My College Story Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/my-college-story My College Story is a podcast about helping students tell their story through the college admissions process and informing parents so they can be their biggest support system. Everyone has a story to tell! Miranda Davis and Brian Motto are College Advisors at All Saints Episcopal School whose mission is to help students write their story. Through expert interviews, student experiences, and parent perspectives, Brian and Miranda share the tools for a successful college admission process. Their goal is to help students find a school where they can be happy, where they can be healthy, and where they can grow. Join them each episode to hear how to start My College Story! © 2025 All Saints Episcopal School 6d9afec0-e073-5918-a284-5ced1e0aa7cf no Our Introduction en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:01:38 -0600 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:26:27 -0600 https://img.transistor.fm/ccI2P3cMlp8e2WEOYPMyj_BWwT3BXg3O9NjcREcFIH0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE5NTUxLzE2MTYw/MTIwMTItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg My College Story episodic All Saints Episcopal School My College Story is a podcast about helping students tell their story through the college admissions process and informing parents so they can be their biggest support system. Everyone has a story to tell! Miranda Davis and Brian Motto are College Advisors at All Saints Episcopal School whose mission is to help students write their story. Through expert interviews, student experiences, and parent perspectives, Brian and Miranda share the tools for a successful college admission process. Their goal is to help students find a school where they can be happy, where they can be healthy, and where they can grow. Join them each episode to hear how to start My College Story! My College Story is a podcast about helping students tell their story through the college admissions process and informing parents so they can be their biggest support system. education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications All Saints Episcopal School No No Ep. 49 - Alumni Update! Julia Anderson 49 49 Ep. 49 - Alumni Update! Julia Anderson full 10104d5d-3d0e-4698-88a8-a8ab66c06f15 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7910a53 Today we talk with 2017 alumna Julia Anderson.  Julia shares her experience at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor and her journey into a life of service.  If you are interested in learning more about Julia's mission or contributing to the cause, please follow the following links:
Flotilla-YWAM and to Contribute

]]> Today we talk with 2017 alumna Julia Anderson.  Julia shares her experience at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor and her journey into a life of service.  If you are interested in learning more about Julia's mission or contributing to the cause, please follow the following links:
Flotilla-YWAM and to Contribute

]]> Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:21:38 -0600 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1803 Today we talk with 2017 alumna Julia Anderson.  Julia shares her experience at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor and her journey into a life of service.  If you are interested in learning more about Julia's mission or contributing to the cause, please follow the following links:
Flotilla-YWAM and to Contribute

]]> education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Ep. 48 - Alumni Update - Laura Bryan 48 48 Ep. 48 - Alumni Update - Laura Bryan full 9be25850-79ae-4942-9c01-792d9d673bff https://share.transistor.fm/s/ecee7297 Today's update is with Class of 2021 graduate Laura Bryan. Laura is halfway through her sophomore year at Southern Methodist University.

]]> Today's update is with Class of 2021 graduate Laura Bryan. Laura is halfway through her sophomore year at Southern Methodist University.

]]> Wed, 03 Jan 2024 14:07:19 -0600 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1074 Today's update is with Class of 2021 graduate Laura Bryan. Laura is halfway through her sophomore year at Southern Methodist University.

]]> education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Ep. 47 - Hey, Real Quick! with Brad Durchslag 47 47 Ep. 47 - Hey, Real Quick! with Brad Durchslag full f3cc3490-ebcd-4d8e-ac90-5f625e01b742 https://share.transistor.fm/s/211bbad4 Today we visit with one of our favorite guests and College Admission representatives, Brad Durchslag from Trinity University in San Antonio.  Brad shares insight and advice on how students can have a great visit with a college admission representative who is visiting their high school.  

]]> Today we visit with one of our favorite guests and College Admission representatives, Brad Durchslag from Trinity University in San Antonio.  Brad shares insight and advice on how students can have a great visit with a college admission representative who is visiting their high school.  

]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 565 Today we visit with one of our favorite guests and College Admission representatives, Brad Durchslag from Trinity University in San Antonio.  Brad shares insight and advice on how students can have a great visit with a college admission representative who is visiting their high school.  

]]> education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Ep. 46 - Alumni Alert! Madie Brazeal 46 46 Ep. 46 - Alumni Alert! Madie Brazeal full 8fda722e-54bb-4c35-9c2b-ba7a47e727bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/c58cb512 Class of 2022 alum Madie Brazeal stops by for a quick update with stories of his college experience.

]]> Class of 2022 alum Madie Brazeal stops by for a quick update with stories of his college experience.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1011 Class of 2022 alum Madie Brazeal stops by for a quick update with stories of his college experience.

]]> education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Teacher Tell All: Billy Beasley and Jay Jordan 45 45 Teacher Tell All: Billy Beasley and Jay Jordan full 8bbc599e-c3db-480f-b210-d0f07fe48315 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ed7ae6b Today we talk with two of our new leaders on campus, Billy Beasley and Jay Jordan. Billy is the Dean of Students in the upper school and Jay is the Dean of Students in the middle school and the middle school football coach. I have had so much fun getting to know these men. They both quickly won the respect and admiration of our students. Enjoy listening as Billy and Jay talk about their stories.

]]> Today we talk with two of our new leaders on campus, Billy Beasley and Jay Jordan. Billy is the Dean of Students in the upper school and Jay is the Dean of Students in the middle school and the middle school football coach. I have had so much fun getting to know these men. They both quickly won the respect and admiration of our students. Enjoy listening as Billy and Jay talk about their stories.

]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 2799 Today we talk with two of our new leaders on campus, Billy Beasley and Jay Jordan. Billy is the Dean of Students in the upper school and Jay is the Dean of Students in the middle school and the middle school football coach. I have had so much fun getting to know these men. They both quickly won the respect and admiration of our students. Enjoy listening as Billy and Jay talk about their stories.

]]> education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Teacher Tell All: Betsy Stith 44 44 Teacher Tell All: Betsy Stith full 76b7478e-47f6-4ff8-b3a3-118248a6d54c https://share.transistor.fm/s/139e77a0 Today we talked with AP Euro and 8th grade history instructor, Mrs. Betsy Stith. In only her 4th year t All Saints, Mrs. Stith has quickly become a fan favorite. Enjoy listening as she shares her college story.

]]> Today we talked with AP Euro and 8th grade history instructor, Mrs. Betsy Stith. In only her 4th year t All Saints, Mrs. Stith has quickly become a fan favorite. Enjoy listening as she shares her college story.

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:22:10 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1877 Today we talked with AP Euro and 8th grade history instructor, Mrs. Betsy Stith. In only her 4th year t All Saints, Mrs. Stith has quickly become a fan favorite. Enjoy listening as she shares her college story.

]]> education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Teacher Tell All: Jane Adams 43 43 Teacher Tell All: Jane Adams full 3431d2c1-fa41-45b3-8238-4e7fd7fd44c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/297ea7b9 Today we talk with an All Saints legend - Mrs. Jane Adams! After influencing countless students at All Saints through her love of art, Mrs. Adams will be retiring at the end of the school year and we are excited to have the chance to sit down with her for a few minutes to learn.

]]> Today we talk with an All Saints legend - Mrs. Jane Adams! After influencing countless students at All Saints through her love of art, Mrs. Adams will be retiring at the end of the school year and we are excited to have the chance to sit down with her for a few minutes to learn.

]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:55:05 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1681 She's also on her way out this year. So we made her talk to us. She's also on her way out this year. So we made her talk to us. education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Teacher Tell All: Sharon Birtcher 42 42 Teacher Tell All: Sharon Birtcher full 6bf51627-375e-43af-873d-8f6122c63637 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b35ab03 Today we talk with our favorite chemistry teacher, Mrs. Birtcher! Mrs. Birtcher is retiring at the end of the year and we wanted to spend some time with her to learn fro her experience as a teacher and as a mother of two graduates of All Saints and Texas A&M University.

]]> Today we talk with our favorite chemistry teacher, Mrs. Birtcher! Mrs. Birtcher is retiring at the end of the year and we wanted to spend some time with her to learn fro her experience as a teacher and as a mother of two graduates of All Saints and Texas A&M University.

]]> Thu, 19 May 2022 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 3241 She's on her way out this year. So we made her talk to us. She's on her way out this year. So we made her talk to us. education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Career Alert! PreHealth 41 41 Career Alert! PreHealth full cb4ee847-09a7-491e-bbd3-f51df42e81bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/eea6bb9a Today we talk to Dr. Rachel Mason, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Assistant Chair, Chief Health Professions Advisor and the JAMP Faculty Director at the University of Texas at Tyler. In any given year, about a third to a half of our graduating class at All Saints hopes to pursue a career in medicine or a health related field. Dr. Mason has a front row seat working with undergrads at UT Tyler who are interested in pursuing a career in the health field. She is here today to share all of her expertise in getting from undergrad to the next level.

]]> Today we talk to Dr. Rachel Mason, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Assistant Chair, Chief Health Professions Advisor and the JAMP Faculty Director at the University of Texas at Tyler. In any given year, about a third to a half of our graduating class at All Saints hopes to pursue a career in medicine or a health related field. Dr. Mason has a front row seat working with undergrads at UT Tyler who are interested in pursuing a career in the health field. She is here today to share all of her expertise in getting from undergrad to the next level.

]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0600 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 2935 Today we talk to Dr. Rachel Mason of the University of Texas at Tyler. Today we talk to Dr. Rachel Mason of the University of Texas at Tyler. education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Career Alert! Crime Scene Investigation 40 40 Career Alert! Crime Scene Investigation full 06c34db0-a474-4e7a-bbe7-9ad5b336d8d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/791ef423 Today we talk to Sergeant Jeffrey Rackliff of the Tyler Police Department Crime Scene Investigation unit. The first episode of the crime drama CSI aired on October 6, 2000, which has created a huge interest in students who want to become CSI agents. All they know is what they see on television, which is obviously very glamorized. Sergeant Rackliff tells us what life is a CSI officer is REALLY like.

]]> Today we talk to Sergeant Jeffrey Rackliff of the Tyler Police Department Crime Scene Investigation unit. The first episode of the crime drama CSI aired on October 6, 2000, which has created a huge interest in students who want to become CSI agents. All they know is what they see on television, which is obviously very glamorized. Sergeant Rackliff tells us what life is a CSI officer is REALLY like.

]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0600 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 2452 Today we talk to Sergeant Jeffrey Rackliff of the Tyler Police Department Crime Scene Investigation unit. Today we talk to Sergeant Jeffrey Rackliff of the Tyler Police Department Crime Scene Investigation unit. education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Alumni Alert! Maddie Varga 39 39 Alumni Alert! Maddie Varga full 51e5c849-84a5-4921-a2aa-cba6869e6215 https://share.transistor.fm/s/37b604e8 Today we talk to a Class of 2018 alum, Maddie Varga, about her college story! Hear all about her amazing semester abroad in Barcelona.

]]> Today we talk to a Class of 2018 alum, Maddie Varga, about her college story! Hear all about her amazing semester abroad in Barcelona.

]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 08:17:21 -0600 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 2578 Today we talk to a Class of 2018 alum, Maddie Varga! Today we talk to a Class of 2018 alum, Maddie Varga! education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Alumni Alert! Hanna Waits 38 38 Alumni Alert! Hanna Waits full ee54b49f-4dd3-494b-ac66-71fa72fa81ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/466a26fb Today we talk to a Class of 2018 alum, Hanna Waits

]]> Today we talk to a Class of 2018 alum, Hanna Waits

]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:41:21 -0600 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 2935 Today we talk to a Class of 2018 alum, Hanna Waits Today we talk to a Class of 2018 alum, Hanna Waits education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Alumni Alert! Luke Twaddell 37 37 Alumni Alert! Luke Twaddell full 3241a581-4c8c-4300-940d-709769b39c8a https://share.transistor.fm/s/4adfd792 Today we talk to a Class of 2018 alum, Luke Twaddell!

]]> Today we talk to a Class of 2018 alum, Luke Twaddell!

]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2022 08:29:17 -0600 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1757 Today we talk to a Class of 2018 alum, Luke Twaddell! Today we talk to a Class of 2018 alum, Luke Twaddell! education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No 12 Myths of College Admission 36 36 12 Myths of College Admission full b0e5aab1-2d73-4fe5-9972-9fb32065f0ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/66904da2 In honor of the 12 Days of Christmas, we are dedicating this episode to the 12 Myths of College Admission.

]]> In honor of the 12 Days of Christmas, we are dedicating this episode to the 12 Myths of College Admission.

]]> Thu, 06 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0600 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1641 In honor of the 12 Days of Christmas, we are dedicating this episode to the 12 Myths of College Admission. In honor of the 12 Days of Christmas, we are dedicating this episode to the 12 Myths of College Admission. education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Alumni Alert! Tai Evans 35 35 Alumni Alert! Tai Evans full faab2826-e376-4f8b-acf7-b8b75a4b0fbc https://share.transistor.fm/s/0bf4ca04 Today we talk to a Class of 2018 alum, Tai Evans! She shares her before, during, and after college story.

]]> Today we talk to a Class of 2018 alum, Tai Evans! She shares her before, during, and after college story.

]]> Thu, 23 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0600 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 2122 Today we talk to a Class of 2018 alum, Tai Evans! She shares her before, during, and after college story. Today we talk to a Class of 2018 alum, Tai Evans! She shares her before, during, and after college story. education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Alumni Alert! Madison Goforth 34 34 Alumni Alert! Madison Goforth full 54f98d50-bbb3-4c5c-bc26-15c64b5fc42b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4789fc3e Today we talk to a Class of 2014 alum, Madison Goforth. G (as she is lovingly referred to) was a member of Mr. Motto's first graduating class at All Saints. She basically did it all at ASES, had a great career at TCU, and then a unique experience following graduation.

]]> Today we talk to a Class of 2014 alum, Madison Goforth. G (as she is lovingly referred to) was a member of Mr. Motto's first graduating class at All Saints. She basically did it all at ASES, had a great career at TCU, and then a unique experience following graduation.

]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0600 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1836 Today we talk to a Class of 2014 alum, Madison Goforth. Today we talk to a Class of 2014 alum, Madison Goforth. education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Teacher Tell All: Coach Drew Starnes 33 33 Teacher Tell All: Coach Drew Starnes full 743227c0-c1d2-4a9c-9bdd-88e5c3948fd8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17c29ade Today we talk with one of our favorite daily visitors to the College Advising Office, Coach Drew Starnes. First we will be talking to Coach Starnes about being a recruited athlete and playing sports in college. But Coach Starnes will also talk to us about his college story which includes 2 colleges and 2 different sports.

]]> Today we talk with one of our favorite daily visitors to the College Advising Office, Coach Drew Starnes. First we will be talking to Coach Starnes about being a recruited athlete and playing sports in college. But Coach Starnes will also talk to us about his college story which includes 2 colleges and 2 different sports.

]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0600 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 2796 Coach Starnes stole the advising office's coffee. Now he's gotta chat. Coach Starnes stole the advising office's coffee. Now he's gotta chat. education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No College Night: Junior Edition 32 32 College Night: Junior Edition full ab365dc6-cd05-4e45-93d4-8707265ee05f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7fc6c58 Brian and Miranda talk with our junior class about what to expect in the coming year. From testing to admissions to even getting a job.

Is your dream college overrated? - From CBS Mornings

Honest College Tour - From College Humor

]]> Brian and Miranda talk with our junior class about what to expect in the coming year. From testing to admissions to even getting a job.

Is your dream college overrated? - From CBS Mornings

Honest College Tour - From College Humor

]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:25:08 -0600 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 4109 Brian and Miranda talk with our junior class about what to expect in the coming year. Brian and Miranda talk with our junior class about what to expect in the coming year. education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Teacher Tell All: Allison Moore & Sarah White 31 31 Teacher Tell All: Allison Moore & Sarah White full bd67f2d2-8997-43de-89fe-5bdbaf8fec07 https://share.transistor.fm/s/edfc5852 Today we talk with two very important parts of the Upper School team, Allison Moore and Sarah White! These two ladies keep our division running smoothly and we want to share a little more about their college stories.

]]> Today we talk with two very important parts of the Upper School team, Allison Moore and Sarah White! These two ladies keep our division running smoothly and we want to share a little more about their college stories.

]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 2887 Allison Moore and Sarah White join us today! Allison Moore and Sarah White join us today! education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No College Night Live 30 30 College Night Live full 2950ff38-f1bc-4561-9e56-0b8e7038fa9b https://share.transistor.fm/s/5967c1fd Brian and Miranda host a freshman and sophomore college advisory night with a little game of "Move If..." involving college applications.

]]> Brian and Miranda host a freshman and sophomore college advisory night with a little game of "Move If..." involving college applications.

]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2021 15:23:27 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 3015 Brian and Miranda host a freshman and sophomore college advisory night with a little game of "Move If..." involving college applications. Brian and Miranda host a freshman and sophomore college advisory night with a little game of "Move If..." involving college applications. education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No I've Pressed Submit, Now What?! 29 29 I've Pressed Submit, Now What?! full ed1e70cc-49d8-4030-a051-bf34d01b6dd0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f7f9188 It’s application season and seniors all over the country are applying to college.  But what happens to your application once you hit submit?  Where does it go in our vast virtual world and how does a student’s supplemental materials magically match with their application at the schools to which they apply?  Dalton Goodier, Senior Admission Officer at Texas Christian University, is here to help us understand what happens to your application after you press submit. 

]]> It’s application season and seniors all over the country are applying to college.  But what happens to your application once you hit submit?  Where does it go in our vast virtual world and how does a student’s supplemental materials magically match with their application at the schools to which they apply?  Dalton Goodier, Senior Admission Officer at Texas Christian University, is here to help us understand what happens to your application after you press submit. 

]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1700 It’s application season and seniors all over the country are applying to college. But what happens to your application once you hit submit? It’s application season and seniors all over the country are applying to college. But what happens to your application once you hit submit? education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Teacher Tell All: Garrett Lane 28 28 Teacher Tell All: Garrett Lane full c244f6c2-3b89-40e1-aa4d-77cd40230df4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7cbf6b21 Today we talk with our amazing, coffee loving assistant chaplain, Mr. Garrett Lane! He shares his college story, his interests, and what led him to a life in the Church and education.

]]> Today we talk with our amazing, coffee loving assistant chaplain, Mr. Garrett Lane! He shares his college story, his interests, and what led him to a life in the Church and education.

]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 2029 Today we talk with our amazing, coffee loving assistant chaplain, Mr. Garrett Lane! Today we talk with our amazing, coffee loving assistant chaplain, Mr. Garrett Lane! education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Teacher Tell All: The Adair’s 27 27 Teacher Tell All: The Adair’s full 4760e2f0-0cb4-408b-a339-8816935d08ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/60d4eb50 Today we talked with two of our distinguished faculty members, Amanda and Mark Adair! They share their college story, their passions, and what led them to become a teacher.

]]> Today we talked with two of our distinguished faculty members, Amanda and Mark Adair! They share their college story, their passions, and what led them to become a teacher.

]]> Thu, 07 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 2378 Today we talked with two of our distinguished faculty members, Amanda and Mark Adair! Today we talked with two of our distinguished faculty members, Amanda and Mark Adair! education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Freshmen & Sophomore Year @ All Saints 26 26 Freshmen & Sophomore Year @ All Saints full 2823d4e3-e0c0-4df4-9e02-2f55767532c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc488ba1 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1286 What does Freshmen and Sophomore year look like for students at All Saints? What does Freshmen and Sophomore year look like for students at All Saints? education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Junior Year @ All Saints 25 25 Junior Year @ All Saints full 703f7c19-5f7a-454f-80fd-270f021a0d5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/9af9cdef What does Junior Year look like for students at All Saints? Juniors are beginning to ramp up for college applications and it is an integral year in that process…how does All Saints do it?

Junior Year Timeline:
November - December
Complete YouScience and Self-Reflection, Junior College Night

January - March
Student/Family Meetings, Start building your college list, Visit Colleges, Start Standardized Testing 

April - June
Continue College Visits, College Fairs, Determine Testing Retakes, Begin Building Resume, Request Teacher Recs, June Work Days, Summer Opportunities

July - August
Continue Visits, Start Essays, Finalize College List, Start on Apps (College Office is open all Summer), Retake Tests if needed

]]> What does Junior Year look like for students at All Saints? Juniors are beginning to ramp up for college applications and it is an integral year in that process…how does All Saints do it?

Junior Year Timeline:
November - December
Complete YouScience and Self-Reflection, Junior College Night

January - March
Student/Family Meetings, Start building your college list, Visit Colleges, Start Standardized Testing 

April - June
Continue College Visits, College Fairs, Determine Testing Retakes, Begin Building Resume, Request Teacher Recs, June Work Days, Summer Opportunities

July - August
Continue Visits, Start Essays, Finalize College List, Start on Apps (College Office is open all Summer), Retake Tests if needed

]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1462 What does Junior Year look like for students at All Saints? What does Junior Year look like for students at All Saints? education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Standardized Testing at All Saints 24 24 Standardized Testing at All Saints full 1edb129f-0d65-48ac-b220-6bb32ddf2dbe https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ef9d179 The world of Standardized Testing is always a bit confusing.  We break down each test and give you a simple timeline of what testing looks like for an All Saints student.

All Saints Student Testing Timeline:

FRESHMEN:  

  • PSAT 8/9 (October)


SOPHOMORE:  

  • PSAT (October)
  • Practice SAT and Practice ACT (Fall)
  • Practice SAT and Practice ACT (Spring) 
  • *Practice tests through Revolution Prep
  • AP (May)


JUNIORS:  

  • PSAT - National Merit qualifying test (October)
  • Practice SAT and Practice ACT (Fall)
  • Practice SAT and Practice ACT (Spring) 
  • *Practice tests through Revolution Prep
  • SAT (March, May, June)
  • ACT (February, April, June)
  • AP (May)


SENIORS: 

  • SAT (August, October, November, December)
  • ACT (July, September, October, December)
  • AP (May)
  • TSI Assessment (before attending a Texas public college/university; most students will be exempt)
]]> The world of Standardized Testing is always a bit confusing.  We break down each test and give you a simple timeline of what testing looks like for an All Saints student.

All Saints Student Testing Timeline:

FRESHMEN:  

  • PSAT 8/9 (October)


SOPHOMORE:  

  • PSAT (October)
  • Practice SAT and Practice ACT (Fall)
  • Practice SAT and Practice ACT (Spring) 
  • *Practice tests through Revolution Prep
  • AP (May)


JUNIORS:  

  • PSAT - National Merit qualifying test (October)
  • Practice SAT and Practice ACT (Fall)
  • Practice SAT and Practice ACT (Spring) 
  • *Practice tests through Revolution Prep
  • SAT (March, May, June)
  • ACT (February, April, June)
  • AP (May)


SENIORS: 

  • SAT (August, October, November, December)
  • ACT (July, September, October, December)
  • AP (May)
  • TSI Assessment (before attending a Texas public college/university; most students will be exempt)
]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1988 The world of Standardized Testing is always a bit confusing. The world of Standardized Testing is always a bit confusing. education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Alumni Alert! Ferrell Clyde 23 23 Alumni Alert! Ferrell Clyde full 695c067b-a37a-4aec-9efa-b9e4e04516f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/652311cd Today we talk to a Class of 2016 alum, Ferrell Clyde! She shares her before, during, and after college story. 

]]> Today we talk to a Class of 2016 alum, Ferrell Clyde! She shares her before, during, and after college story. 

]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 2209 Today we talk to a Class of 2016 alum, Ferrell Clyde! Today we talk to a Class of 2016 alum, Ferrell Clyde! education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Alumni Alert: Jackson Smith 22 22 Alumni Alert: Jackson Smith full 33a8bb08-526c-4855-b146-84cb0ad4854b https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbb55da5 Today we talk to a Class of 2015 alum, Jackson Smith! He shares his before, during, and after college story. 

]]> Today we talk to a Class of 2015 alum, Jackson Smith! He shares his before, during, and after college story. 

]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 2404 Today we talk to a Class of 2015 alum, Jackson Smith! Today we talk to a Class of 2015 alum, Jackson Smith! education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Alumni Alert! Natalie Block 21 21 Alumni Alert! Natalie Block full 490c4471-12cc-4f58-853d-f307395f19d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d3a3233 Today we talk to a Class of 2020 alum, Natalie Block as she shares her college story.

]]> Today we talk to a Class of 2020 alum, Natalie Block as she shares her college story.

]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1657 Today we talk to a Class of 2020 alum, Natalie Block as she shares her college story. Today we talk to a Class of 2020 alum, Natalie Block as she shares her college story. education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No College Preview & Challenge 2021 20 20 College Preview & Challenge 2021 full 129bd99a-b8d0-471d-a749-0f2110a5f6b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66f23edb It's the first day of school and we want to kick off the year RIGHT! New year, new opportunities! We are sharing a preview of all the exciting things our office has planned for the year, as well as issuing a few challenges we have for our students, parents and ourselves.

]]> It's the first day of school and we want to kick off the year RIGHT! New year, new opportunities! We are sharing a preview of all the exciting things our office has planned for the year, as well as issuing a few challenges we have for our students, parents and ourselves.

]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1991 It's the first day of school and we want to kick off the year RIGHT! It's the first day of school and we want to kick off the year RIGHT! education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Alumni Alert! Samuel Hseih 19 19 Alumni Alert! Samuel Hseih full 04e6f962-781c-4518-8168-75dd3c16afbf https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd07a213 Today we talk to a Class of 2017 alum, Samuel Hsieh! He shares his before, during, and after college story.

]]> Today we talk to a Class of 2017 alum, Samuel Hsieh! He shares his before, during, and after college story.

]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1864 Today we talk to a Class of 2017 alum, Samuel Hsieh! Today we talk to a Class of 2017 alum, Samuel Hsieh! education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No The "Perfect" Interview 18 18 The "Perfect" Interview full dfb15d0a-5740-41f2-aa9d-9bb331383f3d https://share.transistor.fm/s/49f3cb36 One of the daunting parts of college admissions for some students are the college interviews. We sit down with a great friend of ours, Brad Durschlag from Trinity University, to share why you shouldn’t be so intimidated by interviews and tips for preparing for the “perfect” interview.

]]> One of the daunting parts of college admissions for some students are the college interviews. We sit down with a great friend of ours, Brad Durschlag from Trinity University, to share why you shouldn’t be so intimidated by interviews and tips for preparing for the “perfect” interview.

]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 2529 We sit down with a great friend of ours, Brad Durschlag from Trinity University, to share why you shouldn’t be so intimidated by interviews and tips for preparing for the “perfect” interview. We sit down with a great friend of ours, Brad Durschlag from Trinity University, to share why you shouldn’t be so intimidated by interviews and tips for preparing for the “perfect” interview. education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No The McCreery Family 17 17 The McCreery Family full 1290c90a-024f-4651-b715-b91a163212dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9d4fdde We are excited to sit down with former parent Keira McCreery and her two All Saints alums: Sully, Class of 2018, and Brogan, Class of 2020. The boys share their college stories and Keira tells us how she supported them during their very different college application processes.

]]> We are excited to sit down with former parent Keira McCreery and her two All Saints alums: Sully, Class of 2018, and Brogan, Class of 2020. The boys share their college stories and Keira tells us how she supported them during their very different college application processes.

]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 2506 We are excited to sit down with former parent Keira McCreery and her two All Saints alums: Sully, Class of 2018, and Brogan, Class of 2020. We are excited to sit down with former parent Keira McCreery and her two All Saints alums: Sully, Class of 2018, and Brogan, Class of 2020. education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Alumni Alert! Alex Sinclair 16 16 Alumni Alert! Alex Sinclair full d1d46c68-11b7-4f45-9bb9-edbd527042db https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bd21395 Today we talk to a Class of 2020 alum, Alex Sinclair as he shares his college story.

]]> Today we talk to a Class of 2020 alum, Alex Sinclair as he shares his college story.

]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1451 Today we talk to a Class of 2020 alum, Alex Sinclair as he shares his college story. Today we talk to a Class of 2020 alum, Alex Sinclair as he shares his college story. education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Alumni Alert! Victoria Huggler 15 15 Alumni Alert! Victoria Huggler full 3a04ab16-1201-4325-856d-3d3d2219bcb5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f364d92 Today we talk to a Class of 2017 alum, Victoria Huggler! She shares her before, during, and after college story. 

]]> Today we talk to a Class of 2017 alum, Victoria Huggler! She shares her before, during, and after college story. 

]]> Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1797 Today we talk to a Class of 2017 alum, Victoria Huggler! Today we talk to a Class of 2017 alum, Victoria Huggler! education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Let's Go on a College Tour 14 14 Let's Go on a College Tour full fb250887-97a1-415c-ab26-eb393d6ab320 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bf8e7ca One of the most important parts of a thorough college search is visiting college campuses! We share some tips and advice on how to get the most out of a college tour.

]]> One of the most important parts of a thorough college search is visiting college campuses! We share some tips and advice on how to get the most out of a college tour.

]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1961 One of the most important parts of a thorough college search is visiting college campuses! One of the most important parts of a thorough college search is visiting college campuses! education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Alumni Alert! Allie Werner 13 13 Alumni Alert! Allie Werner full 630628c7-9781-4fa5-9e29-b5cc9ec6b23f https://share.transistor.fm/s/7bc81395 Today we talk to a Class of 2016 alum, Allie Werner! He shares his before, during, and after college story.

]]> Today we talk to a Class of 2016 alum, Allie Werner! He shares his before, during, and after college story.

]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1742 Today we talk to a Class of 2016 alum, Allie Werner! Today we talk to a Class of 2016 alum, Allie Werner! education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Rec, Rec, Rec Letters 12 12 Rec, Rec, Rec Letters full 2a5a8c40-a848-4901-95d8-7c936e52e269 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69b6ae76 As we begin a new application season, our new group of seniors have requested their letters of recommendation. But the real question is: "Why are rec letters so important?"

]]> As we begin a new application season, our new group of seniors have requested their letters of recommendation. But the real question is: "Why are rec letters so important?"

]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:41:32 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1381 Why are rec letters so important? Why are rec letters so important? education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Alumni Alert! Aston Francis 11 11 Alumni Alert! Aston Francis full 5d897314-4343-438e-b751-ca17642f3cfa https://share.transistor.fm/s/304b4290 Today we talk to a Class of 2015 alum, Aston Francis! He shares his before, during, and after college story.

]]> Today we talk to a Class of 2015 alum, Aston Francis! He shares his before, during, and after college story.

]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 2335 Today we talk to a Class of 2015 alum, Aston Francis! Today we talk to a Class of 2015 alum, Aston Francis! education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Surya's Story 10 10 Surya's Story full a0119dd0-58c1-42af-8a76-cf0c69587859 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e08f669 We talk with a Class of 2021 senior, Surya Dasgupta, about his college story.

]]> We talk with a Class of 2021 senior, Surya Dasgupta, about his college story.

]]> Thu, 27 May 2021 12:06:32 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 2585 We talk with a Class of 2021 senior, Surya Dasgupta, about his college story. We talk with a Class of 2021 senior, Surya Dasgupta, about his college story. education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No A Tribute to Our 2021 Seniors 9 9 A Tribute to Our 2021 Seniors full 136f495b-2ded-4947-9c38-de0fce869551 https://share.transistor.fm/s/55e6395e Our Class of 2021 Seniors have officially graduated and we want to pay a little tribute to them and brag on all the hard work they have put into this year. Also, Miranda was this year’s commencement speaker and shares her speech with everyone!

]]> Our Class of 2021 Seniors have officially graduated and we want to pay a little tribute to them and brag on all the hard work they have put into this year. Also, Miranda was this year’s commencement speaker and shares her speech with everyone!

]]> Thu, 20 May 2021 08:28:14 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 981 Our Class of 2021 Seniors have officially graduated and we want to pay a little tribute to them and brag on all the hard work they have put into this year. Also, Miranda was this year’s commencement speaker and shares her speech with everyone! Our Class of 2021 Seniors have officially graduated and we want to pay a little tribute to them and brag on all the hard work they have put into this year. Also, Miranda was this year’s commencement speaker and shares her speech with everyone! education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Class of 2021 Panel 8 8 Class of 2021 Panel full 3d7a4489-a6d3-4907-b60f-205e13f21675 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba65b3d5 Brian and Mirana talk with seniors Shahan Ahmed, Sarah Huckabee, Grace Pawelkowski, and Reid Williams about their journey through applications, scholarships, choices, curveballs, and what to look forward to in the coming years.

]]> Brian and Mirana talk with seniors Shahan Ahmed, Sarah Huckabee, Grace Pawelkowski, and Reid Williams about their journey through applications, scholarships, choices, curveballs, and what to look forward to in the coming years.

]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:16:29 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 2248 Brian and Miranda have a round table with a slice of the class of 2021. Brian and Miranda have a round table with a slice of the class of 2021. education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Conley's Story 7 7 Conley's Story full d43e1113-77f8-4cd2-a35a-9f31368a3051 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57c5a9e5 We talk with a Class of 2021 senior, Conley Cavender, about her college story.
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]]> We talk with a Class of 2021 senior, Conley Cavender, about her college story.
mdavis@all-saints.org
bmotto@all-saints.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asescollege/

]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1519 We talk with a Class of 2021 senior. We talk with a Class of 2021 senior. education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Standardized Testing: Optional? 6 6 Standardized Testing: Optional? full 167b1389-443a-493c-9a77-984f4af68fb4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/51cee2af What in the world does test optional mean? Great question! Miranda and Brian discuss all things standardized testing and what that looks like in this new test optional world.

mdavis@all-saints.org
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asescollege/

]]> What in the world does test optional mean? Great question! Miranda and Brian discuss all things standardized testing and what that looks like in this new test optional world.

mdavis@all-saints.org
bmotto@all-saints.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asescollege/

]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1443 What's the right thing to do in a test-optional world? What's the right thing to do in a test-optional world? education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No College Decision Season: Don't Freak Out 5 5 College Decision Season: Don't Freak Out full c637ff0f-2a09-4bf2-a637-bbadc339dcb3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5699d218 Tis the season for college decisions! Brian and Miranda talk about the different types of admission decisions, give pointers on how to handle those decisions, and what to do next.

mdavis@all-saints.org
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asescollege/

]]> Tis the season for college decisions! Brian and Miranda talk about the different types of admission decisions, give pointers on how to handle those decisions, and what to do next.

mdavis@all-saints.org
bmotto@all-saints.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asescollege/

]]> Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1536 Tis the season for college decisions! Tis the season for college decisions! education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Eyan's Story 4 4 Eyan's Story full 7ed393fa-4d56-4013-b16c-61e99a96d655 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f738d531 We talk with a Class of 2021 senior, Eyan Absar, about her college story.
mdavis@all-saints.org
bmotto@all-saints.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asescollege/

]]> We talk with a Class of 2021 senior, Eyan Absar, about her college story.
mdavis@all-saints.org
bmotto@all-saints.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asescollege/

]]> Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:22:27 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 2061 We talk with a Class of 2021 senior. We talk with a Class of 2021 senior. education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Ben's Story 3 3 Ben's Story full 9ed0ff07-9ceb-4d65-adc6-36613ffbc3a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d5642e4 We talk with a Class of 2021 senior, Ben Kiblinger, about his college story.
Contact
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]]> We talk with a Class of 2021 senior, Ben Kiblinger, about his college story.
Contact
mdavis@all-saints.org
bmotto@all-saints.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asescollege/

]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:06:33 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1922 We talk with a Class of 2021 senior. We talk with a Class of 2021 senior. education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No What is the RIGHT Activity? 2 2 What is the RIGHT Activity? full 414b92cb-5579-4ebc-afe7-252594312928 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9deb21b Miranda and Brian answer that all important question "what activities should I be doing?" and give insight on what the colleges are looking for.

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]]> Miranda and Brian answer that all important question "what activities should I be doing?" and give insight on what the colleges are looking for.

Contact:
bmotto@all-saints.org
mdavis@all-saints.org

]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:14:07 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1326 What can you do over the summer during a pandemic? What can you do over the summer during a pandemic? education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Our College Story 1 1 Our College Story full faebcc94-9128-4759-8b2a-cb800a6a4153 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7115407b In their first episode, Brian and Miranda chat about how they came up through high school, their aspirations, and their college experiences.

]]> In their first episode, Brian and Miranda chat about how they came up through high school, their aspirations, and their college experiences.

]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:26:13 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 1628 Brian and Miranda give their college experiences. Brian and Miranda give their college experiences. education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No Our Introduction 1 1 Our Introduction trailer dc5a8fa4-0248-418b-90c0-07e9ee9b16d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1379e930 Miranda gives a quick rundown of what she and Brian will be talking about for the show!

]]> Miranda gives a quick rundown of what she and Brian will be talking about for the show!

]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:26:04 -0500 All Saints Episcopal School All Saints Episcopal School 156 Miranda gives a quick rundown of the show! Miranda gives a quick rundown of the show! education, college, life, scholarships, high school, applications No