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Admission Insight

The Pennington School

Learn the ins and outs of the independent school admission process from professionals in the field. We understand this can be a long and sometimes uncertain road, so we are here to make your journey smoother. This podcast will help you gain an informed understanding of everything you need to know to find the school that is the right fit for your family. Episodes will include a timeline of the application process, tips for the interview, applying for financial aid, assessing a school"s academic

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S2 Ep33: Some Cool Things: Hear What Our Students Did...

Admission Insight ·

2025/09/11

Listen to a few of our students discuss some cool things that they did this summer! Enjoy & we will see you on campus soon!

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S2 Ep32: Exploring the World During Pennington's...

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2025/04/10

Today, we have four current Pennington students who discuss their Pennington "Spring Break Academic Trips" that took place this past March. These four students traveled all over the world, experienced new cultures, and created memories with their classmates that will last a lifetime. Sit back and enjoy!

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S2 Ep31: Navigating Decision Day 2025

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2025/03/07

Director of Admission & Financial Aid, Sharon Jarboe, & Associate Head of School, Chad Bridges, give tips & insight that will help you navigate Decision Day 2025!

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S2 Ep30: Happy Holidays: A Conversation Around...

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2024/12/20

Today, we welcome our Assistant Director of Residential Life, Assistant Director of Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Teacher of Health, AND Pennington alum, Peter Secrest, onto the show. Tune in for this meaningful conversation based around the spirit and traditions of The Pennington School community. Happy Holidays!

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S2 Ep29: Let's Hear From Our New Head of Middle School!

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2024/12/04

In this episode, our Director of Middle School Admission, Lynn Zahn, talks with our new Head of Middle School, Maria Capelle-Burny. We know you will enjoy hearing about Maria's story, her transition to Pennington, and her overall educational philosophy. To register for our Middle School Open House on December 19th, 2024 please use the link here.

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S2 Ep28: The Elephant In The Room: Financial Aid!

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2024/10/31

Today, Pennington's Director of Admission & Financial Aid, Sharon Jarboe, has a special guest join the show: Peter Park, Director of Financial Aid & Associate Director of Admission at The Peddie School. Peter also serves on the NAIS Financial Aid Advisory Task Force. In this episode, Sharon and Peter discuss their own private school stories and the ever important topic of financial aid!

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S2 Ep27: The Journey From Pennington To Major League...

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2024/09/19

Today we talk with 2024 Pennington alum, Bryce Meccage, about his journey through The Pennington School to being drafted in the second round of this year's Major League Baseball draft by the Milwaukee Brewers! Enjoy!

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S2 Ep26: Wrapping Up The Year: Catching Up With...

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2024/06/07

Today, our Director of Admission & Financial Aid, Sharon Jarboe, has an upbeat and informative conversation with our Director of College Counseling, Adam Materasso. Enjoy as we catch up with College Counseling! For updates on our college list, please go to our website here.

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S2 Ep25: Understanding Artificial Intelligence In...

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2024/05/31

Today, we talk to our Director of Technology, Ken Coakley, about AI in education and how it is impacting our Pennington community. Informative AND entertaining! We know you will really enjoy this conversation. Sit back and enjoy!

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S2 Ep24: STEM Journeys Nurtured At The Pennington...

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2024/05/23

Today, we talk with three current seniors who are members of the two-time champion computer science team! We also have their coach, mentor, and teacher on for the conversation as well. You will love this conversation based around the STEM journeys at The Pennington School. Enjoy!

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S2 Ep23: A Discussion Around Mental Health & Wellness!

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2024/05/17

In this episode, our Head of School, Dr. Bill Hawkey, has a conversation with our Director of Counseling Services, Susie Paige, on the very important topic of mental health and wellness in The Pennington School community. Turn the volume up and enjoy!

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S2 Ep22: Decision Weekend 2024: A Message from the...

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2024/03/08

Today, we bring you a message from our Director of Admission & Financial Aid, Sharon Jarboe, regarding Decision Weekend 2024! Enjoy this important and informative episode!

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S2 Ep21: A Parent Perspective Series: Our Magnificent...

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2023/10/31

Join us as three current middle school parents discuss the value of the Pennington middle school experience! We know you will find this deep dive into our magnificent middle school engaging and informative. Enjoy!

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S2 Ep20: A Parent Perspective Series: Danielle...

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2023/10/06

Fall is in the air! In today's episode, our Director of Admission, Sharon Jarboe, has a conversation with a new Pennington parent, Danielle Silverstein, who has new students in the upper school and middle school here. The conversation covers everything admission process related with a unique parent perspective attached to it. Remember to like, subscribe, and share our podcast as well! Enjoy!

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S2 Ep19: Diving Into Summer Programs!

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2023/05/18

In this episode we talk with Pennington Director of Summer Programs, Sean Davies! We speak on the future of summer programs and also how to make the most of your summer at an independent school. This is a light-hearted and useful episode that we think you will really enjoy!

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S2 Ep18: An Impactful Holiday Conversation: RIISE...

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2022/12/16

Today we welcome Pennington's own faculty member and Assistant Director of DEI, Delonte Egwuatu, as he has an impactful and informative conversation with RIISE Founder, Gina Parker Collins. Enjoy!

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S2 Ep17: Kick Off the College Conversation!

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2022/09/29

Kick off the college conversation by listening to an informative and impactful discussion with our Director of Admission & Financial Aid, Sharon Jarboe, and our Director of College Counseling, Adam Materasso. Enjoy!

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S2 Ep16: The Truth About Giving Back

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2021/12/15

In this episode, we talk with Connie Mercer & Chris Marchetti of HomeFront about the importance of giving back, the value of their work, their relationship with The Pennington School, and more! Enjoy!

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S2 Ep15: We Are Back 2021-22!

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2021/10/26

We are back! It has been a great start to the new school year here at The Pennington School. In this episode, we have a conversation with our Head of School, Dr. Hawkey, regarding last year, the current year, and everything upcoming. Enjoy!

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S2 Ep14: Where We Are & Where We Are Going

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2021/03/30

We welcome our Head of School, Bill Hawkey, for a conversation on the unique circumstances of the current school year, lessons learned, where we are headed as a school in the Fall, and more! We think you will find this episode both insightful and informative. Enjoy!

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