College Admissions Consulting Dorm Room Shopping, Universities in the UK, and Welcoming Your College Freshman Home Written by Tova Javetzon July 12th, 2018 I began my career as both a tour guide and senior interviewer at my alma mater, Barnard, where I later joined the admissions team and read and reviewed applications from students applying from the northeastern, midwestern, and western regions of the United States, as well as Canada. A few years later, while pursuing my master’s degree, I briefly left admissions to be the director of student life at the Jewish Theological Seminary. Realizing I missed working closely with students on the high school side of college counseling, I joined the admissions team at Fordham University where I recruited and reviewed applicants applying to Fordham’s liberal arts and business colleges. My most recent experience at Montclair State helped me understand what the application process looks like outside of highly selective colleges and how to help students who may not be fully prepared for college-level work. One of my favorite past experiences was managing the athletic recruitment process at Fordham as well as a number of sports at Barnard. Understanding the inner workings of both the Ivy and Patriot athletic leagues meant I was able to guide students to find the best athletic matches as part of their college search. Learn More About Tova applying from abroad, getting in, transition to college, On the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, Elizabeth Heaton is back to cover everything you need to know about bargain hunting for dorm supplies, looking for universities in the UK, and welcoming your students back home after having been away at college. Bargain Hunting Dorm Room Shopping Laurie Peltier joins Beth to talk about how to save a buck or two when buying everything you need to set up your student’s residence hall room. They discuss what is actually needed up front and what can be delayed, what can be split with roommates, and what should you cross off the list together. Laurie also shares some great Bed Bath and Beyond hacks, an overview of the best places to buy textbooks, and a few thoughts on laptop purchases. Fear not, Beth asked Laurie to clarify which of these supplies are qualified expenses and can be purchased with funds from a 529 account. Looking for Universities in the UK A few months back on the show we covered myths about US students applying to colleges in the UK . Today, Lauren Randle continues the conversation with Beth to cover what resources students can use to learn about colleges beyond just Oxford, Cambridge, and St. Andrews. They also discuss where to find and how to utilize rankings or “league tables,” how “open days” and tours differ in the UK, and how your academic interest may play into the search. Stay tuned for an episode in the future about mastering the UCAS website and the UK application process. Transitioning Back Home after the First Year of College Kennon Dick joins Beth to share some of the great insight he has learned as a parent of two children currently in college. What happens when they come home after experiencing the freedom of college life and are now living under your roof for the summer? How can you find a balance that works for your family? Kennon and Beth discuss everything from curfews to laundry and other basic household responsibilities. You’ll have to listen to hear Kennon’s Spare Tire Test, and his take on why the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving can be tough. On the next episode, tune in to hear more about financial aid at community colleges, how to set up your Common App account, and how LinkedIn can be used in your application strategy. Have a question you’d like us to answer? Submit it here. Related Resources Read | Posted on April 16th, 2024 Understanding Direct Admission: A Pathway to Success Read | Posted on April 10th, 2024 Acceptance by Emi Nietfeld; Why You Should Fill out the FAFSA Read | Posted on April 9th, 2024 Community Colleges with Campus Housing
