You Got Into Where?: College Admissions, Scholarships, College Applications, Financial Aid & Standardized Testing
Joi Wade, recipient of over $500,000 in scholarship offers and author of You Got Into Where?: How I Received Admission and Scholarships to the Nation’s Top Universities
9 episodes
9 months ago
Ethan Sawyer
Ethan Sawyer is a nationally recognized college essay expert, sought-after speaker, and author of the #1 Amazon best-seller College Essay Essentials. Each year he helps thousands of students and counselors through his online courses, workshops, articles, products, and books, and works privately with a small number of students. Raised in Spain, Ecuador, and Colombia, Ethan has studied at seventeen different schools, is a graduate or Northwestern University and holds an MFA from UC Irvine. He has worked as a teacher, curriculum writer, voice actor, motivational speaker, community organizer, and truck driver. He is a certified Myers-Briggs® specialist, and his type (ENFJ) will tell you that he will show up on time, that he'll be excited to meet you, and that, more than anything, he is committed to—and an expert in—helping you realize your potential.
On Today’s Episode We Discuss:
Common mistakes students make on their college essays and how to avoid them
How to brainstorm a college essay topic
How to answer the Common App essay questions
Tips for writing personal statements
How to answer the “Why Us” essay
How to recycle college essays
How to write scholarship essays that win
Who to get feedback from and how to know when to press submit
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts because it helps other high school students and parents find these amazing college admissions and scholarship resources.
Announcements and Resources
Download the free 4-year high school checklist at http://bit.ly/4yearlist
Get 10% off the YGITW Book and Workbook Bundle with code YGITW10 at http://yougotintowhere.com/book
Social Media Information
Joi Wade @yougotintowhere
Ethan Sawyer @collegeessayguycollegeessayguy.com
All content for You Got Into Where?: College Admissions, Scholarships, College Applications, Financial Aid & Standardized Testing is the property of Joi Wade, recipient of over $500,000 in scholarship offers and author of You Got Into Where?: How I Received Admission and Scholarships to the Nation’s Top Universities and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Ethan Sawyer
Ethan Sawyer is a nationally recognized college essay expert, sought-after speaker, and author of the #1 Amazon best-seller College Essay Essentials. Each year he helps thousands of students and counselors through his online courses, workshops, articles, products, and books, and works privately with a small number of students. Raised in Spain, Ecuador, and Colombia, Ethan has studied at seventeen different schools, is a graduate or Northwestern University and holds an MFA from UC Irvine. He has worked as a teacher, curriculum writer, voice actor, motivational speaker, community organizer, and truck driver. He is a certified Myers-Briggs® specialist, and his type (ENFJ) will tell you that he will show up on time, that he'll be excited to meet you, and that, more than anything, he is committed to—and an expert in—helping you realize your potential.
On Today’s Episode We Discuss:
Common mistakes students make on their college essays and how to avoid them
How to brainstorm a college essay topic
How to answer the Common App essay questions
Tips for writing personal statements
How to answer the “Why Us” essay
How to recycle college essays
How to write scholarship essays that win
Who to get feedback from and how to know when to press submit
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts because it helps other high school students and parents find these amazing college admissions and scholarship resources.
Announcements and Resources
Download the free 4-year high school checklist at http://bit.ly/4yearlist
Get 10% off the YGITW Book and Workbook Bundle with code YGITW10 at http://yougotintowhere.com/book
Social Media Information
Joi Wade @yougotintowhere
Ethan Sawyer @collegeessayguycollegeessayguy.com
SAT vs. ACT: Which You Should Take & When | EP. 003
You Got Into Where?: College Admissions, Scholarships, College Applications, Financial Aid & Standardized Testing
44 minutes 36 seconds
7 years ago
SAT vs. ACT: Which You Should Take & When | EP. 003
Meet Today’s Guest: Megan Dorsey, College Prep Results
Megan Dorsey believes every student (and parent) should be equipped with the knowledge and tools to make the college admissions process less stressful and more successful. From test-taking and grades to picking the right college, Megan has helped thousands of students prepare for the SAT and ACT and gain admission to the colleges of their dreams.
Megan understands the field of college admissions from a variety of angles. The parent of a rising senior, former high school counselor, and graduate of Rice University, Megan brings personal and professional expertise to the unique challenges each family encounters. Megan has over 20 years’ experience in the field and is the co-host of “The College Prep Podcast” where the goal is better grades with less stress on the path to the perfect college.
On Today’s Episode We Discuss:
The PSAT and National Merit Scholarship contest
Whether students should take the SAT or ACT or both
The main differences between the SAT and ACT
The sections on each exam
Should students take the test with writing?
Benchmark test scores for each exam and the average scores
Determining what test score you need for their college applications
How to begin studying for the exams
Leave a Review
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts because it helps other high school students and parents find these amazing college admissions and scholarship resources.
Announcements and Resources
Download the free 4-year high school checklist at http://bit.ly/4yearlist
Get 10% off the YGITW Book and Workbook Bundle with code YGITW10 at http://yougotintowhere.com/book
Social Media Information
Joi Wade @yougotintowhere
Megan Dorsey http://CollegePrepResults.comhttp://collegepreppodcast.comhttps://www.facebook.com/CollegePrepLLC/
Megan’s free 14-day e-course, “The Parent’s Guide to College Admission.” http://www.collegeprepresults.com/14-day-course-sign-up-page/
You Got Into Where?: College Admissions, Scholarships, College Applications, Financial Aid & Standardized Testing
Ethan Sawyer
Ethan Sawyer is a nationally recognized college essay expert, sought-after speaker, and author of the #1 Amazon best-seller College Essay Essentials. Each year he helps thousands of students and counselors through his online courses, workshops, articles, products, and books, and works privately with a small number of students. Raised in Spain, Ecuador, and Colombia, Ethan has studied at seventeen different schools, is a graduate or Northwestern University and holds an MFA from UC Irvine. He has worked as a teacher, curriculum writer, voice actor, motivational speaker, community organizer, and truck driver. He is a certified Myers-Briggs® specialist, and his type (ENFJ) will tell you that he will show up on time, that he'll be excited to meet you, and that, more than anything, he is committed to—and an expert in—helping you realize your potential.
On Today’s Episode We Discuss:
Common mistakes students make on their college essays and how to avoid them
How to brainstorm a college essay topic
How to answer the Common App essay questions
Tips for writing personal statements
How to answer the “Why Us” essay
How to recycle college essays
How to write scholarship essays that win
Who to get feedback from and how to know when to press submit
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts because it helps other high school students and parents find these amazing college admissions and scholarship resources.
Announcements and Resources
Download the free 4-year high school checklist at http://bit.ly/4yearlist
Get 10% off the YGITW Book and Workbook Bundle with code YGITW10 at http://yougotintowhere.com/book
Social Media Information
Joi Wade @yougotintowhere
Ethan Sawyer @collegeessayguycollegeessayguy.com