Podcast: Beyond the Acceptance Letter: A Guide to the College Admissions Process – Episode 1

Episode highlights importance of finding your interests
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Anisha Mandem, Assistant Editor • March 1, 2024
In the first episode of Beyond the Acceptance Letter, junior Anisha Mandem interviews senior Snigdha Patlola as she talks about her high school journey and provides advice for other students.
In the first episode of Beyond the Acceptance Letter, junior Anisha Mandem interviews senior Snigdha Patlola as she talks about her high school journey and provides advice for other students.
Anisha Mandem

The college application process is stressful for many students, and many find that they lack the proper resources or guidance to make the most of their future. Beyond the Acceptance Letter is a podcast that aims to provide the proper resources to find which pathway is the best for their future and the tips and tricks to getting into your dream school.

In the first episode of Beyond the Acceptance Letter, we will be talking to senior Snigdha Patlola who, this fall, will be attending the University of Texas at Austin with a double major in neuroscience and economics. Stay tuned to get advice on the college admissions process!

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Anisha Mandem
Anisha Mandem, Eagle Nation Times Editor-in-Chief
Anisha is a senior, and this is her fourth year on ENO. She is the Editor-in-Chief for Eagle Nation Times.  Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, she moved to Texas at the end of 2021 and leads the newspaper as a writer, editor, videographer, photographer, and podcaster. She is also the founder and president of the non-profit NeuroNext Foundation and the PHS Model UN team and is a part of SNHS. Outside of school, she enjoys playing the piano, running, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
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