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The college admission experience can be overwhelming and complicated. This podcast helps students and the adults who support them cut through the noise around searching for, applying to, and deciding on a college. In each episode, you can expect guests who are national experts working in the field of college admission and enrollment who will give you honest takes, helpful perspective, and in many cases some much needed levity and solace. https://www.truthaboutcollegeadmission.com/

Recent Episodes

The Truth About College Affordability - Phillip Levine and Ronné Patrick Turner

Live in Las Vegas, Brennan is joined by Phillip Levine, the Katharine Coman and A. Barton Hepburn professor of Economics at Wellesley College and Founder of MyinTuition Corp, and Ronné Patrick Turner, the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management at Washington University in St. Louis, to talk about the cost of college, how to aid affordability, pricing strategies, and take questions from the live audience. LINKS Truth About College Admission Newsletter Private College 529 Plan MyinTuition Coll...

51 MIN

Talkin' Truth: October 2026 Check-In

Brennan and Rick check in to talk about their latest thoughts of the admissions world, some advice for families in this upcoming busy season for seniors, and shoutout schools they are impressed with lately. LINKS Truth About College Admission Newsletter Berry College Furman Pathways Program Build The Life You Want – Brooks, Winfrey College Matters Podcast

24 MIN

The Truth About Campuses - Matt Lopez

Brennan and Rick are joined by Matt Lopez, the Vice President of Academic Enterprise Enrollment at Arizona State University, to talk about ASU's approach to enrollment, their various pathways to a degree both in person and virtually, and thoughts on return on investment. LINKS The Truth About College Admission Newsletter ASU London Hosts: Brennan Barnard, Rick Clark Guest: Matt Lopez Production: Jack Purdy

39 MIN

The Truth About AI and Admission in 2026 - Chrissy & Justin Cerenzia

Brennan and Rick are joined by the Cerenzia's, Chrissy (Senior Associate Director of College Counseling at The Episcopal Academy) and Justin (Buckley Executive Director of the Center for Teaching & Learning at The Episcopal Academy), to discuss what high school students can be thinking about when it comes to AI use, how it impacts the college search process, and what kinds of questions students are asking colleges during the search. LINKS Truth About College Admission Newsletter How To ...

32 MIN

Season 5 Trailer

Brennan and Rick are back from full summers and ready to kick off Season 5 (!) of The Truth About College Admission Podcast. The pair dig into what they've been doing lately and what they're looking forward to this upcoming season, and dispel a couple admissions myths. The Truth About College Admission Newsletter Hosts: Brennan Barnard, Rick Clark Production: Jack Purdy

29 MIN