Every admissions decision is made by a committee composed of five members of the Yale community. Hannah and Mark take listeners inside a real admissions committee discussion and describe how the members reach consensus and make decisions. Admissions Officers Jill and Alfie join as guests to discuss their roles as a committee presenter and a … Read More Rea ... Show More
Sep 16
Interview with Jimmy Hatch ’24, The Ivy League Insurgent
Hannah and Mark interview Jimmy Hatch, a recent Yale graduate and 26-year US military veteran who is the host of the new podcast, The Ivy League Insurgent. As a former Navy SEAL, Purple Heart recipient, and nonprofit founder, Jimmy became Yale’s oldest freshman at the age of 52. ... Show More
49m 23s
Sep 2024
517: Inside the Application (Part 3): Supplemental Essay Deep Dive + Developing the College List w/ Special Guest Renee Ferrerio
<p>Today'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 man ... Show More
1h 14m
Mar 2024
506: What Colleges Want (Part 6): Demonstrated Interest: What Is it, Why Is it Important, and How Do You Show it? with Dean of Enrollment Christine Bowman
<p dir="ltr">On today's episode, Ethan is joined by Christine Bowman, Assistant VP for Admission at Southwestern University. In part 6 in our series on What Colleges Want, Ethan and Christine get into:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">What is demonstrated interest and how do colleges track ... Show More
58m 30s
Jan 2024
501: What Colleges Want (Part 1): A Deep Dive into the Factors Colleges Deem Important & State of College Admissions Report
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Show Notes</span></strong></p> <p>On today's episode, Ethan sits down with David Hawkins, Chief Education and Policy Officer at National Association of College Admission Counselors (aka NACAC), and they get discuss, among other things: </ ... Show More
51m 41s
Feb 2025
“Inside Lebo: Civic Engagement; Empowering Our Community”
Noah Evans, chair of the Civic Engagement Advisory Board, and Kelsey Leigh, a member, discuss how the board fosters equity and inclusion in Mt. Lebanon and ways to get involved in the community.
19m 31s
Feb 2025
RSNA 2024 Highlights: Top Abstracts and Presentations in Radiology
<p class="MsoNormal">In this episode, podcast cohost Dr. Ashwin Parihar and guest Dr. Jessica Porembka, chair of the RSNA education exhibit awards committee, highlight several standout educational and scientific presentations at RSNA 2024 and discuss larger trends in education an ... Show More
14m 55s
Sep 10
What It Takes to Join Your First Board
Eight women who’ve been on boards share how they landed a seat, gained confidence in the role, and found unexpected personal and professional benefits in the work. We hope their perspectives and advice will encourage you to consider trying it yourself some day. Ellen Zane, who ru ... Show More
47m 35s
Aug 12
E231: Bill Hill: Legacy, leadership, mentorship, and community (with special guest host Jane Halonen)
In this episode Garth and special guest host Jane Halonen interviewed Bill Hill, emeritus faculty from Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA. Bill Hill is a distinguished figure in the field of psychology and a key contributor to the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (ST ... Show More
1h 10m
Feb 2024
503: What Colleges Want (Part 3): "Positive Character Attributes": What Are They, and How Do You Show Them in Your College Application?
<p dir="ltr">In today's two-part episode, we're delving into one of the potentially more confusing aspects of what colleges want — "positive character attributes" — which 65.8% of colleges give considerable or moderate importance. </p> <p dir="ltr">In part 1, I'm joined by Tom Be ... Show More
1h 2m