{"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":"376. What Admissions Officers Really Look For | Inside Nazareth University Admissions","slug":"376-what-admissions-officers-really-look-for-inside-nazareth-university-admissions","published_at":"2026-05-25T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-college-admissions-process-podcast-4893144/376-what-admissions-officers-really-look-for-inside-nazareth-university-admissions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-college-admissions-process-podcast-4893144","url":"https://www.collegeadmissionstalk.com/nazareth-university-amanda-brady-College-admissions-process-college-application-help-college-essays-campus-visits-recommendation-letters-parents-guide-to-college-admissions-college-podcast-application-tips-nysacac","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5c1b8fa8-5113-4456-87e6-283194b6a162.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast , I am joined by Amanda Brady, Dean of Admissions at Nazareth University, for an honest and insightful conversation about the realities of today’s college admissions process—and what students often misunderstand when applying to college. Amanda shares how applications are truly reviewed at Nazareth University, why context matters more than perfection, and what separates memorable essays from forgettable ones. She also discusses the growing role of AI in higher education, the importance of demonstrated interest, and why students should focus less on rankings and more on finding the right fit. The conversation also highlights the unique student experience at Nazareth, including hands-on learning opportunities, community engagement, study abroad experiences, and innovative academic programs designed to prepare students for the future. In this episode, you’ll learn: What admissions officers notice immediately in an application The biggest mistakes students make with college essays How to explain academic struggles or gaps effectively Why demonstrated interest can matter more than students realize How Nazareth supports ambitious student goals and career exploration What families should know about test-optional admissions and Early Decision Whether you are a student preparing your applications, a parent navigating the process, or a counselor supporting families, this episode offers practical advice and valuable insight directly from a dean of admissions. Nazareth 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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