KC360's Navigating College Search and Admission Podcast

KC360's Navigating College Search and Admission Podcast

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! KC360 navigates with you through the college search and admission journey, covering college apps, gap year, tests, expert tips, essays, campus visits, internships, scholarships, financial aid, FAFSA, finding your major, and more. Check out www.kc360.co today!

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June 8, 2026 13 mins

What if the best college essay your student ever writes is hiding in an ordinary summer?  In this episode, Kristi breaks down how a single summer experience — a job, a trip, a creative project, or even a season of quiet caregiving — becomes the foundation of a college essay that actually sounds like the student who wrote it.  You'll learn: 

• Why "unimpressive" summers often produce the strongest essays&nb...

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What does a great college-prep summer actually look like — and does the answer change depending on where your student wants to apply?  In this episode, we walk through two versions of the same student's summer: one optimized for highly selective schools, and one perfectly suited for a great-fit college at any tier. Neither path is wrong — but intentionality is non-negotiable.  You'll learn: 

• What highly ...

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April 27, 2026 17 mins

Listen in on tips for how to build your UK personal statement! 

https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/

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What does Liberal Arts look like in the Netherlands? Listen in to find out the GREAT resources available for consideration of university here! 

https://universitycollege.nl/discover-the-colleges/erasmus-university-college/

https://universitycollege.nl/

https://www.studielink.nl/

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April 13, 2026 13 mins

Listen as Sharon McMahon encourages students (and all of us!) as we do "the next needed thing." 

The Small and the Mighty book here: https://a.co/d/01ok8BR7

NEW Children's Book: We are Mighty book here: https://a.co/d/06IrpfaE

Sharon's website: https://sharonmcmahon.com/

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March 30, 2026 35 mins

Join Lori Adams-Brown in a deep dive into how AI is impacting jobs, what the long term outlook is, and more! 

https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/

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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 ti...

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Curious about adding AP's to your wheelhouse? Check out an amazing College Board certified partner Dumb Ox Learning! 

Website: www.dumboxlearning.com

Email: dumboxlearning@gmail.com

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AP Courses Offerings HERE.

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March 16, 2026 29 mins

Listen in on tips for NCAA Athletes as Jim Crawley from Hope College talks about NCAA, athletics, and insight for prospective student athletes! 

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March 9, 2026 4 mins

Tips on avoiding scholarship scams. Even more detail and comprehensive ways to find scholarships through our quick Scholarship Secrets course: https://kc360.co/scholarships-for-college/

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March 2, 2026 6 mins

Curious about state or flagship schools who give big merit? Listen in today! 

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Not sure how to really compare and read your award letters? Listen in for these great tips!

Compare three universities and their costs for free HERE.

Need an appeal template? Download one here: https://kc360.co/downloads/financial-aid-appeal-template/

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January 20, 2026 25 mins

Lauren Cullen and Amy McEvoy give great insights into considerations for your student experience-especially the beginning! 

Saint Mary's University: https://www.smu.ca/

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January 12, 2026 20 mins

Listen in to what Jeff Neill has to say about how AI is impacting jobs and how high school students should prepare.

https://www.jeffreyneill.com/

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Join the 8 Week Challenge (for Juniors or Gap Year Students):

  1. Spots are limited and registration closes soon. We start the first full week of January!
    Grab your seat here: https://kc360.co/college-project-junior/
  2. Hit reply once you have registered and confirm which time best fits you so I can send you all the information you need:

Tuesdays 6:00 am Central time (USA)

Tuesdays 7:30 am Central time (USA)

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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/

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December 8, 2025 28 mins

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! 

https://www.fit.edu/

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December 1, 2025 19 mins

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November 24, 2025 25 mins

Inspiring tips and insights for students to consider as they approach applying for college, attending college, and practice "adulting." 

Dr. Smith: https://calvin.edu/people/david-i-smith

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November 10, 2025 22 mins

Tara Braun with Ferris University covers tips on Art's portfolio's and considerations when thinking of applying to school of Art and Design!

Ferris' College of Arts and Design: https://kcad.ferris.edu/?pk_vid=e70e3b8827d67a1e17549512197beed4. 

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