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Founded in 1791, the University of Vermont (UVM for short) has the distinction of being the 5th oldest university in the US.

Allison graduated from Mississippi State with a degree in Sports Administration. Upon graduation, she found it challenging to find a job. A friend from the Sports department suggested she look at admissions recruiting at the College of Agriculture and Liberal Sciences at Mississippi State. She loved to travel and recruit.

That launched Allison in College Admissions.

In this podcast, Allison gives us an overview of UVM programs, Her Role at UVM, What UVM looks for in their Students, Merit Scholarships, Importance of SACAC, and advice for High School Students.

In particular, we discuss the following with her: 

• About UVM
• Flagship Programs & UG Research 
• What they look for in their Students
• Merit Scholarships
• Advice to Applicants

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introducing Allison North, UVM []
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights []
• Allison’s Professional Journey []
• Why College Admissions? []
• About UVM []
• The Regional Role []
• Key UVM Programs []
• What UVM Looks for in their Students []
• Merit Scholarships []
• SACAC Impact []
• Advice to High Schoolers []

Our Guest: Allison North, Regional Associate Director at the University of Vermont. Allison is a graduate of Mississippi State University.

Memorable Quote: “...just seeing others when they visit campus and seeing how the light bulb goes off for someone. I think you truly do not know until you put yourself on that campus. And you can see yourself there .” Allison North. 

Episode Transcript: Please visit this episode’s transcript.

Recommended Episodes: College Experiences, Admissions Talk

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