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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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.
Episode 03 - Community service is not about the hours.
Get Wise: College Admissions Explained
36 minutes 47 seconds
5 years ago
Episode 03 - Community service is not about the hours.
This week we explore the role extracurriculars play in admissions. Do colleges look more favorably at certain activities? What do they mean by "sustained and meaningful" service? What if you want to build a hovercraft instead? Our guest is Tom Barry. Tom is a veteran college counselor, a former admissions officer at Colorado College, Stanford grad, and noted flannel enthusiast.
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.
