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Arun Ponnusamy
Get Wise
College Admissions Explained
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.
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4.8 stars from 26 ratings
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“Omg so helpful and made me way less scared!!! Thank you!”
SpeckleStep via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/21
Actually Entertaining
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“Who knew college admissions could be so entertaining! Recommend this for students, parents and counselors...or anyone connected to a university. I don’t even have kids but I’m on a university board so it’s important to be informed from the perspective of the people who assist our future students.”
graymattr7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/20
“Highly recommend this podcast to high school students and their parents. Listening to Arun and his guests gave me practical information to share with my HS junior and brought my anxiety level down about college applications. Stop reading College Confidential and listen to this exceptional podcast...”Read full review »
On the trail in Illinois via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/20
Recent Episodes
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Published 07/22/20
Collegewise founder Kevin McMullin is back to discuss the fundamentals of leadership as it relates to college applications. Find out why being elected class president won’t impress admissions officers, why some of the most compelling stories of high school leadership come from students who aren’t...
Published 06/29/20
This week we take a deep dive into college costs. We explain why the sticker price (the one colleges put on the website) is usually not what you pay. We discuss how to decide if a college is a good financial fit, what makes any particular college a “good value," and the invisible forces at work...
Published 06/22/20
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