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• Season Finale: Listeners' Choice

  Florida State University, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Samford University join Talk College to Me's last episode of the season. In Listeners' Choice, we discuss topics chosen by you: athletics/recruitment, demonstrated interest, how an applicant is picked, and the power of recommendations.Welcoming and introduction from co-hosts Lynn Stewart and Vicki Thompson. - 0:29Introduction of Hege Ferguson from Florida State University. - 1:03Introduction of David Presley from Samford University. - 3:42Introduction of Mike Drish from University of Massachusetts Amherst. - 6:00“What is most important to know about athletic recruitment as it relates to the college process? Also, please talk a little about club/intramural sports?” - 9:25Introduction of Nikolai from D100. - 20:48“Is demonstrated interest still a factor given we remain in the midst of a pandemic? Howimportant was demonstrated interest prior to COVID-19?” - 20:57Introduction of Dylan from D100. - 30:17“Do admission officers look at the date/time a student submits the application? Once the student hits the ‘submit’ button, what happens to their application?” - 30:23“How impactful are letters of recommendation? Who should write a recommendation - teacher, coach, youth leader?” - 39:36What’s up next for Talk College to Me. - 50:10Visit D100Radio.com or follow D100 Radio on Twitter for the latest updates regarding Talk College to Me.Have an idea for this podcast? Text us on Messages or email [email protected]. 

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• Straight Talk with the Class of 2021

  2020 has been a year to remember (or forget). Everyone's lives have been impacted by COVID-19, and the college admissions process is no different. Dylan Carollo and Nikolai Eggleton of D100 Radio share their experience of being seniors in the Class of 2021, and even give insight into what they have learned throughout the past eight weeks of Talk College to Me.Welcoming and introduction from co-hosts Lynn Stewart and Vicki Thompson. - 0:29Introduction of Dylan Carollo and Nikolai Eggleton from D100 Radio. - 0:37“Are there any particular moments that stand out or things that surprised you from doing this podcast?” - 0:48“How does your college list look different than the one you started with? What drove those changes/updates?” - 5:20“What have you learned about yourself in the process?” - 9:12“Is there anything you wish you had done differently so far? Do you plan to implement changes with any remaining applications?” - 11:56“Who did you include in your village to review essays and talk through your college list? Was it helpful to enlist the support of adults in this process?” - 14:34“What was the most intimidating factor about the whole process for you?” - 17:03“What advice can you pass on to the Class of 2022 regarding the college search and application process?” - 22:50Up Next on Talk College to Me and information about Listeners’ Choice. - 25:00Visit D100Radio.com or follow D100 Radio on Twitter for the latest updates regarding Talk College to Me.Have an idea for this podcast? Text us on Messages or email [email protected].

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• Determining Your Fit: Featuring Rice University & Spelman College

  Determining fit is one of the most critical components of the college search process. Seeing yourself on campus and bonding with other students is a must, and should be one of the top priorities when you are researching and visiting institutions (virtually). Rice University's Brandon Mack and Spelman College's Ingrid Hayes explain what you should look for.Listeners' Choice: Cast your vote here.Welcoming and introduction from co-hosts Lynn Stewart and Vicki Thompson. - 0:29Introduction of Ingrid Hayes from Spelman College. - 0:47Introduction of Brandon Mack from Rice University. - 4:10“Is it important for students to answer the question - ‘Why do I want to go to college?’ before focusing on the question ‘Where do I want to go to college?’” - 8:07Introduction of Nikolai from D100 Radio. - 12:13“I hear Admission Representatives use the term, ‘fit.’ What is collegefit? Is fit more important than college rankings?” - 12:19Introduction of Dylan from D100 Radio. - 24:37“Can you explain the distinguishing characteristics of a liberal arts college, a comprehensive university, and an Honors College within a larger university.” - 24:43“What are the most important factors or “drivers” for students to consider as they begin to explore colleges - especially if (1) they don't have a major picked out, or (2) they want to major in several different areas?” - 30:40"Is it true that a student can find a fit and be happy in a lot of different colleges?" - 38:20Up Next on Talk College to Me and information about Listeners’ Choice. - 43:10Visit D100Radio.com or follow D100 Radio on Twitter for the latest updates regarding Talk College to Me.Have an idea for this podcast? Text us on Messages or email [email protected].

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• Social Media Within College Admissions: Featuring University of Denver

  Social media is a part of most college applicants' lives. It even affects their admission into institutions around the country. Listen to University of Denver's Derek DuBose discuss the role of social media within the context of college admissions.Welcoming and introduction from co-hosts Lynn Stewart and Vicki Thompson. - 0:29Introduction of Derek DeBose from University of Denver. - 0:37“Do Colleges have a specific review process when it comes to social media?” - 1:35“If my social media accounts are private, do I have to worry about what I post/tweet?” - 4:45Introduction of Nikolai from D100 Radio.- 07:10“Are there any red flags when looking at an applicant's social media account? - 07:19“And would following controversial sites/accounts hurt a student’s chances of admission?” - 08:10Introduction of Dylan from D100 Radio. - 11:07“Does the admission office bear any weight on “anonymous reports” about an applicant’s behavior on social media?” - 11:11“How can students use social media to enhance/support their application?” - 14:13“Advice for students who join the colleges Facebook/chat room before/during/after the admission process?” - 18:00Up Next on Talk College to Me. - 23:10Visit D100Radio.com or follow D100 Radio on Twitter for the latest updates regarding Talk College to Me.Have an idea for this podcast? Text us on Messages or email [email protected].

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• The Common Application

  Every year, millions of high school students call the Common Application home during the fall. This admissions cycle is different, however, and the Common App is changing some of aspects of the application due to COVID-19. Senior Director and Board Secretary of the Common App, Scott Anderson, weighs in on the changes.Welcoming and introduction from co-hosts Lynn Stewart and Vicki Thompson. - 0:29Introduction of Scott Anderson from The Common Application. - 0:37“Will you talk about how the Common Application has evolved over the years and why it is trusted by so many as the “go-to” application for students?” - 1:33“A lot of students don’t have access to college counselors - how can the Common Application be a resource for them as they apply to college?” - 5:00Introduction of Nikolai from D100 Radio. - 10:00“A lot of the colleges I’m applying to accept the Common Application and also give me the option to use their own or another application as well. Do colleges prefer one application over the other?” - 10:04Introduction of Dylan from D100 Radio. - 11:34“What resources does the Common Application provide for students who might be struggling with paying application fees?” - 11:37“The Common Application just removed the discipline question. Will you talk about that decision and how that will be helpful to students? Will colleges ask that discipline question in another way?” - 13:42“The Common Application has added a place for students to talk about their experience during the pandemic. Why only 250 words? And how might that change as we approach the 2nd year of living with COVID-19?” - 20:10“If you enter your test scores through the “testing” tab in the Common Application and you are applying test-optional to an institution, are they able to see your scores? Do you have a prediction about how many students will choose test-optional this year?” - 26:38“Once you’ve his the submit button for an application to a school through the Common Application, what happens next?” - 30:21Up Next on Talk College to Me. - 35:25Visit D100Radio.com or follow D100 Radio on Twitter for the latest updates regarding Talk College to Me.Have an idea for this podcast? Text us on Messages or email [email protected].

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