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S8E1 Inside the Guide: Exploring Ethical Practice in College Admission
In this episode, members of NACAC’s Admission Practices Committee share how NACAC’s Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission supports college admission professionals in making sound decisions…
S7E6 Setting Your College-Bound Student Up for Success in 2025
In this episode of College Admissions Decoded, we’re focusing on one of the most important, but often overlooked, parts of the college journey: the transition from high school to higher education.…
S7E5 Higher Education Advocacy in Uncertain Times: Navigating Policy Changes in College Admission
NACAC's David Hawkins and Sean Robins discuss the administration's changes to education policy, including efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and anti-DEI initiatives, and how these…
S7E4 Celebrating School Counselors
In honor of National School Counseling Week, we are shining a spotlight on the work of school counselors and the vital role they play in students’ lives. Every day, school counselors make a lasting…
S7E3 AI in College Admission: How is artificial intelligence impacting students and professionals?
In this episode of College Admissions Decoded, host Eddie Pickett is joined by NACAC members Emily Pacheco and Sebastian Brown to explore the impact of AI in higher education: from students using AI…
S7E2 Bridging Generations: Navigating Workplace Dynamics in Higher Education
In this episode of College Admissions Decoded, host Eddie Pickett and NACAC members Kimberly Rutland West and Brooklyn Duong unpack how Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials, and Gen Zers approach…
S7E1 The Power of Advocacy: How School Counselors Can Drive Change in Education
In this episode of College Admissions Decoded, host Eddie Pickett sits down with three NACAC members—Priscilla Grijalva, Candice Mackey, and Stephanie Brazinsky—to explore the critical role of…
S6E5 Empowering Perspectives: Women Leaders in College Admission Counseling
In this episode, NACAC Board Director Tahirah Jordan Crawford leads an engaging discussion with two accomplished women leaders in the world of college admission counseling, covering topics such as…
S6E4 Uniquely Powerful: Insights Into the Women’s College Experience
Women's colleges offer transformative experiences for students that are more important than ever. These institutions provide access to inclusive campus communities and academic excellence with a…
S6E3 The True Benefits of Studying Abroad
Studying abroad is so much more than enrolling in college courses in a different country—the experience can fundamentally change the course of your future. But who is this experience for, and what is…
S6E2 Tips for Parents: Avoiding Mistakes and Assumptions
Parents are undoubtedly an instrumental part of the college admissions process for incoming students—but how much influence should parents actually have in this process? In this enlightening…
S6E1 The State of College Admissions Testing
As more colleges become test-optional, admissions officers are tasked with defining the value of ACT/SAT tests—what they convey about students, and their level of importance on the admission process.…
S5E7 The Power of Hispanic Serving Institutions
In this episode, host Eddie Pickett and his guests explore the role of over 500 HSIs in the United States in serving millions students from both the admission angle and via student support programs.…
S5E6 Finding and Supporting Veteran Students on Campus
In today’s episode, we talk about meeting veteran students where they are and how to best support them on their college journey. Veterans come from a range of backgrounds. These students bring a lot…
S5E5 Bridging Gaps in Context and Personal Writing in the College Application Process
Bridging Gaps in Context and Personal Writing in the College Application ProcessAs a prospective college student, how can you craft your college application to shine in the pool of thousands of…
S5E4 Women’s History Month Edition: Balancing Life, Family, and a Career You Love: Reflections from Admissions legend, Mary Lou Bates
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we speak with a leader who is the true definition of longevity and commitment, Mary Lou Bates, Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at…
S5E3 Women's History Month Edition: Reflections on Building a Meaningful and Impactful Career: Featuring Higher Education Legend, Youlonda Copeland Morgan
In recognition of Women’s History Month, today’s special episode focuses on empowering women to achieve their professional goals. We speak with one of the leaders in advancing equity in higher…
S5E2 Why Gratitude Matters in the College Application Process
College applications are meticulously designed to understand who a student is academically and interpersonally. In recent years, applications have included new prompts for students to talk about…
S5E1 A Guide for Students with Learning Differences to Applying, Choosing, and Thriving in College
At least 10% of students on college campuses have a learning difference. In this conversation, two college admissions professionals share what students should look for when researching a college to…
S4E7 Race-Conscious Admission and the Potential Implications of the Upcoming Supreme Court Ruling
Race-Conscious Admission has been a component of the college admission process for over half a century and has endured legal battles for decades. With three new justices appointed since 2016, the…
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