring The College Essay Guy! | 00:51:49 | |
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:
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| 07 May 2021 | Using Your Summers Wisely if You're College-Bound with Elena Hicks, SMU | 00:27:02 | |
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. | |||
| 18 May 2021 | All Things Letters of Recommendation with Ann Fleming Brown, Union College | 00:29:51 | |
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. | |||
| 27 May 2021 | Telling Your Story Through Your College Application with Heath Einstein, TCU | 00:24:08 | |
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. | |||
| 10 Jun 2021 | A Temperature Check on Admissions with Peter Van Buskirk [Part 3] | 00:33:00 | |
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. | |||
| 10 Jun 2021 | Making the Most of Your Campus Tours with Peter Van Buskirk | 00:22:26 | |
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. | |||
| 07 Jul 2021 | Big News: We've Launched a New Mobile App! | 00:11:17 | |
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! | |||
| 20 Jul 2021 | The College Interview [Tips for Success from a Former Dean] | 00:19:20 | |
Scoir Content Marketing Manager, Erin Barnes, is joined by Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, to discuss the college interview. Our conversation covers topics such as: how interviews factor into the admission process, virtual vs in-person interviews, actual interview tips, and more. This interview was conducted on June 10, 2021. | |||
| 26 Jul 2021 | Admission & Application Insight | 00:28:03 | |
Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Moira McKinnon of Berwick Academy, to provide some insight into test-optional opportunities for students and families. Our conversation covers topics such as: the reality of the student experience with testing, alternative requirements to testing, the nationwide increase of test-optional schools, and much more. This episode was recorded on June 24, 2021. | |||
| 23 Jul 2021 | Advice for Seniors: Building a Balanced College List | 00:22:50 | |
Scoir Content Marketing Manager, Erin Barnes, is joined by Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, to discuss building a balanced college list. Our conversation covers topics such as: when and how to start building a college list. More specifically, we talk about how to explore colleges, what to know before visiting a campus, the ideal list number, early applications, and more. This episode was recorded on July 8, 2021. | |||
| 13 Aug 2021 | A Discussion of College Rankings with Peter Van Buskirk | 00:25:58 | |
Scoir Content Marketing Manager, Erin Barnes, is joined by Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, to discuss college rankings and their effect on college culture. Our conversation covers topics such as: when and why college rankings got their start, how college rankings come to arrive at a measure of quality, how that measure of quality affects the culture of higher education, and more. This episode was recorded on August 5, 2021. | |||
| 20 Aug 2021 | Another Academic Year Clouded by COVID Uncertainty | 00:17:02 | |
Scoir Content Marketing Manager, Erin Barnes, is joined by Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, to discuss the challenges of starting another academic cycle clouded by the uncertainty of COVID. | |||
| 26 Aug 2021 | Senior Year Timeline: Admission Advice, Financial Aid Tips, and More! | 00:28:12 | |
Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Scoir Counselor in Residence, Julie Kampschroeder, to discuss the senior year timeline. Our conversation covers topics such as: when to apply for financial aid, getting those letters of recommendation, general timeline advice, and much more. This interview was conducted on August 19, 2021. | |||
| 16 Sep 2021 | Applying Early: Tips and Advice from a College Counselor | 00:39:10 | |
Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Director of College Counseling at the Hill School, Ellen Deitrich, to discuss early application strategies and tips. Our conversation covers topics such as: when and why to apply early, different types of early applications, and much more. This interview was conducted on September 2, 2021. | |||
| 27 Sep 2021 | Money Matters: A Walkthrough of Financial Aid for College | 00:46:33 | |
Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Varo Duffins, Director of FA at Swarthmore and Lynell Engelmyer of The Hamilton Scholars to discuss student financial aid options. Lynell Engelmyer has worked in college admissions and financial aid for 25 years. She served as a Director of Financial Aid at a small liberal arts college before joining the staff of Alexander Hamilton Scholars, a non-profit that serves talented, low-income college-bound students. Varo Duffins has been in admissions and financial aid since 1995. Currently, he is director of financial aid at Swarthmore College, a private liberal arts college near Philadelphia. Prior to that Varo worked in admissions and then financial aid at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, and he began his career in admissions at Elizabethtown College. Varo has a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Delaware and a masters degree in higher education administration from Drexel University. | |||
| 18 Oct 2021 | A Conversation With the Authors of The Truth About College Admission Workbook: A Family Organizer for Your College Search | 00:38:48 | |
Join Ashley Smith from Scoir for a conversation with Brennan Barnard, the director of college counseling at the Derryfield School, and Rick Clark, the director of undergraduate admission at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where they discuss their new book, who it's for, and how it can help students and families better navigate the college search experience. | |||
| 11 Nov 2021 | Supplemental Essays, Personal Statements and Other Types of College Essays | 00:32:02 | |
Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Diane Anci, Dean of Admission and VP for Enrollment at Kenyon College, to discuss college essays. Our conversation covers topics such as: demonstrating your voice with honesty, the importance of the essay, investing time writing about topics that you enjoy, and much more. This interview was conducted on October 13, 2021. | |||
| 18 Nov 2021 | Evaluating Your College List: When are You Ready to Submit? | 00:35:01 | |
Scoir Strategic Advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Director of College Counseling at Jackson Preparatory School, Malika Lindsay, to discuss building your college list, applying, and making a "plan b" if Early Decision/Early Action did not pan out as expected. This episode was recorded on October 28, 2021. | |||
| 27 Nov 2021 | Advice for Underclassmen: Applying With a Sense of Purpose, Testing, and Course Selection | 00:31:48 | |
Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Director of College Counseling & Student Services at University Prep, Kelly Herrington, to discuss tips for underclassmen! | |||
| 02 Dec 2021 | Early Decision Rejection | 00:37:27 | |
Ashley Smith from Scoir talks with special guest Carolyn Caplan (Admissions Mom) about early decision rejection, how to cope, and what to focus on to find your "Dream You." | |||
| 10 Jan 2022 | Thinking Through The Cost of College: Tips for Discussing Finances with Your Family | 00:34:41 | |
Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Director of College Partnerships for Mastery Charter Schools, Lance Dronkers, to offer tips for talking finances with your family. This interview was conducted on November 4, 2021. | |||
| 17 Jan 2022 | Being a Partner for Your Child in the College Process | 00:25:29 | |
Scoir Product Marketing Manager, Erin Barnes, is joined by Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, to discuss the challenges of effectively parenting your child through the college process. Follow us on Instagram! @scoirinc | |||
| 24 Jan 2022 | Building Meaningful Connections Through Personalization | 00:23:08 | |
Senior Product Marketing Manager at Scoir, Megan Kauffman is joined by Scoir's Chief Experience Officer, Matt Pitone, to discuss how colleges can leverage data and content to create scalable personalized experiences for students during the college search process and why it matters. | |||