Countdown to College Radio

Imagine a virtual college fair where students can chat online, in real time, with admissions officers, pick up digital versions of the college catalogs and other materials, and listen to keynote addresses on topics related to college admissions and college prep. Kyle Judah of CollegeWeekLive.com describes their site and how it works.
http://www.CollegeWeekLive.com

Imagine a virtual college fair where students can chat online, in real time, with admissions officers, pick up digital versions of the college catalogs and other materials, and listen to keynote addresses on topics related to college admissions and college prep. Kyle Judah of CollegeWeekLive.com describes their site and how it works.
http://www.CollegeWeekLive.com

Perry Robinson, Denison’s Vice President and Director of Admissions, provides insights into the quintessential residential liberal arts college experience that students can find on this undergraduate-only campus in Granville, Ohio, just outside Columbus. Denison is one of the 40 colleges recognized by the group “Colleges That Change Lives.”
http://www.denison.edu

Chris Long, President of Cappex.com, talks about the features of this free site, which helps match high-school seniors with colleges that fit each student’s profile and interests. It also gives students listings of the merit aid available at each college, and provides information about how likely that student is to get admitted to any particular college (based on grades, test scores, gender, ethnicity, and more).
http://www.cappex.com

Chris Long, President of Cappex.com, talks about the features of this free site, which helps match high-school seniors with colleges that fit each student’s profile and interests. It also gives students listings of the merit aid available at each college, and provides information about how likely that student is to get admitted to any particular college (based on grades, test scores, gender, ethnicity, and more).
http://www.cappex.com

Sally Blount, Dean of the New York University School of Business Undergraduate College and special advisor to the provost for global academic integration at NYU describes their new “Business and Political Economy” program, which requires three full semesters of study abroad and explains why the school is putting so much emphasis on overseas study. For high school students who are interested in study abroad during college, she also lists factors to look for in a study abroad program when considering colleges to which they will apply.
http://www.stern.nyu.edu/uc/BPE

Sally Blount, Dean of the New York University School of Business Undergraduate College and special advisor to the provost for global academic integration at NYU describes their new “Business and Political Economy” program, which requires three full semesters of study abroad and explains why the school is putting so much emphasis on overseas study. For high school students who are interested in study abroad during college, she also lists factors to look for in a study abroad program when considering colleges to which they will apply.
http://www.stern.nyu.edu/uc/BPE

Beth Pickett, host of Countdown to College Radio Show, offers an internet-based technique for methodically searching for and investigating colleges. This four-step method utilizes the College Board.com’s College Matchmaker web site, YOUniversityTV.com’s video-based campus tours, the U.S. News and World Report college database for information on freshman retention and graduation rates, and student reviews from Unigo.com.
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/college

College web sites are full of information--sometimes overwhelmingly so. Jeannie Borin, president and founder of College Connections, gives hints on how students and parents can navigate college web sites to hone in on critical information about a college’s mission, core requirements, and more.
http://www.college-connections.com

Chris Gruber, Dean of Admission at Davidson College in North Carolina, describes this small liberal arts college with an outstanding record of student success. A vibrant Honor Code, direct instruction in leadership skills, and a commitment to giving back are just a few of the characteristics of this tight-knit college community.
http://www.Davidson.edu

Jordan Goldman, Founder and CEO of Unigo.com, talks about the site’s searchable online database of student reviews, videos, and statistics about the colleges they attend, and how high school students can use the free site to find out specific information about colleges where they might apply.
http://www.Unigo.com

Harold Wingood, Associate Provost and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, describes this school, where research and community service work hand-in-hand to make a difference from the local to the international level.
http://www.ClarkU.edu

Kate Augus, Director of College Counseling at the Head-Royce School in Oakland, California, discusses planning and strategies for making the most of a campus visit over spring break or at any other time of year. (March 6, 2009)
http://www.unigo.com

Kate Augus, Director of College Counseling at the Head-Royce School in Oakland, California, discusses planning and strategies for making the most of a campus visit over spring break or at any other time of year. (March 6, 2009
http://www.unigo.com

Adam Sapp, Associate Dean of Admission at Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California, focuses on his school’s Athenaeum program and the many subsidized opportunities for students to complete internships abroad. (March 6, 2009)
http://www.cmc.edu

Jerry Flanagan, Vice President of Enrollment at St.Michael's College in Colchester, Vermont, describes this small Catholic college that engages students through community service, small class sizes, and outdoor adventures.
http://www.smcvt.edu

It's small. It's cool. It's tuition-free. It's really hard to get in. Olin's teamwork- and problem-solving-based curriculum was designed with input from the industries that employ engineers and innovative thinkers. Olin's Director of Communication Joe Hunter explains how a generous endowment allows for every accepted student to be granted a full four-year tuition scholarship. With only 300 students (75 per graduating class), Olin isn't your typical higher education experience. But for the students who do choose the Olin path, a unique and challenging experience awaits.
http://www.Olin.edu

Peter Osgood, Director of Admission at Harvey Mudd College, describes this small, undergraduates-only college focused on science, math, and engineering at the highest levels. Located in Claremont, California, Harvey Mudd College is a member of the Claremont Colleges consortium.
http://www.HMC.edu

Dr. Denise Pope, a co-founder of the Stressed Out Students and the Challenge Success programs at Stanford University, talks about the pressures many of today's students face as they strive to earn admission to a very few super-selective colleges, and what can be done to help improve student's mental health and families' perspectives on the college admissions process.
http://www.challengesuccess.org

Dr. Denise Pope, a co-founder of the Stressed Out Students and the Challenge Success programs at Stanford University, talks about the pressures many of today's students face as they strive to earn admission to a very few super-selective colleges, and what can be done to help improve student's mental health and families' perspectives on the college admissions process.
http://www.challengesuccess.org

Maria Furtado, Director of Admission at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, discusses what it means for students to seek out and find the right "fit" in a college, and how the National Survey of Student Engagement can provide useful data to help students and families consider colleges based on student outcomes and involvement rather than relying solely on selectivity or magazine rankings.
http://www.CTCL.org

Students interested in studying the visual arts in college have many options in terms of university-based or art-school based programs. Buck and Schoenberg, authors of "A Guide to College Choices in the Performing and Visual Arts", describe the considerations for each, and discuss how to begin pulling together a portfolio of work that these schools require.
http://www.lulu.com/southlabrea

Students interested in studying the visual arts in college have many options in terms of university-based or art-school based programs. Buck and Schoenberg, authors of "A Guide to College Choices in the Performing and Visual Arts", describe the considerations for each, and discuss how to begin pulling together a portfolio of work that these schools require.
http://www.lulu.com/southlabrea

Peter Osgood, Director of Admission at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California, describes engineering and science colleges and how they differ from other colleges, and reviews factors that help prepare a student for admission.
http://www.jets.org

Peter Osgood, Director of Admission at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California, describes engineering and science colleges and how they differ from other colleges, and reviews factors that help prepare a student for admission.
http://www.jets.org

Wellesley College Dean of Admission Jennifer Desjarlais discusses the advantages for students who choose to attend an all-women's college, and reviews the disproportionate number of women's college graduates who run Fortune 1000 companies and sit at the highest levels of government.
http://www.womenscolleges.org

Reed College Dean of Admission Paul Marthers describes this small liberal arts haven for the intellectually curious.
http://www.Reed.edu

Edward Connor, Director of Admissions at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts, tells us what WPI is all about.
http://www.WPI.edu

Paul Thiboutot, Dean of Admissions at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, describes his school and what makes it one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges.
http://www.Carleton.edu

Dr. Bob Withycombe, Professor of Rhetoric at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, describes the school and the unique qualities that make it one of the premiere small liberal arts colleges in the U.S.
http://www.whitman.edu