Getting In: A College Coach Conversation

Getting In: A College Coach Conversation - October 1st, 2026

Celebrating National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month

Host Sally Ganga welcomes guests to discuss college admissions, campus exploration, and financial opportunities through the lens of Hispanic and Latinx student experience

There's An Art To It: National Art in Education Week

In celebration of National Arts in Education Week, host Kyra Tyler explores the unique opportunities and challenges facing students pursuing college pathways in the perfo

Fair Questions: Navigating College Fairs

Dina welcomes College Coach Ian Fisher, a familiar voice to podcast listeners, for Tales from the Road: A Day in the Life of an Admissions Counselor in the Fall. He pulls

Get It Together: Organizing Your College Apps

Host Ian Fisher welcomes three experts for a practical conversation designed to help students and families get organized and make informed decisions about their college a

The Anxious Generation

Host Sally Ganga is joined by College Coach counselors Joy Biscornet and Robin Khadduri, along with finance expert Aimee Yorsaner, for a discussion of The Anxious Generat

The University of California & California State University Application Systems

Host Kyra Tyler takes a deep dive into two of the largest and most popular public university systems in the country, providing essential updates for students applying to

Common Application Updates

The college application season is underway, and with each new cycle come updates that students and families need to know. On this episode of Getting In: A College Coach C

The Ivy + Schools

Host Ian Fisher examines the realities of admission and affordability at the nation's most selective colleges, separating headlines and misconceptions from the facts fami

What Does The Common App "Roll-over" Mean?

Host Sally Ganga explores financial aid and college applications before launching an exciting new series that celebrates the traditions  that make campuses unique.  

What Do I Need to Do this Summer If I'm Starting College in the Fall?

Host Sally Ganga brings together admission and finance perspectives for a timely conversation about preparing to start college this fall, followed by another installment

How to Become a College President

Host Dina Birmingham makes her debut as a podcast host with a special episode featuring a guest who has played an important role in her own life: her older brother, Roger

Changes to Student Loan Repayments

Host Ian Fisher welcomes listeners for an episode featuring two familiar faces and one new voice.   In the first segment, Ian continues the "Meet an Educator" series

Rollins College: "Won't You Be Their Neighbor?"

Host Sally Ganga continues our "Deep Dive" series with a closer look at Rollins College, a private liberal arts institution located in Winter Park, Florida, just outside

How to Become a CEO

Host Kyra Tyler celebrates the 40th anniversary of Bright Horizons with an in-depth conversation with CEO Stephen Kramer and a look back at the company's remarkable journ

Can I Reuse Essays For My College Applications?

Shannon Vasconcelos takes the mic for her final episode as host. Don't worry though, she'll be back as a guest at some point!   In the first segment, Shannon is joine

Financial Tips for Collegebound HS Seniors & Their Parents

Host Ian Fisher opens this episode with College Coach Lisa Albro to tackle what students should (and shouldn't) ask their high school college counselor. Lisa shares the q

Navigating Middle School

Host Sally Ganga kicks off this episode with members of the Bright Horizons College Coach High School Planning Team—Lauren Randle, Caroline Damon, and Robin Khadduri—for

Happy (Early) National Saving for College Day!

Host Shannon Vasconcelos dedicates this special, all‑finance episode to National College Savings Day (5/29, 529 - get it?), beginning with Jonathan Hughes, Associate Dire

Who Wore It Better? Consortium Style

Host Kyra Tyler explores the world of college consortiums in this episode, starting with College Coaches Shayla Bezjak‑Martinez and Geraldine Castaneda. Drawing from thei