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.

Explore how AI can simplify your college search. Get smarter, faster college matches based on your needs, interests and goals with tips, tools and examples to guide you.

Discover how college outcomes shape your search. We talk careers, data and support with Bucknell's executive director of career services Pam Keiser P'20 in this episode of College Admissions Insider.

The college application process has many steps, so staying organized throughout the process is key. Without a proper college application checklist, it's easy to get overwhelmed and lose track of important deadlines. That's why we've put together a detailed guide to help you along the way.

Not sure where to start with your college search? Learn how to find schools that fit your goals, organize your list and involve your parents along the way.

Spring brings college admissions decisions — but not every response is a yes or no. In this minisode, learn key tips for navigating a college waitlist and planning your next steps.

Learn how to prepare for a college fair, what to bring, key questions to ask admissions reps, and how to follow up to find your best-fit college.

Confused about student loans? Learn how they work, the differences between federal and private loans, repayment options, and alternatives like scholarships and grants.

Writing an essay can be the most intimidating part of the college admissions process, but it doesn't have to be. Show colleges the real you by following these steps.

We're diving into college-based organizations. We'll define what community-based organizations are, whom they serve and the difference they can make in a student's admissions journey.

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.

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.

A "test-optional" college or university is one that doesn't require you to submit SAT or ACT scores with your application. Here's what that means for you.

Once you arrive at college, you'll encounter a whole new set of terms that you might not have heard. To help you prepare, we've collected a few of these essential terms below.

In this episode, we'll chat about crafting a strong essay outline, how to keep your reader engaged and mistakes to avoid when writing.

In this episode, we'll break down 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.

In this College Admissions Insider podcast minisode, 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.

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, the hosts share proven tips to help students craft a killer application essay.

What does it mean to be waitlisted? When do waitlist decisions come out? Find answers to these & other questions about being waitlisted by your dream school.

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.