ApplyWise College Admissions Advice for Students
ApplyWise College Admissions Advice for students gives high school students the inside scoop on the latest admissions news, advice and tips from experts including private admissions counselors, former admissions officers and financial aid experts. Join us for monthly interviews hosted by WOR Radio host Liz Hamburg.
How Technology Can Make High School Easier
December 1, 2008 – At the forefront of digital technology for 30 years, Robin Raskin is the former editor of PC Magazine and author of six books, including A Parents Guide to College Life. Here she talks about how students can use technology to make high school easier.


How to Build a Successful Relationship with Your College Counselor
November 1, 2008 – Kat Cohen, author of The Truth About Getting In, and founder and CEO of IvyWise and ApplyWise gives advice on how students can build a successful relationship with their college counselor.


Understanding Soft Factors
October 1, 2008 – Dr. Kat Cohen, well-known private college admissions counselor, explains what "soft factors" are and how they play a role in the admissions process.


Adjusting to College in a Big City
September 1, 2008 – Aarti Iyer, student at Columbia University, discusses her experiences transitioning to a large city for college and offers advice to others applying to urban campuses.


Getting Past College Rankings
August 1, 2008 – Lee Stetson, former Dean of Admissions at University of Pennsylvania, discusses ways students can keep a balanced college list and stay informed in spite of the frenzied "college rankings" culture.


Private Colleges: Are They Worth It?
July 1, 2008 – Rod Bugarin, former financial aid officer at Brown and Columbia Universities, explains what questions to ask and what research to do when deciding if a private college is worth the financial investment.


The Hidden Costs of College
June 1, 2008 – Jim Boyle, financial aid expert and President of College Parents of America, discusses the rising cost of college, and some of those often overlooked fees as well.


Activities That Impress an Admissions Officer
May 1, 2008 – Get the inside scoop on how to impress an admissions officer from Lee Stetson, former Dean of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania.


Common Mistakes when Financing a College Education
April 1, 2008 – Rod Bugarin, former financial aid officer at Brown and Columbia Universities discusses how students can avoid common mistakes when financing their college education.


What Juniors Need to do Now to Get Ahead of the College Game
March 1, 2008 – Dr. Kat Cohen, well-known private college admissions counselor, provides tips for juniors on what they need to do to create a winning college application.



ApplyWise College Admissions Advice for Parents
ApplyWise College Admissions Advice for Parents gives parents of high school students the inside scoop on the latest admissions news, advice and tips from experts including private admissions counselors, former admissions officers and financial aid experts. Stay on top of the latest information and minimize the stress of college admissions. Join us for monthly interviews hosted by WOR Radio host Liz Hamburg.
How Parents Can Support Their Student Athlete in the College Admissions Process
December 1, 2008 – Ivy Yi, a senior at the University of Denver and a former member of their Division-I swimming team, was one of the few athletes who was able to win a swimming scholarship. Here she reflects on how parents can help support their student-athlete.


Technology Shopping Guide
November 1, 2008 – Robin Raskin, the former editor of FamilyPC, PC Magazine and daily columnist on Yahoo! Tech, is also the author of six books, including A Parents Guide to College Life, and an outspoken advocate for parental involvement in raising digital kids. Today, she'll talk about how parents should go about shopping for the latest in technology.


So Your Child Wants to Go to School in a Big City
September 1, 2008 – Aarti Iyer, student at Columbia University, discusses her decision to attend an urban school and experiences living in a big city as a student.


Reading Between the Headlines
August 1, 2008 – Lee Stetson, former Dean of Admissions at University of Pennsylvania, discusses the media's impact on the college admissions process and how to decipher the truth from sensational headlines.


Budgeting for the College Application Process
July 1, 2008 – Dr. Kat Cohen, well-known private college admissions counselor, discusses how to budget for the often-ignored but very real cost of the college application process.


Questions to Ask a Financial Aid Office
June 1, 2008 – Rod Bugarin, former financial aid officer at Brown and Columbia Universities discusses the financial aid process, what forms to fill out, who to contact, and what increases one’s eligibility for financial aid.


The Proper Role for College Parents
May 1, 2008 – Jim Boyle, financial aid expert and President of College Parents of America, discusses the difficulty that some parents have with figuring out what their proper role in the college admissions process should be. Do they let go completely or do they stay fully involved?


Helping Your Children Plan a College Trip
April 1, 2008 – Dr. Kat Cohen, well-known private college admissions counselor, discusses how parents can help their children plan college trips and what role they should play during these visits.


What is the proper role of parents when their children start the college search?
March 1, 2008 – Lee Stetson, former Dean of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania gives advice to parents of high school students as they start the college search process. These tips will help alleviate any stress and remove the nag factor that is typical between high school juniors and seniors and their parents.