{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"707: Inside the Personal Statement Process (Part 5): Making the Decision with Alisha, Class of 2026","description":"Hey friends, and welcome back to the College Essay Guy podcast. Today\u2019s episode is a special follow-up with Alisha, who you might remember from our series last season where we walked through her personal statement process step-by-step. Now that she has officially received her results, Alisha is back to share the final chapter of her journey and reflect on the experience of reaching the finish line. In this session, Alisha and I explore:  The emotional ups and downs of receiving college acceptances and rejections Alisha\u2019s advice for students currently navigating the application process What she might have done differently looking back, and The \u201cbig reveal\u201d: Where she got in, where she didn't, and where she\u2019s headed next  Whether you\u2019re a senior waiting on your own results, a junior just starting the path, or a parent or counselor looking for a real-world perspective on how the process ends, I hope you\u2019ll find Alisha\u2019s reflections both grounding and insightful. Alisha is a current high school senior who loves science, movies, and discovering new places. When she\u2019s not studying the brain, she\u2019s mentoring younger students through her program Running Start or planning her next adventure. Hope you enjoy our session. &amp;nbsp; Play-by-Play  1:48 \u2013 How is Alisha feeling now that the application process is over? 2:58 \u2013 What did Alisha learn about herself through the process? 4:50 \u2013 How did getting an early acceptance change Alisha\u2019s outlook on the process? 6:37 \u2013 How did Alisha approach choosing a major for her applications? 7:18 \u2013 Alisha walks through her acceptances, deferrals, and waitlist offers 11:40 \u2013 How did Alisha evaluate her options to find the right fit? 12:43 \u2013 What advice does Alisha have for students currently writing their personal statements and building a college list? 17:10 \u2013 What would Alisha do differently if she could go through the process again? 19:51 \u2013 Closing thoughts  &amp;nbsp; Resources:  Alisha\u2019s Podcast Episodes:   617: Inside the Personal Statement Process (Part 1): The Sand Essay with Alisha, HS Senior  618: Inside the Personal Statement Process (Part 2): Discovering Values Through Revision with Alisha, HS Senior  619: Inside the Personal Statement Process (Part 3): How Reflection Leads to Insight with Alisha, HS Senior  622: Inside the Personal Statement Process (Part 4): Supplemental Essay Deep Dive with Alisha, HS Senior  707: Inside the Personal Statement Process (Part 5): Making the Decision with Alisha, Class of 2026   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\/40973150\/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\/201066565"}