Let’s Talk College: Taking a Gap Year and Why the Admissions Process Has Gone Mad, featuring my daughter Caroline and Becky Sabky, Dartmouth’s former College Admissions Director

The Paula Faris Show

It wouldn’t be a series on college if I didn’t invite my high schooler to the conversation, along with a former Ivy League Admissions Director.

Caroline and I are joined by Becky Sabky, who spent years as Dartmouth’s Director of Admissions and explains why she’s a fan of the gap year.

Becky shares her insider insights into the admissions process (and how it’s gone mad), plus answers your questions and Caroline’s. She’ll also outline helpful tips to help us on our journey of determining if college is right for our kids and how to find the right schools.

And wait until you hear about the most powerful letter of recommendation she ever received and the surprising person who wrote it. (It brought us to tears!)

This is a must listen for every parent …

Life Happens. Let’s Talk About it.

Listen in to learn more:

(00:00) Navigating the College Admissions Process

(05:37) Prioritizing High School Over College

(09:02) Preparing for College

(20:57) Navigating Choices as a Family

(28:48) Navigating Options and Admissions Rejections

(36:46) Exploring Gap Years

(43:11) Navigating Financial Aid Decisions

(53:50) Maximizing College Opportunities for Success

(58:54) Fostering Identity in College-Bound Students

In this episode, we are delving into the family aspects of making college decisions, understanding the college admissions process, the two biggest mistakes Becky sees students and families make, the surprising place you should look to get an inside view of campus life, and how to find the right school.

Resources:

Learn More About Becky Sabky

https://beckysabky.com/

Read Becky’s book

FISKE Guide to College

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