{"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":"374. Lehigh University - Bruce Bunnick - Director of Admissions","slug":"374-lehigh-university-bruce-bunnick-director-of-admissions","published_at":"2026-05-11T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-college-admissions-process-podcast-4893144/374-lehigh-university-bruce-bunnick-director-of-admissions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-college-admissions-process-podcast-4893144","url":"https://www.collegeadmissionstalk.com/lehigh-university-bruce-bunnick-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/4ba62c86-3cdb-47e5-aac1-d228757af205.mp3","summary":"🎙️ It was an honor to welcome back Bruce Bunnick, Director of Admissions at Lehigh University, to discuss how this R1 research university maintains the heart of a liberal arts college. They cover Lehigh’s interdisciplinary academics, holistic admissions process, and strategies for students navigating a test-optional environment. Key Takeaways ✅ The Lehigh Identity: ~6,000 undergrads across Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Health. Interdisciplinary options let students mix majors and minors across fields. Holistic Review & Personal Voice: Essays matter—“give voice to an otherwise voiceless application.” A memorable essay can tip the scales. ✍️ Context is Key: Students are evaluated within their high school context; use available resources rather than feeling pressured to pad your resume. 📚 Strategic Testing: Test-optional (~50% submit). Take exams if helpful, but only report scores that truly reflect your academic performance. 🎓 Support for All Learners: Disability services, writing, and math centers support students with IEPs/504 plans or unique learning needs. 🧩 Financial Literacy: Use the Net Price Calculator early and contact financial aid to explore scholarships. 💰 Notable Quotes 💬 \"The personal essay provides a window into that student and their world... I will remember a student because of what they wrote about themselves.\" — Bruce Bunnick \"This is still a decidedly humanistic process... there are people reading those applications. We don't have an algorithm that determines what is the best fit.\" — Bruce Bunnick Lehigh University Admissions 📬 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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