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Not Your Mom’s Admissions simplifies and contextualizes the modern college admissions process. Hosts Bridget and Kyla share real insights and clear guidance, as they engage in candid, accessible conversations about effectively navigating college admissions today.
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Early Decision Explained: Maximizing Odds and Managing Risk (opens the original)
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Early Decision can significantly alter an applicant's admissions trajectory, but it requires a clear strategy and careful timing. In this episode of Not Your Mom's Admissions, Bridget Allen and Kyla talk about how families should approach Early Decision during this application season. ✅ Why applying Early Decision can increase your admission odds if you are a competitive applicant. ✅ How the binding nature of Early Decision shapes the overall Regular Decision pool. ✅ Why more public universities
Fewer Essays. Higher Stakes. (opens the original)
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🎙️ Welcome back to Season 2 of Not Your Mom’s Admissions! Fall is here, and we’re kicking things off with a big change in college admissions: “Why are colleges asking for fewer (or no) supplemental essays?” For the Class of 2027, many schools have reduced or eliminated their required essays. We break down why that’s happening and what students should do about it. ✏️ Why colleges are asking fewer questions 🤖 How AI is changing the value of essays 🔎 What to do when a school has fewer supplements 📬
We're Back for Season 2! (opens the original)
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🎙️ Not Your Mom’s Admissions is back for Season 2! This season, we’re diving even deeper into the college admissions process, breaking down the topics such as: 🎯 Standardized testing policies 🤖 AI in the admissions process 📋 Application strategy 🎓 And so much more Don’t forget to subscribe and follow along with our blog for even more admissions insight. Have a question you’d like us to cover on the podcast? Send it our way! 🔗 Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode!
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