Navigating College Admissions
In this show, we speak with college admissions experts about the step-by-step process of applying to college—ANY college!
Building a College List
Before you go to college, you have to apply to college. And before you apply to college, you have to decide which colleges to apply to. We sat down with a UChicago Admissions Counselor to learn what to watch out for when building a college list.
Transcript: NCA Ep1-Building a College ListCollege Applications (Part 1)
There's a lot that goes into a college application. Each part is one piece of the puzzle. We spoke with a UChicago Admissions Counselor about the best ways to "cook up" your college application.
Transcript: NCA Ep2-College Applications Pt.1College Applications (Part 2)
The conversation on college applications continues.
Transcript: NCA Ep2.2-College Applications ContinuedVisiting College
Quadrangles, libraries, classrooms . . . oh my! We all have a picture in our minds of what a college campus looks like. In this episode, we speak with a UChicago Admissions Counselor about why you should experience a campus yourself before you apply.
Transcript: NCA Ep3-Visiting CollegesWriting College Essays
The grades are in. The teachers have “recommended”. Your membership in the juggling club is accounted for. Now it’s time to sit down, put finger to keyboard, start writing those college essays, and, most importantly, not panic.
Transcript: NCA Ep4-Writing College Essays
UChicago IRL
In this show, we speak with current students about their day-to-day experience as UChicago undergrads.
Selma Chab
Creative Writing major Selma discusses fashion, film production, writing, and how to balance academics with RSOs.
Transcript: UChicago IRL with Selma ChabBrian Hu
Economics major Brian shares his in-depth perspective on his favorite RSO, Maroon Capital, an educational and pre-professional organization for students interested in finance.
Transcript: UChicago IRL with Brian Hu