Jan 1, 2024
Johnny Rastello: The Future of College Admissions

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This episode is on the future of college admissions. I’m with with Johnny Rastello, the Director of College Counseling and Dean of the 12th Grade at Tarbut V’ Torah Community Day School, a top tier independent high school in Newport Beach. An expert in college admissions, Johnny has worked in higher education for a decade and a half at public and private high schools as well as working in admissions at Chapman University. In this episode, we discuss the future of college admissions, how Artificial Intelligence is upending college essays, the ongoing college admissions arms race, and what families can do to change the narrative to provide a healthier environment for students going forward.
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