Biggest Mistakes on the College Admissions Process E98

Biggest Mistakes on the College Admissions Process E98

From College 4 ALL by College 4 All

September 14, 2025 · 11 min · Season 9 · Episode 98

About this episode

In this episode, AMV discusses the biggest mistakes students and families make during the college admissions process and offers practical tips to avoid them.

College4All Podcast: The Biggest Mistakes in College Admissions Think you know the college admissions process? Think again. In this episode of College4All, host AMV—with over 30 years of experience guiding students through the maze of applications, essays, and deadlines—pulls back the curtain on the biggest mistakes students and families make. From building lopsided college lists to writing essays that sound like they belong to someone else, AMV breaks it all down with clarity, humor, and hard-earned wisdom. Whether you’re a student gearing up for applications, a parent trying to support without smothering, or an educator looking for insight, this conversation is packed with practical tips to help you avoid the pitfalls and take each step with confidence.College admissions can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go it alone. Learn how to sidestep the traps that trip up even the strongest applicants.Subscribe to College4All for more real talk, strategies, and stories that make the path to higher education clearer—and a lot less stressful.

Topics covered

  • college admissions
  • application process
  • college essays
  • student guidance

Keywords

  • college applications
  • admissions mistakes
  • student support
  • educator insights

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