{"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":"379. Michigan State - Larry Alterman - Assistant Director and Manager of East Coast Recruitment","slug":"379-michigan-state-larry-alterman-assistant-director-and-manager-of-east-coast-recruitment","published_at":"2026-06-15T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-college-admissions-process-podcast-4893144/379-michigan-state-larry-alterman-assistant-director-and-manager-of-east-coast-recruitment","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-college-admissions-process-podcast-4893144","url":"https://www.collegeadmissionstalk.com/michigan-state-larry-alterman-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/f7e29ff4-c437-421b-a80d-3c48ea503d37.mp3","summary":"🎙 Episode: Inside Michigan State Admissions with Larry Alterman In this episode, host Dr. John Durante welcomes back Larry Alterman, Assistant Director and Manager of East Coast Recruitment at Michigan State University (MSU). Larry gives an insider’s look at what’s new on campus and shares how students can shine in MSU’s holistic review process. 🌟 Key Highlights & Takeaways: 🏫 What’s New at MSU: Explore major campus developments including a massive STEM teaching & research building, a new Multicultural Center, and a 293,000-square-foot fitness & wellness center opening this May. 🤝 The Philosophy of Support: MSU is serious about student success—free math tutoring for engineering students five nights a week, plus dedicated writing and mental health centers. 📊 Demystifying Institutional Priorities: Learn how MSU manages a freshman class of 9,300–9,600 students and hear the truth about admit rates—over 75% of colleges admit 50%+ of applicants. 📝 Inside the Holistic Review: Admissions counselors are advocates looking for reasons to admit you. Larry shares what he notices as a first reader and why standout “hooks” in essays or activities matter. ⚠️ Senior Year Counts: Senior-year rigor is critical—don’t let “senioritis” hurt your application during second-level reviews. 💡 Mastering the Common App: Make the most of the often-overlooked Additional Comments box to provide context for grade dips or unique circumstances. 🧪 Test Optional Reality: MSU remains test-optional. Larry explains why grades and course rigor often matter more than test scores. Larry’s Top 3 Tips: 📒 Stay Organized: Track your journey in a notebook. 🔍 Do Primary Research: Go straight to official university websites. 🎉 Have Fun: College prep is also a time for bonding with family—enjoy it! 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