College Planning Simplified

Test Smarter, Not Harder: How to Choose and Maximize SAT or ACT Scores

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Stephanie sits down with test prep expert Jenny Cochran from ArborBridge to break down what the SAT and ACT really measure and why “easy” depends on the student. We ...

2026-04-09

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Why Valedictorians Get Denied

Send us Fan Mail A big welcome to our new host, Stephanie D’Souza! In this episode, Stephanie shares what she learned reading applications inside multiple admissions offices, including Duke Universit...

2026-03-13

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Are You Ready for College Apps? 4 Things Seniors Should Do Now

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle breaks down four key tasks every rising senior should tackle before senior year begins. From starting your Common App and buil...

2025-07-30

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Inside the College Essay: Tips for Writing with Confidence

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle is joined by Jamie Pack, Director of Content and a college consultant at Advantage College Planning, to discuss the nuances of...

2025-06-27

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What Does a Record Number of Applications Mean for University of Tennessee Admissions?

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle is joined by Clay Alexander from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to discuss the evolving admissions landscape at UTK. ...

2025-05-29

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How Can Students Maximize Their Summer for College Success?

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, host Arielle and Lindsey Roy discuss how students can make the most out of their summer. They emphasize the importance of intentional ...

2025-04-28

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Applying to UNC-Chapel Hill: Insights from the Admissions Office

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle is joined by Jared Rosenberg, the Interim Director of Admissions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Jared sha...

2025-03-24

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From High School to Med School: How to Start Preparing Now

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle is joined by Simrat Arora, a fourth-year medical student at UNC Chapel Hill, to discuss her journey from high school to medica...

2025-02-24

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Junior Year Milestones: Staying on Track for College Success

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle and Advantage College Planning team member Gina Wilner discuss important steps for high school juniors as they prepare for the...

2025-01-27

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Why Should You Consider Ole Miss for College?

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle chats with Martin Fisher, Director of Campus Visit and Orientation Programs at the University of Mississippi, affectionately k...

2024-11-25

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What College-Bound Athletes Need to Know About Recruiting

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle focuses on the college recruitment process for student athletes with Amy Bryant. They cover key aspects of preparing for colle...

2024-10-28

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Innovation, Business & the Honors College at UNC Charlotte

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle is joined by Sam Cady from UNC Charlotte to explore the university’s innovative initiatives, including its R1 research status,...

2024-09-24

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How Parents Can Help With College Applications

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle covers five key tips for parents during the college application process, from filling out parent education information to prep...

2024-08-26

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College Application Timeline: What You Need to Work on Now!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Arielle and her teammate, Arrin Dutton discuss how seniors can prepare for the application season. They chat about deadlines, essays, testing, and letters of recomme...

2024-07-27

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What's The Admissions Process At The University of Georgia?

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Arielle is joined by Cindy Ganas from the University of Georgia to discuss how students can succeed in the UGA admissions process. They discuss UGA's initiative...

2024-06-25

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College Planning Tips from a High School Counselor

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Arielle invites Justin, a high school Dean of Students, to share tips for effective communication with your high school counselor, strategies to identify and leverag...

2024-05-28

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Understanding College Affordability

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Arielle and Ann discuss college affordability. They debunk common misconceptions about paying for college and share the importance of understanding college costs. Th...

2024-04-29

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How to Choose a College Major

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Arielle and Jordan explore how experiences and learning new skills in high school can shape students' college majors. They share tips for students who are unsur...

2024-03-25

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What Sets Elon University Apart? Discovering Its Unique Qualities

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, join Arielle as she chats with Fredrick Evans from Elon University about what makes the school unique. Uncover the qualities Elon looks for in applicants and how to ...

2024-02-27

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I've Been Denied! Now What?

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, join Arielle and Lindsey as they discuss receiving a denied admissions decision. Together, they delicately navigate the emotional land...

2024-01-30

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