Episodi

  • University of Rochester

    University of Rochester
    Apr 17 2024

    Welcome to Admissions Tailgate, the podcast where college advisor Kelly Chester sits down with students to get the inside scoop on the admissions process and life on campus. In this episode, Kelly interviews Lea, a student at the University of Rochester, who shares her experiences and insights. Join us as we explore what it's really like to be a student at this prestigious university, and gain valuable tips for navigating the admissions journey. Tune in to Admissions Tailgate for all this and more!

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    31 min
  • Elon

    Elon
    Nov 15 2023

    Join Kelly Chester as she interviews James, a sophomore at Elon University. James is a finance major at the Martha Spencer Love School of Business who was recently chosen to present his marketing project to President Connie Ledoux Book and the Elon Board of Trustees. James not only shares what makes being a member of the School of Business unique, but he also walks applicants through his admissions road trip down South before ultimately settling on his dream school, Elon University.

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    38 min
  • Stanford

    Stanford
    Aug 26 2023
    Are you Palo Alto Dreaming? Join me as I chat with Lila, a sophomore at Stanford University. She dives into majors, niche specializations, and SoCo, an immersive, three-week traveling class. And you do not want to miss her take on fountain hopping, the neighborhood system and alternative spring break. Tune in and hear all about “The Farm” today on the Admissions Tailgate. 
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    42 min
  • Yale

    Yale
    Jun 28 2023
    In the second episode of The Admissions Tailgate, Kelly Chester interviews Issy, a rising sophomore at Yale University. In addition to being accepted to Yale, Issy was also accepted to Caltech, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, Duke, and Notre Dame. She shares admissions strategies that worked for her as well as the topics she wrote about in her personal statement and supplemental essays. That along with insights into activities and what it was about Yale that won her over makes this an episode you will not want to miss.
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    46 min
  • UPenn

    UPenn
    Jun 8 2023

    Join Kelly Chester, a college admissions expert, as she interviews Sim, a recent UPenn grad and current Georgetown law student. Sim not only shares what she did to get admitted but also key academic and social insights into life at UPenn. In addition, listeners can indulge in little-known traditions at UPenn, like the toast-throwing ceremony and the very popular Philadelphia ball pit, frequented by UPenn students every year. Tune in for this fun and enthusiastic episode of the Admissions Tailgate.
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    48 min