Who Wore It Better? Consortium Style
From Getting In: A College Coach Conversation by Bright Horizons College Coach
May 21, 2026 · 52 min
About this episode
Kyra Tyler explores college consortiums, comparing models and discussing their benefits with college coaches and an admission director.
Host Kyra Tyler explores the world of college consortiums in this episode, starting with College Coaches Shayla Bezjak‑Martinez and Geraldine Castaneda . Drawing from their experience with the Five College Consortium and the Claremont Colleges , they break down how these models compare: from campus proximity and walkability to differences in institutional style. They highlight the many benefits consortiums offer, including access to shared academic, social, and extracurricular resources that can give students a true "best of both worlds" experience. They also explain how the admission process works within consortium systems and what students should understand before applying. In the second segment, Kyra is joined by Andrea Breen , Senior Associate Director of Admission at Emmanuel College , for a closer look at the Colleges of the Fenway Consortium . Andrea discusses what makes Emmanuel distinct within the group and how students take advantage of cross-campus opportunities, from intramural sports to performance groups that bring together students from across the consortium.
People in this episode
Host: Kyra Tyler
Guests: Shayla Bezjak‑Martinez, Geraldine Castaneda, Andrea Breen
Topics covered
- college consortiums
- admission process
- shared resources
- cross-campus opportunities
- institutional styles
Keywords
- college consortiums
- admission process
- shared resources
- Five College Consortium
- Claremont Colleges
- Colleges of the Fenway Consortium
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Emmanuel College, Five College Consortium, Claremont Colleges, Colleges of the Fenway Consortium
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