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Inside College Admissions
We believe students are more than their test scores and colleges are more than their rankings. Higher education and career readiness is the gateway to expanded opportunities for advancement, yet far too many high school students fail to realize those opportunities. We set out to fix a flawed college...
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ACT and SAT Must-Knows for High Schoolers with Test Innovators
In this episode, we chat with Celena from Test Innovators, our test prep partner! If you’re feeling overwhelmed or confused about standardized testing...
Chantal & Julie: A Scoir Success Story!
In this episode, we're joined by former Title I Counselor, Julie (aka Ms. K), and her former student, Chantal, as they fill us in on Chantal's incredi...
How to Have a Productive (and Fun!) Summer
Summer is for relaxing and recharging, but it’s also a great opportunity to set yourself up for success! In this episode, former college counselor and...
Campus Visits: What to Look for on Your Tour
Thinking about visiting colleges this summer or fall? In this podcast episode, we’re breaking down the importance of campus visits, what to look for o...
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[For Counselors & Teachers] Tips for Writing Letters of Recommendation
We shared an episode for students about requesting letters of recommendation, now we're sharing our pro tips for counselors and teachers as they write...
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[For Students] How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation
Wondering how to ask for a letter of recommendation — and actually get a strong one?
In this episode, we break down everything students need to...
Course Selection: Strategies for Choosing your High School Courses
In this episode, Peter Van Buskirk, Strategic Advisor for Scoir and former Dean of Admission, shares pro tips for selecting your high school courses....
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Why Counselors Give Us Hugs at NACAC [Event Replay]
In this webinar-turned-podcast, hear the experts talk about how Scoir's foundational work with high school counselors benefits the work of colleges, t...
Pro Tips for Effective Writing and Communication
In this episode, Chief Growth Officer at Scoir, Ashley Smith, and former Dean of Admission, Peter Van Buskirk chat all things effective communication!...
What Students Really Want to Hear from Colleges
Join Ciara and Erika, Senior Engagement Strategists at Scoir and college admissions marketing professionals, plus Abby deSilva, Inbound Marketing Stra...
A Temperature Check on Admissions: Summer 2024
Our Chief Growth Officer, Ashley Smith, is joined by Peter Van Buskirk as he shares a recap of key takeaways and hot topics from this year's No Name C...
Navigating College Choices: Counselor Tips for Student and Parent/Guardian Harmony
In this episode, host Kaila Brown, former high school counselor, and guest Aaron Fulk, Director of College Counseling at the University School of Nash...
Navigating Higher Education Budgeting Amid the Changing Admissions Landscape
By 2027, the number of names nationally available for search will drop by 38%, according to Forbes. A shifting public perception of college and post-h...
5 Essential To-Dos Before Junior Year
Back by popular demand, Tom from College Essay Guy Team joins us for this fun episode! We'll share 5 of the most essential tasks we recommend you comp...
5 Essential To-Dos Before Senior Year
What do Olivia Rodrigo and college application culture have in common? 🤔 In this episode, Tom from the College Essay Guy Team joins Elena to talk abo...
Getting to Know Colleges from Campus or the Couch
In this episode we're joined by Scoir team member with a background in admissions, Liz McGonigle! We dive into how college fairs and events typically...
5 Things to Do During the Second Half of Senior Year
By winter break, you may have checked off a lot of your senior year To-Do list: applying to college, studying for exams, and of course, making memorie...
The Ins and Outs of Applying with Scoir
Curious about what applying with Scoir is like? Want to hear what's new this year? This episode is for you! We'll dive into the ways applying with Sco...
From Counselor to Counselor: How to Prep for the School Year
Hello August! A new school year is quickly approaching and we're excited to share some advice for our counselor community. In this episode, we're join...
Thrifty College Tips: How To Dorm Shop on a Budget
Load up your shopping cart because, with these tips, you can get more of what you need for your dorm on a budget! In this episode, Elena and her sist...
The Digital SAT and Everything You Need to Know about Testing This Year
In this episode, we sit down with Celena from Test Innovators, our test prep partner!
We cover the testing landscape, the main differenc...
A Temperature Check on Admissions: Summer 2023
In this episode we're joined by former Dean of Admission, Peter Van Buskirk, who shares key takeaways from this year's No Name Conferences. We dive in...
The Youth Mental Health Crisis: How We Can Help Our Students
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What To Ask On A College Visit
GRWM for a college visit 🤪 jk it's your college visit BUT I will be sharing questions that I definitely wish I had asked on my college visits! Whethe...
The Final Choice of a College: Tips for Getting It Right
College Decision Day is right around the corner! Still making your final choice? We've got tips for you! ⭐ We'll talk with college expert and former...
5 Keys to Keep Your Student Debt to a Minimum
Before you make your final choice for college, listen to this episode! We are debunking the myth that students have to accrue a mountain of debt to go...
Family Bootcamp: Financial Aid 101
Get your pen and paper out because in this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on all things financial aid! 💰 In this fifth and final episode of...
Family Bootcamp: Tips for Building a Productive College List
Is your junior beginning to build a college list? This episode is a great place to get started! 🌟 In this fourth episode of our family mini-series, E...
Family Bootcamp: Strategies for Managing the SAT/ACT Experience
To test or not to test? That is the question! 📝 In this third episode of our family mini-series, we explore how you can advise your student in the st...
Family Bootcamp: Why Course Selections Matter in the College Admissions Process
Should my student take another year of language classes? What about AP and Honors classes? 🤔 We'll answer these questions and more in this second epi...
Family Bootcamp: Keys to Getting Started with College Planning
Want to guide your student in their college application journey but aren't sure where to start? With this episode (the first in our Family Bootcamp mi...
How to Make the Most of Your Winter Break
Winter break may be short but there are a LOT of fun things to do! ❄️ In this episode, Elena and her sister, Andrea, talk about how your favorite song...
Why You Should Celebrate Submitting Your College Applications
Through a conversation with Admissions Mom, we talk about why it's important to celebrate the big milestone of submitting your applications (and not j...
The Don't Sweat It's & Don't Forget It's of Your College Application
⚠️ TIME TO BE REAL ⚠️ in your college application! It turns out you can use humor and show your personality in your application (?!) and we'll tell yo...
How the 'Little Things' Make your College Essay Stand Out
Looking for that unique twist to make your college essay stand out? 🌟 It might be in your niche laptop stickers or celeb fandom! In this episode, we'...
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Applying to College in the US: Advice for International Students [Part Two]
Are you looking to study someplace new? In this episode, Elena and Tushar continue their conversation about Tushar's experience studying in the U.S. f...
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Applying to College in the US: Advice for International Students [Part One]
Applying to college in the U.S.? 🌏 We're here for you! In this episode, Elena chats with her friend, Tushar, who is studying in the U.S. from India....
How to Make the Most of Your Summer
Summer is for pizza bagels, long drives with friends, and doing... something cool? Not sure how to spend your summer? In today's episode, Elena chats...
Dorm Room Essentials Part 2: What to Bring to College
Dorm Essentials is BACK with new additions to your Ultimate College Packing List! In this episode, we talk about college must-haves, like photos from...
Dorm Room Essentials Part 1: What to Bring to College
Here’s the tea about college: your Future Self will thank you for packing bandaids and a box of Cheez-its, and you’ll NEED to bring flip flops for the...