The College 1020 Podcast
Through unfiltered, educative interviewing—10 comprehensive questions over 20 minutes—admissions counselors, professors, and collegiate coaches unpack candid advice for prospective applicants. Hosted by Dr. Brett Fedor, an accomplished college advisor and award-winning coach, The College 1020 Podcast provides first-hand insight for high school students and scholar-athletes. Listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look into the decisions that ultimately shape admitted college applicants and recruited athletes. This educational podcast is released periodically as a contribution to the field of affordable college advising. For more information, contact Brett directly at www.fedorcollegeplanning.com.
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Thursday Dec 18, 2025
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
A Nobel Prize winner marking his 50th year in UC Berkeley’s Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Dr. Randy Schekman guides prospective students and parents through the realities of selecting an appropriate campus and science major. Drawing on his own path into laboratory science, he highlights the extensive opportunities offered by large public research institutions.
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
Wake Forest University's Dr. Michael Lamb, a former Rhodes Scholar, award-winning professor, and Executive Director of The Program for Leadership and Character, discusses the art and science of inspiring, empowering, and educating leaders. With research focused on ethics of citizenship and virtues of public life, Dr. Lamb gives personal insight into the application process, preparing essays for competitive scholarships, and the importance of finding the right fit through belonging and becoming.
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Jennifer Sandoval is a nationally recognized authority on application strategies for liberal arts institutions. She guides listeners through interview preparation and supplemental essay strategies for one of the country's top-rated campuses, Claremont McKenna College. CMC’s most recent national rankings include: #1 Friendliest School (The Princeton Review), #3 Best Liberal Arts Colleges (Niche), and #5 Top 50 Small Colleges (Forbes).
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
A former hotshot firefighter, climate change ethnographer, and author of When It All Burns (2025), Jordan provides powerful insight into the social sciences – specifically, anthropology. As a Marshall Scholar, he offers creative ways of securing financial aid. As a UC Santa Barbara instructor, Jordan walks us through the transformative process of college fit finding and making the most of your first year on campus.
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
A legendary figure in college athletics, Coach Ron Polk - the “Godfather of SEC Baseball” - recently completed his remarkable 54th year coaching college baseball. The winningest coach in SEC history and a former president of the American Baseball Coaches Association, Polk emphasizes the importance of high school athletes attending exposure events. He also weighs in on the evolving landscape of college athletics, offering insight into the impact of recent NCAA changes.
Saturday May 10, 2025
Saturday May 10, 2025
The University of Alabama's Doug Klutz, twice named National Professor of the Year, discusses the importance of experiential learning, applied research, and internship opportunities as an undergraduate. Doug is an instructor in UA's Dept. of Criminology & Criminal Justice.
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
Coach Brokaw, K-STATE's Director of Recruiting for Track & Cross County, discusses the importance of developing your Athletic Profile, establishing targeted communication with collegiate coaches and programs, and essential attributes of prospective Division 1 student-athletes. A former 3:57 miler, Coach Brokaw looks to lead Kansas State University to its first NCAA team Championship.