Mindful Admissions

Mindful Admissions

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Pull Yourself Together: Building a Dynamic Activities List and Resume

In this episode, Lily interviews Melinda with questions about building a dynamic and punchy activities list, as well as a high-quality student resume.

Showing Your Hand: How to Write The Personal Statement Essay

In this episode, Lily interviews Josefine about how to write the personal statement essay, and the pair demonstrate how to get started, as well as share some before-and-after essay drafts. Click here to read along as they analyze the sample essays!

The Tip of the Iceberg: The Effects of COVID-19 on Education, Testing, and College Admissions

In this episode, Josefine hosts a live Q&A, discussing the impact of COVID-19 on the college admissions process, standardized testing, and educational in general. Visit our website to view the free resources she mentions, including our blog!

Spilling the Beans: 2021 UC Counselor Conference Insights

In the Season 2 premiere episode, the whole gang relates their key takeaways from the 2021 UC Counselor Conference, a counselors-only event that parents may be interested to sneak a peek into.

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An Arm and a Leg: Cutting College Costs

In this episode, William interviews financial aid expert Pamela Walker to talk about loans, scholarships, and cutting college costs overall. Part 2 of the Cutting College Costs series.

A Pretty Penny: Building Affordability into your College List

In this episode, William interviews College Options LLC Founder Katelyn Klapper about building affordability into your college list with FAFSA and financial aid. Part 1 of the Cutting College Costs series.

Insult to Injury: Know Your Special Education Rights

In this episode, William interviews special education law expert Janey Brunson to talk about how parents and students can learn their rights and advocate for themselves.

A Long Story Short: Addressing the COVID-19 College Essay Prompt

In this episode, William and Lily tackle the COVID-19 Common App essay prompt, and talk about how students should (and shouldn't) answer it.

A Stitch in Time: College Application Deadlines Explained

In this episode, Josefine and Lily discuss college application deadlines and decode all the complex acronyms: EA, ED, RD, and more.

It Takes a Village: Supporting Students in College Application Season

In this episode, Josefine and Melinda answer Lily's questions about how parents can support their kids - emotionally, academically, and financially - during college applications season.

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