{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"607: Admission Nutrients (Part 1 of 6: Intro): Important Ingredients for a Well-Balanced College Admission Process\u2014And Life","description":"Welcome back to the College Essay Guy Podcast! Today, Ethan kicks off a brand-new series: Admission Nutrients \u2014 qualities that not only enhance a well-balanced college application but can also contribute to a more meaningful life. In Part 1, Ethan introduces these \u201cnutrients,\u201d breaking down what they are, where they show up in the application, and why they matter. In upcoming episodes, Tom and Ethan will be joined by admission officers from different colleges to take a deeper dive into each one.&amp;nbsp; In this episode, Ethan shares:  What are Admission Nutrients, and what do they reveal about what colleges value? Where do these nutrients show up in the college application? How can students realistically develop these qualities in a way that feels authentic rather than forced? And more  &amp;nbsp; A quick but important note: At College Essay Guy, we don\u2019t believe that every hour of high school should be spent optimizing for \u201cwhat colleges want.\u201d Get this: These nutrients are not only qualities employers seek but can also help students create more meaning and purpose in their lives \u2014 and yes, sure, help improve college acceptance chances along the way.&amp;nbsp; We hope you enjoy! &amp;nbsp; Play-by-Play:  2:18 \u2013 Intellectual Curiosity&amp;nbsp; 7:12 \u2013 Service to Others 9:38 \u2013 Leadership or Initiative 14:09 \u2013 Collaboration 16:30 \u2013 Consistent Engagement 19:58 \u2013 How can students explore and develop these qualities?&amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; Resources:   CEG Podcast Episode 503: What Colleges Want (Part 3): &quot;Positive Character Attributes&quot;: What Are They, and How Do You Show Them in Your College Application?  CEG Podcast Episode 413: Intellectual Curiosity + College Admissions: What It Is, Why It Matters to Colleges, and How to Show It&amp;nbsp;  How to Use the Common App Additional Information Section: Guide + Examples  CEG Podcast Episode 213: Self-Directed Learning (Why You Can Quit HS &amp;amp; Be Okay)  How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation | College Essay Guy  Roles and Identities Exercise College Essay Guy\u2019s Personal Statement Resources College Essay Guy\u2019s College Application Hub  ","author_name":"The College Essay Guy Podcast: A Practical Guide to College Admissions","author_url":"http:\/\/collegeessayguy.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36892215\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/189302415"}