A College Guidance Blog
In the season of weekend getaways to the Jersey Shore, Rocky Mountain National Park, sunny Santa Barbara, Pike Place Market, and maybe even Boca Raton, families often encounter the dreaded task of picking music and/or other choice listenings for the long-haul-road-ahead. To take away a bit of the dread in making these choices, I urge for the consideration of the lesser known, slightly more intellectual additions to the road-trip mix: the Podcast.
For those not familiar with podcasts, they are digital audio or video files that can be readily downloaded or streamed for listening. They are often interviews or conversations on thematic topics that can feature experts on the featured topic. Think of them like an audio version of a blog entry, or an always available radio feature. In the world of college admissions/acceptance, planning, and information sharing, podcasts can be very insightful. Many college experts are willing to openly and candidly share their knowledge. Here are a few college related podcasts that should be added to your road trip queue...
About Admissions- A college admissions podcast featuring interviews by college experts and founders of AdmitHub Kirk Daulerio & Drew Magliozzi. Be sure to check out the whole series of podcasts by Kirk & Drew.
Interview with author Lacy Crawford - Hosted by satellite radio personality Michael Smerconish, this interview focuses on Lacy's recent publication Early Decision: A Novel about the stresses of college admissions.
College Smart Radio is a series of podcasts about a variety of college topics. This cast focuses on general planning and smart college financials.
In this podcast, the College Checklist interviews Judy Bass, an independent college counselor who specializes in planning for students with learning differences.
Of course, no road trip would be complete without a few more student friendly podcasts. Check out YesReneau's Youtube series that begins with her rejection from Stanford and acceptance to Harvard.
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