Matt Douglas, author of Unlocking College Admissions: Your Step-By-Step Workbook For Finding The Right College And Getting In, joins Tommy to unpack the college admissions process and help students and families approach it with less stress and more intentionality. He explains how to identify the best-fit college by considering academics, location, campus life, cost, and other factors. Matt also shares practical advice on extracurriculars, recommendation letters, college essays, standardized testing, AI, financial aid, and campus visits. Throughout the conversation, he reminds students that there is no single perfect college and that the goal is to find an experience that fits who they are and where they want to go.
Questions to Consider While Listening:
- How do I figure out what my “best-fit” college actually looks like if I have no idea where I want to go yet?
- How can I make my college application stand out if I don’t have a long list of extracurricular activities or leadership positions?
- How should I use AI during the college application process without crossing the line into having AI write my application for me?
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