{"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":"369. Claremont McKenna College - Jennifer Sandoval-Danc - VP for Admission & Financial Aid","slug":"369-claremont-mckenna-college-jennifer-sandoval-danc-vp-for-admission-financial-aid","published_at":"2026-04-06T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-college-admissions-process-podcast-4893144/369-claremont-mckenna-college-jennifer-sandoval-danc-vp-for-admission-financial-aid","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-college-admissions-process-podcast-4893144","url":"https://www.collegeadmissionstalk.com/claremont-mckenna-college-College-admissions-process-college-application-help-college-essays-campus-visits-recommendation-letters-parents-guide-to-college-admissions-college-podcast-application-tips","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f2ff7954-1a07-43b9-a3d3-b235376ffb8d.mp3","summary":"🎙️ Claremont McKenna College: Mission, Fit & Holistic Admissions Guest: Jennifer Sandoval-Dance , VP for Admission & Financial Aid at CMC In this episode, Jennifer returns to break down what’s new at Claremont McKenna and what truly matters in their admissions review. If you’re applying to CMC—or any selective liberal arts college—this is a must-listen. 🌟 What We Cover: • New academic and campus developments, including the Open Academy and the Kravis Department of Integrated Sciences • How CMC’s mission of leadership and responsible citizenship drives everything—from courses to the review process • What the two-officer holistic review really looks like 👀 • How to approach the CMC supplemental essays , especially mission alignment + Open Academy • What CMC looks for in transcripts, rigor, and academic context 📚 • Test-optional advice (and future testing considerations) • How to communicate leadership and impact in the Activities section • Guidance for students with IEPs/504s and how to think about disclosure • Why financial fit conversations need to start early 💸 • Jennifer’s top advice for applicants and families navigating this process 🎯 Whether you're just starting your search or finalizing applications, this conversation offers clear and actionable guidance straight from CMC’s admissions leadership. 🎧 Tune in and share with a student exploring CMC or the Claremont Colleges! Open Academy Kravis Department of Integrated Sciences Robert Day Sciences Center Accessibility Services 📬 Join my email list for practical college tips - and a free gift SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS 👉 This episode is brought to you by Prep Expert , a proud sponsor of The College Admissions Process Podcast . 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