For millions of American teenagers and their parents, adolescence is increasingly defined by one all-consuming goal: Getting into the right college.
“Getting In” is a real-time podcast following a diverse group of New York-area high school seniors through the exhilarating and harrowing process of applying to college. The series is hosted by Julie Lythcott-Haims, the former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford University and author of “How to Raise an Adult.”
The season will chronicle all the important steps along the way, from applications to (we hope) acceptances. The students will get advice from a stellar panel of experts, including former admissions officials from schools such as Princeton and UVA, and from experienced high school guidance counselors. The experts will also answer listeners’ questions.
Nothing can remove the stress and uncertainty of the modern college application process, but “Getting In” aims to provide both teens and their parents with the kind of knowledgeable companionship that will at least make them feel they’re not alone.
In this final episode of the podcast series, final words of advice are offered to college-bound students.
35 Min
Jun 17, 2016
Are subject-specific SATs necessary?
18 Min
Jun 9, 2016
Host Julie Lythcott-Haims and Parke Muth of the University of Virginia, answer listener questions.
21 Min
Jun 2, 2016
Listener mail about application pressure, teacher recommendations, and a lower GPA after a head injury.
Our college-bound seniors talk about what they’re most excited about in the year ahead.
The podcast breaks down the differences between the SAT and ACT, and how to decode the scores
Listener questions about AP classes, college counselors, and finding the best fit.
An admissions expert weighs in on how school districts factor into college acceptance
High school seniors share their joys and disappointments during college acceptance letter season.
Host Julie Lythcott-Haims and Getting In expert Steve LeMenager hear an update from Getting In senior Jordana Meyer and they answer listener questions.
The podcast offers tips to parents who want to help their college bound kids help themselves
Financial aid, scholarship strategies, plus an update from Getting In senior August Graves
Senior year course selection, forming relationships with teachers who could serve as references, and more.
Host Julie Lythcott-Haims and expert Amy Young react to the criticism that's bubbled up around the Harvard report proposing sweeping changes to college admissions.
