Tom Talks College
I’m Tom Kleese, founder of OnCampus College Planning, and my job is to help your family take positive steps on the journey to an incredible college experience.
Podcasting since 2021 • 24 episodes
Tom Talks College
Latest Episodes
Episode 26 - ACT Mythbusters: What’s Actually True in 2026
If the ACT feels more confusing than ever, you’re not imagining it. Between headlines, group chats and “someone told us…,” it’s hard to know what’s actually true in 2026 and what’s just noise. So let's clear things up by debunking 5 myths th...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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Episode 25 - The Power of Planning Essays and Applications Together
While the snow is still on the ground, take a moment to schedule a 30-45 day work window with your junior to tackle the dreaded but over-hyped college admissions process. And consider adding OnCampus to the team to avoid spending your summer ed...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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Episode 24 - How do I find the right colleges, and where do we start?
Not sure where or how to start? Here are the two best ways to jumpstart your search for the University of You. Head over to the OnCampus blog for the graphic versio...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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Episode 23 - How do college applications work?
The first installment of our Hey, Juniors series helps students take a simple but powerful first step by choosing their 30-45 day "work window" for college applications. A condensed version of this episode can be found in this <...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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Episode 22 - 8 Takeaways from 11 Campus Visits
Just back from my Pacific Northwest Expedition, I have 8 takeaways: time-tested, Tom-tested pro tips for better campus visits and college exploration. Your backup may be a better fit than your top choice.A sunny day on...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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