Lee Norwood
Founder of Annapolis College Consulting and creator of College Sharks with decades of college-admissions experience; provides expert guidance on college selection, admissions strategy, and merit aid.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 43min
EP 21: College Admissions Mythbusting
Lee Norwood, founder of Annapolis College Consulting, shares his wealth of college admissions expertise. He myth-busts common misconceptions like the importance of authenticity in major declarations. Lee emphasizes rigor over GPA gaming and the necessity of compelling storytelling in essays. He advocates for genuine extracurricular involvement rather than chasing trends. Discussing the Varsity Blues scandal, he highlights its negative effects. Finally, he advises on the risks of applying to too many schools and the importance of aligning college choices with long-term goals.
Sep 4, 2025 • 42min
Don't Chuck It Up: Debunking College Admission Myths & Parent BS Ep. 60
Lee Norwood, founder of College Sharks and a data-driven educational consultant, debunks common college admission myths. She tackles parent rumor mills, AP exam misconceptions, GPA versus course rigor, alumni influence, and the value of in-person visits. Short, practical talk about long-term strategy, regional prestige, and using reliable school data.
