Ian Fisher hosts the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, covering a diverse range of topics, including summer planning for artists, the impact of your college payments on this year’s taxes, and what high school seniors should be focused on now that college applications are in.

In the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, host Ian Fisher helped listeners brave the cold, with an hour packed with resources and information—for parents looking to help their students better manage their finances, for high school students looking for summer opportunities in STEM fields, and for seniors finishing up their college applications.

‘Tis the season—for holiday parties, shopping, and preparations. But for high school seniors, it’s also the season for finishing up their college applications. And with that in mind, the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation has some help for those students working on the Columbia University application. Host Beth Heaton covers that topic, as well as soliciting some great advice on the role that leadership plays in an MBA application and also some guidance for parents getting a late start on saving for college.

In the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, host Beth Heaton covers a wide range of informative topics: an insider’s perspective on what happens after you submit your financial aid application, a conversation about honors colleges, and insight into the UVA supplemental essays.

It’s officially fall, which means that early college application deadlines are just around the corner. For high school seniors who are (we hope!) working on their applications right now, never fear—last week’s episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation is here to help, with two segments on college essays and some timely questions on applying for financial aid.

Applying to college in Texas? Or anywhere? Then the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation is for you. Host Ian Fisher offers up a full show of application advice and guidance, on managing the expense of the college application process, navigating the ApplyTexas application, and getting started on college apps in general.

In the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, guest host Sally Ganga devoted the first two segments to an in-depth discussion on the challenges and opportunities for LGBTQ students at college. Sally welcomed special guest Jonathan Rosales, Program Director at the Point Foundation, the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students, and Point Scholar (and recent Brown University graduate) Bryce Celotto. The Point Foundation promotes change through LGBTQ scholarship funding, mentorship, leadership development, and community service training. Bryce and Jonathan joined Sally in a lively and informative discussion, focusing on their own experiences in college and offering great advice to college-bound LGBTQ students.

It’s hard to believe, but we’ve just wrapped up Memorial Day weekend, and the official start to summer is just about here! Time to relax in your beach chair with the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation. In this episode, host Beth Heaton gave listeners a peek inside the admissions office at the University of Southern California and explored the challenges and advantages of applying to college as a first generation college student. In the final segment, Beth helped parents grappling with the question, “Why should I save for college?”

Admissions, Penn Style

Ever wonder how admission officers at the most selective universities read applications? In the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, host Elizabeth Heaton launched the second installment in the series looking at how admissions decisions are made at a variety of institutions. To help her discuss admissions at the University of Pennsylvania, Beth welcomed her former Penn colleague, College Coach expert Sai Somboon. Together they discussed how applications are read at Penn, helping listeners understand the process a bit better.

The latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation focused on following a day in the life of a college admissions officer and financial planning for all four years of college.