Accepted: The College Admissions Inside Scoop: Recent Episodes
Canisius University Admissions
Are you starting the college process for the first time? Not sure where to start? Have no fear...the the College Admissions Inside Scoop is here! On "Accepted", we seek to provide families information and resources as they embark on the college search process. This podcast is brought to you by the Canisius University Office of Admissions.
Join us as we sit down with two-time Canisius graduate, Bennie Williams, to discuss his time at Canisius University. Bennie completed a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a Master's Degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from Canisius in 2011 and 2013 respectively. His career path eventually led him right back to the university that he holds near and dear, where he now serves as the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of the ULLC program. Listen in while Bennie reflects on what it is that makes Canisius so special, how the campus has evolved, and how he is working to create an even better experience for the next generations of Griffs.
In Episode 8 of Season 2 Accepted, your host Matt Kwiatkowski and President Steve Stoute, 25th President of Canisius College, discuss the value of higher education and Canisius' place within its changing landscape.
In Episode 8 of Season 2 Accepted, your host Matt Kwiatkowski and Dr. Harold Fields, Vice President of Student Affairs at Canisius College, discuss how families can support their students as they adjust to a new home in the fall.
In Episode 7 of Season 2 Accepted, your host Matt Kwiatkowski and Kevin Heffernan, Director of Communication Gobike Buffalo, discuss everything Buffalo and what makes this place special for locals and out of towners.
In Episode 6 of Season 2 Accepted, your host Matt Kwiatkowski and current transfer student Aneeqa discuss how to understand the transfer process and the student perspective of it.
In Episode 5 of Season 2 Accepted, your host Matt Kwiatkowski and James Nowak (Financial Aid Counselor) discuss how to understand what value you are getting in Financial Aid offer you and your student will get from colleges.
In Episode 4 of Season 2 Accepted, your host Matt Kwiatkowski and Ann Marie Moscovic (Director of Guidance at Canisius High School/Current Parent and Former Admissions Professional) discuss how to help support and guide your student through the application process.
In Episode 3 of Season 2 Accepted, your host Matt Kwiatkowski and Griffin Della Penna (a current student at Canisius) discuss the different questions you and your student may encounter while trying to visit colleges during the search.
In Episode 2 of Season 2 Accepted, your host Matt Kwiatkowski and Natalie Faas (a current student at Canisius) discuss the different questions you and your student may encounter while trying to find the right "fit" for college.
In Episode 1 of Season 2 Accepted, we dive into our mail bag and answer questions sent from our listeners about the college search process. Your host Matt Kwiatkowski and Kayla Goodman (fellow admissions counselor) discuss the different questions you and your student may encounter while starting the college search.
In Episode 9 of Accepted, we explore the most common questions and topics regarding finding Academic Support on campus. We connect with Jennifer Herrman and Tracy Callahan from our Griff Center and discuss the different questions you and your student may encounter while trying to find academic support on a college campus.
In Episode 8 of Accepted, we explore the most common questions and topics regarding finding community building on campus. We connect with Bennie Williams (Assistant Dean at Canisius College) and discuss the different questions you and your student may encounter while trying to find community on a college campus.
In Episode 7 of Accepted, we explore the most common questions and topics regarding the FAFSA itself. We connect with James Nowak (Financial Aid) and discuss the different questions you and your student may encounter during the FAFSA process.
In Episode 6 of Accepted, we explore the most common questions and topics about getting involved in student life. We connect with Zoey Maggiore (Assistant Director of Student Engagement) and discuss the different questions you and your student may encounter while exploring student life.
In Episode 5 of Accepted, we explore the most common questions and topics regarding the financial aid. Matt goes solo on this episode to discuss the different questions you and your student may encounter during the financial aid process..
In Episode 4 of Accepted, we explore the most common questions and topics regarding the college application. We connect with Jakai Harrison (Admissions Counselor) and discuss the different questions you and your student may encounter during the application process.
In Episode 3 of Accepted, we explore the meaning of "College Fit". We connect with Lindsay Miller (Director of Undergraduate Admissions) and discuss the different questions you and your student should be asking about finding that perfect fit!
In Episode 2 of Accepted, we delve into the College Tour and Visit! We chat with Jeannette Delaney (Senior Assistant Director of Admissions) and Kobe (Tour Guide) about what you should be looking for when visiting colleges and universities!
Welcome to our inaugural episode of Accepted: The College Admissions Inside Scoop! In Episode 1, Matt Kwiatkowski (Assistant Director of undergraduate Admissions, Canisius College) and Jack Neitz (Admissions Counselor, Canisius College) explore some common myths of the college search process.