82. March Bonus: Was Richard right about college?

82. March Bonus: Was Richard right about college?

From Gabbing Gilmore: A Gilmore Girls Deep Dive by Gabbing Gilmore

March 18, 2026 · 7 min

About this episode

The episode explores Rory Gilmore's college application journey and the dynamics with her family regarding her choices.

Was Richard right about…college? In today’s episode, we dive into Rory Gilmore’s college application process, which was bumpy. Lorelai maintains her fierce independence - no help from Richard and Emily allowed. Meanwhile, Richard plots a secret Yale interview, and Rory is stuck in the middle! Did Lorelai actually think Rory could apply to ONE school? And was Richard’s scheming necessary? We cover it all: college fairs, tours, Ivy league applications, backups and safeties, Paris’ sage advice to Rory, and the infamous pro-con lists they used to decide on Harvard, Yale, or Princeton. This is a preview of a bonus episode: to access the full episode, join our Patreon, where you’ll get extra bonus episodes every month . 🍿Download “How to Throw a GG Watch Party - the Ultimate Guide!” right here, completely free. Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey. Cover art by MGI Studios. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

People in this episode

Host: Gabbing Gilmore

Topics covered

  • college application process
  • independence
  • Ivy League
  • family dynamics
  • college advice
  • decision making

Keywords

  • college applications
  • Rory Gilmore
  • Lorelai
  • Richard
  • Ivy League
  • pro-con lists
  • college fairs
  • Yale interview
  • Paris advice

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Organizations: Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Patreon

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