College Admissions Consulting Summer Campus Visits; Meeting Financial Need Written by Sally Gangaon July 13th, 2022 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 visits, financial aid, What does it mean when a college meets financial need? We’ll take a closer look at the reality of this policy for families and share some colleges that do this. For those planning college visits this summer, we have advice from a Boston College admissions officer and a tour guide about how to make the most of that time even though students aren’t on campus. 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 July 12th, 2024 Should I Take Online Courses this Summer? Read | Posted on May 29th, 2024 How Social Media is Used in the College Admissions Process Read | Posted on May 22nd, 2024 Questions NOT to Ask Admissions; Prep for the College Transition
