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Can I Reuse Essays For My College Applications?
Jun 18, 2026
Unknown duration
Financial Tips for Collegebound HS Seniors & Their Parents
Jun 11, 2026
54m 47s
Navigating Middle School
Jun 4, 2026
1h 01m 01s
Happy (Early) National Saving for College Day!
May 28, 2026
54m 59s
Who Wore It Better? Consortium Style
May 21, 2026
51m 46s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/18/26 | Can I Reuse Essays For My College Applications? | Shannon Vasconcelos takes the mic for her final episode as host. Don't worry though, she'll be back as a guest at some point! In the first segment, Shannon is joined by College Coach Kara Courtois to share essential tips for the senior summer. From managing logistics like dorm room shopping and campus prep to pausing and reflecting on the emotional transition ahead, Kara highlights how students can stay organized without letting this meaningful summer slip by. Next, College Coach Julia Jones introduces "Reuse & Recycle," a helpful guide to navigating college essays. Julia breaks down the different types of essays students may encounter and explains when it's appropriate to repurpose or adapt existing content and when it's better to start fresh. It's a practical look at how to work smarter while still crafting thoughtful, authentic responses. The episode concludes with finance expert Michelle Smoley, who unpacks "Trump accounts" and their potential role in college savings. She explains how these investment accounts work, along with their benefits and drawbacks, and helps families understand when they might make sense compared to more traditional savings tools. (Note: The $1,000 seed money is available for any child born January 1st, 2025 or later, not July 1st, 2025 as stated in the segment.) | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | Financial Tips for Collegebound HS Seniors & Their Parents✨ | college planningfinancial tips+3 | Lisa AlbroJonathan Wickremasinghe‑Kuhn+1 | Bright Horizons College Coach | — | college counselingfinancial planning+3 | — | 54m 47s | |
| 6/4/26 | Navigating Middle School✨ | middle schoolcollege preparation+3 | Lauren RandleCaroline Damon+2 | Bright Horizons College Coach | — | middle schoolcollege admissions+5 | — | 1h 01m 01s | |
| 5/28/26 | Happy (Early) National Saving for College Day!✨ | college savings529 plans+3 | Jonathan HughesBeth Feinberg-Keenan | Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority | — | college savings529 plans+5 | — | 54m 59s | |
| 5/21/26 | Who Wore It Better? Consortium Style✨ | college consortiumsadmission process+3 | Shayla Bezjak‑MartinezGeraldine Castaneda+1 | Emmanuel CollegeFive College Consortium+2 | — | college consortiumsadmission process+4 | — | 51m 46s | |
| 5/14/26 | How to Become a Professional Athlete & Baseball Scout✨ | professional athletebaseball scout+3 | Josh TobiasRussell Seidelman | University of Florida | — | professional athletebaseball scout+3 | — | 53m 24s | |
| 5/7/26 | What Do I Do If I Haven't Saved Enough to Pay for All Four Years of College?✨ | college fundingSt. John's College+3 | Ben BaumMaggie McGuinness+1 | St. John's College | — | college savingsfinancial aid+3 | — | 51m 10s | |
| 4/30/26 | The Waiting Game: What To Do About Waitlists✨ | college visitswaitlists+3 | Joy BiscornetScott Alexander+1 | — | — | college visitswaitlist+3 | — | 59m 54s | |
| 4/23/26 | Oglethorpe University: "One Who Does Not Give Up"✨ | Oglethorpe Universitystudent life+5 | Ginger FayDr. Gabriel Barreneche+2 | Oglethorpe UniversityOglethorpe | — | Oglethorpe Universityenrollment+5 | — | 58m 51s | |
| 4/16/26 | Is Applying Early Decision the RIGHT Decision?✨ | Early Decisioncollege admissions+3 | Blair DixonChrissy Foran+1 | — | — | Early Decisioncollege admissions+3 | — | 56m 05s | |
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| 4/9/26 | All About The Classical Learning Test✨ | Classical Learning Testtransfer admissions+3 | Brian SwannMichael Yager+1 | Classical Learning Test | — | Classical Learning Testtransfer admissions+3 | — | 55m 59s | |
| 4/2/26 | The College Admission & Finance Year in Review✨ | college admissionsfinancial planning+5 | Michelle SmoleyZaragoza Guerra+1 | — | — | college admissionfinancial aid+5 | — | 53m 57s | |
| 3/26/26 | The Cost of California Colleges; How to Choose from the Schools You've Been Admitted to; Why are Colleges Sending Me So Much Mail?✨ | California collegesfinancial aid+3 | Pati Pineiro‑GoodenbergerMaya Gee+1 | Cal StateUC+1 | — | California residencyfinancial aid+3 | — | 51m 45s | |
| 3/19/26 | BS/MD Programs; Answering Admission & Finance Listener Questions✨ | BS/MD programscollege admissions+5 | Lauren DiProsperoSara Calvert-Kubrom+1 | ColumbiaStanford | — | BS/MD programscollege admissions+5 | — | 56m 27s | |
| 3/12/26 | What Financial Aid Offices Wish Families Knew; What Admission Offices Wish Students Knew; What Students Wish College Knew - Featuring a Current High School Senior✨ | financial aidcollege admissions+3 | Marina ZaretskiyRobin Khadduri+2 | — | — | financial aid officescollege admissions+3 | — | 53m 34s | |
| 3/5/26 | Are Colleges Still Accepting Applications?; How Many APs Do I Need To Take?; Federal Student Loan Update✨ | college applicationsAP courses+3 | Carrie LewisKennon Dick+1 | — | — | college admissionsrolling admission+3 | — | 57m 53s | |
| 2/26/26 | February Admit Programs; How to Demonstrate Interest if Tours aren't Available; Finance Questions to Ask on College Tours | Host Kyra Tyler kicks off this episode with BH College Coach Caroline Damon, who breaks down February admit programs—those special events colleges host for admitted students to help them dig deeper into academics, campus life, and overall fit as they make their final decision about where to enroll. In our second segment, Kyra welcomes colleague Lisa Albro to tackle a question many families are asking this spring: "How are all the college tours already booked, and how can I still demonstrate interest?" Lisa offers practical strategies for staying engaged even when campus calendars are full. To close out Financial Aid Awareness Month, finance expert Laurie Peltier joins the show to discuss key questions families should ask the financial aid office—and others—when they're on a college tour. | — | ||||||
| 2/19/26 | Advice to Juniors for their Spring Semester; Advice to Seniors for their Spring Semester; Financial Aid Notifications & Award Letters | Host Ian Fisher kicks off this episode with BH College Coach Cesar Contreras, who talks about what juniors should be doing right now in the spring semester to stay on track. Spoiler alert: It's definitely not the time to slack off. In our second segment, Ian welcomes colleague Karen Spencer for a similar discussion, but this time focused on seniors in their last semester. You may have guessed it, but they also shouldn't slack off. Finally, College Coach finance expert Russell Seidelman joins the show in recognition of February as Financial Aid Awareness Month. He offers guidance to families on how to interpret and compare financial aid notifications and award letters. | — | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | Paying for College; Financial Aid Methods; February's Financial Aid Awareness Deep Dive | Are you one of the 99% concerned about how to pay for college? If so, the great news is that this episode of Getting In is devoted entirely to that topic. Host Shannon Vasconcelos will be joined by College Coach finance colleagues Michelle Smoley and Chrissy Foran to discuss financial aid methodologies, appeals, and, in honor of February: Financial Aid Awareness Month, do a broad and deep dive into financial aid. | — | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | Building a Smart College List; Summer Planning Starts Now; Financial Aid Basics for February | Here at College Coach we have a resident college list expert, Nial Rele, who is joining our host, Kyra Tyler, to discuss how to create your list of colleges. This is more complicated than you may anticipate, as it should include colleges that are reach schools, target schools, and safety schools, and figuring out which is which can be challenging. In addition, colleague Christine Kenyon will be there to discuss what students should be thinking about doing over the summer, and why it's important to discuss it already in February. Last, College Coach finance colleague Zachary Gries will be talking about February as financial aid awareness month. He'll use this excellent opportunity to discuss financial aid basics and timelines. | — | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | Considering an HBCU in D.C.? Admissions, Student Life, and Merit Aid Explained | If you are interested in attending an HBCU (historically black college or university) or being in Washington, D.C. for your college years, be sure to tune in to this show when host Sally Ganga will be interviewing Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission Rahsaan Ellis and student Aniyah Gaffney from the University of the District of Columbia. In addition, Sally will be welcoming College Coach finance expert Beth Feinberg-Keenan about what negotiation for merit scholarships really means. Learn More About Bright Horizons College Coach | — | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | Direct Admissions Demystified: Insights from Pacific Lutheran University | Today's podcast is very exciting because host Ian Fisher will be interviewing Hillary Powell, Director of Admissions at Pacific Lutheran University, to discuss both Pac Lu and explain what direct admissions is. Direct admissions is increasingly being used by colleges as a process by which applicants are essentially pre-admitted to colleges without even having to apply, thus greatly reducing the stress of the admissions process. In addition, College Coach finance expert, Michelle Clifton, will be on to discuss next steps for federal loan borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan. Learn More About Bright Horizons College Coach | — | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | Applying Abroad? Your Essential Guide to Studying in the UK | Are you considering applying to schools in the United Kingdom? If so, definitely listen in on this episode when Host Ian Fisher interviews Mubarik Ibrahim of University of York, Amanda Lunberg of University of Roehampton London and Haley Drogus from The University of Sheffield, all schools within the UK. Our guests will be discussing completing the UK application and other important information about attending college in the UK. Also, listen in to learn more about some excellent schools that are not as well known in the US but still provide a wonderful education. In addition, College Coach finance colleague Patricia Pineiro-Goodenberger will be discussing how to pay for college abroad. Learn More About Bright Horizons College Coach | — | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | Steps to Stay Safe on Campus, Homeschooling and Interpreting Financial Aid Package | While college campuses are, by and large, very safe places, we know that crime can happen anywhere. Host Sally Ganga will be joined by Jessica Mertz of the Clery Center, an organization dedicated to helping colleges create the safest possible environment on campus and to advising families on campus safety. Jessica will be giving Sally some tips about students should be concerned about. Hint: it isn't what most people think about! Have you been homeschooled? Nicole Doyle, College Coach colleague, will be jumping on to discuss what homeschooled applicants and their parents need to know, not just during the application process but while they are planning their high school curriculum and extra-curricular activities. And, College Coach Finance expert Beth Feinberg-Keenan will be starting the podcast with a discussion of how to interpret your financial aid package. | — | ||||||
| 1/1/26 | Common App; D3 Athletic Recruitment; Paying for College: Let's Talk | Join us for an in-depth conversation on navigating the college admissions process and financial planning. In this episode: Common App Deep Dive with Michaela Acorn from Common App – Learn tips and strategies to make your application stand out. D3 Athletic Recruitment: The Ins and Outs with Dylan Sanchez – Understand what it takes to succeed in Division III recruitment. Having "The Talk" on Who Pays for College with Michelle Smoley – Practical advice for families on discussing and planning college costs. Learn More About Bright Horizons College Coach | — | ||||||
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