Looking Back with College Counselors: The 2023-24 College Application Season.

Looking Back with College Counselors: The 2023-24 College Application Season.

Author: Venkat Raman June 1, 2024 Duration: 27:27

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The 2023-24 College Application Season is almost in the books. It is a good time to step back and reflect for the benefit of the next set of high school seniors and parents.

And who better to help us than the College Counselors who guided the current graduating seniors through the college process. I talked to over half-dozen High School College Counselors from across the US to put together this episode.

Check Out: The College Application Workbooks for Juniors and Seniors


Topics discussed in this episode:

  • Introducing The Look Back Episode []
  • FAFSA Impact []
  • No of Selective Colleges is Growing []
  • Fashioning College Lists - Deliberately []
  • About Majors []
  • Standardized Testing []
  • Advice for Rising Seniors []

Our Guests:

  • Sean Kennedy of Ravenscroft High School
  • Bill Hancock of Cranbrook Kingswood Upper School
  • Jodi Foxx of Charlotte Christian
  • Sandra Foy of Seattle Prep
  • Colleen Koppes of Dowling Catholic High School
  • Tom Stepkoski of Westhill High School, and
  • Shveta Bagade, Private Counselor.

Memorable (& Prescient) Quote: “I think the FAFSA, the opening of the application period being delayed to December[2023] is really a kind of sleeping giant…”, Sean Kennedy of Ravenscroft School, June 2023.

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Navigating the path from high school to college is filled with big questions and personal choices. College Matters. Alma Matters., hosted by Venkat Raman, offers a space for those stories, moving beyond dry advice to share real conversations. Each episode brings forward the voices of people who have been exactly where you are-alumni reflecting on their campus lives, faculty members discussing what they look for in students, admissions officers demystifying their process, and counselors offering grounded strategies. This isn't about a single formula for success; it's about hearing a diverse collection of journeys and practical insights that can help you shape your own. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting honest, thoughtful perspectives from a trusted mentor. The focus remains on authentic personal experiences, from the challenges of preparation to the transformative moments of actual college life. By presenting these narratives, the aim is to both inform and inspire, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of what lies ahead. For any student charting their course toward higher education, these conversations can be a valuable companion, offering clarity and encouragement for the road ahead.
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