{"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":"371. Stevens Institute of Technology - Carlos Cano - Director of Undergraduate Admissions","slug":"371-stevens-institute-of-technology-carlos-cano-director-of-undergraduate-admissions","published_at":"2026-04-20T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-college-admissions-process-podcast-4893144/371-stevens-institute-of-technology-carlos-cano-director-of-undergraduate-admissions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-college-admissions-process-podcast-4893144","url":"https://www.collegeadmissionstalk.com/stevens-institute-of-technology-carlos-cano-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/989b89dc-c449-4501-9792-e082b0fd33cd.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Dr. John Durante welcomes back Carlos Cano , the Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey. Carlos provides an insider's look at how Stevens evaluates applicants, the introduction of a groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence major , and the university’s commitment to affordability through the new \"Stevens Investment\" program. Whether you are a student aiming for a career in STEM or a parent navigating the \"passenger seat\" of the admissions journey, this conversation offers practical advice on standing out in a competitive field. Key Takeaways: • New Affordability Initiatives: Stevens has introduced \"The Stevens Investment,\" a program starting for the Fall 2026 class that meets 100% of tuition needs for families with an income of less than $75,000. • Cutting-Edge Academics: Stevens is launching one of the nation's few undergraduate majors in Artificial Intelligence for Fall 2026. • The Stevens Philosophy: The institution operates under the motto \"Inspired by humanity, empowered by technology,\" focusing on bridging the gap between technical innovation and real-world impact. • Application Insights: ◦ Test-Optional Policy: Stevens will remain test-optional through Fall 2029 , as internal data shows little difference in performance between students who submit scores and those who do not. ◦ Evaluation Process: Applications are reviewed by two to five readers who look for reasons to admit, focusing heavily on academic rigor (especially Calculus for engineering applicants) and demonstrated interest . ◦ Holistic Review: The team values quality over quantity in extracurriculars and encourages students to use the additional information section to provide context for personal circumstances or \"intangibles\". • Ins…","meta_description":"In this episode, Dr. John Durante welcomes back Carlos Cano , the Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3549,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-college-admissions-process-podcast-4893144/episodes/371-stevens-institute-of-technology-carlos-cano-director-of-undergraduate-admissions/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-college-admissions-process-podcast-4893144/371-stevens-institute-of-technology-carlos-cano-director-of-undergraduate-admissions.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}