{"podcast":{"title":"The College Admissions Process Podcast","slug":"the-college-admissions-process-podcast-4893144","podcast_index_feed_id":4893144,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-college-admissions-podcast/","website_url":"https://www.collegeadmissionstalk.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/69d82884-7a92-4772-9a4a-1da1b6cecd8e/ppGVLA7omD3xnbNuTmOdyLmQ.jpg","author":"John Durante","episode_count":300,"summary":"Welcome to \"The College Admissions Process Podcast,\" your ultimate resource for navigating the journey to higher education while receiving application tips and other college advice. I am your host, John Durante, and I am here to introduce you to college admissions representatives, and other professionals in the field of college admissions. Our purpose is to serve you the students and parents, so that you may gain insight straight from the people who ultimately make the decisions. Regardless of whether you will apply to a particular school being highlighted in a given podcast episode, you should listen to all of them, as each guest will give you tremendous insight and advice on every aspect of the college admissions process. Lastly, if you have any questions you’d like me to cover on future episodes, or any comments you’d like to share, please email me at: collegeadmissionstalk@gmail.com And don’t forget to visit our website at www.collegeadmissionstalk.com So, are you ready? Let’s talk about it.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-22T08:17:35.067541+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-college-admissions-process-podcast-4893144"},"episode":{"title":"356. College Admissions Insights from NACAC CEO Dr. Angel Perez","slug":"356-college-admissions-insights-from-nacac-ceo-dr-angel-perez","published_at":"2026-02-04T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-college-admissions-process-podcast-4893144/356-college-admissions-insights-from-nacac-ceo-dr-angel-perez","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-college-admissions-process-podcast-4893144","url":"https://www.collegeadmissionstalk.com/nacac-ceo-angel-perez-college-admissions-process-college-admissions-advice-college-counseling-higher-education-leadership","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7597d977-f295-4f59-9bdb-7c2c943276ea.mp3","summary":"📬 Join my email list for practical college tips - and a free gift SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast , host Dr. John Durante sits down with Dr. Angel Perez , CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) , for a powerful conversation about college admissions, access, affordability, and authenticity . Dr. Perez shares his inspiring journey from growing up in the South Bronx as a first-generation college student to becoming one of the most influential leaders in higher education today—offering insight every student, parent, counselor, and educator should hear. 🔑 Key Topics in This Episode College Admissions Advocacy: How NACAC works to improve college access and affordability , especially for students in under-resourced schools. Essential Admissions Resources: Why families should explore nacacnet.org for college fairs, essay workshops, and trusted guidance. The Truth About Selectivity: Most colleges admit the majority of applicants—and are looking for authentic student stories , not perfection. The Future of College Fairs: How NACAC is evolving fairs into college and career festivals that connect education to the future of work. Advice for Students: Why being authentic in essays and applications matters more than trying to fit a perceived mold. 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