Should my student take another year of language classes? What about AP and Honors classes? 🤔 We'll answer these questions and more in this second episode of our family mini-series! Elena and Peter Van Buskirk will explore how your student's selection of high school classes can benefit them in college, and how they can help their academic record to stand out! Follow us on Instagram!Learn more about Scoir

Want to guide your student in their college application journey but aren't sure where to start? With this episode (the first in our Family Bootcamp mini-series), you'll learn about the best way to engage your student, important things to look for on college campuses, and mistakes to avoid as both students and parents/guardians!Follow us on Instagram!Learn more about Scoir

Winter break may be short but there are a LOT of fun things to do! ❄️ In this episode, Elena and her sister, Andrea, talk about how your favorite songs can help with scholarship apps and how the childhood magic of sledding can make your winter break :,)Follow us on Instagram!Learn more about Scoir

Through a conversation with Admissions Mom, we talk about why it's important to celebrate the big milestone of submitting your applications (and not just celebrating acceptances). Join us as we discuss ways to celebrate, what you can learn from this experience, and more!Admissions Mom WebsiteAdmissions Mom on InstagramAdmissions Mom on RedditApplyingToCollege Reddit CommunityFollow us on Instagram!Learn more about Scoir

⚠️ TIME TO BE REAL ⚠️ in your college application! It turns out you can use humor and show your personality in your application (?!) and we'll tell you how! In this episode, Elena and Tom (from College Essay Guy Team) talk about the secret things you're probably worrying too much about and the things you don't want to forget in your college apps. Tom Campbell is a Community Manager with the College Essay Guy Team. With years of admissions experience at Pomona College and College of the Holy Cross, Tom brings such valuable experience and shares those insider insights that could make a huge difference in your college essay!Resources we mention:College Essay Guy Blog: How-To Guide for the Short Answer Questions for Highly-Selective CollegesCollege Essay Guy Blog: How to Format a College Essay: Step-by-Step GuideJoin the College Essay Guy Parent CommunityFollow us on Instagram!Learn more about Scoir

Looking for that unique twist to make your college essay stand out? 🌟 It might be in your niche laptop stickers or celeb fandom! In this episode, we'll talk with Tom from the College Essay Guy Team about how the little things in your life can be essay inspiration, and small tweaks to make your essay really stand out. Tom Campbell is a Community Manager with the College Essay Guy Team. With years of admissions experience at Pomona College and College of the Holy Cross, Tom brings such valuable experience and shares those insider insights that could make a huge difference in your college essay!Resources from College Essay Guy we mention: Blog: The Values Exercise (at 12:06)Blog: Essence Objects Exercises (at 13:51)Blog: 27 Outstanding Personal Statement ExamplesIncludes the Laptop Sticker and iTaylor sample personal statements (at 15:17 and 20:58)YouTube: How to Outline & Structure Your College EssayOverviews the Narrative and Montage paths (at 23:20)Podcast: Using the Secrets of Screenwriting to Write Your College EssayMore details about the "Pixar" structure/Narrative structure from Ethan (at 24:03)Blog: How to "Show Don't Tell" in College EssaysGreat tips on how to bring small "nuggets of gold" and specific details to your personal statement during the final revision stagesJoin the College Essay Guy Students-Only DiscordJoin the College Essay Guy Parent CommunityFollow us on Instagram!Learn more about Scoir

Are you looking to study someplace new? In this episode, Elena and Tushar continue their conversation about Tushar's experience studying in the U.S. from India! Plus, Tushar will share his advice for other international students beginning the application process! 🌏The information and recommendations shared in this episode are based on Tushar's personal experience, and your experience may be different; nonetheless, we hope it is helpful to hear from someone who's been through the process!Follow us on Instagram!Learn more about ScoirFollow us on Instagram!Learn more about Scoir

Applying to college in the U.S.? 🌏 We're here for you! In this episode, Elena chats with her friend, Tushar, who is studying in the U.S. from India. They’ll talk about the motivations, challenges, and positive mindset that you may find as you begin applying!Stay tuned for part two!Follow us on Instagram!Learn more about ScoirFollow us on Instagram!Learn more about Scoir

Summer is for pizza bagels, long drives with friends, and doing... something cool? Not sure how to spend your summer? In today's episode, Elena chats with a recent grad (aka her sister, Andrea!) about how to get creative with your summer plans!Check out this blog to learn more about making the most of your summer!Follow us on Instagram!Learn more about ScoirFollow us on Instagram!Learn more about Scoir

Dorm Essentials is BACK with new additions to your Ultimate College Packing List! In this episode, we talk about college must-haves, like photos from home, microwavable food (hello Kraft Mac & Cheese!), and more. :) Timestamps below!0:58 Conversation with D’Lanna about how pictures can make a space feel like home and always making sure you have medicine.7:43 Conversation with Ashley about saving space with storage bins and having water on-hand.13:14 Conversation with Noah about getting creative with microwave food.16:35 Conversation with Emily about how a non-iphone camera can help you make new friends.Follow us on Instagram!Learn more about ScoirFollow us on Instagram!Learn more about Scoir

Here’s the tea about college: your Future Self will thank you for packing bandaids and a box of Cheez-its, and you’ll NEED to bring flip flops for the shower! 🙏 In today’s episode, we’re spilling the Dorm Room Essentials and the things you’ll definitely want to bring with you to college! Timestamps below:2:22 Conversation with Caroline about bringing the right snacks to school with you.5:25 Conversation with Shohom about the importance of shower shoes and keys to making your dorm mattress more comfortable.15:42 Conversation with Anna about the smaller dorm room essentials that you don’t want to forget.18:33 Conversation with Paul about how noise cancelling headphones can save the day. Follow us on Instagram!Learn more about ScoirFollow us on Instagram!Learn more about Scoir

Scoir welcomes back Peter Van Buskirk to the podcast with a discussion about how colleges are continuing to evolve through COVID, how they're evaluating students, waitlists, the pending enrollment cliff, and more.Follow us on Instagram!Learn more about ScoirFollow us on Instagram!Learn more about Scoir

College 101 is BACK with more of the secret tips that colleges definitely didn't tell you on the tour! We reveal the truth about late nights at the library, getting creative with your meal plan, and the secret to sleep in college. Timestamps below!1:07 Conversation with Caroline about the importance of sleep and how making lists can help you stay on track. 6:17 Conversation with Paul about meal plan alternatives. 9:56 Conversation with Noah about the best time to buy (or not buy) textbooks so you can save your money. 14:37 Conversation with Anna about making friends in your major and the value of asking for feedback. Follow us on Instagram!Learn more about ScoirFollow us on Instagram!Learn more about Scoir

We're bringing you to college early with today's episode about College Hacks and the secret tips that colleges definitely didn't tell you on the tour. We'll talk with grads about how to spice up classic dining hall meals, the class times to absolutely avoid, and the truth about switching majors. Timestamps below!2:11 Conversation with D’Lanna about organizing and taking advantage of a fresh start.7:58 Conversation with Shohom about make your schedule (and reconsidering that Friday 8am)12:15 Conversation with Emily about protecting your tech.19:03 Conversation with Ashley about the importance of showing up to class and getting creative with dining hall food.Follow us on Instagram!Learn more about ScoirFollow us on Instagram!Learn more about Scoir

Join us and our special guest, Carolyn Caplan (aka Admissions Mom), for a discussion about how parents and students can come together for a meaningful, collaborative, and transparent admissions journey.Admissions Mom Website Applying to College (A2C) subreddit Admissions Mom on RedditEmail Carolyn: carolyn@admissionsmom.collegeFollow us on Instagram! Learn more about ScoirFollow us on Instagram!Learn more about Scoir

And we're back with Part 2 of "What I Wish I Knew Before College!" Y'all loved our first episode in this series so in today's episode, we talk with 5 more college grads about their biggest tips & advice for you. Time stamps below!Time Stamps:1:10 Conversation with Shohom:1:45 Social media 6:30 Not getting caught up in what you think you’re “supposed” to be doing 12:20 Conversation with D’Lanna:12:50 Tips for introducing yourself to your professors16:09 Changing friends throughout your college career19:00 Conversation with Cole:19:28 Learning another language before going to college20:28 Saving money for college & student discounts 23:13 Conversation with Anna:23:31 Being curious about and reflective of the things outside of class27:15 Mastering the 20 minute nap28:42 Conversation with Paul:29:00 Researching professors with “Rate My Professor” 32:04 Setting yourself up for success senior year & internships35:22 How joining clubs/meeting people can open doors for you in the futureFollow us on Instagram! @ScoirIncLearn more about Scoir: www.scoir.comFollow us on Instagram!Learn more about Scoir

Here’s the tea: the dining hall food may be trash and you might *actually* miss your hometown, but you WILL make friends and join really cool clubs. In today’s episode, we talk with 4 college grads about what they wish they knew before college! Time stamps below!Time Stamps:Conversation with Caroline: 1:55 - 13:402:22 Not letting the idea of being a "freshman" get to your head5:04 Tips for building up confidence when starting at a new school10:46 Finding a great study spot on campusConversation with Ashley: 13:47 - 27:2514:29 Making the most of your dorm room space18:13 Putting yourself out there & meeting people at collegeConversation with Noah: 27:31 - 34:1727:55 Joining clubs 29:47 Studying abroadConversation with Emily: 34:21 - 38:1035:13 Learning about your student loan and financial aid options early onFollow us on Instagram! @ScoirIncFollow us on Instagram!Learn more about Scoir

Senior Product Marketing Manager at Scoir, Megan Kauffman is joined by Scoir's Chief Experience Officer, Matt Pitone, to discuss how colleges can leverage data and content to create scalable personalized experiences for students during the college search process and why it matters. Follow us on Instagram!Learn more about Scoir

Scoir Product Marketing Manager, Erin Barnes, is joined by Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, to discuss the challenges of effectively parenting your child through the college process.www.scoir.comFollow us on Instagram! @scoirincFollow us on Instagram!Learn more about Scoir

Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Director of College Partnerships for Mastery Charter Schools, Lance Dronkers, to offer tips for talking finances with your family. This interview was conducted on November 4, 2021.Follow us on Instagram!Learn more about Scoir