Get Wise: College Admissions Explained

About this podcast

In Season 1, admissions expert Arun Ponnusamy explores the "universal truths" of college admissions, demolishing the most stubborn myths, lies, and misconceptions along the way. Arun is a former admissions officer at the University of Chicago, Caltech, and UCLA, and is currently Chief Academic Officer at Collegewise. Subscribe for sound advice from the wisest (and nerdiest) bunch of college counselors in the country.

Get Wise: College Admissions Explained

Episodes

Season 1
S108 - Rapid-Fire Myth Destruction
Follow Arun on Twitter: @ArunWise Follow Collegewise on Instagram: @collegewise Get admissions-related updates and resources at collegewise.com/covid Get Wise: College Admissions Explained is produced by Collegewise, the nation’s largest admissions counseling organization. With over 60 expert counselors and 40 testing and curriculum tutors, we’re out to change the way families approach college admissions.
July 22, 2020
44 min
S107 - You don't need a title to be a leader.
"Take me to your leaders: What college admissions deans are looking for" by Brennan Barnard Follow Arun on Twitter: @ArunWise Follow Collegewise on Instagram: @collegewise Get admissions-related updates and resources at collegewise.com/covid Get Wise: College Admissions Explained is produced by Collegewise, the nation’s largest admissions counseling organization. With over 60 expert counselors and 40 testing and curriculum tutors, we’re out to change the way families approach college admissions.
June 29, 2020
51 min
S106 - The sticker price is not the price.
Bonus viewing: Is College Still Worth It? | Patriot Act with Hasan Minaj on Netflix Follow Arun on Twitter: @ArunWise Follow Collegewise on Instagram: @collegewise Get admissions-related updates and resources at collegewise.com/covid Get Wise: College Admissions Explained is produced by Collegewise, the nation’s largest admissions counseling organization. With over 60 expert counselors and 40 testing and curriculum tutors, we’re out to change the way families approach college admissions.
June 22, 2020
54 min
S105 - Every year of high school matters.
Follow Arun on Twitter: @ArunWise Follow Collegewise on Instagram: @collegewise Get admissions-related updates and resources at collegewise.com/covid Get Wise: College Admissions Explained is produced by Collegewise, the nation’s largest admissions counseling organization. With over 60 expert counselors and 40 testing and curriculum tutors, we’re out to change the way families approach college admissions.
June 15, 2020
54 min
S104 - Test scores are never the most important thing.
Free test prep: https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep Follow Arun on Twitter: @ArunWise Follow Collegewise on Instagram: @collegewise Get admissions-related updates and resources at collegewise.com/covid Get Wise: College Admissions Explained is produced by Collegewise, the nation’s largest admissions counseling organization. With over 60 expert counselors and 40 testing and curriculum tutors, we’re out to change the way families approach college admissions.
June 8, 2020
48 min
S103 - Community service is not about the hours.
Follow Arun on Twitter: @ArunWise Follow Collegewise on Instagram: @collegewise Get admissions-related updates and resources at collegewise.com/covid Get Wise: College Admissions Explained is produced by Collegewise, the nation’s largest admissions counseling organization. With over 60 expert counselors and 40 testing and curriculum tutors, we’re out to change the way families approach college admissions.
May 25, 2020
37 min
S102 - What you do is more important than what you study.
Follow Arun on Twitter: @ArunWise Follow Collegewise on Instagram: @collegewise Get admissions-related updates and resources at collegewise.com/covid Get Wise: College Admissions Explained is produced by Collegewise, the nation’s largest admissions counseling organization. With over 60 expert counselors and 40 testing and curriculum tutors, we’re out to change the way families approach college admissions.
May 18, 2020
46 min
S101 - There is no magic formula.
Follow Arun on Twitter: @ArunWise Follow Collegewise on Instagram: @collegewise Get admissions-related updates and resources at collegewise.com/covid Get Wise: College Admissions Explained is produced by Collegewise, the nation’s largest admissions counseling organization. With over 60 expert counselors and 40 testing and curriculum tutors, we’re out to change the way families approach college admissions.
May 11, 2020
50 min
Introducing Get Wise
Introducing Get Wise: College Admissions Explained.
March 23, 2020
2 min

Get Wise: College Admissions Explained

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Get Wise: College Admissions Explained

Episodes

S108 - Rapid-Fire Myth Destruction

S107 - You don't need a title to be a leader.

S106 - The sticker price is not the price.

S105 - Every year of high school matters.

S104 - Test scores are never the most important thing.

S103 - Community service is not about the hours.

S102 - What you do is more important than what you study.

S101 - There is no magic formula.

Introducing Get Wise