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

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Episode 89: Building Your College List

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Minisode: Waitlists

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Episode 49: A Guide to Standardized Testing

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're providing some helpful info for students who will be taking tests like the SAT, ACT and AP Subject Tests as part of their college admissions journey. Topics include the merits and weaknesses of standardized tests, how to decide which tests to take, tips for studying and more.

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Episode 48: Decoding Diversity Equity & Inclusion

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're discussing college resources for students from diverse backgrounds, how to get a sense of a school's commitment to equity and inclusion, the additional steps universities can take to make each student feel welcomed, and more.

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Episode 47: Supporting Your Mental Health While in College

In this episode, we're covering how students can leverage on-campus counseling services to care for their mental and emotional health while in college.

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What to Do After Receiving a College Acceptance Letter

Learn what to do after you’ve received your acceptance letter for college. Answer questions, such as “How long do I have to accept a college admission offer?”

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Episode 46: All About Accessibility Resources

In this episode, we're talking all about accessibility at college — from learning what accessibility resources a school offers to requesting accommodations once you've been admitted and beyond.

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How to Help Your Student Choose a College Major

Choosing a college major is an important decision for any student. Parents, here are a few tips for helping your student choose a college or university major.

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Episode 45: Supporting Your Student Throughout College

In this episode, we're covering how you can continue to advocate for your student — whether they're in their first year of college or rounding out their fourth.

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Episode 44: A Quick Guide to Student Life

In this episode, In this episode, we're discussing how high schoolers can get a sense of what student life looks like at a college.

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Episode 43: Taking Your Faith to College

In this episode, we're diving deep into spirituality in college and the role faith can play in a student's experience on campus.

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Episode 42: The Residential vs. Commuter Experience

While many students choose to live where they learn, plenty of others opt to commute to college instead. In this episode, we're decoding what distinguishes the commuter experience from a traditional residential one.

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Episode 41: Applying to College as a Home-schooled Student

Many students and their families opt for high school learning that happens at home. In this episode, we're offering helpful insights for home-schooled students who are navigating the college process.

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Episode 40: How to Get a Feel for Campus Culture

In this episode, we're sharing some tips on how prospective students can get a sense of a university's campus culture — from the brochure to the college tour and far beyond.

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Minisode: Get To Know Your Hosts

We're dropping in mid-week with a special mini-episode to share some recent changes at College Admissions Insider. Bryan Wendell, who cohosted the podcast, is now pursuing new and exciting career opportunities beyond Bucknell — and we wish him the best of luck!

Joining Brooke Thames as the podcast's new cohost is Becca Haupt Aldredge, senior associate director of admissions at Bucknell.

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Episode 39: So You Want To Be a Teacher: Preparing for a Career in Education While in College

Whether we met them in elementary, junior high or high school, we all have that one teacher who went above and beyond to mentor and encourage us.

It's easy to think that those wonderful teachers were simply born for the job. But dedicated, compassionate and empowering educators aren't magic — they're made. This episode of College Admissions Insider is for future college students who want to be that wonderful, life-changing teacher someday.

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What you need to know about AP exams

Everything You Need to Know About AP Exams

Earn college credit before even taking a single college-level class — that’s the promise of AP exams, which reward students for demonstrated skill in specific areas.

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Episode 38: Financial Aid and College Affordability

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we share the truth behind college affordability.

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Episode 37: Merit Awards: How Are They Granted?

If you’re a high school student on the track to college, there may be numerous merit scholarships out there for you. Here's how to find one and apply.

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Episode 35: What to Do While You Wait for a Decision

Waiting is hard. That's why we rounded up some tips for making the most of the time leading up to decision release day and advice for how to mitigate anxiety while you wait.

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Episode 34: Preparing for Your Dream Job While in High School

What's the best path from a dream to a dream job? We stopped by Bucknell’s Center for Career Advancement to help high school students answer that very question.

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Episode 33: So You Want To Be a Doctor: Preparing for a Medical Career While in College

In this episode, the hosts are joined by a pre-health adviser who shares can't-miss details for high school students considering a career in the health care profession.

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