In celebration of Women’s History Month, we speak with a leader who is the true definition of longevity and commitment, Mary Lou Bates, Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Skidmore College. She speaks to us about the challenge of raising a family while maintaining a thriving career, and how her passion for her work in admissions has allowed her to craft creative solutions during 49 years at Skidmore.
Guest: Mary Lou Bates, Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Skidmore College
How College Admissions Are Different for Student Athletes
How to Make the Most of College Visits
What Non-academic Factors Actually Influence College Admissions
The Keys to Building a Good College List
Strategies for Acing the College Essay
Getting to Know the Campus When the Coronavirus Lockdown Won't Let You Visit
The Many Admission Choices in a Changed World
Student Empowerment in College Admissions
How Colleges Make Admission Decisions in a Pandemic Year
College Financial Aid in the Time of Covid-19
Stressed Out: The Pandemic’s Effect on the Mental Health of Students Applying to College
Why College Late Bloomers Are Special
What Do College Rankings Really Mean?
Understanding Financial Aid Award Letters
How Families Can Talk About Paying for College
Demystifying the College Transfer Process: What Students and Families Need to Know
What Colleges Are Looking For: Facts & Myths About the Application Process
Avoiding the Parent Trap: A Common-Sense Approach to College Admission
SPECIAL EPISODE: “Fight for What Doesn’t Fit: Celebrating Students’ Identities, Interests, and Unique Qualities”
College for Everyone: How College Counselors and Admissions Officers Can Get You There
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