# 82. March Bonus: Was Richard right about college?

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Podcast: [Gabbing Gilmore: A Gilmore Girls Deep Dive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gabbing-gilmore-a-gilmore-girls-deep-dive-6462727)
Published: 2026-03-18T09:00:41+00:00
Episode link: https://redcircle.com/shows/af11907d-3d40-4956-a1e5-2aa440161c91/episodes/30f8c6e0-26b1-4892-a365-424e7a1a2075
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Duration seconds: 411

## Resource

Was Richard right about…college? In today’s episode, we dive into Rory Gilmore’s college application process, which was bumpy. Lorelai maintains her fierce independence - no help from Richard and Emily allowed. Meanwhile, Richard plots a secret Yale interview, and Rory is stuck in the middle! Did Lorelai actually think Rory could apply to ONE school? And was Richard’s scheming necessary? We cover it all: college fairs, tours, Ivy league applications, backups and safeties, Paris’ sage advice to Rory, and the infamous pro-con lists they used to decide on Harvard, Yale, or Princeton. This is a preview of a bonus episode: to access the full episode, join our Patreon, where you’ll get extra bonus episodes every month . 🍿Download “How to Throw a GG Watch Party - the Ultimate Guide!” right here, completely free. Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey. Cover art by MGI Studios. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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