Explore every episode of the podcast KC360's Navigating College Search and Admission Podcast
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| Happy New Year (and the 8 Week Challenge)! | 02 Jan 2026 | 00:06:11 | |
Join the 8 Week Challenge (for Juniors or Gap Year Students):
Tuesdays 6:00 am Central time (USA) Tuesdays 7:30 am Central time (USA) Wednesdays 7:30 pm Central time (USA) Wednesdays 8:30 pm Central time (USA) Considering Dual Enrollment? See if any of these courses are of interest to you here: https://www.campusedu.com/kc-360. Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| Int'l Student Tips and NAIA Athletic Recruiting Tips | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:26:43 | |
Samuel Estrada from John Brown University offers GREAT tips for students and students considering collegiate athletics for NAIA universities. John Brown University: JBU Athletics: https://www.jbu.edu/athletics/ Samuel Estrada: https://www.jbu.edu/admissions/on-campus-undergraduate/admissions-counselors/samuel-estrada/ If you are interested in your student making a budget, having financial or savings goals, paying them for chores or an allowance, Greenlight is a GREAT option which works in many countries. Students have a physical card they can use, which can be turned off and on at any time and helps students build confidence in understanding purchasing, budget, and saving. Check out Greenlight today! https://share.greenlight.com/97289163 Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| Is a Gap Year Right For You? | 13 Oct 2025 | 00:18:39 | |
Impact360: https://www.impact360institute.org/ Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| The Why and How of Engaging with Professors (Part 1) | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:09:54 | |
Why would you engage with a college professor? And if you did, HOW do you do that? in this two-part series, we talk about the "why" and value of this critical part of the college process, and the "how." | |||
| College Statistics and What They Mean | 17 Dec 2022 | 00:12:21 | |
Ever look at a university or college website and wonder what all the statistics mean? On today's episode, we look at what the statistics mean and why they matter to you. | |||
| Internships | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:08:49 | |
How do internships factor into your college decision? Do they factor? Why and how in this episode! | |||
| Dual Enrollment | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:12:30 | |
Dual Enrollment is a great way to earn college credit and/or try out a college course! | |||
| Campus Visits | 30 Oct 2022 | 00:11:11 | |
Campus visits are a great way to see a campus, "see" yourself there, and research more in depth about the university. | |||
| Gap Year (What is it? Is it for me?) | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:13:18 | |
| Dreaded Deadlines | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:04:49 | |
Scholarship deadlines are coming, which means your app deadlines are coming! Colleges cannot consider you for scholarships when you applications are not fully completed for admission review! | |||
| FAFSA Information and Tips | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:18:04 | |
What is the FAFSA? Who is eligible? Why does it matter? All these questions and more covered in today's podcast. | |||
| Test Optional and Test Scores | 14 Oct 2022 | 00:10:56 | |
What is test optional? Does it matter? Do test scores matter? Listen in regarding all these questions! | |||
| Letter of Recommendation Tips | 29 Sep 2022 | 00:09:27 | |
The Letter of Recommendation is a great way in the college application process for an admission committee to "see" you academically from a professional's eyes. Tips on who to ask, what to ask, and more on today's podcast! | |||
| The Case for Considering Lesser-Known Universities | 06 Oct 2025 | 00:27:23 | |
If you are interested in your student making a budget, having financial or savings goals, paying them for chores or an allowance, Greenlight is a GREAT option which works in many countries. Students have a physical card they can use, which can be turned off and on at any time and helps students build confidence in understanding purchasing, budget, and saving. Check out Greenlight today! https://share.greenlight.com/97289163 Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| College Essay Tips | 29 Sep 2022 | 00:09:02 | |
The college essay is a component for many college applications. It can help an admission officer know you and can help (overall) with scholarship consideration. Tips and insights on today's podcast just for you! Resources referenced HERE. | |||
| Virtual College Fair (Fall 2022) | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:05:04 | |
Happening now! KC360 VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIR September 26- October 8, 2022 Colleges and universities are looking to connect with you and tell you about their scholarships, programs, majors, and campus life. Register TODAY as a Monthly Navigator (free!) for viewing access September 26- October 8 for exclusive interviews from college admission representatives looking specifically for students like you! Engage with admission officers from participating universities on OCTOBER 7th (8:00am-10am CST) via zoom! Zoom link will be emailed and posted exclusively to Monthly members. Added bonus-GAP Year programs will have representatives as well! Faith-based and state colleges and universities are looking for unique students who bring a global perspective and are looking for scholarships. Viewing access to the VCF will be opened September 26th for you to watch and learn from the universities you are interested in. Each college, university, and gap year program has an exclusive interview for you, their materials will be included, as well as their direct contact information. Access is granted free through the KC360 site. Once you’ve registered, you can access the VCF when viewing access begins. Hear from institutions about: Hear from gap year programs about: Find out for yourself which of these institutions might be for you and your collegiate journey. Find out for yourself which of these institutions might be for you and your collegiate journey. | |||
| Questions to Ask Your Admission Counselor | 21 Sep 2022 | 00:15:39 | |
What is appropriate to ask an admission counselor? What is not appropriate? Why WOULD I talk to an admission counselor? Answers and ideas in this episode! | |||
| Liberal Arts: What is it? Why Should it Matter to Me? | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:10:31 | |
What a Liberal Arts institutions? Do they hold their value? Let's talk about these types of colleges and universities and why they are one of the best kept secrets. | |||
| What is Early Action and Early Decision? | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:12:18 | |
College applications come with a lot of terms! Early Action, Early Decision, Rolling Admission…what does it all mean? Does it matter? Learn the definitions, timing, and | |||
| How Does the Scholarship and Financial Aid Process Work? | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:10:00 | |
Scholarships and Financial Aid explained! Listen in on how the scholarship process works, financial aid, and FAFSA all feed into the college financial journey. | |||
| From overwhelmed to organized | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:09:50 | |
Three pro-tips for going from overwhelmed about the college search and admission process, to organized. 1) Gmail Tasks 2) Google Alerts 3) Add bookmarks to your web browser to save information for universities, scholarships, etc! | |||
| Welcome to Navigating College Search and Admissions | 28 Jul 2022 | 00:02:22 | |
Welcome Welcome to the KC360 Podcast! I am excited to have you here to journey through the college search and admission process. Enjoy college search and admission tips, insights and more in 15 minutes or less on a weekly basis. KC360 specializes in third culture kid families, expat and international families. All content will have relevance regardless of where your family resides. Looking forward to journeying with you! | |||
| College Credit Options | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:12:58 | |
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| Maximizing the Activities Section of the College App | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:11:40 | |
Add Kristi as an advisor on your Common App if you want her to review your app! Reduce Junior and Senior Year Stress: Join the High School Guidance Course Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| College Application Components (What Does it All Mean?) | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:13:50 | |
Add Kristi as an advisor on Common App if you need her to review your app! Need essay review? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/kc360/chat-with-kristi Reduce Junior and Senior Year Stress: Join the High School Guidance Course Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| Could the CLT be a Test Alternative for You? | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:18:43 | |
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| College Essay Tips | 01 Sep 2025 | 00:13:18 | |
Houston Christian Univ: https://hc.edu/ Meet Abena: https://hc.edu/contact/abena-pokua/ Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| Common App Tips | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:13:27 | |
What is the Common App? When should you use it? (Senior year!) Listen in for tips related to the Common App! Essay Review with Kristi: https://calendly.com/kc360/chat-with-kristi Common App: https://www.commonapp.org/ (add me as an advisor if it would be helpful for me to review your app!) HS Guidance Course: Reduce Junior and Senior Year Stress: Join the High School Guidance Course Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| Field Notes from Our Family | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:10:30 | |
https://kc360.co/start-navigating/ Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| CampusEdu and Dual Enrollment for You | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:20:57 | |
Dual enrollment is a great option for students! Listen in as CampusEdu covers their style of dual enrollment and the benefits and insights they have! Check out CampusEdu HERE. Join the High School Guidance Course (Juniors/Seniors) Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| Interested in a STEM Major or Minor? | 08 Dec 2025 | 00:28:21 | |
What do you need to know about STEM universities? What should you look for? Rebecca with FL Tech covers great insights for any student considering STEM! If you are interested in your student making a budget, having financial or savings goals, paying them for chores or an allowance, Greenlight is a GREAT option which works in many countries. Students have a physical card they can use, which can be turned off and on at any time and helps students build confidence in understanding purchasing, budget, and saving. Check out Greenlight today! https://share.greenlight.com/97289163 Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| What Types of College Applications Are There? | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:10:58 | |
College applications DO have "types" in terms of how you can apply and the deadlines surrounding them! Resources: Reduce Junior and Senior Year Stress: Join the High School Guidance Course Common App: https://www.commonapp.org/ Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| Welcome Back! | 01 Aug 2025 | 00:07:27 | |
Welcome back to a new school year! (For most students!) Some resources covered in this episode: Reduce Senior Year Stress: Join the High School Guidance Course Essay Review: Book time for Kristi to go over your essay with positive feedback: https://calendly.com/kc360/chat-with-kristi. Free Resources for You Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| Not Your Mom and Dad's Liberal Arts College | 26 May 2025 | 00:20:52 | |
Listen in as Matthew Zonis from Drew U about Liberal Arts, what it is, what it isn't, and more! For international students in particular http://DREWintl.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewUIntl WhatsApp: +1-973-765-7012 Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| What are Gen-Ed Courses? Do Advisors in College Matter? | 19 May 2025 | 00:29:36 | |
Listen in as Roslyn Moes from CWU talks about interesting majors at CWU, Gen Ed courses, OPT, and Advising in college! If you are interested in your student making a budget, having financial or savings goals, paying them for chores or an allowance, Greenlight is a GREAT option which works in many countries. Students have a physical card they can use, which can be turned off and on at any time and helps students build confidence in understanding purchasing, budget, and saving. Check out Greenlight today! https://share.greenlight.com/97289163 Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| Congrats #Classof2025 (Here Are Your Grad Gift Ideas!) | 12 May 2025 | 00:10:25 | |
Grad Gift Ideas and Links Laundry Bag: https://nestingproject.etsy.com/listing/288028743/time-to-do-the-laundry-arrow-flow-chart Customize this laundry bag or just give as it is! Practical Dorm Items: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/38NXMSQ4XUDSU?ref_=wl_share Student Books
Moms: Here be Dragons: Treading the Deep Waters of Motherhood, Mean Girls, and Generational Trauma (Melanie Shankle) https://amzn.to/4m7Q6L6 Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| Quick Resources to Study for AP Exams | 06 May 2025 | 00:05:45 | |
Official & College Board-Aligned Resources Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| ACU Summer Programs! | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:14:20 | |
Janet Chowning covers summer programs and a special program available to students. If you are a high school student, this idea episode is for you! Janet's Contact Info: janetc@acu.edu Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| Choosing a University and Weighing Your Options | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:09:53 | |
Use MyCAP to help you compare your college costs! See three universities for free: https://pages.collegeaidpro.com/kc-360 Use code KC36015 for 15% off for any upgrades or to meet with an advisor about your appeal strategy. Juniors! Use The College Project now to reduce your stress and build your college list: https://kc360.co/college-project-junior/ Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| Financial Aid Appeals (What are they? When do I appeal?) | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:14:04 | |
Use MyCAP to help you compare your college costs! See three universities for free: https://pages.collegeaidpro.com/kc-360 Use code KC36015 for 15% off for any upgrades or to meet with an advisor about your appeal strategy. Juniors! Use The College Project now to reduce your stress and build your college list: https://kc360.co/college-project-junior/ Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| Diesel and Cloonery with KC360 | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:48:36 | |
Chris and Jerry from Diesel and Clooney discuss TCK themed challenges and benefits! Diesel and Clooney Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diesel-and-clooney-unpack-the-world/id1536225148 If you are interested in your student making a budget, having financial or savings goals, paying them for chores or an allowance, Greenlight is a GREAT option which works in many countries. Students have a physical card they can use, which can be turned off and on at any time and helps students build confidence in understanding purchasing, budget, and saving. Check out Greenlight today! https://share.greenlight.com/97289163 Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| Cultivating Successful Habits | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:19:01 | |
https://lipscomb.edu/directory/brown-donita USE coupon code "kc360" is live for 10% off the Revitalize Your Routine Workbook Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| Cultivating Young Adults with Dr. Ken Wilgus | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:26:25 | |
Dr. Ken Wilgus covers the philosophy behind his book "Feeding the Mouth that Bites You" and the recent updates to his new addition. Feeding the Mouth That Bites You Book: https://amzn.to/4i5Mg2M Feeding the Mouth That Bites You Podcast: https://www.feedingthemouth.com/podcast If you are interested in your student making a budget, having financial or savings goals, paying them for chores or an allowance, Greenlight is a GREAT option which works in many countries. Students have a physical card they can use, which can be turned off and on at any time and helps students build confidence in understanding purchasing, budget, and saving. Check out Greenlight today! https://share.greenlight.com/97289163 Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| Phil Cook with Resources for Students Deciding Where to Go to College! | 03 Mar 2025 | 00:17:48 | |
Phil Cook from NACCAP discusses great resources for YOU! Search Site: https://www.findyourchristiancollege.com/schoolsearch THE Guide: https://www.findyourchristiancollege.com/the-guide Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| Spring 2025 Next Steps | 16 Jan 2025 | 00:08:59 | |
What's next for this spring? Let's talk about ideas for you! Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| Test Prep (Does it Matter? Why Would it Matter?) | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:30:04 | |
Dr. Kelly Frindall weighs in on the difference between the SAT and ACT, test prep and if it matters (and why!). Email: info@inhousetestprep.com SAT Test Centers: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/test-center-search If you are interested in your student making a budget, having financial or savings goals, paying them for chores or an allowance, Greenlight is a GREAT option which works in many countries. Students have a physical card they can use, which can be turned off and on at any time and helps students build confidence in understanding purchasing, budget, and saving. Check out Greenlight today! https://share.greenlight.com/97289163 Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| Parenting Teens with Shaunti Feldhahn | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:34:15 | |
We sit down with Shaunti Feldhahn (https://shaunti.com/) to talk about snowplow parenting. What it is, how to avoid it, and her upcoming new book on mental health! If you are interested in your student making a budget, having financial or savings goals, paying them for chores or an allowance, Greenlight is a GREAT option which works in many countries. Students have a physical card they can use, which can be turned off and on at any time and helps students build confidence in understanding purchasing, budget, and saving. Check out Greenlight today! https://share.greenlight.com/97289163 Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| Tips from The UK Study Expert | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:18:09 | |
The UK Study Expert: https://theukstudyexpert.com/ Why Study in the UK: https://theukstudyexpert.com/why-the-uk/ How to Apply: https://theukstudyexpert.com/how-to-apply-uk-universities/ Take Our FREE Quiz: https://theukstudyexpert.com/type/ Jackie: Info - info@theukstudyexpert.com International University Reps based in the USA: https://www.airr-na.org/ Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| Interested in Computer Science? | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:29:00 | |
Dr. Greg Kawell discusses the college major of computer science, what it is and why you might consider it. If you are interested in your student making a budget, having financial or savings goals, paying them for chores or an allowance, Greenlight is a GREAT option which works in many countries. Students have a physical card they can use, which can be turned off and on at any time and helps students build confidence in understanding purchasing, budget, and saving. Check out Greenlight today! https://share.greenlight.com/97289163 Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||
| How to Select a Gap Year | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:12:06 | |
Impact360 discusses insights into how to select a gap year which works for you! Unlock the secrets to scholarships for college! | |||