TikTok, Reddit, Instagram, and other social media platforms are filled with college admissions advice—and some of it is genuinely helpful. But some of it is misleading, outdated, or missing a whole lot of context.

In this episode, we’re tackling some of the biggest college admissions myths we hear from students and parents online and separating what’s actually true from what just sounds convincing on the internet.

We’ll explore:

• “This is the essay that got me into [insert college]!” Why one essay rarely tells the whole admissions story. We’ll talk about holistic admissions, how essays fit into the larger application, and why an essay that worked for one student may not work for another. We’ll also discuss whether students should read sample essays—and how to use them for in ...