College Planning Simplified

by Stephanie D'Souza

College planning is stressful! We bring you the latest news on choosing a good fit college, presenting yourself effectively in college applications, writing effective college essays, building a successful high school resume, and navigating the college admission process successfully.

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How to Nail Your Supplemental Essays

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Stephanie and Lindsey break down the supplemental essays that impact admissions outcomes, from Why Us to Why Major to...

38m

•Aug 21, 2026

The Common App Activities List: What Admissions Officers Really Notice

Send us Fan MailWe talk with Brooke Willette, Assistant Director of Admissions at the University of Vermont, about why the Common App activities list ...

36m

•Jul 23, 2026

Why Smart Teens Procrastinate on College Applications (And What Parents Can Do)

Send us Fan MailWe talk with productivity coach Gigi Miller about why college admissions can trigger overwhelm, procrastination, and shutdown even for...

40m

•Jun 15, 2026

How To Choose The Right Common App Personal Statement Prompt

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Jamie Pack, Director of Content at Advantage College Planning helps break down what the Common App personal statement...

42m

•May 14, 2026

Test Smarter, Not Harder: How to Choose and Maximize SAT or ACT Scores

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Stephanie sits down with test prep expert Jenny Cochran from ArborBridge to break down what the SAT and ACT really me...

41m

•Apr 8, 2026

Why Valedictorians Get Denied

Send us Fan MailA big welcome to our new host, Stephanie D’Souza! In this episode, Stephanie shares what she learned reading applications inside multi...

28m

•Mar 12, 2026