Admittedly: College Admissions with Thomas Caleel

Thomas Caleel

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Episodes 138

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Since Feb 2023

Latest Episode May 2026

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Does thinking about applying to college, grad school, or prep school make your head spin? The Admittedly Podcast is for both parents and students preparing for or navigating school admissions. We aim to demystify the admissions process and share with you what you really need to know to succeed. Our host, Thomas Caleel, former director of MBA admissions and financial aid for the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, is here to help. He is a lifelong entrepreneur and CEO of a global admissions consulting agency where he works with families worldwide to help them achieve their educational goals. New episodes go live every Tuesday and Thursday. Learn from our guest speakers, live coaching sessions, and weekly solo episodes. Have admissions questions you'd like answered on the show? Apply to be coached by Thomas himself on one of our upcoming recordings. In this podcast, we don't promise easy answers or quick fixes. But with decades of experience under his belt, Thomas will address the practical aspects of applying to school and how to think like an admissions officer to improve your college or prep school application.

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Recent Episodes

S5E15 S5E15: Admissions Essays Explained: What Admissions Officers Are Actually Looking For (& What Most Students Get Wrong)

May 29, 2026 25m

To speak with an advisor and build a smarter college admissions strategy, book a Complimentary Strategy Call at: 👉 https://admittedly.co/path-to-admissions/ College application essays are one of the…

S5E14 S5E14: What 20+ Years Inside Admissions Taught Me: From Wharton MBA to Competitive Undergraduate Admissions

May 22, 2026 22m

To speak with an advisor and build a smarter college admissions strategy, book a Complimentary Strategy Call at: 👉 admittedly.co/path-to-admissions/ In this episode of the Admittedly Podcast, Thomas…

S5E13 S5E13: Why Passion Projects, Research, and "Founder" Titles Are Failing Students (And What Admissions Officers Actually Value)

May 15, 2026 23m

To speak with an advisor and build a smarter college admissions strategy, book a Complimentary Strategy Call at: 👉 …

S5E12 S5E12: Why Leadership Titles Are Losing Value in Modern College Admissions (And What Matters More)

Apr 25, 2026 19m

To speak with an advisor and map out your student's next steps, book a Complimentary Strategy Call at: 👉 apply.admittedly.co In this episode of the Admittedly Podcast, Thomas Caleel breaks down why…

S5E11 S5E11: How Top Applicants Approach Extracurriculars: What Stands Out, What Blends In, & The Mindset That Actually Matters

Apr 11, 2026 23m

To speak with an advisor and map out your student's next steps, book a Complimentary Strategy Call at admittedly.co/apply. In this episode of the Admittedly Podcast, Thomas Caleel breaks down one of…

S5E10 S5E10: ADHD, Executive Functioning, & College Readiness: What Parents Need to Know Before Senior Year

Apr 03, 2026 40m

To speak with an advisor and map out your student's next steps, book a Complimentary Strategy Call at admittedly.co/apply. In this episode of the Admittedly Podcast, Thomas Caleel speaks with Mike…

S5E9 S5E9: How to Recover Your Admissions Strategy If You Fell Behind in High School (Course Rigor, GPA & Strategy)

Mar 20, 2026 13m

S5E9 S5E9: What Exceptional Applicants Actually Do: How 5 Unique Students Beat the Odds in Ivy League Admissions

Mar 12, 2026 26m

To speak with an advisor and map out your student's next steps, book a Complimentary Strategy Call at admittedly.co/apply. In this episode of the Admittedly Podcast, Thomas shares real stories from…

S5E8 S5E8: Inside the Minds of Elite Admissions Officers: How AOs Are Trained To Review Your Application (Interview with Former Duke AO)

Feb 21, 2026 32m

To speak with an advisor and map out your student's next steps, book a Complimentary Strategy Call at admittedly.co/apply. In this episode of the Admittedly Podcast, Thomas sits down with…

S5E7 S5E7: Why I Built Admittedly After 20 Years in College Admissions — and Where We're Going Next

Feb 11, 2026 23m

To speak with an advisor and map out your student's next steps, book a Complimentary Strategy Call at admittedly.co/apply. In this episode of the Admittedly Podcast, Thomas Caleel steps away from…

S5E6 S5E6: What Parents Should Know About Academic Tutoring & Test Prep: Fit, Timing, & Real Progress

Feb 03, 2026 24m

In this episode of The Admittedly Podcast, Thomas Caleel sits down with Kathy Yellen, Senior Program Consultant at Advantage Testing, to pull back the curtain on what most families misunderstand…

S5E5 S5E5: The Ivy+ Roadmap: How to Plan Ahead for Competitive Admissions (From 8th-11th Grade)

Jan 29, 2026 23m Transcript

To speak with an advisor and map out your student's next steps, apply for a free Family Action Call with us at admittedly.co/apply. In this episode of the Admittedly Podcast, Thomas Caleel explores…

S5E4 S5E4: Am I Doing Enough? The Right (And Wrong) Way to Approach Extracurricular Activities in Highschool

Jan 21, 2026 24m Transcript

S5E3 S5E3: Raising Resilient Kids: Nature Connections, Mental Health, and College Readiness with Mario Mendez of Wilderness Youth Project (WYP)

Jan 13, 2026 50m

If you're ready to take the next step in your admissions journey, visit https://admittedly.co/apply to register for a free Family Action Call with one of our advisors. Parents worry about grades,…

S5E2 S5E2: Junior Year College Admissions Strategy: Balancing Academics, Counselors, and Activity Planning for Success

Jan 06, 2026 18m

In this episode of the Admittedly Podcast, Thomas Caleel breaks down why junior year is the most consequential year in the college admissions process. As students are assigned college counselors and…

S5E1 S5E1: New Year, New Goals: How to Take Control of College Admissions in 2026

Dec 30, 2025 22m

Happy New Year, listeners! In this Season 5 premiere of the Admittedly Podcast, host Thomas Caleel kicks off the new year by addressing one of the most important questions students and families…

S4E43 S4E43: 10th Grade Check-In: Grades, Extracurriculars, and Planning for Competitive College Admissions

Dec 17, 2025 17m

In this episode of the Admittedly Podcast, host Thomas Caleel walks sophomores and their families through a critical midyear check-in. With first semester complete and winter break underway, this is…

S4E42 S4E42: Inside the Mind of a Top Tutor: Why Students Struggle and How to Help Them Thrive (With Advantage Testing's Michelle Chasin)

Dec 09, 2025 30m

In this episode of The Admittedly Podcast, Thomas Caleel speaks with Michelle Chasin, Associate Director of Advantage Testing New York and senior tutor with more than 30 years of experience working…

S4E41 S4E41: Freshman Year Check-In: The Essential Guide to Grades, Activities & Summer Planning

Dec 02, 2025 20m

In this episode of The Admittedly Podcast, host Thomas Caleel breaks down what freshmen (and their parents) should be thinking about as they wrap up their first semester of high school. From academic…

S4E40 S4E40: Results Guaranteed? The Real Story Behind Stats, Success Rates, and College Consulting Claims

Nov 25, 2025 20m

In this episode of the Admittedly Podcast, host Thomas Caleel breaks down one of the most confusing (and often misleading) parts of the college admissions landscape: how to evaluate a college…

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