How I Got Into College

How I Got Into College Podcast
Launching November 2019

[How I Got Into College @HowIGotIn]

The podcast launches next week with @SklarBrothers, @liketheawards, @JonesOnTheNBA, @alpha1906, @robynoparis, and more. But the trailer is live now, in time for #EarlyAction https://t.co/2hDJCsCUFO

[David Whelan @davidwhelan]

.@jselingo's new book "Who Gets In And Why" comes out today.

Catch him on @HowIGotIn talking about how the admissions game has changed, early decision, the impact of Covid, and more.

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[David Whelan @davidwhelan]

Brand new @HowIGotIn - talking "Who Gets In & Why?" with @jselingo ahead of release on 9/15

How has the game changed, what you should/shouldn't focus on, and the impact of COVID.

Plus, you can win a signed copy of the book

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[David Whelan @davidwhelan]

Special @HowIGotIn with @isadwatson, Founder/CEO of @withyoursquad.

Great conversation on growing up in Chapel Hill, skipping multiple grades, being told she wasn't college material, going to @_hamptonu, and #Squad2020

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[David Whelan @davidwhelan]

“I went to something like 10 or 11 schools before I got to grad school.”

That’s just the start of @RandGetlin's story and it gets even more inspiring from there.

That's why it's on our list of favorites from Season One of @HowIGotIn

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[David Whelan @davidwhelan]

"It's like a Fresh Prince of Beverly Hills story."

Everything changed for @JonesOnTheNBA in one afternoon.

His response, his plan to get into @USC & how he became 1st in his family to attend college makes this one of the best episodes of @HowIGotIn

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[How I Got Into College @HowIGotIn]

Thank you. It was a true honor hearing your story.

[Angel B. Pérez @AngelBPerez]

Today marks my first day on the job as @NACAC CEO. Here is my message to members: https://t.co/4PS2dRnWQZ

[David Whelan @davidwhelan]

"A high school counselor and an admissions officer changed my life."

@AngelBPerez is the new CEO of @NACAC. This week's @HowIGotIn features Angel and his incredible story in one of our favorite episodes from the first season.

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[David Whelan @davidwhelan]

Do you believe you're lucky?

On the latest @HowIGotIn, business leader, educator, and author Bari Harlam talks about going to @Wharton and why it's important to believe you're lucky.

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[Angel B. Pérez @AngelBPerez]

@davidwhelan @HenryChavezz @HowIGotIn @trinitycollege I’m so proud of @HenryChavezz! Can’t wait to listen to this episode David. Thanks for continuing to tell important stories!

[David Whelan @davidwhelan]

.@HenryChavezz is an immigrant, a DREAMer, and a first-gen college student. But as big as you'll find out on the latest @HowIGotIn, there's so much more to Henry and his journey to @trinitycollege

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[David Whelan @davidwhelan]

Try the asparagus! That's the advice from social entrepreneur/author/comedian @AlvinIrby

He's incredible on the latest @HowIGotIn on life in Little Rock, crocheting, going to @GrinnellCollege & why you really should try the asparagus

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[Sydney Jensen @sydneycjensen]

This podcast interview experience was seriously so great. @HowIGotIn is about how people got into college. I couldn’t believe how emotional I got reflecting on my growth at the @universityofga and since. Thankful for the experience — I hope you’ll give it a listen! ❤️😊 #GoDawgs

[David Whelan @davidwhelan]

The Six Word Essay - what is it? Why is it important?

On the latest @howigotin: @sydneycjensen talks about it, overcoming a challenge in math, going to @universityofga, & how time with a turtle changed everything.

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[David Whelan @davidwhelan]

NEW podcast is up: Failure is critical to success

.@Jake_Barton the award-winning designer whose credits include @Sept11Memorial, @LegacyMuseum, and more, talks about failure, success, @phillipsacademy, and @NorthwesternU

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[David Whelan @davidwhelan]

.@SenJeffMerkley is the first in his family to attend college, and says he was "befuddled by the process."

Find out how a conversation in a school hallway led him to @Stanford on the latest @HowIGotIn

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[David Whelan @davidwhelan]

Chris Bangle is "arguably the most influential auto designer of his generation."

But initially, he planned to be a minister. Then he saw a note about @artcenteredu on the side of a box.

Hear the rest of the story on @HowIGotIn. Subscribe for free: https://t.co/e546Gk2tDN

[Natl Association for College Admission Counseling @NACAC]

ICYMI: NACAC'S incoming chief executive officer @AngelBPerez shared insights about his personal journey to #highered during a recent episode of the @HowIGotIn podcast. Here are five things you should know about NACAC’s next CEO. https://t.co/gdmW8g4Gi8 #EMchat #scchat

[David Whelan @davidwhelan]

Phuc Tran - author, classicist, tattoo artist - has an amazing life story. On the latest @HowIGotIn, he talks about skateboarding, punk rock, an ill-fated name change, and studying the classics at @BardCollege

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