About this episode
In this episode, Kevin and Emma discuss the effectiveness of college marketing strategies from the perspective of a ninth grader. Emma shares her experiences with college communications, including mail and emails, and analyzes what works and what doesn't. They explore the reasons behind early outreach from colleges, the importance of engaging messaging, and the role of social media in shaping perceptions of higher education. The conversation highlights the disconnect between traditional marketing methods and the preferences of younger students.
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Kevin Cavanagh
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Emma Cavanagh
Emma Cavanagh is a 9th grader at Glen Rock High School in Glen Rock, NJ, and an aspiring journalist. This is her first podcast, but she already has an impressive portfolio of academic and extracurricular achievements. Emma completed the Travis Manion Foundation Character and Leadership Course and earned professional recognition from the PEN America Free Expression Advocacy Institute, where she created a zine highlighting issues of free speech and freedom of the press. Emma recently completed a Modern Journalism course with NYU American Journalism Online and Rolling Stone Magazine, and is currently serving as an ambassador for the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute Civics and Debate Club. Her writing has earned her top honors in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Patriots Pen Essay Writing Contest, including first place in Glen Rock, first place in Bergen County, and recognition by New Jersey's Veteran of Foreign Wars leadership.
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