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Admit It! With Alexis White
Admit It! with Alexis White is your inside guide to the college admissions journey and beyond. Hosted by Alexis White, a trusted college admissions consultant based in Los Angeles, the show dives into everything from breaking news and updates in the admissions world to candid conversations with guests and families navigating the process themselves. Alexis also shares unfiltered insights from her own experiences—offering students and parents practical advice, fresh perspectives, and real talk…
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- Admit It! With Alexis White
Your College Essay Doesn’t Need to Be Perfect. It Needs to Be YOU
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I’m joined by screenwriter and college essay specialist Mike Gagerman to talk about finding the stories that…
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The Difference Between Supporting Your Child And Enabling Them
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, parenting coach and former educator Sean Kane of Growth Mindset Parenting joins me to discuss the difference…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
How To Build A Balanced College List | Real Families, Real Advice
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I talk with Courtney, a mom of a high school junior, about building a college list from scratch, focusing on…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
Is Your Teen’s College Application Strong Enough To Get Accepted? | Real Families, Real Advice
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I help navigate Kristin through the college admissions process for her daughter, offering personalized guidance…
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Can Bad Grades Ruin Your College Applications?| Real Families, Real Advice
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I share how students can write about grief, personal challenges, and academic setbacks in their college…
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Seniors! Before You Hit Submit
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I’m giving seniors and parents a much-needed reality check on the college application process. We’ll talk about…
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What Happens When Colleges Catch You Lying on Your Application?
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I break down how admissions offices verify activities, research, and accomplishments, where the line between…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
Your Kid’s College Future Isn’t Yours to Control
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I talk about the anxieties parents don’t always admit: worrying that your child isn’t doing “enough,” obsessing…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
College Admissions Questions? Let’s Talk.
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White,I tackle your biggest college admissions questions from applications and essays to academics, extracurriculars…
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Who Told You That?! The Worst College Admissions Advice
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, we’re calling out some of the worst college admissions advice students and families hear all the time. I breaks…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
How Student-Athletes Can Win the Admissions Game | Real Families, Real Advice
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I get the privilege on coaching Cami, a senior from Northwest Arkansas, through the challenge of turning an…
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The Strategy Behind a Strong College List | Real Families, Real Advice
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I sit down with Bethany Bozeman about building the right college list for her high achieving daughter, who…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
Avoiding College Admissions Burnout | Real Families, Real Advice
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I sit down with Claire Traganos from Austin, Texas for a real family, real advice coaching call focused on her…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
Building a College Application That Actually Stands Out | Real Families, Real Advice
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I coach Jessica through a real college planning session for Chandler, a Michigan junior with a rigorous IB…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
The Truth About the SAT & ACT
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I break down standardized testing from SAT vs. ACT and how to sign up, to the biggest myths students and…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
Does College Size Really Matter?
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I break down how the size of a college can shape the student experience. From small, close knit campuses to…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
Growth Over Perfection. Character Over Credentials.
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, we break down why growth matters more than perfection and character can matter more than credentials. We…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
What Does It Mean To Understand A College's Philosophy?
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, we explore what it really means to understand a college's philosophy. Beyond rankings and reputation, we…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
Writing The Perfect College Essay
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, we tackle a question every applicant asks: Is there really such a thing as the perfect college essay? We break…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
AI vs. Brown University: The Battle Over Academic Integrity
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, we break down the Brown University AI controversy and what it means for students. Can professors really tell if…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
Is College Even Worth It!?
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, we ask the big question: Is college worth it? We take a deep dive into Syracuse University, exploring its…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
Dear Parents, GET OUT OF THE WAY!
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, we discuss the ways parents can unintentionally get in the way of their student's college admissions journey…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
The Biggest Mystery In College Admissions
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, we tackle one of the biggest mysteries in the college admissions process: how to pay for college. We break down…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
The Ultimate Parenting System for Future Success
In this episode of Admit It!, I sit down with bestselling author Eve Rodsky to break down the powerful concepts behind her groundbreaking book, Fair Play. Eve…
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The Parenting Playbook For College Admissions
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I sit down with licensed marriage and family therapist, author, and TV personality Dr. Jenn Mann. Jenn shares…
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The End Of The SAT & ACT Era Is Here
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I talk about the rise of the Classic Learning Test (CLT) and what it could mean for the future of college…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
Inside the Chess Game We Call College Admissions
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I pull back the curtain on the strategic world of college admissions and break down the chess game happening…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
College Baseball Will Never Be the Same...
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, we sit down with the legendary University Of Michigan baseball…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
The College Essay That Changed His Life…
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I sit down with comedian and writer Dan Levy to unpack the unconventional story that launched his journey from…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
Stop Sabotaging Your College Chances
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, we break down the 5 biggest mistakes that can completely ruin your college application process. From ignoring…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
Admissions Results EXPOSED
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I break down what your admissions results actually mean. We break down who’s applying this year and how…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
College Rankings Don’t Matter…
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I dive into the truth behind college rankings and why a higher ranked school doesn’t always mean it’s the…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
Brainwashed Into Choosing Your College
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I unpack a trend we’re seeing more than ever students choosing schools based on hype, reputation, and “fandom”…
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Admit it with Alexis White | Ep. 25 Carolyn White
On this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, we welcome a very special guest—My mom, Carolyn White. Carolyn shares her incredible journey from being a…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
Hidden Forces Behind College Admissions
In this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, we explore the major macro trends shaping today’s college admissions process. We break down the shifting…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
AI Is Coming for Your Degree
In this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, we’re diving into one of the biggest conversations of our time …AI and college majors. We talk about how the…
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Admit it with Alexis White | Ep. 22 Chloe Hechter
This episode of Admit It! with Alexis White is a little different... We took the conversation on the road and filmed it inside our Uber . I sit down with…
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Admit it with Alexis White | Ep. 21 The Dream Catchers
In this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I sit down with powerhouse sisters Marissa Klein and Jamie Sztoser — co-founders of The DreamCatchers — for an…
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Admit it with Alexis White | Ep. 20 Trisha Addicks
In this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I sit down with the nation’s top sorority rush consultant and author, Trisha Addicks, whose new book “ The Rush…
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The Ugly Truth About Ivy Leagues
In this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, we pull back the curtain on Ivy League admissions and answer the questions every ambitious parent is quietly…
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Admit it with Alexis White | Ep. 18 Jessica Etting
In this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I sit down with Jessica Etting to talk about her journey from studying theater at USC to becoming a writer and…
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Trump Funding Cuts … Colleges In Trouble
In this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, we dive into the high-stakes question facing higher education today : Can colleges survive another wave of…
- Admit It! With Alexis White
AI Controls College Admissions?
In this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, we examine the growing role of artificial intelligence in the college admissions process. We explore why some…
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Admit it with Alexis White | Ep. 15 Zach Selwyn
In this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, I sit down with Zachariah Selwyn—an American singer-songwriter, actor, host, and writer—for an honest…
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Admit it with Alexis White | Ep. 14 Alternative Start Programs
In this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, we spotlight alternative start programs at universities and unpack the truth behind Dialogue Portfolios. This…
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Admit it with Alexis White | Ep. 13 Dr. Alyson Mischel Ein
In this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, we sit down with Dr. Alyson Mischel Ein, a college admissions expert with a powerful academic and counseling…
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Admit it with Alexis White | Ep. 12 Ali Rosenthal
In this episode, we sit down with Ali Rosenthal —an accomplished college admissions counselor and essay specialist, and a proud Stanford University alum (B.A…
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Admit it with Alexis White | Ep. 11 Early Decision Drama Involving Tulane
In this episode of Admit It! with Alexis White, we expose the Early Decision drama with Tulane , how other schools got pulled into the chaos, and what students…
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Admit it with Alexis White | Ep. 10 Learning Differences & The College Process
In this episode of Admit It, Alexis White explores what the college process is really like for students with learning differences. She breaks down how to find…
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Admit it with Alexis White | Ep. 9 Dana Bowling
In this episode of Admit It, Alexis sits down with Dana Bowling, host of Daily Dose of Dana. Dana reflects on her college experience, her early beginnings in…
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Admit it with Alexis White | Ep. 8 The Rise Of The Vibe In College Admissions
In this episode of Admit It, we break down the rise of the “vibe” factor in college admissions . Why students are choosing schools based on feeling, culture…
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Admit it with Alexis White | Ep. 7 Robert Spuhler
In this episode of Admit It, Alexis sits down with Essay Specialist Robert Spuhler, a seasoned tutor with nearly two decades of experience. Robert is widely…
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Admit it with Alexis White | Ep.6 Caelen Jones
In this episode of Admit It with Alexis White, we sit down with Caelen Jones, former Boston University and Claremont McKenna College basketball player. Caelen…
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Admit it with Alexis White | Ep. 5 Lauren Gerard
In this episode of Admit It with Alexis White , we welcome our very first guest — University of Virginia alumna Lauren Gerard . Lauren double-majored in…
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Admit it with Alexis White | Ep. 4 Legacy Admissions
In this episode of Admit It, we take a closer look at one of the most debated topics in college admissions ... legacy admissions. We explore what it means to…
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Admit it with Alexis White | Ep. 3 Affirmative Action
In this episode of Admit It, we unpack the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action and what it means for college admissions moving forward. We…
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Admit it with Alexis White | Ep. 2 Admissions Plans
In this episode of Admit It, we dive into one of the most important parts of the college application process — admissions plans. From Regular Decision to Early…
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Admit it with Alexis White | Ep. 1 Debut Episode
In the very first episode of Admit It! With Alexis White, we share the story behind how this podcast came to life and what you can expect in the episodes…