The Eastern Cluster's very own Dr. Jay Jacobs, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management at the University of Vermont, appeared on the March 21 episode of the Inside Admission podcast with Andrew Palumbo.

After describing his background and his journey to a career in higher education beginning with the visit to his alma mater St. Lawrence University (Canton, NY) as a high school senior, Jay takes us behind the scenes to give us the real scoop on the admission process and how schools actually make their decisions! From what Vermont looks for in an applicant (~13:40), how applications are evaluated (~27:13), the "shaping" process (~31:48), and his thoughts on whether or not admission is a “meritocracy" or "fair"(~36:04), Jay's insight from his vast experience really provides an understanding of how this cloistered process works.

This was a great conversation and an enlightening listen but don't just take my word for it.  See for yourself and drop a comment below with your thoughts!