{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"609: Admission Nutrients (Part 3 of 6: Leadership): Important Ingredients for a Well-Balanced College Admission Process\u2014And Life","description":"In Episode 3 of our series on Admission Nutrients, Ethan is joined by Deanna Dixon, the Dean of Admission at Smith College, to dive into leadership and initiative. In their conversation, they get into:  What are a few of the qualities Smith College looks for?  How does their supplemental essay point to their institutional priorities and what they\u2019re looking for in an applicant? Why are leadership and initiative important from Smith\u2019s perspective?  What does she think about ChatGPT? When it comes to equity and leveling the playing field, how does she believe the profession is doing? Advice for students and families going through this process And more!   Deanna Dixon has worked in college admission since 2006 and currently serves as Dean of Admission at Smith College.  As a graduate of a women\u2019s college, she has maintained a deep commitment to women's education and college attainment for marginalized students in general.  A parent of a college senior, Deanna appreciates the dedication of college counselors and the shared partnership of matching students to the best school for them. Deanna has a bachelor\u2019s degree from Smith College and a master\u2019s degree in business administration from The Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis. We hope you enjoy our conversation.    Play-by-Play: 2:09 \u2013 Welcome and introductions 2:37 \u2013 What are some roles that Deanna plays as Dean of Admission at Smith?  4:59 \u2013 What does life look like behind the scenes at Smith? 8:10 \u2013 What is yield and why is it important to colleges? 10:01 \u2013 What are some of the \u201cpositive character attributes\u201d that Smith is looking for? 14:05 \u2013 Where do these attributes show up in an application?  17:07 \u2013 How does Smith\u2019s supplemental essay point to their institutional priorities? 22:54 \u2013 Why are leadership and initiative important from Smith\u2019s perspective?  24:30 \u2013 What are some interesting or unconventional examples of students taking initiative or leadership at the high school level? 27:46 \u2013 Where does leadership show up on campus at Smith?  31:06 \u2013 How have personal statement topics shifted over the years? 36:39 \u2013 What\u2019s one of Deanna\u2019s favorite essays she has read? 38:50 \u2013 What does Deanna think about ChatGPT? 44:13 \u2013 When it comes to equity and leveling the playing field, how does Deanna believe the profession is doing? 49:09 \u2013 Advice for students and families going through this process 51:45 \u2013 Closing thoughts  Resources: Tony Jack\u2019s Class Dismissed  3 Step Guide to Choosing a College That's Right for You 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":"