College Admissions Consulting Apps Are In: Now What?; Post-Decision Etiquette; Borrowing Basics Written by Sally Gangaon December 20th, 2023 I started my career as an assistant director of admission at Reed College, my alma mater, where I ran the transfer program. From there, I went to Whittier College as an associate director, and then moved on to The University of Chicago, again as associate director, where I was in charge of the application reading process and the awarding of our top merit scholarships. The diversity of my experience was very helpful when I transferred to the high school side, where I assisted students applying to colleges at all levels of selectivity. Learn More About Sally getting in, college admissions process, student loans, Host Sally Ganga welcomes admissions counselor Elyse Krantz, our go-to person for the nuts and bolts of the application process, to discuss what seniors can do now that they’ve submitted their college applications. Next up, Lauren Randle, former high school counselor and admission officer, joins us to go over the etiquette of what students should do after being admitted to a college. Finally, college finance expert Jennifer Willcox stops by to chat about the basic rules around borrowing money to attend college. To listen to other episodes, visit Getting In: A College Coach Conversation on VoiceAmerica or search for us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. While you’re there, please leave us a rating or review! We appreciate your feedback. Related Resources Read | Posted on April 22nd, 2025 Demystifying Liberal Arts: What They Are and Aren't Read | Posted on March 11th, 2025 Does a Teen Need to File a Tax Return? Read | Posted on March 5th, 2025 Mastering the Final Round: How to Ace Your College Scholarship Interview and Stand Out
