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Christina McBride, a Goldwater Scholar and Haverford College chemistry graduate, shares her undergraduate journey, including her research in natural product biosynthesis, winning the Goldwater Scholarship, and navigating college during COVID-19.

This episode features an interview with Mark Luszczynski, a 2024 Coke Scholar and Stanford-bound high school graduate, discussing his passion for filmmaking and his creation of the student-run film festival SWIFT.

This episode features Suraj Reddy, a 2024 Coca-Cola Scholar and MIT-bound student, discussing his STEM journey, research on earthquake-resistant meta-materials, and advice for high schoolers.

This episode features an interview with Chase Hartman, a 2024 Coke Scholar and recent high school graduate, discussing his experiences with educational inequity and his organization EcoBrothers that donates books to under-resourced schools.

Dean Neville Vakharia of Drexel University's Pennoni Honors College discusses the value of higher education, his interdisciplinary background, and his vision for the honors program, including topics like AI and career opportunities.

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This episode discusses the importance of visiting colleges, especially for students who have received early action offers, and highlights the value of experiencing campus vibes and attending admitted student days.

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Emily Woodland shares her journey of discovering biomedical engineering at Drexel University, including her infant heart research and co-op experiences.

Dean Graeme Harper discusses the importance of integrating AI literacy into higher education to prepare students for a world where AI is increasingly prevalent.

This episode features interviews with three grade 12 students from 10x International School discussing their research projects on digital safety in marginalized communities, AI-based credit card fraud detection, and AI transformers.

Dean Wink shares his undergraduate journey at UW-Whitewater, including his geography/geology research on Icelandic volcanic rocks, internships, music minor, and performing at Carnegie Hall.

A college counselor discusses takeaways from a podcast episode featuring Emily Woodland, a first-generation theater student at Drexel University, highlighting how her experience relates to high school students.

Kalen Sieja shares his journey from high school debate champion to giving a top-ranked TED talk on autistic communication while pursuing degrees in political science and evolutionary biology at CU Boulder.

This episode features an interview with Shilpi Bardhan, a recent high school graduate from Oklahoma, discussing her high school journey including quilting, academics, extracurriculars, and her college plans at Case Western Reserve University.

This episode features an interview with Thomas Athey, a Davidson College graduate, discussing his entrepreneurial journey, co-founding the startup MESA for music NFTs, and winning a pitch competition.

Rebecca Youngers, a journalism junior at UT Austin, discusses her college experiences, including study abroad in Ireland and internships.

This episode reflects on the 2023-24 college application season with insights from a college counselor about trends like rising costs and prestige versus value considerations.

This episode features Tracy Baynes, founder of STEP, discussing her program that helps high-achieving, low-income students navigate the path to college despite systemic barriers.

This episode discusses the paradox of declining college enrollment while acceptance rates at top 150 U.S.

Two high school seniors from Jenks High School share their personal experiences with the digital SAT, comparing it to the ACT and discussing test preparation options.

Beto Patino-Luna shares his journey from considering welding to studying geography with geology at UW-Whitewater, focusing on geophysics research for earthquake mitigation and geothermal energy.

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Rishika Kartik, a Brown University student, discusses her custom-designed major, experiences with accessible design projects like Gerodesign for the elderly, and her passion for disability and community-focused research.

Heidi Clark-Smitley, Director of College Counseling at Catholic Central High School, discusses her background and approach to helping students navigate the college application process.

This episode features Jai Singh, a Brown University student, discussing his dual major in philosophy and biology, his research on acute lung injury and sepsis, and his advice for high schoolers.

This episode features an interview with Nia Sequeira, a biochemistry student at Creighton University, discussing her transition from biology, freshman experiences, research, campus activities, and advice for international applicants.

Teddy Hsieh, a Goldwater Scholar who double majored in electrical engineering and chemistry at UT Austin, shares his undergraduate experiences including research, mentorship, and interdisciplinary learning.

Taylor Miller-Ensminger, a Goldwater Scholar and bioinformatics graduate from Loyola University Chicago, discusses her passion for science, research experiences, and advice for students.

Sydney Wilhelmy shares his journey through the University of Pittsburgh's Frederick Honors College, including majoring in political science, earning the Voyager scholarship, and his passion for languages and travel.

Mary Angbanzan shares her journey at the University of Pittsburgh's Frederick Honors College, focusing on her health services management major, social innovation involvement, and scholarship experiences.

Professor John Weldon discusses how undergraduate research in biological sciences at Towson University helps students connect academic learning to real-world applications through faculty mentorship and early engagement.

This episode features an interview with Mary Sarah Mounsey, a recent high school graduate from St.

This episode features Tarana Pahlajani, an architecture student at SCAD, discussing her educational journey, internship at Universal Studios, and passion for theme park design.

This episode features Anton McFadden's inspirational journey from financial hardship to pursuing biology at Cheyney University through research and internships.

This episode features Elizabeth Djajalie, a 2024 Coca-Cola Scholar and Harvard-bound student, discussing her diverse high school achievements in STEM, arts, music, and leadership, including performing at Carnegie Hall.

This episode discusses how parents and students can approach college rankings, using personal experiences to highlight their role as a starting point rather than a definitive guide in the college selection process.

This episode discusses the impact of AI on the 2024 college application season, exploring how students balance using it as a tool versus over-reliance.

This episode discusses the recent digital transition of the ACT standardized test, comparing it to the SAT's earlier digital shift and exploring implications for students and college admissions.

College counselor Tom Stepkoski discusses his takeaways from podcast episodes featuring alumni of Davidson College, UCLA, and Princeton, emphasizing the importance of aligning college choices with personal values.

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Bill Hancock, a college counseling dean, discusses how AI is transforming high school education, particularly in college applications and student work, sharing practical do's and don'ts for students.

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This episode features interviews with four undergraduate researchers presenting their work on diverse topics including hospitals, Medicaid, biological tools, and school boards at the NCUR 2024 conference.

This episode features interviews with four undergraduate researchers discussing diverse topics including college athlete branding, U.S.

Brian Rogers shares his undergraduate journey in electrical engineering through the honors program at CSU Long Beach, including his presidential scholarship, internship, and faculty support.

This episode features an interview with Jodi Foxx, Director of College Counseling at Charlotte Christian School, discussing the impact of AI on high school education, college applications, and the importance of student authenticity in essays.

This episode features interviews with three undergraduate researchers from NCUR 2024, focusing on societal inequities: Lucas Walk examines educational segregation in Pennsylvania, Sriman Thangarajan studies cumulative voting for minority representation, and Willem Flogger documents gentrification in Milwaukee through photography.

Aparna Chandrasekharan of 10X International School explains how international students can assess U.S.

Dean Nicola Foote presents Frederick Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh as a 3,000-student community built around research, mentoring, and experiential learning.

College Matters.

Gavin Fry, a Dartmouth earth-sciences student with physics and public-policy interests, connects tornado spotting to undergraduate research and scholarship applications.

Grace Fox describes moving from Edmond Memorial High School in Oklahoma to Columbia University after Matriculate helped her navigate applications and scholarships.