College Admissions Consulting Stress and the Application Process, Life Insurance to Save for College, Reporting Disciplinary Infractions Written by Lauren Randleon November 8th, 2018 I learned firsthand about the world of highly selective admissions as a former assistant director of admissions at Georgetown University. I traveled the United States, in and out of high schools and auditoriums, to eagerly educate students and their families about the application process, and then painstakingly reviewed thousands upon thousands of applications to fill our class. I reviewed applications for all four of Georgetown’s colleges (Georgetown College, McDonough School of Business, Walsh School of Foreign Service, and School of Nursing & Health Studies), and chaired the admissions committee for the School of Foreign Service. I experienced the nuances of the recruitment process as the admissions liaison to the Georgetown women’s soccer team, and also understood the significance of the admissions interview as the co-coordinator for Georgetown’s alumni interviewing process. I left admissions to pursue a master of education degree at the University of Virginia to broaden my knowledge of student development theories and current trends in higher education. There I decided that it was time to work more directly with students and families at the high school level, where my support and encouragement would have a more personal impact. That desire led me across the globe to Hong Kong, where I worked at a competitive international high school helping students with their college applications to the world's best universities. My international experience offered me the opportunity to work with extraordinary students and see extraordinary places. Learn More About Lauren college admissions advice, college admissions process, college applications, getting in, Airing on November 1st, the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation congratulates those seniors who submitted applications for an early round deadline! Pressing “submit” on that first application is almost as exciting as receiving the first offer of admission! Host Elizabeth Heaton and her guests cover the following topics in their conversation this week: reducing stress and mindfulness during the application process, using life insurance as a college savings vehicle, and how to handle disciplinary infractions on your applications. Stress and the College Application Process Former University of Pennsylvania admissions officer and wellness guru, Sai Somboon, joins Beth to focus on mindfulness and bring a little zen to our listeners. Whether you are a nervous high school freshman or a senior anxiously awaiting admissions results, stress finds all of us at some point throughout this process. Sai offers great advice and insight on how to be aware, remain present, and accept the space you are in. This segment is a must-listen for students and parents who need a reminder to just breathe. Using Life Insurance to Save for College Alex Bickford, former Southern New Hampshire University financial aid officer, and Beth then discuss using life insurance to save for college. Is this one of those “I heard through the grapevine…” scenarios that is just too good to be true? Alex helps listeners understand what to consider if they are considering purchasing insurance for the purpose of helping to pay for college. Reporting Disciplinary Infractions on College Applications Finally, Joy Biscornet, former high school counselor and admissions officer at multiple colleges, discusses reporting disciplinary infractions on a college application. While this is certainly not a favorite topic for anyone, it’s important to be informed. We all know that teenagers make mistakes. But are they required to report an infraction? Can they get away with it if the college doesn’t ask? Tune in to the full segment for some straight talk on handling a tricky situation, and to better understand what colleges want to hear in an explanation. On our next show, Ian Fisher hosts and will discuss the UC application, supplemental essays for Carnegie Mellon and Syracuse University, and the California state financial aid programs. 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
