Want to take your college research to the next level? Looking for ways to “demonstrate interest” that will stand out? Consider tuning in to the wide world of college admissions podcasts!These days, almost every college and university publishes multiple podcastson college student life. They offer a great way to learn more about any school—and can be a helpful resource when researching for your “Why Us?” essays and interviews. Colleges have so many podcasts (and many that run two or three times and then disappear), that there is no comprehensive list of these offerings. In this post, we wanted to give you a few examples and highlight three broad categories of podcasts to keep in mind while you search.
If you are already into college athletics, you know that there is an entire universe of podcasts of varying quality and approach, many by third-party content creators. To get to know more about the goings-on at a particular school, we would recommend starting with a podcast published by the particular college– then branch out from there!
Conclusion
Like many aspects of college admissions, the podcast world is vast—you can’t listen to everything! But subscribing to a handful of university podcasts to can be an excellent way to learn about campus life and events, to help determine whether a particular school is a good fit for you, and to prep for writing those “Why Us?” essays.Demonstrating interest can be tricky. While faithful podcast listening alone isn’t enough to prove your devotion to a particular school, it is a great place to learn more about the exciting features they offer. This gives you a great leg up when interviewing or essay writing. However, more than that: it helps you make an informed decision about where you’ll spend the next 4+ years. So, take a look at what’s out there, and keep in mind that your Marks Education counselor is here to help you curate your playlistfor demonstrating interest with college podcasts!
