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Hosted by Stephanie D'Souza · education · EN-US
College planning is stressful! We bring you the latest news on choosing a good fit college, presenting yourself effectively in college applications, writing effective college essays, building a successful high school resume, and navigating the college admission process successfully.
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Signup to Generate a PitchCollege planning is stressful! We bring you the latest news on choosing a good fit college, presenting yourself effectively in college applications, writing effective college essays, building a successful high school resume, and navigating the college admission process successfully.
College Planning Simplified is hosted by Stephanie D'Souza. The show has published 60 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Your Teen’s Best-Fit College Might Not Be on Your Radar: The Liberal Arts Advantage" (18 October 2026, 37 minutes), "Co-ops, Internships, and What Comes After College" (20 September 2026, 42 minutes), and "How to Nail Your Supplemental Essays" (21 August 2026, 38 minutes).
College Planning Simplified publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 60 episodes.
Booking probability for College Planning Simplified is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. College Planning Simplified requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. College Planning Simplified's contact route on record: public web form.
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Stephanie D'Souza hosts College Planning Simplified, an education podcast with 60 episodes published.
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College Planning Simplified
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Stephanie talks with Anne Morano from Colleges That Change Lives about what a liberal arts and sciences education really is and why it still makes sense for careers, grad school, and a...
College Planning Simplified
Send us Fan Mail We encourage families to add one crucial filter when building a college list: how a student prepares for life after graduation through hands-on experience. In this episode, Stephanie chats with Drexel...
College Planning Simplified
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Stephanie and Lindsey break down the supplemental essays that impact admissions outcomes, from Why Us to Why Major to the short quirky questions students are unsure how to answer. We...
College Planning Simplified
Send us Fan Mail We talk with Brooke Willette, Assistant Director of Admissions at the University of Vermont, about why the Common App activities list is one of the most underestimated parts of a college application. We...
College Planning Simplified
Send us Fan Mail We talk with productivity coach Gigi Miller about why college admissions can trigger overwhelm, procrastination, and shutdown even for high-achieving teens. We share practical ways parents can support...
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jamie Pack, Director of Content at Advantage College Planning helps break down what the Common App personal statement is really for, then she walks prompt by prompt through how students...
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Stephanie sits down with test prep expert Jenny Cochran from ArborBridge to break down what the SAT and ACT really measure and why “easy” depends on the student. We debunk four testing...
Episode #1
Send us Fan Mail A big welcome to our new host, Stephanie D’Souza! In this episode, Stephanie shares what she learned reading applications inside multiple admissions offices, including Duke University. She explains why...
Episode #7
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle breaks down four key tasks every rising senior should tackle before senior year begins. From starting your Common App and building a strong...
Episode #6
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle is joined by Jamie Pack, Director of Content and a college consultant at Advantage College Planning, to discuss the nuances of writing college...
Episode #5
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle is joined by Clay Alexander from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to discuss the evolving admissions landscape at UTK. They cover key...
Episode #4
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, host Arielle and Lindsey Roy discuss how students can make the most out of their summer. They emphasize the importance of intentional planning and the...
Episode #3
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle is joined by Jared Rosenberg, the Interim Director of Admissions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Jared shares valuable...
Episode #2
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle is joined by Simrat Arora, a fourth-year medical student at UNC Chapel Hill, to discuss her journey from high school to medical school. Simrat...
Episode #1
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle and Advantage College Planning team member Gina Wilner discuss important steps for high school juniors as they prepare for the college admissions...
Episode #11
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle chats with Martin Fisher, Director of Campus Visit and Orientation Programs at the University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss...
Episode #10
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle focuses on the college recruitment process for student athletes with Amy Bryant. They cover key aspects of preparing for collegiate sports...
Episode #9
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle is joined by Sam Cady from UNC Charlotte to explore the university’s innovative initiatives, including its R1 research status, AIR institute, and...
Episode #8
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle covers five key tips for parents during the college application process, from filling out parent education information to preparing for the FAFSA...
Episode #7
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Arielle and her teammate, Arrin Dutton discuss how seniors can prepare for the application season. They chat about deadlines, essays, testing, and letters of recommendation. This is a...
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