Admittedly: College Admissions with Thomas Caleel
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Does thinking about applying to college, grad school, prep school make your head spin? The Admittedly Podcast is for both parents and students preparing for or navigating school admissions. We aim to demystify the application process and share with you what you really need to know to succeed. Thomas Caleel, former Director of MBA admissions and financial aid at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, is here to help. As a lifelong entrepreneur and CEO of a global admissions consulting firm, he works with families worldwide to help them achieve their academic goals. In this podcast we don't promise easy answers or quick fixes but with decades of experience under his belt, Thomas will address the practical aspects of applying to school and how to think like an admissions officer to improve your college application.
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Doing Extracurriculars Right (and Wrong)
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10th Grade Check-In: Grades, Extracurriculars, and Planning for Competitive College Admissions
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How Colleges Really View Student Athletes (and What You Should Do About It)
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Admissions Are Changing for International Students: What You Need To Know
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Before You Write: College Essay Advice You ACTUALLY Need
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How to turn a Boring College Admissions Essay into a winning one.
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