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Hosted by Dr. Riley, the College App 101 podcast provides expert guidance on college applications and academics for college bound high school students and their parents. Dr. Riley has more than a decade of experience in higher education (Xavier University, University of Oregon, and The University of Texas at San Antonio) and secondary education (as Director of College & Career at a large San Antonio private high school).
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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a PitchHosted by Dr. Riley, the College App 101 podcast provides expert guidance on college applications and academics for college bound high school students and their parents. Dr.
College App 101 is hosted by Dr. Riley. The show has published 80 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Feeling Overwhelmed? #80" (19 October 2026, 14 minutes), "Preparing for the FAFSA 2026 #78" (21 September 2026, 16 minutes), and "Why I Help Students Get Admitted to College Part 2 #77" (25 August 2026, 14 minutes).
College App 101 publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 17 minutes across 80 episodes.
Booking probability for College App 101 is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. College App 101 requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. College App 101's contact route on record: public web form.
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Dr. Riley hosts College App 101, an education podcast with 80 episodes published.
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Episode #5
High achieving college bound students easily get overwhelmed by extracurricular activities, part-time work, a robust social calendar, not to mention academics. In this episode, Dr. Riley (from collegeapp101.com) shares...
Episode #3
The 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA) opens on October 1, 2026. Current college bound seniors and their parents must submit the FAFSA if they wish to be considered for federal, state, and...
Episode #2
The typical college student has quick access to many talented professionals on a college campus. These professionals devote their days to assisting college students achieve their goals. In this episode, Dr. Riley (from...
Episode #1
A college campus is a veritable goldmine with extraordinary resources at students' fingertips. One resource is very talented people, who are eager to help college students achieve their goals. In this episode, Dr. Riley...
Episode #16
To be human is to err and make mistakes. People do well, when they find ways to see the good in past failures, setbacks, and loss. In this episode, Dr. Riley (from collegeapp101.com) uses the life of Sir Winston...
Episode #14
Over the years, College App 101 podcasts have provided many tips on taking the Preliminary SAT, also known as the PSAT. Elite performance on the PSAT during junior year can result in arguably the most prestigious...
Episode #13
Over the years, College App 101 podcasts have provided many tips on taking the Preliminary SAT, also known as the PSAT. Elite performance on the PSAT during junior year can result in arguably the most prestigious...
Episode #12
Over the years, College App 101 podcasts have provided many tips on taking the Preliminary SAT, also known as the PSAT. Elite performance on the PSAT during junior year can result in arguably the most prestigious...
Episode #11
Over the years, College App 101 podcasts have provided many tips on taking the Preliminary SAT, also known as the PSAT. Elite performance on the PSAT during junior year can result in arguably the most prestigious...
Episode #10
Over the years, College App 101 podcasts have provided many tips on taking the Preliminary SAT, also known as the PSAT. Elite performance on the PSAT during junior year can result in arguably the most prestigious...
Episode #9
College App 101 podcasts often provide tips on taking the Preliminary SAT, also known as the PSAT. Elite performance on the PSAT during junior year can result in arguably the most prestigious academic honor for a high...
Episode #8
Highly selective colleges want to admit young scholars to their student ranks. A love for learning and intellectual curiosity characterize such scholars. These attributes flow naturally from some learners, but need to...
Episode #7
Conversations between parents and their college bound students about prospective college majors should happen throughout a student's high school experience. It is true that many college applications require applicants...
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Mistakes are a part of life. Yet, some common mistakes made during freshman, sophomore, and junior years can work against compelling college applications during senior year. In this episode, using his typical anecdotes...
Episode #5
Parents want their high school senior to win admission to dream colleges. Oftentimes, these institutions are elite (Ivy League, Public Ivies, and other top-tier colleges). When an applicant demonstrates that she is a...
Episode #4
Today, parents have an array of K-12 schooling options for their student. Public, private, traditional, homeschool, online, charter, parochial, and more. In this episode, Dr. Riley (from collegeapp101.com) interviews a...
College App 101
Problems pervade a high school student's academic experience: too little time to study, disappointing grades, relationship troubles with teachers, and more. Many students are skilled enough to find solutions to their...
Episode #2
Several factors are required to help a student succeed financially in higher education. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) submission is a key factor, as is personal financial responsibility. This year's...
Episode #1
Now that this year's admissions cycle is underway, it is fitting to hear from a college student, who recently navigated the process. In this episode, Dr. Riley (from collegeapp101.com) interviews a returning guest about...
Episode #11
Recently, Julie Ray published an article for Gallup: "Gen Z, Parents Lack Knowledge of Post-High School Options: Less awareness contributes to students feeling unprepared." The article possesses important reminders for...
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