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College Admissions Insider

Bucknell University

A whole lot happens between choosing a list of top schools and getting that thick acceptance envelope in the mail. But you don"t have to take that journey alone. On each episode of College Admissions Insider, we talk to real college admissions counselors to bring you expert advice for your college search. Learn how to find the right college fit, build a list of finalists, and create an application that gets noticed. This podcast is an initiative of Bucknell University but is designed for students

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Episode 100: The Future of Higher Education

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2026/02/16

Since 2020, we've pulled back the curtain on all things admissions, sharing expert advice for your college journey. Today, we're celebrating our 100th episode of College Admissions Insider by tackling our biggest topic yet: the state and future of higher education. What better guest to invite than someone who's dedicated their career to championing lifelong learning? That person is John Bravman, who currently serves as the 17th president of Bucknell University. Read a transcript for this epis...

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Episode 99: College Planning Timeline: 12th Grade

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2026/02/10

Senior year is finally here, and with it comes all of the excitement and nervousness about what comes next. For students with their eyes set on college, now is the time to get to work on submitting your very best applications to your dream schools. In this last episode in our College Planning Timeline series, Becca and Brooke cover tips, tricks and application insights for high school seniors. Read a transcript for this episode. If you have a question, comment or idea for a future...

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Episode 98: College Planning Timeline: 11th Grade

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2026/01/20

When it comes to the college search process, it can feel like all eyes are on junior year. From the classes you take and the grades you earn, to the steps you take to explore colleges and universities, your junior year in high school might be the most essential. In this episode of our college planning timeline series, we're offering advice for making the most of it. Read a transcript for this episode. If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu. Pl...

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Episode 97: College Planning Timeline: 10th Grade

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2026/01/07

After nearly 100 episodes, we've learned that it's never too early to start planning for college. In our College Planning Timeline series, Becca and Brooke are offering a step-by-step action plan to take you from 9th through 12th grade and beyond. Today, we'll cover tips and best practices for students who are sophomores in high school. Read a transcript for this episode. If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu. Please note: Inform...

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Episode 96: College Planning Timeline: 9th Grade

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2025/12/17

Applying to college may seem like one big step toward your future, but you'll be more successful — and less stressed — if you instead see that journey as dozens of smaller steps. In the next four episodes of College Admissions Insider, Becca and Brooke will be walking you through our college planning timeline, offering a step by step action plan to take you from 9th grade through 12th grade and beyond. Today we’ll cover tips and best practices for students who are in their first year in...

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Episode 95: Artificial Intelligence in College...

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2025/12/01

Send us a text If there's one thing that's always constant, it's change. Nowhere is that more true than in the field of technology. Like many industries, higher education is transforming in the midst of the newest tech revolution: Artificial intelligence. In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we'll explore some of the ways colleges are implementing AI assistance, how that impacts the experience for students and families, and what it means for the future of higher ed. Our guest is Emi...

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Episode 94: Demonstrated Interest

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2025/10/20

Send us a text Submitting your application is the ultimate way you'll tell a college you want in. But that's just the end of the story. In the years before you apply, many admissions offices will be on the lookout for something called demonstrated interest. In this episode, we talk about why demonstrated interest has become increasingly important in recent years, what counts as meaningful engagement, and what students should and shouldn't do as they try to stand out. Our guest is Kevin Mathes...

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Episode 93: Crushing the College Interview

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2025/09/22

Send us a text The application is the main way colleges and universities get to know you as an applicant. But it's not the only way. At some schools, students are invited to share their story in-person through an admissions interview. In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we'll learn why interviews are valuable in the admissions process, what you can do to practice and prepare, and how building interviewing skills can benefit you in the future. Our guest is Alison Slater, founder of ...

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Episode 92: Attending College Far From Home, Pt. 2

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2025/07/16

Send us a textFor some students, college is just a short drive away. For others, it means crossing time zones, states or even coasts.In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we’re diving into what it’s really like to attend a college far from home. From culture shock to homesickness to learning how to fly solo (literally and figuratively), we’re sharing stories and insights that can help you decide just how far you’re willing — or excited — to go.Our guests are Bucknell students Clara Carroll,

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Episode 91: Attending College Far From Home, Pt. 1

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2025/06/27

Send us a text For some students, their dream school might be right down the road. While for others, it's a road trip, train or plane ride away. On today's episode of College Admissions Insider, we'll talk about attending school far from home, what that means for your college search, and more importantly, your college experience. Our guest is with my colleague Cameron Walsh, a regional associate director of admissions at Bucknell. Read a transcript for this episode If you have a que...

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Episode 90: How to Use Outcomes in Your College Search

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2025/06/03

Send us a text When so much of the college search is about what you'll do during university, it can be easy to push off what comes after until, well, after. But knowing what graduates go on to accomplish can be a powerful tool when deciding which schools are on your list. In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're diving into outcomes. We'll discover how universities manage and share outcomes data, the best time to start thinking about careers, how parents and families can bes...

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Episode 89: Building Your College List

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2025/05/19

Send us a text Whether you're just now thinking about college or have been visiting campuses for months, there's a step in the college process that all students arrive at: Building a college list. With thousands of colleges and universities in the U.S., choosing the ones you'd like to attend can feel like a tall order. Good news is you don't have to do it alone. In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we'll discuss how to find schools that match your interests, how to organize th...

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Minisode: Waitlists

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2025/04/21

Send us a text Spring is officially here, and with it, those long-awaited responses from college admissions. You may think there's only two options. “Congrats, you're in,” or, “We regret to inform you.” But plenty of students will receive a third message, offering them a spot on the waitlist. In this minisode, we'll chat about the most important tips for navigating that outcome. Read a transcript for this episode. If you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast...

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Episode 88: College-Based Organizations

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2025/02/27

Send us a text From Google to mobile apps to podcasts like this, there are countless resources out there to help students find the school that's right for them and craft a strong application. Many students might find that the ultimate college support is right in their own backyard. On today's episode of College Admissions Insider, we're exploring community-based organizations. We'll define what community-based organizations are, who they serve and the difference they can make in a...

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Episode 87: Pre-College Programs

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2025/01/29

Send us a textWebsites, brochures and social media can only tell you so much about what a college is like. While visiting in person is an excellent way to get a feel for campus life, there are even more immersive opportunities.Today on College Admissions Insider, we're diving into pre-college programs. We'll learn what pre-college programs offer prospective students, what the experience looks like at Bucknell, and how it can help you decide where you'd like to attend.Our guests are Carrine Ph...

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Episode 86: Tackling the Application Essay

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2024/12/20

Send us a textTell us about a challenge you faced and how you overcame it.Reflect on a moment when your actions made a difference for others.Describe one of your passions and why it lights you up. These aren't just ideas for your next journal entry. They're prompts you might see when you sit down to write your college essay — one of the only places on the application where students use their own voice to tell an admissions committee about themselves. In this episode of College Admis...

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Episode 85: Breaking down the FAFSA and CSS Profile

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2024/11/22

Send us a textThere's no shortage of acronyms in higher education, but perhaps none are more important for prospective students than FAFSA and CSS.For students and families seeking financial aid, these are the essential forms you'll need to submit. Today we'll break down these financial aid forms, the differences between them and some tips for using the FAFSA and CSS to secure aid at the schools on your list.Our guest is Erin Wolfe, Director of Financial Aid at Bucknell.Read a transcript for ...

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Minisode: Minimum Requirements for College

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2024/11/08

Send us a textIn this minisode of College Admissions Insider, Brooke and Becca dive into minimum requirements. You'll learn what minimum requirements are, how they might differ between schools, and ways that you can ensure you're on the right preparation track for college.Read a transcript for this episodeIf you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu.Links:Bucknell's undergraduate admissions requirementsInfo about applying to BucknellApplication date...

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(Re-air) Episode 5: Writing a Killer College...

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2024/10/14

Send us a textAt schools like Bucknell that receive thousands of applications every year, there’s a good chance some applicants will have similar grades, academic rigor, and extracurricular involvement.But there's a place where applicants can stand out — something guaranteed to be found in their application and no other. We're talking about the college essay — an applicant's best opportunity to show colleges who they are.Writing a great college application essay doesn't have to be an intimida...

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Episode 84: A Parent Perspective from Admissions...

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2024/09/24

Send us a textWhile it may be the student who gets admitted to college in the end, they aren't the only ones with a hand in the process. From those initial Google searches to campus visits and beyond, parents and families are discovering and learning right alongside their student. On this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're taking a closer look at the parent and family experience.We'll talk about the role that parents and families play in the college search process. Our guests a...

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