Cover image of Admissions Beat

Admissions Beat

At a time when college applications are rising sharply and the most selective colleges are more competitive than ever, there's a lot of news—and noise—about college admissions. But how much of the cha... Read more

Warning: This podcast data isn't working.

This means that the episode rankings aren't working properly. Please revisit us at a later time to get the best episodes of this podcast!

Ranked #1

Podcast cover

Decisions Are Out!

Decisions Are Out!

It's finally here, the end of this year's admissions cycle (and soon, the beginning of a new one). Applicants are on edg... Read more

1 Apr 2022

36mins

Ranked #2

Podcast cover

Marching Forward

Marching Forward

For high school juniors, March opens the starting gate to a yearlong marathon. It's time to begin the journey toward col... Read more

22 Mar 2022

44mins

Similar Podcasts

Ranked #3

Podcast cover

Let's Hear It for the Humanities

Let's Hear It for the Humanities

"What are you going to do with that?" It's a question many an English or history major hears from parents who are concer... Read more

1 Mar 2022

41mins

Ranked #4

Podcast cover

Junior Kickoff Part 2

Junior Kickoff Part 2

In this Junior Kickoff sequel, Lee Coffin asks his guests, Matt Hyde, assistant vice president and dean of admissions at... Read more

21 Feb 2022

37mins

Most Popular Podcasts

Ranked #5

Podcast cover

Junior Kickoff Part 1

Junior Kickoff Part 1

This is the time of year when college admissions officers are invited to high schools for "junior kickoff" events, helpi... Read more

14 Feb 2022

33mins

Ranked #6

Podcast cover

Playbook for Athletic Recruitment

Playbook for Athletic Recruitment

As eight Dartmouth athletes compete in the 2022 Winter Olympics, Lee Coffin asks Interim Athletic Director Peter Roby fo... Read more

7 Feb 2022

1hr 5mins

Ranked #7

Podcast cover

Family Reunion

Family Reunion

College admissions officers typically form close working relationships that stretch across campuses and decades. In this... Read more

1 Feb 2022

49mins

Ranked #8

Podcast cover

Expanding Global Access

Expanding Global Access

Making its own news this week, Dartmouth expands its longstanding need-blind admissions policy to include international ... Read more

24 Jan 2022

41mins

Ranked #9

Podcast cover

The College Conversation With Jacques Steinberg

The College Conversation With Jacques Steinberg

For over two decades, journalist Jacques Steinberg has been demystifying the college admissions process, in his articles... Read more

17 Jan 2022

46mins

Ranked #10

Podcast cover

'Twas Two Weeks Till the Deadline

'Twas Two Weeks Till the Deadline

As 2021 draws to a close, college application deadlines loom. Lee Coffin shops for tips for getting to the finish line f... Read more

13 Dec 2021

53mins

“Podium: AI tools for podcasters. Generate show notes, transcripts, highlight clips, and more with AI. Try it today at https://podium.page”