# Eric Furda

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The Process - Early College Admissions: Didn't Get In, Now What?

It’s early January which means those of you who applied early decision (or action) have either just heard or you’re waiting to hear if you got in to your first choice school. If you got in early, congratulations! If you didn’t (or don’t) … well, now what? Penn Dean of Admissions Eric Furda is talki…

All You Need To Know About College Admissions

The Dean of Penn Undergrad Admissions, Eric Furda, joins Dr. Dawn to share tips about picking a college, considerations for your major, accessing resources, and taking a gap year in this lively episode of Career Talk. Plus, what do monopoly, beer and a paper bag have in common? Find out when we ans…

Jenny Rickard

Jenny Rickard, President and CEO of CommonApp, climbs a veritable mountain range on this episode of the ALP.  Learn about a journey that's part dream, part serendipity and all dedication as you hear Jenny share what she's learned along the way, and what has driven her from the start.Rapid Descent …

Get Schooled Episode 15: The College Conversation

Chris and Joel interview Jacques Steinberg and Eric Furda, authors of The College Conversation: A Practical Guide for Parent to Guide their Children Along the Path to Higher Education. We ask the authors specifically how college create their freshman class. Eric is the director of admissions at t…

Decoding the Web of College Admissions

Moderated by Tom Rock (EdD ’02), Executive Director, Enrollment Services featuring Joe Bertolino (EdD ’03), Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs at Queens College; Jennifer Fondiller (MA ’89), Dean of Enrollment Management at Barnard College; Eric Furda (MA ’94), Dean of Adm…

How To Have The College Conversation with Eric Furda and Jacques Steinberg

In this season opener, Carol talks with college admissions experts and authors of The College Conversation , Eric Furda (former Dean of Admissions at UPenn)  and Jacques Steinberg (award-winning education journalist and author).  Eric and Jacques discuss their latest tips and insights on how your t…

We're back LIVE taking your calls!

Dr. Dawn on Careers is back LIVE taking your calls at 844.942.7866 ALL hour each Thursday at 12ET/9amPT. This week we welcomed Eric Furda, former Dean of Admissions at UPenn and author of "The College Conversation" and Beth Hendler-Grunt, Founder of Next Great Step to share career tips for high sc…

Putting College Admission Stress in Perspective with author Jacques Steinberg

From an Ivy League dean and a college admissions expert, a guide to help parents support their children as they navigate their way to college. The College Conversation is a comprehensive resource for mapping the path through the college application process that provides practical advice and reassu…

The College Conversation With Jacques Steinberg

For over two decades, journalist Jacques Steinberg has been demystifying the college admissions process, in his articles and blogs for The New York Times, in his groundbreaking book, The Gatekeepers, and now, by co-authoring with Eric Furda, a former Ivy League dean of admissions, The College Conve…

Having the College Talk with Eric Furda and Jacques Steinberg

Carol’s focus on college admissions continues with a favorite from the archives: her convo with Eric Furda and Jacques Steinberg, authors of The College Conversation. Eric, the former Dean of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania, and Jacques Steinberg, an award-winning education journalist,…