The Best College Traditions; Listener Questions with College Admissions and Finance
Join host Kyra Tyler and Bright Horizons College Coach's Jennifer Simons as they delve into the unique traditions that define college and university campuses. From quirky rituals to time-honored ceremonies, discover what makes each institution special. Plus, tune in for listener-submitted questions answered by Bright Horizons College Coach colleagues Sara Calvert-Kubrom and Michelle Smoley, offering insights and advice on navigating the College process. Learn More About Bright Horizons College Coach
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Navigating Top Scholarships: Insights from Experts; Student Loan Repayment Options
Given the cost of college, many students are looking for scholarships. Some of the most generous include the Posse, Questbridge, Coca Cola, Taco Bell, and Gates scholarships. Host Ian Fisher will be joined by colleagues Geraldine, Blair, and Christine Kenyon for an overview of what those scholarships are and what it takes to win won. In addition, College Coach finance colleague Michelle Clifton will be there to talk about student loan repayment updates.  Learn More About Bright Horizons College Coach
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Kris Crummet's Alternative Path to Music; Exploring Majors & Careers pt. 2; Mastering Interviews
Back on March 27th 2025, Host Ian Fisher talked with Taryn Andrea and Leigh Pinkston, College Coach colleagues in the career counseling space, about the connection between majors and careers; how that connection isn’t always linear and how a student might choose a major based on interests, skills, and desired lifestyle upon graduation. Well, Leigh and Taryn will be returning to continue this very valuable discussion with this episode’s host, Sally Ganga.  Then, colleague Brian Swann will be joining Sally to discuss interviews, specifically, what to expect and how to prepare. And Sally will be opening the show by talking with Kris Crummet, who chose a career as a music producer and the owner of Interface Audio, a professional music studio over a more traditional route that would have required a Bachelor’s degree.  Learn More About Bright Horizons College Coach
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College Admissions in the Media: What's Hollywood and What's Accurate; How to Secure a Job on Campus
Have you ever wondered how accurate media portrayals of the college admission is? Pondered whether Legally Blonde is a real representation of the best way to make your application stand out? Host Kyra Tyler will be joined by College Coach colleagues Blair Dixon and Aysha Wong for a light hearted discussion of which well-known representations are Hollywood and which are true to life. Then College Finance expert Dina Birmingham will advise our listeners regarding what college students need to secure a job on campus.  Learn More About Bright Horizons College Coach
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Common App Essay Tips; Important Supplemental Essays; Interest-Free Ways to Pay for College
Rising seniors! Hopefully you’re already thinking about your college applications, and some of you may be asking just what kinds of essays you’ll need to write. College Coach colleague Karen Spencer will be joining host Shannon Vasconcelos to discuss the best prompt to answer for the Common Application essay. In addition to the Common Application essay, many schools require supplemental essays. And those essays are as important to the colleges, if not more so, than the Common Application essay. So what are they? Host Shannon Vasconcelos will be joined by College Coach colleague Christine Kenyon to discuss their purpose and how to think about them as an applicant. When thinking about how to pay for college, you’ll be glad to know there are interest-free ways to pay for college. College Coach finance colleague Chrissy Foran will be reviewing these with our host Shannon Vasconcelos. Learn More About Bright Horizons College Coach
Planning for college? Tune into Getting In: A College Coach Conversation to learn what colleges are really looking for and how to highlight your hard-won achievements for the best chance at success. Every week, we gather former admissions and financial aid officers as well as other expert guests for candid, behind-the-scenes talk. New episodes drop every Thursday.
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