Destination YOUniversity: Recent Episodes
Dr. Cynthia Colon
Destination YOUniversity is a podcast for parents of college bound teens and the mentors and educators who support them. If you are looking to learn quality tips, true tales of real applicants, and candid behind-the-scene truths about the college admission process, you've come to the right place. College dreams and EXPERT college advice is distributed here, no matter who you are, where you live, or where your teen attends high school. Join us!
In this episode, we sit down with admissions experts from Redlands and Whittier College to dive deep into the world of college applications. Learn what makes these institutions stand out, get insider tips on navigating the admissions process, and discover how to craft a standout application that reflects your unique strengths. Whether you're a prospective student or a parent, this episode will help you gain valuable insights into getting accepted at these respected institutions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear from those who know the process best!
In today’s episode, Dr. Colón speaks with Canh Oxelson, a veteran college counselor, who emphasizes the power of being "interesting" in the admissions process. Tune in for inspiring stories, expert advice, and actionable insights to help you thrive on your path to higher education.
Applying EA/ED? Your child is 45 days away from hitting the SUBMIT button. STOP what you are doing and watch this replay.
Applying to colleges that admit under 25%? Yep. This is for YOU! Stop, Watch and Roll! (Oh wait, this is not an emergency. Or maybe it is;-)
Applying to the most competitive colleges in the world? This was MADE for you! DO NOT PASS GO. WATCH IMMEDIATELY!!
Have a sophomore or junior that wants what these seniors want? Well, you've come to the right place, now go watch and get ahead!
4 Steps to Mastering the College Application
Without Losing Your Mind (or killing your child!)
What your child needs more than anything is the confidence that s/he did EVERYTHING possible to increase their chances of getting admitted to their dream college. And, let's be honest, that would make YOU happier than ever, knowing YOU did your part in fueling confidence and building that dream!
So what are you waiting for? Let's hop to it! WATCH THE REPLAY!!
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of college admissions, exploring unique challenges faced by student-athletes and first-generation students. Our panel of experts share valuable insights, tips, and strategies for navigating the application process, balancing academics with athletics, and maximizing opportunities for success. Whether you're an aspiring college athlete or a first-gen student, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you on your journey to higher education. Tune in for expert guidance from those who know the field best!
In today’s episode, Dr. Colón speaks with Canh Oxelson, a veteran college counselor, who emphasizes the power of being "interesting" in the admissions process. Tune in for inspiring stories, expert advice, and actionable insights to help you thrive on your path to higher education.
Our Essay Philosophy 🎥We believe every student needs four key essays to nail their applications. Here's our signature four:✍️ Who am I?✍️ What am I good at?✍️ What's something cool about me?✍️ Why this major?Master these and you'll have a powerful foundation to repurpose for any essay you need! 💡📺 Watch the full episode today!
Welcome to Destination University, the podcast that fuels your academic dreams and college aspirations! Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Colón, we dive into expert advice, insightful interviews, and valuable resources to help students, parents, and educators navigate the college admissions process with confidence. In this episode, Dr. Colón speaks with Barbara Connor, Director of College Counseling at Foxcroft School, who shares her Five First Choice Colleges approach to reduce stress and improve college outcomes. Tune in, get inspired, and make informed choices for the next chapter of your life!
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In this energizing episode of "Pep Talk Fridays," it's Day 5 of Essay Camp, and it's time to dig deep and decide what you really want. This pep talk is more than just about getting into college—it's about setting yourself up for lifelong success. We break down the four key actions: Adjust, Attack, Assume, and Arrive. Whether you're adjusting your mindset, attacking your essays, assuming your success, or fully arriving in your journey, this episode is your guide to bringing your best self forward. Tune in and get inspired to take that next big step!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success: https://a.co/d/fq1xH3W
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!: https://a.co/d/b91hMSD
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/admit
Book a Free Mini Strategy Call: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/schedule
Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/10-sample-college-essay
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Join Dr. Cynthia Colon and Barbara Conner, Director of College Counseling at the Foxcroft School, as they explore the importance of finding the right college fit. Barbara shares her personal journey and offers practical advice on navigating the college process, especially for first-generation students. This episode is packed with valuable insights and heartwarming stories that will inspire you on your own educational path.
🎓 Is the college admissions process truly fair? In this episode, we dive into the complexities of what makes or breaks a college application. Dr. Cynthia Colon explains why the responsibility falls on students to tell their unique story and why simply relying on grades and test scores isn't enough. Learn about the importance of context, the "Who Am I" essay, and how to present your true self to admissions officers. Get ready to uncover the strategies that can help you stand out and get noticed! #CollegeAdmissions #StudentSuccess #HigherEducation
In this Q&A episode, Dr. C shares her expert insights on the college admissions process. One of the key questions we tackle: how can parents find the best college counseling service for their child? Dr. Colon draws from her extensive experience on both sides of the admissions desk—working at Vassar College and serving as a director of college counseling—to provide invaluable advice. Tune in to learn what parents should look for when selecting the right guidance for their student's college journey. #CollegeAdmissions #ParentingTips #HigherEducation
Welcome to Destination University, where we dive into the inspiring journeys of extraordinary individuals who have navigated life's transitions and found their pathways to success. In this episode, host Cynthia Colón sits down with Barbara, an esteemed educator and director of college counseling, who shares her unique perspective as an army brat who moved 11 times before the age of 20. Discover how constant change shaped her worldview and learn invaluable tips for the college admissions process. Whether you're a student, a parent, or a lifelong learner, this episode offers a wealth of insights and inspiration. Tune in to explore how education can transform lives across generations.
In this episode of "Gratitude and Growth," we dive into the second day of Essay Camp with a focus on cultivating an attitude of gratitude. Join us as we explore how starting your day with thankfulness can set a positive tone for your college admissions journey and beyond. We’ll discuss the importance of acknowledging the support systems that have brought you this far and emphasize the personal responsibility that lies ahead. Through reflections and real-life examples, including the highs and lows of Olympic athletes, we remind you that while not everything may go as planned, each step you take brings you closer to your ultimate goal—a happy, fulfilling life. Tune in for inspiration, motivation, and practical advice on paving your own way toward success.
In this episode, we answer questions from our session last week with the USC and Bowdoin Deans. Tune in to learn about the common questions parents and students have about the college admissions process and gain valuable insights into what top universities are looking for in applicants.
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success: https://a.co/d/fq1xH3W
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!: https://a.co/d/b91hMSD
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/admit
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Essay Camp Dates 2024:
AUGUST: 19
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Join us as we explore the importance of leaving nothing to chance in the competitive world of college admissions. Our expert essay coach emphasizes the value of dedication and the need to push beyond just going through the motions.
Discover why this week is not just about what you're writing, but how you're writing it. Learn from real insights and advice from admissions professionals, as well as the significance of practicing until you can't get it wrong. If you're ready to maximize your chances and make every word count, this episode is for you. Get ready to go big or go home, and remember—leave nothing to chance!
In this episode, we're diving deep into the college admissions process with two industry experts who have a wealth of experience. Whether you're a returning Dream College Academy student or joining us for the first time, get ready for an insightful discussion that will help you navigate your college journey.
Featuring:
- Claudia Marroquin, Senior Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Student Aid at Bowdoin College, a Bowdoin alum with a fascinating journey from Southern California to the East Coast.
- Tim Brunold, Chief Admission Officer at the University of Southern California (USC), who has spent his entire career at USC and is deeply invested in the institution's admissions process.
In this webinar, Claudia and Tim share their personal stories, insights into the admissions process at their respective schools, and practical advice on what makes an applicant stand out. They discuss the importance of academic preparedness, personal values, and the role of community service in your application.
Topics Covered:
- How admissions decisions are made at Bowdoin and USC
- What it means to be a competitive applicant
- The importance of understanding your place in the world and reflecting that in your application
- Demystifying the process of reading applications and how many people are involved
Don’t Miss Out:Stay tuned to the end for Claudia's podcast recommendation and additional tips on making the most out of your college application process.
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Ready to elevate your college admissions game? 🏅 Dive into our latest episode where we draw inspiration from the Olympics to help you transform from good to great. Discover how to refine your college application with precision and dedication, just like an Olympic athlete perfects their craft. Don't miss it!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success: https://a.co/d/fq1xH3W
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!: https://a.co/d/b91hMSD
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/admit
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Essay Camp Dates 2024:
JULY: 22, 29
AUGUST: 5, 12, 19
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Your dedication to your goals, even in the summer, speaks volumes. 🎓💪 Remember, it’s not just about getting into college—it's about inching closer to your dream future. Focus today on making progress, setting intentions, and embracing every step of your journey. The hard work now paves the way for a fulfilling future. Keep pushing forward! 🚀✨ #EssayCamp #GoalSetting #FutureReady
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy. “Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success: https://a.co/d/fq1xH3WCon Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!: https://a.co/d/b91hMSDFREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/admitBook a Free Mini Strategy Call: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/scheduleDownload your FREE 10 Sample Essays: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/10-sample-college-essayPurchase 40+ Winning Essays To Top 100 Colleges: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/offers/2RyFN5AB/checkoutRegister for Dream College Academy (9th - 11th): https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/dcaRegister for College Essay Bootcamp (11th - 12th): https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/essaycampVisit our website: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFTU-Qg9sPYFollow On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcynthiacolon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcynthiacolon/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-cynthia-colon/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/2j5mudfkrzw2jjbeocvc0k0pnhsee5/?invite_code=d92e88ca0f6041ebaed391a763d4c075&sender=990299542970899812Essay Camp Dates 2024:JULY: 22, 29AUGUST: 5, 12, 19#drcynthiacolon #author #tedxspeaker #collegeadmissionexpert #dreamcollegeacademy #collegeessaybootcamp #essaycamp #becommittedgetadmitted #highschoolparents #highschoolstudents #collegecounselor #collegedreams #top100colleges #publicschoolstudentsprivateschoolservice #destinationYOUniversity #collegecounselor #collegeadmissions
Embrace your inner fighter! Today's pep talk reminds us: you can't wait for success to come to you. Attack your goals like a lion after its prey. It's about getting uncomfortable, pushing boundaries, and believing in your potential. Write down your intentions, set your goals, and let's tackle today with everything we've got.
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success: https://a.co/d/fq1xH3W
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!: https://a.co/d/b91hMSD
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/admit
Book a Free Mini Strategy Call: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/schedule
Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/10-sample-college-essay
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Essay Camp Dates 2024:
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AUGUST: 5, 12, 19
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Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success: https://a.co/d/fq1xH3W
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!: https://a.co/d/b91hMSD
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/admit
Book a Free Mini Strategy Call: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/schedule
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Hey you! Yeah, you - the one who's been crushing it all week long. Give yourself a round of applause, because it's FRIDAY! 🎉
Now, I know the grind can get tough sometimes, but hear me out. Those moments of discomfort, the ones that make you want to hide under the covers? That's where the magic happens, my friend.
It's easy to seek comfort in the familiar, but true growth comes when we step outside our cozy bubbles. So this weekend, I challenge you to lean into the uncomfort a little. Try something new, have that tough conversation, or simply take a moment to reflect on how far you've come.
Because let me tell you, on the other side of that uncomfort is a whole world of possibilities waiting to be explored.
Now get out there and show the world what you're made of! #FridayFeels #GrowthMindset
Admissions Essay Pitfalls! OMG! Of all the lessons we teach in Essay Camp, this may be among THE MOST IMPORTANT!
The six common themes that would land you in a pitfall are:
⚠️ Sports
⚠️ Travel
⚠️ Community service
⚠️ People
⚠️ Competition
⚠️ Life challenges.
When writing about any of the six topics, it is much harder to make yourself the star of the essay! Students will often write about how many wins they earned as the star basketball player or how devastating it was to lose a parent. That is the OPPOSITE of what makes those topics interesting and engaging!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success: https://a.co/d/fq1xH3W
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!: https://a.co/d/b91hMSD
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/admit
Book a Free Mini Strategy Call: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/schedule
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Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
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Meet 6 REAL students, REAL applications, see REAL essays that helped them get admitted to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Brown, Cornell, USC, UCLA, and Notre Dame among others Learn why essays are so important and the 4 types of essays every student needs If you are looking to see for yourself the winning applications to top colleges, this webinar is for you. If you are in need of the best tips on what to include in your college application, this is definitely for you. If you are wondering how to make your essays stand out in a pool of thousands of qualified applicants, this webinar was made for YOU!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
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Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success: https://a.co/d/fq1xH3W
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If you want the best for your child’s future AND want to also maintain a strong relationship along the way without being the nag, you’re not alone.
Monica is a high performing, very savvy parent from Northern California. She is the epitome of the over achiever and super organized mom!!
Monica was looking for a partner, someone to meet her where she is, value the knowledge she has in college admissions, and become the go-to to advise her daughter.
Boom: Enter College Coach. Me. Dr. C.
They say it takes a village, and when it comes to college admissions this could not be more true. When I first meet with a family, it’s all about how everyone can contribute and how parents can be helpful without being invasive.
For me, as a Coach, my job is to remind each student how cool they are. It sounds simple, but Monica’s daughter was actually VERY cool. I don’t know if she knew how very cool she is, but with every opportunity I reminded her.
For Mira, the challenge was this: what is the story she needed to tell to overcome her slightly less than “perfect” transcript. My role is to help a student (and family) take a look at the transcript, the resume, any accomplishments or accolades and help to MAXIMIZE the choices and opportunities for each individual student.
I’m so proud of Mira and Mom and Dad are super happy with the results!!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
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It happens every year in late fall. Invariably a parent calls in a panic, “Can you please read my child’s drafted personal statement?”
In this scenario, it was October and Jin was applying Early to his dream college, Northwestern. The application was due in less than 3 weeks.
I read it. I was no bueno. I shared what was working and not working.
Jin and Dad agreed and we set out to get the best piece of writing from Jin possible in less than 3 weeks.
This episode captures a bit behind the scenes in how it all came together.
Enjoy!!
Ivy League Admission Secrets:
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If you are looking to get a peek inside what a FULL dream college application looks like, this episode is not to be missed!! This is a MUST watch on YOUTUBE so you can actually see pieces of their essays.
I take you on a deep dive of 6 applicants admitted to UCLA, Notre Dame, Princeton, Harvard, Cornell, and Oberlin!!
Enjoy!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success: https://a.co/d/fq1xH3W
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!: https://a.co/d/b91hMSD
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God didn’t bless me with children, but I love working with boys!! They are straight forward and often I find, they don’t overthink a topic.
The weight room. A simple topic, but when written from a place of vulnerability, it is pure gold!!
The mirror he stares into at the opening of the essay is the reflection he does not want to be. The ending reflection captures it all.
Coach Dina and I break it down for you!
Genius!!
Enjoy!
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I’m going to give you an actual peek inside College Essay Bootcamp.
On Day 1 students write what we call “Test Drives.” They write for 7 minutes on 6 different topics so they can just put words on the page. That evening, their coach offers feedback as to which ones are working and suggestions as to where to go from there.
After day 1 of Rueben’s draft, I was moved. I could see where he was going, so I went for it and offered to challenge him to write the best essay possible.
This essay lives on in infamy! Many campers try to replicate this template, not many can do it. Is your teen up for the challenge?
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success: https://a.co/d/fq1xH3W
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Let me give it to you straight: research shows that a single gender environment helps girls and women thrive. But what does that mean? What does that look like? And why should girl Moms and girl Dad care?
Well, hello! That is what we are talking about today!!
We are here with Executive Director of College Match, Erica Rosales. Erica is an alumna of Wellesley College, one of the oldest colleges in the country and remains an all women institution.
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I was teaching College Essay Bootcamp at St. John Bosco back in 2018 or 2019 when a young man, Cole, introduced me to spearfishing. By day two, he was stuck and wasn’t sure how to improve the essay.
His first sentence read like a typical English paper topic sentence.
Wrong.
But, what it revealed were the three lessons he learned from spearfishing.
Aha.
Now we're onto something.
In my quick scribbles I wrote out each word he used in the topic sentence, leaving space between each. Resourceful, Persistence, and Patience.
I gave him instructions on what to do next and he was coachable.
One of our expert essay coaches, Dina, helps walk you through the genius of this essay.
I think you’ll love it!!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
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I know ONE math cheer. ONE.
I was the best student in Geometry, but it was my Algebra II teacher, Mr. Modlin, who brought in the newspaper and asked if anyone wanted to come up and lead the class in a math cheer.
Um. Hello. My hand raised up faster than you could say, “Go!”
Mr. Modlin gave me the floor:
D to the X
E to the X
Cosine, Secant, Tangent, Sine
3.14159
Square Root
Cube Root
Log of Pi
Disintegrate them, RPI
Today’s podcast features my second favorite Math teacher, Catalina Saenz.
OK - I don’t know about you, but I love SMART women!! I mean - there is nothing better than having a conversation with a Wellesley woman who majored in MATH! Today, I have just the woman for you!!
If you have a child interested in Math - this is for you.
If you have a child who does NOT like math and wonders what in the heck s/he needs math for - this episode is definitely for you.
If your child has any interest in STEM majors, wants to be a doctor and is needing to figure out exactly what to major in, well, buckle up!!
If you and/or your child has ever…
… wondered what Admission Officers look for on the transcript? "Is it better to get a B in an honors/AP course or A in a regular course?"
… wished you could learn the best strategies for choosing a major or colleges to apply to straight from a former college admission officer.
… wanted to know exactly which activities and leadership roles to add in order to stand out among a pool of equally qualified applicants.
Well, you are in for a treat! Today's episode is EXACTLY what you’ve been waiting for!!
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JUNE: 17 and 24
JULY: 22, 29
AUGUST: 5, 12, 19
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If you’ve never been to Dayton, OH, promise me you will go there and visit. You could spend at least three days alone in the National Museum of the Air Force. I’ve been to that museum and I also went to Dayton University to watch the First Four (the official beginning of March Madness).
Dayton is one of my favorite cities in Ohio and today, I’ve got my great friend, Tom Rock, who is an alum of Dayton University who will give you a virtual tour!!
Tom Rock is the Associate Vice President & Chief Student Affairs Officer at Teachers College, Columbia University. BUT, what I love so much about Tom, is that he also comes from the college admission world, so he knows a thing or two about colleges.
Enjoy!
Every parent wants the best college options for their child. The problem is school counselors are not easily accessible until late junior year.
At Destination YOUniversity, we know families need key information and actionable to-dos in order to access top 100 colleges. That is why I started the podcast, Destination YOUniversity.
Every Wednesday, I interview former parents, school leaders and college admission folks that offer key tips and strategies on how to become a better parent, educator, mentor or student. Whether your college bound teen is in middle school or high school, you will leave with valuable information and golden nuggets to apply immediately!
Thanks for joining us today!
Have a happy and sunny day!!
Dr. C
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Full Disclosure Friday is about one thing only: BE HONEST. Today I share the exact 3 questions I ask every parent I work with. I’ll give you the three questions, answer them as they relate to my goddaughter, and how they relate to parenting.
If you are a parent of a teenager, this episode is for you.
If you are a parent of a college-bound teen who is in high school right now, this episode is definitely for you!
Let’s get to it! You will want to answer these questions in your home!
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IF YOUR CHILD IS CLASS OF 2025, s/he is SEVEN months away from applying to college. KEEP reading for my invitation.
Did you know that the University of California system once required only two essays, with a 1000 word limit? In College Essay Bootcamp 1.0 (Senior Fast Track) students completed TWO essays. In 2016, the UC application offered 8 choices and students had to choose 4 essays (aka PIQs: Personal Insight Questions) at a 350 word limit each, a total of 1400 words.
College Essay Bootcamp 2.0 re-booted in 2017, the year my first book came out. I still remember offering our first essay workshop in the living room of my cousin’s home (Thank you, Luisa). The photo here is from that very workshop.
Since 2017 there are FOUR Signature Essays EVERY applicant needs, whether you are applying to the UC system or not.
- Who Am I? episode
- What Am I Good At?
- What is Cool About Me?
- Why This Major?
In fact, today we have a signature 90-Minute Essay Workshop that gets students from brainstorm to 10 ideas and 2 drafted essays. Boom!
My team and I are headed to LILA School in Burbank on Saturday for a 4-Hour workshop. Chris and I can’t wait!
MY INVITATION TO YOU:
YOU AND YOUR CHILD (Yes, parents can join as well) are invited to take this 90-MINUTE CHALLENGE.
Join us for our MINI ESSAY WORKSHOP
Sunday, April 28 at 4pm PDT
Wednesday, May 1 at 5pm PDT
After just 90 Minutes, your child will walk away
👉 Feeling confident and five steps ahead of the game!
👉 With clarity on what to write, knowing s/he has something interesting to write about.
👉With a teen-proofed, battle tested, 3-Step writing formula that can repeated over and over again!
✅Remember: Students Aren’t Rejected, Applications Are. Learn HOW to submit the BEST college application possible and you are sure to maximize college acceptance letters!!
Register: MINI ESSAY WORKSHOP
See you soon! Have a Happy and Sunny Day!
Dr. C
Today you are going to hear from my #1 Go-To for all things Financial Aid and helping parents get the MOST $$ for college. Our guest today, Stephanie Hancock, President and Founder of CollegeAid Works.
If you are a parent of a college bound teenager currently in high school, this episode is for you.
If you want a huge head start in making sure YOUR family gets ALL the $$ you deserve, this episode is definitely for you!!
Every parent wants the best college options for their child. The problem is school counselors are not easily accessible until late junior year.
At Destination YOUniversity, we know families need key information and actionable to-dos in order to access top 100 colleges. That is why I started the podcast, Destination YOUniversity.
Every Wednesday, I interview former parents, school leaders and college admission folks that offer key tips and strategies on how to become a better parent, educator, mentor or student. Whether your college bound teen is in middle school or high school, you will leave with valuable information and golden nuggets to apply immediately!
Thanks for joining us today!
Have a happy and sunny day!!
Dr. C
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I’ve been divorced now for nearly 9 years, but I still remember one of the highlights of my marriage and a trip we took one spring. The truth is - my ex-husband, maybe more than anyone knows I was once a snob about private colleges versus public. I had no reason to be, but I was. Today is about a trip we took to his alma mater BEFORE we were married.
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Ok, so this is me attempting to record in my new “studio” space. Don’t tell Courtney that I took over her living room with all equipment, ring light and all. This was my attempt to record with higher quality (i.e. NOT zoom) and see if I felt comfortable enough to NOT have a loose script in front of me. This was tricky for sure.
Anyway, cheers to Daryl for editing this video in a quick turnaround time. I was behind this week, so, my bad.
I’d love your feedback!! WATCH the video for a better experience than just an audio podcast. So even if you usually listen, take time to watch this one. I think it’s under 20 minutes.
Anywho, who is this episode for?
HELLO – anyone with a college bound teenager who wants to increase their chances of more acceptance letters.
And, this episode is especially for families of students who attend public or Catholic schools. Trust me, you need EVERY advantage you can get. Why, because your private school counterparts already know the game that you are likely 5 steps behind in.
No worries, I got you!
Watch and learn!
And - wherever you are, have a happy and sunny day!
Dr. C
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Essay Camp Dates 2024:
JUNE: 17 and 24
JULY: 22, 29
AUGUST: 5, 12, 19
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Today you are going to hear from my #1 Go-To for all things Financial Aid and helping parents get the MOST $$ for college. Our guest today, Stephanie Hancock, President and Founder of CollegeAid Works.
If you are a parent of a college bound teenager currently in high school, this episode is for you.
If you want a huge head start in making sure YOUR family gets ALL the $$ you deserve, this episode is definitely for you!!
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I didn’t always believe I am smart.
I didn’t always have goals and strive for more.
But thank goodness I met a friend in freshman year at USC. She doesn’t know it, but she changed my life.
In this episode I shared openly and honestly about our relationship. What it meant to me and what you and your child can learn for this.
Enjoy!
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Today’s episode is about one of my favorite students of all time. Emily is tale #25 in my book, this girl had BIG dreams and she made them known BEFORE entering freshman year. I loved her then and love her now! Spoiler alert: she didn’t quite get her #1 choice college, but wait until you hear her story.
If you’ve ever dreamed big and fallen just short, this episode is for you.
If as a parent you’ve watched your child cry or just missed the “championship,” this episode is for you.
And if you have a child who finds joy in everything and makes lemonade out of lemonade, this episode is definitely for you!
Enjoy!
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Every parent wants the best college options for their child. The problem is school counselors are not easily accessible until late junior year.
At Destination YOUniversity, we know families need key information and actionable to-dos in order to access top 100 colleges. That is why I started the podcast, Destination YOUniversity.
Every Wednesday, I interview former parents, school leaders and college admission folks that offer key tips and strategies on how to become a better parent, educator, mentor or student. Whether your college bound teen is in middle school or high school, you will leave with valuable information and golden nuggets to apply immediately!
Thanks for joining us today!
Have a happy and sunny day!!
Dr. C
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Full Disclosure Friday: My father was not perfect. But, by the grace of God, we mended oure relationship before he passed. This photo represents the Colon Girls! My sisters and two bonus sisters. Thank you, Dad!
In today’s episode I share the heartbreak and the love I learned from my very imperfect father.
This episode is for every parent who has ever struggled with their relationship with your son or daughter.
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If you’ve ever been curious as to how the waitlist works in college admissions, this episode is for you.
If you or your child is just months or about a year away from applying to college and you want to avoid the waitlist, this show is definitely for you!
In this episode, I dish about what goes on in the admission office during the month of April and May. Who gets the winning “lotto” ticket off the waitlist? I have four real students who were waitlisted and I share their fate.
Names have been protected!!
Enjoy.
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OMG! You know I love all things collegiate sports, so to record this episode in the middle of March Madness was a dream!! WE are all in for a TREAT!I’m chatting with Coach Moore who knows ALL things College Basketball!
Coach Ryan Moore is one of my favorite highlights of being a school Principal. Coach Moore is a Husband, Father, Teacher, Mentor, and Coach!! He is currently at Crespi High School, an all boys Catholic School and if you have Mr. Moore, you are one lucky duck!! We talk history, college admissions, Cinderella stories - amazing!
Enjoy!
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I’m not a fan of everyone “wins a medal,” I mean, not everybody actually “wins.” Right? Or do they. After much reflection, I decided that a marathon is much like the college admission process. Everyone DOES win a medal, and I love that. You might be thinking, “But I didn’t get the medal I wanted.” I get it. But, let’s just say, this time of year, I count any medal as a huge win!!
Enjoy these lessons from my running days!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success: https://a.co/d/fq1xH3W
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!: https://a.co/d/b91hMSD
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/admit
Book a Free Mini Strategy Call: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/schedule
Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/10-sample-college-essay
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Register for Dream College Academy (9th - 11th): https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/dca
Register for College Essay Bootcamp (11th - 12th): https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/essaycamp
Visit our website: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/
TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFTU-Qg9sPY
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Essay Camp Dates 2024:
JUNE: 17 and 24
JULY: 15, 22, 29
AUGUST: 5, 12, 19
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TIP: Top Academics punches your ticket to the dance. Impact Leadership gets you admitted.TALE: When you take a look at the March Madness brackets for the NCAA Men’s and Women’s tournament, you learn that they ALL have winning records. These are the AQs: Academic Qualities. They are the best in their athletic conference, be it Pac 12, Big 10, Atlantic 10, Atlantic Coast, Big 12, Big East, etc. Their stats and overall winning records earned them a ticket to the “dance.” Was it a fluke that #13 seed Yale Men’s team beat #4 seed Auburn? Or that #14 seed Oakland Men’s team beat #3 seed Kentucky (with 8 National titles)? How about my Lady Trojans headed to the Sweet 16 for the first time in 30 years and will face the Baylor Bears who have 3 national titles under their belt? NO. These are the best teams around the country, and each comes with the “goods” of what it takes to win. So what is the difference?How a team shows leadership, endurance, and teamwork throughout the game is critical. Their preparation, work ethic, dedication, commitment, and longevity are paramount. The intangibles such as, passion, grit, belief, and how a team succeeds under pressure and adversity, are without a doubt instrumental to winning any game. These are the PQs, Personal Qualities of a team.TRUTH: When applying to college, every student shows up with the same “numbers,” high school GPA, test scores, and a transcript to show the rigor of the courses you chose. These “stats” are YOUR AQs. So what makes you stand out?Well, today is your lucky day! Like Coach Wooden had his Pyramid of Success, well, I have Dr. C’s Hierarchy of Co-curricular Involvement. I’m breaking down for everyone exactly what you need to do to stand out from among the other 2M students applying to 4-year colleges!! Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy. “Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success: https://a.co/d/fq1xH3WCon Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!: https://a.co/d/b91hMSDFREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/admitBook a Free Mini Strategy Call: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/scheduleDownload your FREE 10 Sample Essays: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/10-sample-college-essayPurchase 40+ Winning Essays To Top 100 Colleges: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/offers/2RyFN5AB/checkoutRegister for Dream College Academy (9th - 11th): https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/dcaRegister for College Essay Bootcamp (11th - 12th): https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/essaycampVisit our website: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFTU-Qg9sPYFollow On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcynthiacolon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcynthiacolon/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-cynthia-colon/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/2j5mudfkrzw2jjbeocvc0k0pnhsee5/?invite_code=d92e88ca0f6041ebaed391a763d4c075&sender=990299542970899812Essay Camp Dates 2024:JUNE: 17 and 24 JULY: 15, 22, 29AUGUST: 5, 12, 19
Well, it’s Ivy Week and all the college acceptance letters have come, are coming, or… not. In a time where college admissions has become more and more competitive, it’s time to think about what to do and how to stand out. Think of it this way, how many people are on IG and TikTok? How many catch your attention? Not many.
Today, Vince Garcia joins me to talk about why students need a passion project.
Trust me, if you are (or have) a high school freshman, sophomore, or junior, you need to listen up!!
Enjoy!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success: https://a.co/d/fq1xH3W
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!: https://a.co/d/b91hMSD
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/admit
Book a Free Mini Strategy Call: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/schedule
Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/10-sample-college-essay
Purchase 40+ Winning Essays To Top 100 Colleges: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/offers/2RyFN5AB/checkout
Register for Dream College Academy (9th - 11th): https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/dca
Register for College Essay Bootcamp (11th - 12th): https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/essaycamp
Visit our website: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/
TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFTU-Qg9sPY
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Essay Camp Dates 2024:
JUNE: 17 and 24
JULY: 15, 22, 29
AUGUST: 5, 12, 19
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Full Disclosure Fridays.
I talk about my MOM a lot on my podcast and in my social media posts. It took a long time for us to have the relationship we do now, so that’s something I’m proud of and happy about.
What you may not know is that she is a hairdresser. And her favorite thing is coloring hair, including her own. I’m calling this episode pink hair don’t care, because literally, the first time she came to speak with me she had Pink Hair.
She has a great message for any parent who did not attend college and therefore, doesn’t believe they can help their child get admitted to college. YOU can. In this episode, I share Mom’s secret.
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success: https://a.co/d/fq1xH3W
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!: https://a.co/d/b91hMSD
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/admit
Book a Free Mini Strategy Call: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/schedule
Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/10-sample-college-essay
Purchase 40+ Winning Essays To Top 100 Colleges: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/offers/2RyFN5AB/checkout
Register for Dream College Academy (9th - 11th): https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/dca
Register for College Essay Bootcamp (11th - 12th): https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/essaycamp
Visit our website: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/
TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFTU-Qg9sPY
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JULY: 15, 22, 29
AUGUST: 5, 12, 19
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Every fall a family comes to me and wants me to review a college essay their daughter or son drafted and give feedback before it’s submitted. 99% of the time, the essay is no bueno. By “No Bueno,” I mean, please do NOT turn this in.
The worst is what I call the kitchen sink essay. It’s got too many topics wrapped in one essay and it is way too confusing for the reader.
In today’s episode, Dina Petringa and I unpack the “before and after” of the winning Notre Dame essay, otherwise known as the “Sports Journalism” Essay. Dina has worked with me for over 5 years and we’ve read thousands of essays.
If you’ve ever wondered what the heck will my child write about? This episode is for you.
If your child is thinking about writing about sports, and you’ve heard me say, “Do NOT write about sports,” This episode is definitely for you.
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success: https://a.co/d/fq1xH3W
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!: https://a.co/d/b91hMSD
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We are talking about all things College Visits!
Does anyone remember when the pandemic hit? Nobody could go anywhere and we were forced to visit colleges online and make college decisions, one of the BIGGEST decisions of your life, forced to decide based on the internet.
Thank goodness that is behind us.
Today I’m going to talk about TWO types of college visits:
ONE: For families with younger students, I’m talking middle school and early high school years. Or even as early as elementary school.
TWO: For families with high school students, typically in sophomore and junior year.
Either way - I’ll give you the 5 Steps you need to be most productive on each visit.
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success: https://a.co/d/fq1xH3W
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!: https://a.co/d/b91hMSD
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/admit
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Full Disclosure Fridays.
Does anyone know Amy Porterfield? Please comment if you do, because I am obsessed with all things Amy.
If you are a goal setter, dreamer, someone who loves a good planner and color-coded office supplies – you are with your people today!!
Today I’m sharing a few lessons I learned from Multi-Millionaire entrepreneur: Amy Porterfield.
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success: https://a.co/d/fq1xH3W
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!: https://a.co/d/b91hMSD
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/admit
Book a Free Mini Strategy Call: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/schedule
Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/10-sample-college-essay
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TRUTH TALK THURSDAY!! THIS IS A GOOD ONE!!
TODAY YOU’LL LEARN:
1 - 5 Academic Food Groups: What are the 5 subject areas admission officers are looking for on your transcript that will help increase college admission success?
2 - An example of an Academic Plan and tips for how to plan your own.
3 - Your Major. If you listened to yesterday's episode, Coach Vince told you the FIVE most popular majors that students should avoid. I will go over those and I’ll give you an example of how to find an alternative.
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject
Book a Free Mini Strategy Call
Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays
Purchase 40+ Winning Essays To Top 100 Colleges
Register for Dream College Academy (9th - 11th)
Register for College Essay Bootcamp (11th - 12th)
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TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair”
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Today I’m joined by Coach Vince Garcia. OMG! Coach Vince has over 20 years of College and ADMISSIONS & APPLICATION READER EXPERIENCE at Occidental, Pomona, Cal Lutheran, UCLA, and UC Berkeley. He knows a thing or two about which majors to avoid, how to select majors that help increase success and still help students achieve their long term goals. He is my go-to person when I have a question. I have Coach Vince on speed dial for sure.
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject
Book a Free Mini Strategy Call
Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays
Purchase 40+ Winning Essays To Top 100 Colleges
Register for Dream College Academy (9th - 11th)
Register for College Essay Bootcamp (11th - 12th)
Visit our website
TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair”
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AUGUST: 5, 12, 19
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Have you ever been to a Farmer’s Market? That’s what Mom and I did on a Saturday morning in San Diego. It was HUGE! I mean, it rivaled my favorite farmers market on Sundays in Hollywood, it goes on for blocks and blocks! There we were with no choice but to walk the entire farmers market while we waited two hours to have brunch at Morning Glory. The great advantage of having time to kill meant that we stopped and tasted everything at almost every booth. We had the best nuts, tried some cool probiotic yogurt, homemade soup, and ate the sweetest and juiciest oranges.
Today’s episode is about trying new things, expanding your mind, and asking yourself the ultimate question, what in YOUR life is worth waiting for?
To date, this day remains one of my favorite days of 2024.
Enjoy my trip down the streets of San Diego!
Every senior has a story to tell. The problem is, they just don’t know how to get started. More than that, students do not understand that the college essay is NOT written in the style of an English or research paper.
After 20+ years in the business of college admissions, we’ve developed a teen proofed and battle tested formula that helps every student turn their story into interesting, engaging and compelling essays.
Truth Talk Thursdays is where me and my guest take a deep dive in 1-2 essays unpack why it works and what makes it stand out. Tune in to today’s Destination YOUniversity podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Or, if you prefer to watch, find us on YouTube @dr.cynthiacolon71.
The essays described today are found in the Free Sample Packet or 40+ Winning Essay Packet are all from Essay Campers! I highly recommend snagging your copy today!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject
Book a Free Mini Strategy Call
Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays
Purchase 40+ Winning Essays To Top 100 Colleges
Register for Dream College Academy (9th - 11th)
Register for College Essay Bootcamp (11th - 12th)
Visit our website
TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair”
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You might know by now that I use sports and dating as metaphors to all things college. And although I never actually went to one of those speed dating events, I remember the episode with Miranda on “Sex And The City.”
OK, I digress. If you listened to my episode two weeks ago about how I hate inefficiency, you’ll understand why I came up with a speed date exercise for my students. Bottom line is this: with nearly 3000 4-year colleges to choose from, nobody has time to spend an hour with each potential college. That could be as many as 50 - 70 colleges.
Today, I’ll not only teach you how to go from 3000 to 50 colleges, but I’ll show you the exact exercise we use to go from 50 down to 25 - 30, before ultimately cutting it down to a final 10 - 14 colleges.
Think of it this way, you first go on a speed coffee date, before going on a lunch date and finally a dinner date. Got it?
Let’s do it!
Every senior has a story to tell. The problem is, they just don’t know how to get started. More than that, students do not understand that the college essay is NOT written in the style of an English or research paper.
After 20+ years in the business of college admissions, we’ve developed a teen proofed and battle tested formula that helps every student turn their story into interesting, engaging and compelling essays.
Truth Talk Thursdays is where me and my guest take a deep dive in 1-2 essays unpack why it works and what makes it stand out. Tune in to today’s Destination YOUniversity podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Or, if you prefer to watch, find us on YouTube @dr.cynthiacolon71.
The essays described today are found in the Free Sample Packet or 40+ Winning Essay Packet are all from Essay Campers! I highly recommend snagging your copy today!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject
Book a Free Mini Strategy Call
Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays
Purchase 40+ Winning Essays To Top 100 Colleges
Register for Dream College Academy (9th - 11th)
Register for College Essay Bootcamp (11th - 12th)
Visit our website
TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair”
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AUGUST: 5, 12, 19
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IF YOU are like most parents and students, you might not have even realized that some application deadlines for summer programs have passed. Yep - that’s right. When students talk about one of those Stanford, MIT, Johns Hopkins summer programs, they often come with an application due before Valentine's day.
But don’t fret, we’ve got you. Our guest today, Julia Byrd, is going to offer some hot tips for parents and students, of all grade levels, who want to know how to make the most of Spring and Summer break!! It’s around the corner, so let’s get to it!!
Every parent wants the best college options for their child. The problem is school counselors are not easily accessible until late junior year.
At Destination YOUniversity, we know families need key information and actionable to-dos in order to access top 100 colleges. That is why I started the podcast, Destination YOUniversity.
Every Wednesday, I interview former parents, school leaders and college admission folks that offer key tips and strategies on how to become a better parent, educator, mentor or student. Whether your college bound teen is in middle school or high school, you will leave with valuable information and golden nuggets to apply immediately!
Thanks for joining us today!
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Have a happy and sunny day!!
Dr. C
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject
Book a Free Mini Strategy Call
Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays
Purchase 40+ Winning Essays To Top 100 Colleges
Register for Dream College Academy (9th - 11th)
Register for College Essay Bootcamp (11th - 12th)
Visit our website
TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair”
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JULY: 15, 22, 29
AUGUST: 5, 12, 19
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Nothing happens overnight. Success does not come quickly. It is a slow process, but to the observer of the final outcome, it can seem “easy.”
Becoming a TEDX speaker took six years for me to finally get on stage.
In today’s episode I share what happened six years ago to put me on this journey. I reveal exactly the steps I took, what I needed, who I needed, and how I finally landed a TEDX invitation. This achievement was my equivalent of getting admitted to a top 25 college, you know, the colleges that admit under 10% of their applicant pool? Yeah, like that.
If you’ve ever had a big dream, this episode is for you.
If you’ve ever coached or mentored someone to achieve their dream, this is definitely for you.
If you are currently dreaming of something bigger than yourself, this episode was made for you!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject
Book a Free Mini Strategy Call
Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays
Purchase 40+ Winning Essays To Top 100 Colleges
Register for Dream College Academy (9th - 11th)
Register for College Essay Bootcamp (11th - 12th)
Visit our website
TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair”
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AUGUST: 5, 12, 19
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The power of a college essay is the simplicity. A simple, simple topic can often make the best essays. Ironically, we tell our essay campers to NOT go home and tell their parents their essay topic. By Day 2, we’ve already labeled the essays by the topic, “The Cheese Essay,” or “The Taco Bell Essay,” “The Chocolate Essay,” etc. Without the context, parents often don’t get it and underestimate the beauty of simplicity. In today’s episode, Dina Petringa and I unpack “The McDonald’s Essay.” This simple essay about the nuts on a sundae won the hearts of admission officers at Georgetown, Cornell, Boston College and Northwestern. Dina has worked with me for over 5 years and we’ve read thousands of essays.If you’ve ever wondered what the heck will my child write about? This episode is for you.If you’ve asked, “Can a fast food job lead to an acceptance letter at an Ivy League institution?” This episode is definitely for you.In this episode you will learn how a short 140 word essay can transform into a 350 word UC essay and 350 word business school essay. Moreover, you will understand WHY it works so well and gained so much success!Every senior has a story to tell. The problem is, they just don’t know how to get started. More than that, students do not understand that the college essay is NOT written in the style of an English or research paper.After 20+ years in the business of college admissions, we’ve developed a teen proofed and battle tested formula that helps every student turn their story into interesting, engaging and compelling essays. Truth Talk Thursdays is where me and my guest take a deep dive in 1-2 essays unpack why it works and what makes it stand out. Tune in to today’s Destination YOUniversity podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Or, if you prefer to watch, find us on YouTube @dr.cynthiacolon71. The essays described today are found in the Free Sample Packet or 40+ Winning Essay Packet are all from Essay Campers! I highly recommend snagging your copy today!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject
Book a Free Mini Strategy Call
Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays
Purchase 40+ Winning Essays To Top 100 Colleges
Register for Dream College Academy (9th - 11th)
Register for College Essay Bootcamp (11th - 12th)
Visit our website
TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair”
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JULY: 15, 22, 29
AUGUST: 5, 12, 19
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When I interviewed my TEDX speaking coach, Ken Starks I asked him this simple question, “What is the one tip you give to all your speakers? What does every speaker need to have?”
“Authenticity.” He paused and in that pause I thought, “Well, duh.”
But then the words that fell out of his mouth floored me, “Because they don’t know where authenticity lives within them.” Mic drop.
YESSS! OMG YESS! So true.
When I set out to interview Ken I could not have imagined the numerous parallels there are in speaking and essay writing. It’s all about storytelling, finding your voice, and excavating your authenticity.
Whether your child is writing an election speech, preparing for a class presentation, or preparing to write the most important piece of writing to date, the college essay, this episode is for you.
And, as a bonus, Ken reveals all my flaws and shortcomings as I was preparing for my TEDX talk last summer. He didn’t hold back, and I’m glad he didn’t!
Cheers!
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Oh, and BTW, here is the link to my TEDX talk!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
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I may not have ever shared this, but I’m a huge fan of Amy Porterfield. She is thorough, efficient, and my kind of a minute-to-minute girl.
The term “Time Batching” came from her (I think), however, as an educator, who was part of the team when we moved the academic schedule from 6 periods a day to block schedules, I get it. It makes sense.
People ask me how I get so much done in one week. Well, here is a week in my life.
Enjoy!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject
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Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays
Purchase 40+ Winning Essays To Top 100 Colleges
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Every senior has a story to tell. The problem is, they just don’t know how to get started. More than that, students do not understand that the college essay is NOT written in the style of an English or research paper.After 20+ years in the business of college admissions, we’ve developed a teen proofed and battle tested formula that helps every student turn their story into interesting, engaging and compelling essays. Truth Talk Thursdays is where me and my guest take a deep dive in 1-2 essays unpack why it works and what makes it stand out. Tune in to today’s Destination YOUniversity podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Or, if you prefer to watch, find us on YouTube @dr.cynthiacolon71. The essays described today are found in the Free Sample Packet or 40+ Winning Essay Packet are all from Essay Campers! I highly recommend snagging your copy today!
Download your FREE 10 Sample EssaysPurchase 40+ Winning Essays To Top 100 CollegesVisit our website
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject
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Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays
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TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair”
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AUGUST: 5, 12, 19
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Every parent wants the best college options for their child. The problem is school counselors are not easily accessible until late junior year.
At Destination YOUniversity, we know families need key information and actionable to-dos in order to access top 100 colleges. That is why I started the podcast, Destination YOUniversity.
Every Wednesday, I interview former parents, school leaders and college admission folks that offer key tips and strategies on how to become a better parent, educator, mentor or student. Whether your college bound teen is in middle school or high school, you will leave with valuable information and golden nuggets to apply immediately!
Thanks for joining us today!
Visit our Website!
Have a happy and sunny day!!
Dr. C
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject
Book a Free Mini Strategy Call
Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays
Purchase 40+ Winning Essays To Top 100 Colleges
Register for Dream College Academy (9th - 11th)
Register for College Essay Bootcamp (11th - 12th)
Visit our website
TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair”
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AUGUST: 5, 12, 19
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Full Disclosure Fridays: After rejection: I ate my weight in chocolate.
Today I’m sharing how I recently took a huge blow to my ego!!
I lost. Big Time! A huge rejection shocked the shit out of me.
Yep. Sure did.
If you’ve ever lost a big game, a big competition, had your heart broken, or been rejected from anything you’ve dreamt of, this episode is for you.
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject
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TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair”
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AUGUST: 5, 12, 19
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Every senior has a story to tell. The problem is, they just don’t know how to get started. More than that, students do not understand that the college essay is NOT written in the style of an English or research paper.
After 20+ years in the business of college admissions, we’ve developed a teen proofed and battle tested formula that helps every student turn their story into interesting, engaging and compelling essays.
Truth Talk Thursdays is where me and my guest take a deep dive in 1-2 essays unpack why it works and what makes it stand out. Tune in to today’s Destination YOUniversity podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Or, if you prefer to watch, find us on YouTube @dr.cynthiacolon71.
The essays described today are found in the Free Sample Packet or 40+ Winning Essay Packet are all from Essay Campers! I highly recommend snagging your copy today!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject
Book a Free Mini Strategy Call
Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays
Purchase 40+ Winning Essays To Top 100 Colleges
Register for Dream College Academy (9th - 11th)
Register for College Essay Bootcamp (11th - 12th)
Visit our website
TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair”
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AUGUST: 5, 12, 19
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Have you ever “accidentally” been on the other side of the tracks? All of a sudden you realize how the “other” side lives? I was in Kansas City recruiting for Vassar and I was at the right address, but on the wrong side (I was east instead of west or vice versa). As I finally drove up to the correct address, the guard greeted me, and as I drove past the brick buildings and manicured lawn, I found my “reserved” visitor spot. How was it that just half a mile the other way was so different?
If your child attends a public or religious school, perhaps you have wondered what goes on behind that guard shack? WELL, this parent I’m interviewing today knows a thing or two about that. Her son was enrolled in one of those elite private schools, but decided he’d rather spend high school at the local public school.
As parents, you give your children what they want and need to be happy. I get it. But this mom KNEW what she would have to do to just keep up with her son’s private school peers. With that, she enrolled Matteo in public school, but had a plan of attack to still arrive at the same happy college ending her son had always dreamed of.
This is her story.
Every parent wants the best college options for their child. The problem is school counselors are not easily accessible until late junior year.
At Destination YOUniversity, we know families need key information and actionable to-dos in order to access top 100 colleges. That is why I started the podcast, Destination YOUniversity.
Every Wednesday, I interview former parents, school leaders and college admission folks that offer key tips and strategies on how to become a better parent, educator, mentor or student. Whether your college bound teen is in middle school or high school, you will leave with valuable information and golden nuggets to apply immediately!
Thanks for joining us today!
Visit our website!
Have a happy and sunny day!!
Dr. C
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject
Book a Free Mini Strategy Call
Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays
Purchase 40+ Winning Essays To Top 100 Colleges
Register for Dream College Academy (9th - 11th)
Register for College Essay Bootcamp (11th - 12th)
Visit our website
TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair”
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AUGUST: 5, 12, 19
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If you’ve ever watched The Breakfast Club, Bad Teacher, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, or Election and thought, “Yep, that was my high school,” sit tight, this episode is for you!!
I was the quintessential rah rah gal: cheerleader, student body president, dating the triple athlete who was the ASB vice president. Yep, I was THAT girl. I loved high school. HOWEVER, when I think back to all the teachers and administrators who knew me, nobody, I mean nobody, talked to me about college.
Public schools get a bad rap. I know.
And honestly, it is for good reason. Yes, they are under-resourced and under staffed. I get it. And yet, I don’t. Because if the goal is to help students get more students to apply to college, become eligible, apply to college and be admitted, this can be done. It is not an insurmountable task. Where there is a will, there is a way. And in my opinion, helping students achieve their dreams is the reward.
Today I share the lessons from my elite private school days and how Lynwood Unified implemented one strategy to yield 70 college acceptances for their seniors in just 6 days.
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Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject
Book a Free Mini Strategy Call
Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays
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Register for Dream College Academy (9th - 11th)
Register for College Essay Bootcamp (11th - 12th)
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TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair”
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AUGUST: 5, 12, 19
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Every senior has a story to tell. The problem is, they just don’t know how to get started. More than that, students do not understand that the college essay is NOT written in the style of an English or research paper.
After 20+ years in the business of college admissions, we’ve developed a teen proofed and battle tested formula that helps every student turn their story into interesting, engaging and compelling essays.
Truth Talk Thursdays is where me and my guest take a deep dive in 1-2 essays unpack why it works and what makes it stand out. Tune in to today’s Destination YOUniversity podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Or, if you prefer to watch, find us on YouTube @dr.cynthiacolon71.
The essays described today are found in the Free Sample Packet or 40+ Winning Essay Packet are all from Essay Campers! I highly recommend snagging your copy today!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject
Book a Free Mini Strategy Call
Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays
Purchase 40+ Winning Essays To Top 100 Colleges
Register for Dream College Academy (9th - 11th)
Register for College Essay Bootcamp (11th - 12th)
Visit our website
TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair”
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JULY: 15, 22, 29
AUGUST: 5, 12, 19
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Every parent wants the best college options for their child. The problem is school counselors are not easily accessible until late junior year.
At Destination YOUniversity, we know families need key information and actionable to-dos in order to access top 100 colleges. That is why I started the podcast, Destination YOUniversity.
Every Wednesday, I interview former parents, school leaders and college admission folks that offer key tips and strategies on how to become a better parent, educator, mentor or student. Whether your college bound teen is in middle school or high school, you will leave with valuable information and golden nuggets to apply immediately!
Check my Website!
Thanks for joining us today!
Have a happy and sunny day!!
Dr. C
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject
Book a Free Mini Strategy Call
Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays
Purchase 40+ Winning Essays To Top 100 Colleges
Register for Dream College Academy (9th - 11th)
Register for College Essay Bootcamp (11th - 12th)
Visit our website
TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair”
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JUNE: 17 and 24
JULY: 15, 22, 29
AUGUST: 5, 12, 19
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As an educator for 30 years, I have met some of the most amazing and creative people along my journey. They are teachers, college administrators, high level assistants - these people are talented.
The problem is most educators treat their talent as a hobby, when, in my mind, they could be supplementing their income with a side hustle.
Today our fabulous guest, Anais Goldberg, is just the gal with immense talent who figured how to go from educator, to mom, to entrepreneur. I worked with her, our husbands (my-ex) got along, I tasted her recipes, and trust me, they are flavorful AND healthy! My dream is to cook with Anais in her kitchen!!
If you are in a job that you like, or even love, but you know you’ve got more in you, but just don’t know how to get started, this episode is for YOU!
Tune in!
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Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión!
FREE Download: How Admission Officers Choose Who To Admit Or Reject
Book a Free Mini Strategy Call
Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays
Purchase 40+ Winning Essays To Top 100 Colleges
Register for Dream College Academy (9th - 11th)
Register for College Essay Bootcamp (11th - 12th)
Visit our website
TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair”
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AUGUST: 5, 12, 19
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OK I’M DONE HOLDING BACK ALL THE THINGS I SAVE FOR MY PRIVATE CLIENTS. In January alone 95% of the families we met with in free or private consultations had NEVER heard of or seen the School Profile for their child’s high school. If you didn’t catch that, I said, SCHOOL PROFILE. It’s a PDF document that literally shares the academic profile of your high school with colleges. This document is how colleges view your child’s high school and the context in which to evaluate their application. Does this sound like a document YOU want to see BEFORE senior year? If you are nodding your head yes, you need today’s episode! Today I am going to break down the SCHOOL PROFILE:What is it?3 real examples of School Profiles (Public, Catholic, Private) Walk you through the components.Tell you how this is used in college admissions.AND, Where to find your own school profile. If you’ve never heard of the School Profile, you are in good company. When I presented this info to the Stanford B-School Alumni, they didn’t know either. SO - I decided, if they need this information, I’m pretty sure YOU do too!! Destination YOUniversity: Episode #193
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
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Every parent wants the best college options for their child. The problem is school counselors are not easily accessible until late junior year. At Destination YOUniversity, we know families need key information and actionable to-dos in order to access top 100 colleges. That is why I started the podcast, Destination YOUniversity.Every Wednesday, I interview former parents, school leaders and college admission folks that offer key tips and strategies on how to become a better parent, educator, mentor or student. Whether your college bound teen is in middle school or high school, you will leave with valuable information and golden nuggets to apply immediately! Thanks for joining us today!Have a happy and sunny day!! Dr. CDon't forget to visit our website!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
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My time as an admission officer at Vassar College are some of the happiest days of my career. The problem was, I hated denying more students than we could admit. It was like Sophie’s choice with each applicant.
I realized I could be and wanted to be of service to more families and help build the dreams of more students. So, I set out to become a college counselor at an elite private school in Los Angeles.
It came down to two schools where I was a finalist. The interview process at each private girls school could not have been more different. As my first introduction to the private school world, the experience was eye-opening for this public school girl.
Here is my story of discovering who I am and what I value.
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Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
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Every senior has a story to tell. The problem is, they just don’t know how to get started. More than that, students do not understand that the college essay is NOT written in the style of an English or research paper.After 20+ years in the business of college admissions, we’ve developed a teen proofed and battle tested formula that helps every student turn their story into interesting, engaging and compelling essays. Truth Talk Thursdays is where me and my guest take a deep dive in 1-2 essays unpack why it works and what makes it stand out. Tune in to today’s Destination YOUniversity podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Or, if you prefer to watch, find us on YouTube @dr.cynthiacolon71. The essays described today are found in the Free Sample Packet or 40+ Winning Essay Packet are all from Essay Campers! I highly recommend snagging your copy today!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
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Every parent wants the best college options for their child. The problem is school counselors are not easily accessible until late junior year. At Destination YOUniversity, we know families need key information and actionable to-dos in order to access top 100 colleges. That is why I started the podcast, Destination YOUniversity.Every Wednesday, I interview former parents, school leaders and college admission folks that offer key tips and strategies on how to become a better parent, educator, mentor or student. Whether your college bound teen is in middle school or high school, you will leave with valuable information and golden nuggets to apply immediately! Thanks for joining us today!Have a happy and sunny day!! Dr. CDon't forget to visit our website! https://www.drcynthiacolon.com
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
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Nearly every senior was applying to 3-8 top competitive colleges and Judy and I were tasked with increasing acceptance letters to top 100 colleges. The problem was each college required 2-5 essays, so the girls’ overwhelm became our overwhelm. I spent my days and nights reading and editing essays.
Judy and I realized that the school’s college success depended on the amount of guidance they received and the focused time the girls dedicated to each application.
Our offices were old dorm rooms, connected by a bathroom turned storage space. Judy and I often joked that some of our best ideas came from impromptu meetings in the “loo.”
This is the story of how essay camp was born and how we made 60 thousand dollars by working three weeks in the summer.
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Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
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Every senior has a story to tell. The problem is, they just don’t know how to get started. More than that, students do not understand that the college essay is NOT written in the style of an English or research paper.After 20+ years in the business of college admissions, we’ve developed a teen proofed and battle tested formula that helps every student turn their story into interesting, engaging and compelling essays. Truth Talk Thursdays is where me and my guest take a deep dive in 1-2 essays unpack why it works and what makes it stand out. Tune in to today’s Destination YOUniversity podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Or, if you prefer to watch, find us on YouTube @dr.cynthiacolon71. The essays described today are found in the Free Sample Packet or 40+ Winning Essay Packet are all from Essay Campers! I highly recommend snagging your copy today!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
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Every parent wants the best college options for their child. The problem is school counselors are not easily accessible until late junior year.
At Destination YOUniversity, we know families need key information and actionable to-dos in order to access top 100 colleges. That is why I started the podcast, Destination YOUniversity.
Every Wednesday, I interview former parents, school leaders and college admission folks that offer key tips and strategies on how to become a better parent, educator, mentor or student. Whether your college bound teen is in middle school or high school, you will leave with valuable information and golden nuggets to apply immediately!
Thanks for joining us today!Have a happy and sunny day!! Dr. C
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Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
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Oh my word! This episode is definitely for parents who want validation that YOU ARE on the right track. Just when it feels like you are not sure if what you are doing to teach your child how to simply be a good, kind, and an empathetic child, boom, here is your answer. Molly shares a tale from her own parenting book on just how much magic can happen when you simply plant the seeds for your child.
When it comes to college admissions, many believe that community service is the path to getting admitted. It is not the service that matters, it is how your teen decides how to leave an impact. For some it is through giving of their TIME, for others, the best way to leave an impact is by giving of their TALENT, and yet for others, giving TREASURE is the best way for them to contribute. The point is this: find an organization or a cause that gets your teen fired up, and then, like Molly says, “Let nature take its course.”
Today, learn how to raise a #givingkid with intention and impact!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
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LISTENERS!! OMG – What a treat you are in for. This is technically a throwback to 2020 and features my favorite guest and hairdresser, you guessed it, my MOM, Lydia Franco. My entire family just spent 4 days together to celebrate my sister’s big birthday weekend in New Orleans. This was the first time all sisters, Mom and niece were together in well over 1 year. Mom and I are similar when it comes to getting sentimental about things like this – suffice to say we had a great time!!
Which brings me to this episode which originally aired in 2020.In this episode, Mom opens up about being a single mom of 3, making time to write encouraging love notes to me through my teenage and young adult years, while trying to figure out how to get me into USC, my dream school, all at a time when HER life was in turmoil.
If you are a parent, single parent, struggling parent, or worried parent, especially in the midst of this global pandemic -- you need to listen today.
It was my mom who actually inspired me to write the Parent Academy Workbook in 2020. It is available on my website now - and if you use the special code you can get the workbook for under $10! A steal! Thanks, Mom!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
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Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
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25: Behind The Scenes Truths: How To Increase Your Chances Now & Avoid Wait List Later. Part 3 of 3.
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
Be Committed. Get Admitted!: 7 Steps to College Admission Success
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Episode 24: Your Competition Is Closer Than You Think
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
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As an admissions committee we voted with a Red, Yellow, or Green card.
That was it.
Deny, Wait List or Admit.
Three votes
Majority of 2 votes would win the day.
Red - Yellow - Green.
In this episode we are talking about:
The Truth About The Decisions Colleges Make
Or what we in admissions call - the art of crafting a class.
And - while you may not want to know -- I’m going to tell you what I do know and I believe you should too.
When it comes to College Admissions, what does go into crafting a class? What does that even mean?
As you consider your own college application, you may ask, “What goes into the decision making process for each college?”
Here is a list of some of the pieces that colleges consider when making a decision of accept, wait-list, or deny.
- College Majors
- Institutional Priorities
- More Girls Apply To College Than Boys
- Legacy and Donor Applicants
- Athletes
- Under-Represented Minorities
- Evidence of a Good Fit / Good Match
- A word about Geographic Diversity
Listen to this episode and find out!
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
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From: Texas
Attended: Greenhill School
Admitted at: Emory, Chapman, Indiana, SMU, U Oregon, Texas A&M
Coolness Factor: I make music! I was president of the Biology club. I was an online tutor.
Major: Biology
Merit Earned: $228,000
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
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From: CaliforniaAttended: El Dorado High SchoolAdmitted at: Yale, U Penn, Cornell, Northwestern Duke, Boston College, USC, UCLA, UCB, UCSDCoolness Factor: National champion dancer, started a podcast about immigration law.Major: Political Science
Best Selling Author. TEDx Speaker. College Admission Expert. Football Enthusiast.
Dr. Cynthia Colón is the Amazon Best Selling author of Be Committed! Get Admitted., and the Spanish version, Con Determinación. ¡Logra la admisión! She is the national host of Destination YOUniversity podcast and founder of College Essay Bootcamp and Dream College Academy.“Cyndie” grew up with 14 Tíos and Tías with advice on everything except how to get admitted to college. Cynthia's immigrant mother had the courage to ask for help and changed the trajectory of her life. Because of Lydia (Mom), Cynthia is an alumna of USC, Columbia University, and UCLA. Dr. Colón is on a mission to help more public school students get private school service to access top 100 colleges. Dr. Colón delivered her first TEDx Talk, “College Admissions Is NOT Fair,” in Los Angeles in 2023. She has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WPIX.
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From: California
Attended: Millikan High School
Admitted at: UCSD, UCSB, Cal Poly SLO, LMU, Pepperdine, UC Berkeley
Coolness Factor: Bead Bag Project
Major: English Literature
Merit Earned: $371,500
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From: California
Attended: Cathedral Catholic High School
Admitted at: LMU, USC Santa Clara, USD, SDSU
Coolness Factor: Knows literally everything about Baseball.
Major: AI for Business
Merit Earned: $571,500
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From: Colorado
Attended: Grandview High School
Admitted at: Baylor, Texas Tech, U Nebraska, U Missouri, Kansas State, U Colorado, Alabama
Coolness Factor: Working with special needs kids at school and my job being an athletic instructor to kids.
Major: Marketing and Entrepreneurship
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From: North Carolina
Attended: A.C. Reynolds High School
Admitted at: UNC at Chapel Hill, Elon University, NC State University, Fordham University, Clemson University
Coolness Factor: Symphonic and Marching Band musician and also a dancer.
Major: STEM
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From: California
Attended: Bishop Mora Salesian High School
Admitted at: U of Notre Dame, Loyola Marymount University, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara
Coolness Factor: Interned at the Getty Villa. Helped to restart his school Volleyball team after Covid. Started an E-sports club that is now nationally ranked.
Major: Aerospace Engineering
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From: California
Attended: WISH Charter High School
Admitted at: USC, Loyola Marymount, Syracuse, Saint Mary's, DePaul, UC Boulder
Coolness Factor: Very artistic - from theater to fashion, and also cares about sustainbility.
Major: Communications
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From: California
Attended: Bishop Montgomery High School
Admitted at: Boston College, Loyola Chicago, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC San Diego, UC Riverside.
Coolness Factor: Visual Processing problems lead to my interest in Medicine.
Major: Biology
Merit Earned: $104K
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From: Virginia
Attended: Alexandria City High School
Admitted at: U Virginia, Tulane University, Penn State, The University of Alabama, Virginia Tech, William & Mary
Coolness Factor: My leadership in DCA, Key Club
Major: Commerce with a concentration in Finance
Merit Earned: $514,676
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From: California Attended: Calabasas High School Admitted at: UT Austin, UC Berkeley, Indiana University, SMU, U Wisconsin, U Washington Coolness Factor: I was interested in both philanthropic endeavors and fashion Major: Advertising/Marketing and Business Merit Earned: $164K
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From: New York Attended: Fontbonne Hall Academy Admitted at: Duke University, Villanova University, University of Miami Belmont University, Fordham University, Loyola University Maryland. Coolness Factor: I'm a gymnast, cheerleader, varsity lacrosse player and a member of the National Honor and National Arts Honors Societies Major: Psychology Merit Earned: $1.04M
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From: California
Attended: Los Alamitos High School
Admitted at: Arizona State, UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis, U Florida, Purdue.
Coolness Factor: I was on both the Robotics team and Jazz band.
Major: TBD: potentially Aerospace Engineering
Merit Earned: $104k
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Meet Clark!
From: New Jersey
Attended: Seton Hall Preparatory School
Admitted at: University of Miami, Santa Clara University, Rutgers University, Syracuse University, Virginia Tech, Stevens Institute of Technology
Coolness Factor: Loves acting, science, creating video games and mechanical engineering!!!
Major: Mechanical Engineering
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Meet Saraphina!
From: California
Attended: Bishop Montgomery High School
Admitted at: Northeastern U, American U, Gonzaga, Loyola Chicago
Coolness Factor: Youth & Government for 7 years, Yearbook Editor-in-Chief and President of the Key Club.
Major: International Affairs and Criminal Justice.
Merit Earned: $288K
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Meet Matteo! From: California Attended: Oakland Technical High School Admitted at: UCLA, UCSB, Northeastern, UC Davis, Loyola Marymount University Coolness Factor: Founded and currently run a 501c3, a nonprofit called Oakland Student Service. Major: Business and Communications Merit Earned: $252K
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What’s the deal with all of those essays?!
Is your teen at a loss for what to write about? Are they feeling overwhelmed by having to decide what are THE most important parts of their life?
If your teen is overwhelmed with even thinking about the essay portion of their college applications, you should grab them and together, give a listen to this podcast! In it, I will share the ONE exercise I typically ONLY give to my students. This method has been teen-proofed and battle tested for over 15 years, and I can still remember perfecting and perfecting it.
Rising seniors:
If you are feeling stuck – give the podcast linked below a listen – I’ll break down what you need to know and give you MY ONE brainstorm exercise that gets all my essay campers UNSTUCK within our first hour of class. I cannot wait to share this with you.
Listen, every teenager has plenty to write about, but not every topic has equal value. The trick is to figure out what you ABSOLUTELY must get across to an Admission Officer that spends from 8 – 15 minutes on your file.
Are you ready to give your teen the help they need and deserve?
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How your teen can beef up their resume!
There are more colleges than there are shopping malls, Apple stores, and national parks, combined. With over 4000 colleges and universities, I can promise you that your teen WILL get into college. The average acceptance rate at colleges across the country is over 60%.
Becoming appropriately involved in activities will help you in your admissions journey. Every college-bound teen should be active in something at school and/or possibly outside of school.
For example if a student belongs to a few clubs, organizations, athletics or performing arts, and shows real commitment to those few, this will help boost the application.
Not sure what this looks like?
Choose 1-2 main activities that take up 3-10 hours per week in their high season. For example, service organization on campus, MUN, Robotics, school musical, a sport, Math or Writing Tutors, student government.
Then, if you combine that with 2-4 clubs that you enjoy but likely don’t take more than 5 hours per month, such as Book Club, Art Club, Diversity Club, Compost Club, etc. and/or something outside of school like: Church, Youth & Government, Girl or Boy Scouts or something similar -- You are good to go!!
Click below to listen to my podcast about beefing up the resume if:
- Your teen has at least ONE college on their list that admits fewer than 50% of their applicant pool, which is considered a ‘selective’ college.
- Or if your teen has at least ONE college on their list admitting under 35%, which are considered ‘highly selective’ colleges.
- OR any colleges admitting fewer than 10% of applicants, considered ‘most selective’ or ‘dream’ colleges
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Create a list that WORKS for you!
When April of her senior year rolled around, Saige was only admitted to ONE college. One. She was denied at 14 schools. This story still haunts me to this day. From that day forward I never wanted that crushing rejection to hit another kid as hard as it did for Saige.
Saige was a solid B student, a few AP courses, average test scores, and a good list of activities. A kid like Saige would have access to any number of colleges across the country, just not the highly selective ones. She was a good writer – but short of having a first novel published, good writing was not going to get her foot in the door of the most selective colleges in the country. And that’s what Saige believed was in her future. I knew it was not.
When Saige came to my office to finalize her list, a list filled with elite private schools and the top two CA public schools, I knew I had my work cut out for me. We sat for an hour negotiating which schools she should apply to. Like two 4th graders negotiating trades from our Halloween hauls, we went back and forth, as I tried to get some appropriate, ‘Target’ schools on her list filled with nothing by pie-in-the-sky ‘Reach’ schools.
That spring, Saige had only ONE college that said YES. Only one.
I learned a tough lesson years ago. The only goal of the college admission process is to maximize each teen’s choices. PERIOD. Parents and teens must let go of their egos and dream adequately, hope appropriately, and remain realistic about a process that sometimes feels unfair and harsh.
Sometimes I have to offer tough love to students like Saige. But, I know that in the end, a student with lots of choices in the spring is a happier student than the one with unrealistic dreams and the probable stack of rejection letters.
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I had come to the conclusion that he had only a few topics to write about; one included his community service trip. I made the mistake of sharing this with his parents and when we spoke on the phone, the father said “…but I recently listened to a podcast and the guest said she might die if she read another essay about building homes in Costa Rica.”
I remember having that feeling as an Admissions rep at Vassar.
I said this young man’s parents, “Believe me, I completely agree 1000%. But his essay is NOT going to be about what he did – but rather WHY he did it.
The difference between WHAT and WHY, and why it matters.
Importance of the Essay
The Reality: Which colleges you apply to will be determined by your Academic Qualities (AQs): grades, test scores, and rigor of curriculum. And, while your hard work has earned you the right to apply to selective, and in some cases, highly selective institutions, everyone else in that same applicant pool has the same AQs. Your academic accomplishments are NOT what will get you admitted.
What will? The Personal Qualities (PQs) revealed in your essays.
Limited Space: In a college application you have up to five essays to unwrap short stories about YOU. The opportunity to shed light on who you are, where you come from, and what you value comes with only 600 words – 1600 words. That’s it.
The GOAL Of The Essay: The goal is simple: get the reader to want to learn more about YOU. Period. The way to do that is to create essays that are interesting, engaging, and compelling. Believe me, the WHAT will always be less engaging than the WHY.
The Essay Can Maximize or Minimize Your College Choices: Each year College Admission Officers read thousands of applications from thousands of high schools. It is no wonder that they all begin to look and sound the same. The role of the essay, when done well, is to maximize your college options. Each of your essays is an opportunity to convince the reader to advocate for you and ultimately admit you.
There are No Do-Overs in this process.
When it comes to the college essay, it is critical to get it right the first time.
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Ever feel like every morning is a Chinese fire drill. Your kids test your patience in moving as slowly as possible to get ready and get out of the house on time. Carpool, drop-offs, and, oh, and did we eat breakfast? Do you have your homework? Athletic equipment? Who’s picking you up? What time are you done with rehearsal, practice, tutoring?
You’ve moved mountains all before 7:30am. Exhaustion sets in about 9am.
Now, I want you to picture the night before college applications are due. Trust me, you do NOT want to be running around like a Chinese fire drill wondering if your teenager will actually make the deadline. You pacing the floor while your kid is still looking up the awards won in sophomore year! Ugh. That is not what I want for you.
Parents, I don’t want you to get to November and feel rushed, feel like a nagging parent, and find yourself and your teen hitting send at 11:50pm just before the final deadline.
No. Nope. Not on my watch.
In today’s podcast episode:
You Will Learn: The Importance of Having a 4-Year College Admission Plan
You Will Leave With: What To Do Prior To Senior Year and how to prepare if you’re just getting started
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Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon is a medium size institution home to about 7300 undergraduate students. In 2022, CMU accepted about 11 % of the applicant pool.
The best way to learn about Carnegie Mellon is to tell the TALES of its founders:
Born in 1835 in Scotland, Andrew Carnegie immigrated to the US in 1848. According to Wikipedia - by the 1860s Carnegie had investments in railroads, railroad sleeping cars, bridges and oil derricks. He built Carnegie Steel Company which he later sold to JP Morgan in 1901 for 480 million dollars. With this sale, Andrew Carnegie surpassed Rockefeller as the richest man in America. He spent the remainder of his life as a philanthropist – and built Carnegie Hall, Carnegie Institution for Science, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, and of course, Carnegie Mellon University, first formed as Carnegie Institute of Technology.
Richard B. Mellon assumed the presidency of Mellon bank, after his brother, Andrew Mellon was appointed Treasury Secretary. Richard’s prior experience included President of Pittsburgh Reduction Company and he was invested in the city’s Coal Company. Richard and his brother Andrew made several large donations to their alma mater, University of Pittsburgh, including a large sum to create the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research, founded in 1913.
In 1967 the Carnegie Institute of Technology and Mellon Institute of Industrial Research merged to form Carnegie Mellon University.
Given the backgrounds of the two men, it is no wonder that the College of Engineering is consistently ranked in the top 10 in the US and US News and World Report has the Tepper School of Business ranked as #6 this year. If you are looking for top engineering and/or business programs, CMU offers a quality education and a rich city in which to take what you learn in the classroom and apply it in a work experience.
There are TWO more cool things about CMU:
First, the campus is covered in red circles that line the sidewalk at CMU. Like golden stars on Hollywood Blvd, Carnegie Mellon proudly boasts :
114 Emmy Award Winners, 43 Tony Award laureates, 9 Academy Award Winners
Please NOTE: You MUST audition for the School of Drama and School of Music – your admission to the college 80% audition and 20% academic.
Second, they have an annual spring carnival. Students build incredibly colorful, innovative, and imaginative booths and super fun competitions that only the creative minds CMU students could create. The best part of this tradition is that school shuts down for three full days so everyone can enjoy the fun. This tells me that the college understands that college is not just about academics, but rather it is also about fun and memory making. When a college recognizes that students are rejuvenated by innovation, creation, imagination, and relaxation – they are better equipped to push through the home stretch of the school year.
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A private college that grows heart and mind.
I am a product of a large university. I am proud of my USC experience, but honestly, there is nothing quite as comforting as a small school. You feel the difference almost immediately. Upon my arrival in the Admission office – I was greeted, given a packet and invited to refreshments in a cozy waiting room. I drank my water on the blue couch in front of a fireplace and waited to be escorted down the hallway to a room that was once the inside of a chapel with stone colored brick and vibrant stained-glass windows.
Founded in 1861, Xavier is the 6th oldest Catholic college in the US and located in Cincinnati, OH. It is home to just over 4000 Musketeers
What does it mean to be a Jesuit Institution? It means they are committed to a well rounded to liberal arts education and social justice.
Here are three things to note about Xavier University:
First: Sticking with the warm, welcoming, comfortable feel of a small school – the Xavier community can be best summed up by describing Freshman Orientation – known to Musketeers as “MAN-REE-SA”
Imagine your first day of college – you drive up with your parents with a car full of boxes and you are scared to death and your parents are trying to hold it together.
When all of a sudden – neon t-shirts descend onto your car as you pull up – and a small village of upperclassmen unload your boxes and personally deliver them to your room!!
Shortly thereafter – you say good-bye to that empty car load now only filled with love - and YOU spend the next 72 hours enmeshed with your MAN – REE- SA group – and begin discovering new friends that just might be your friends for life.
I cannot imagine a better way to be greeted on the first day of college.
Second: there are a few programs that will require an additional application and/or process for admission. I want to point out two:
Radiologic Technology – 2 year and 4 year program
- This requires and meeting with head of the program - Donna Endicott
- They have rolling admissions – so the sooner the better
- Please write down – this program has a 100% job placement rate within 6 months of graduation.
Nursing –
- There is room for about 130 nurses each year -- deadline to apply January 15
- Minimum 3.0 GPA AND 24 ACT with 21 in Math
- Please note here – the admission process begins after January 15 and ALL applicants are notified 4-6 weeks later.
Finally: Xavier basketball: This is big time DI basketball. The “cross town shootout” is an annual big game against out of conference rival, University of Cincinnati.
Students camp out – outside of the Cintas Center waiting to be let in. The Head Coach has been known to come bearing gifts of pizza and the like.
Don’t overlook what you might call “small schools” – a college that can grow your heart and your mind – is worth investigating!
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I have been to a Michigan football game and there is honestly nothing like it. My heart is with the Trojans – but I admit – even having been there on a rainy day – “The Big HOUSE” is amazing. A sea of Maize and Blue - The cheers and coordinated waves literally shake the “big house.” The student section is packed with students. I took one look at the bleacher seating and thought “there is not enough room for all of us to sit.” Well -- Far be it from me to judge – I did not sit for even one minute. I would not want to be the opposing team in this house. But – enough about football – I want to give you some cool facts about Michigan that you might not know.
With more than 50 national championships in 12 spots – the Wolverines are a force to be reckoned with in Division 1 collegiate sports. With that said – what is worth writing down is this:
- Noteworthy: More than 250 Michigan graduates have served as legislators as either a United States Senator (40 graduates) or as a Congressional representative.
- Notable alumni: Lucy Liu, Selma Blair, and though she did not graduate - Madonna is also a Wolverine.
- AND – U.S. president Gerald Ford – also a Wolverine!
Michigan is not just all about football. There are a total of 16 acapella groups:
- 2 all male
- 4 all-female
- 10 co-ed groups
Amazin' Blue is the University of Michigan's oldest and only university-sponsored co-ed a cappella ensemble. Founded in 1987, AB has produced 15 studio albums, performed around the nation, and is the most decorated a cappella group at U of M. Their name is a pun on the University of Michigan's colors, maize and blue... get it?
You can watch Amazin Blue on YouTube – including their performance in the ICCA finals in New York City.
My very good friend, Sheetal, was a member of AB and she shared her favorite memory -
We would go to an outdoor spot called the Arcade and would do impromptu, casual performances for anyone that wanted to show up and listen. We were a popular group at the time, with consistently sold-out shows, so a random arcade sing was a treat for us, as well as for students passing by on the street. Loved this tradition!
The cool thing about the acapella groups is that it reminds me that – even in what can seem like an athletic dominated place -- there IS something for everyone. That – my friends – is the beauty of a LARGE university.
DO NOT LET YOUR preconceived notions about a school determine whether you visit or not – if you are already in the area or close enough – do it – take the leap and hear what they have to say and ask questions. It may not be for you –but you don’t want to miss out if in fact what the admission office offers the “Perfect Pitch.”
OK – let us end with the Admission Numbers
- Total Student Body of over 51,000!
- Applicants: more than 84,000 for the 21-22 school year and admit 20% - this is very selective for a large public university. You’ve got to bring your best to the table – for sure!
- Deadline: February 1
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The University of Southern California
Faithful, Scholarly, Skillful, Courageous, Ambitious.
When I think back to my experience as a Trojan, I can only describe it as a feeling that I went to school with a bunch of superheroes. The bravado, confidence, and can-do spirit found in Trojans is equal to that of Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman, and Captain America. But it is the will and the desire to save the world, or at least the small part of his or her world, that is the real spirit of USC. The capes we wear, the causes we fight for, and the communities we serve make me proud to be a Trojan.
With the idea of a superhero in mind, it is no surprise that USC’s Norman Topping Student Aid Fund is the only student initiated, student funded, primarily student administered scholarship in the nation. Let me repeat – the ONLY student funded scholarship in the nation.
According the NTSAF website and history – here is the tale:
After a 1970 protest about the homogeneity of the student body, a referendum established a system whereby every academic semester all students enrolled in more than one unit were assessed a nominal fee of $4.00. Ron McDuffie and Dan Smith, two USC undergraduate students came up with the idea to create a fund that would provide qualified low income students, particularly those from the communities surrounding USC, the opportunity to receive scholarship assistance.
To this date, the student self-assessed semester fee has increased to $8.00 which has allowed the NTSAF to contribute over $10 million in scholarships to USC students.
If you are a first generation to college student and will apply to USC this is an additional scholarship you can consider. Google: USC Norman Topping Student Aid Fund.
USC ALUMNI CONTINUE AS SUPERHEROS IN THE REAL WORLD
Each year, thousands of Trojans gather across the globe to make a difference in their communities. The USC Alumni Day of Service is an opportunity for all alumni and friends to participate in local service volunteer projects organized by our USC alumni clubs, chapters and other affiliated groups worldwide. If you are a Trojan alumnus, Google USC Day of Service to see how you can participate.
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The Ivy League consists of eight schools:
BrownHarvard
ColumbiaPrinceton
CornellUniversity of Pennsylvania
DartmouthYale
While all eight elite schools have been in existence for more than 150 years, and most for well over 200 years (Harvard was founded in 1636!), did you know that that the term IVY LEAGUE was born in 1954, when the eight schools formed a Division I Athletic league?
I don’t have to tell you that these eight schools are among the most competitive in our nation to earn an offer of admission. But to me the most intriguing about nearly any institution across the country is their traditions.
Here is a flavor of what you’ll find at three Ivy League schools.
A Visual and Symbolic Tradition comes from BROWN:
The Van Wickle Gates at Brown University are opened only twice per year. The gates open inward towards the campus as new freshmen walk into the campus and are welcomed home. At commencement the gates turn outward as the graduates step out of the comforts of campus and are ready to take flight.
PRINCETON Tigers: Have a Tradition of a Fierce and Fiesty Competition
Known as Cane Spree – This event was literally was born out of street riots between freshmen and sophomore Princeton students in the 1860s. Over time the event resembled more of a Freshman-Sophomore Field Day – competing in a variety of sports. Today the battle for class supremacy takes place each fall on Powers Field.
YALE: Tradition of Celebration
The Freshman Holiday Dinner takes place each December in Commons Dining Hall. All 1300 freshmen dress up and enjoy lights, ice sculptures, and overabundance of sweet savory food choices and decadent desserts. Food is enough to make any college student ravenous. This is quite a celebration for completing their first semester of college.
So let’s talk some numbers:
Located in Ithica, NY, Cornell is the largest of these institutions with a total of over 14 thousand total students and a freshman class of over 3300. The smallest is Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, with a total of 4300 students and 1100 freshmen.
The number of high school seniors applying to these eight schools range from 20,000 to over 45 thousand applicants at any one college – with 5 schools well in the 30 thousand range. The acceptance rate at these schools has dropped to under 10%
You can apply to each of the Ivy League colleges through the Common Application at Commonapp.org
I cannot emphasize enough just how competitive these schools are to get into. HOWEVER – students everywhere DO in fact get in each year – and that too could be you. My advice is simple: make a plan sooner rather than later that includes meeting with your college counselor. If you are a freshman – make an appointment before the end of the year and get to talking and planning. If you are a junior – please go see your counselor – decide now on steps you can take immediately to make your application more compelling between today and the fall.
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Alabama: “Million Dollar Band”
Today I honor my father, Benjamin Colon - otherwise known as Benny or Dad
Dad was the Drum Major at Dominguez High School, and he LOVED bands and music!
A college marching band adds tradition, pomp and circumstance, fight song, the alma mater, and the memories of college football, basketball, and those crazy pep rallies.
Alabama’s marching band is known as “The Million Dollar Band”
My research led me to Alabama Alumnus, William Champ Pickens, who bestowed the name on the band after the 1922 football game against Georgia Tech. The Crimson Tide lost 33-7 to the Yellow Jackets. Atlanta sportswriter commented to Pickens, “You don’t have much of a team, what do you have at Alabama?” To that, Champ proudly answered, “A Million Dollar Band.” And so the name stuck.
That was in 1922 – hard to believe Alabama ever had a losing season!
You might know the name “Bear” Bryant. For 25 years, he coached the Alabama football team. Coach Bryant’s collection of 323 collegiate wins includes 13 Conference Championships and 6 National Titles with the University of Alabama.
What I love about this legendary coach is this: he often gave the Million Dollar Band partial credit for the many football victories. What a true gentleman!
University of Alabama
Large, public institution - With at total of over 32K students
7500 freshmen – that’s big!
Priority Deadline: February 1
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Gonzaga Bulldogs
I’m sure you’ve heard of these famous Jesuit institutions, Boston College, Georgetown University Marquette – but have you hear of Gonzaga?.
According to Wikipedia – Gonzaga made their CINDERELLA RUN in 1999 – and became a household name by making it to the Elite 8 with a win over Florida.
Since then - Bulldogs have appeared 25 times in the NCAA tournament.
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY
Founded: 1887
Located in Spokane, WA – 300 miles due east of Seattle
Size: 5160 / about 1200 freshmen
52% Women
51% Out of State
Colors: Red and Blue
Mascot: Spike the Bulldog
Nickname: Zags
NOTEABLE ALUMNI:
Father Greg Boyle: founder of Homeboy Industries and Author of Tattoos of the Heart
Carl Pohlad – owner of the Minnesota Twins
Tom Foley – Speaker of the U.S. House (1989–1995)
Bing Crosby – Academy Award-winning actor and singer (did not graduate)
When it comes to sports at Gonzaga – basketball rules. The student section is known as the KENNEL – and fits upwards of 1200 students are there to make a racus at each game. Let me repeat – 1200 students out of 5100 – that is 25% of the entire student body – that is AMAZING!
For a few extra special games – like against St. Mary’s – there is such a demand for great seats in the Kennel that they have a tradition known as TENTING – where the students live in TENTs days leading up to the game, earning them a specific row and seat in the KENNEL. Too long to explain here – but I’ll leave the link.
FACTS AND FIGURES for Gonzaga and few other Jesuit institutions: from 2022:
Gonzaga
of Applicants: over 9200
% Accepted: 61%
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles
of Applicants: over 21,000
% Accepted: 46%
Fordham University in New York
of Applicants: over 46,000
% Accepted: 58%
Boston College
of Applicants: 31,000
% Accepted: 327%
Georgetown University
of Applicants: neary 27,000
% Accepted: 12%
So, if you’re interested in a Jesuit education, Gonzaga, in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest, just might be the place for you!
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When you grow up dreaming of becoming a Trojan, and then become one, you just can’t seem to bring yourself to try on anything in powder blue, let alone wear it. As an adult, I chose to become a Bruin when I attended the doctoral program at UCLA. I have fond memories and met incredible colleagues at UCLA. This is my tribute to Bruins everywhere.
Bar none, UCLA is a top academic research institution AND top DI athletic program!
UCLA has the perfect combination of attracting the serious student who is also a die hard advocate of the Bruins! Bruins spend their days working to solve world problems and spend their free time donning their favorite powder blue shirts. You really can’t go wrong with choosing any major, while also knowing there is plenty to get involved with on this top notch campus!
The DI athletics – WOW – no other university has won more National Championships than UCLA. Bruins have earned 133 Championships. That’s right – 133!!
You might be surprised that the men’s team with the most national titles is: Men’s Volleyball with 19, followed by Men’s tennis with 16, then men’s basketball coming in at 11!
As for our female Bruins – the softball team has earned 11 national championships, women’s water polo has earned 7, and the darlings of gymnastics have won 6 national titles.
Men’s Soccer team has won 4 NCAA Championships and is always in the hunt for the next one.
If you are a smart student committed to the highest level of talent on the field, gym, or court - UCLA is worth a second look.
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Season 7, Episode 161
College Spotlight: University of Oregon
Which college has a combined Men’s and Women’s 20 NCAA Championships in track and field?
University of Oregon does. I remember being on campus in the summer of 2016 – U of Oregon was hosting the Track and Field Olympic Trials. With eighteen varsity teams, the Oregon Ducks are best known for their football team and track and field program. This fact becomes both more interesting and more logical when you learn that UO has a very special relationship with a little company known as NIKE. It was a UO that little idea for a company was born at U of Oregon.
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Season 7, Episode 160
College Spotlight: Northwestern University
Northwestern University does seem to have it all - top academics, DI athletics, highly impressive students, AND quick access to a major city. With Lake Michigan as your backyard for four years, what is not to love? Oh – and – I just have to mention that Julia Louie Dryfus is an alum of Northwestern. She was once watching her son play basketball at the school where I was the principal. I was nervous but I walked right over to introduce myself and told her I was a big fan. I still am – and she was wonderful!
Here are THREE things you need to know about Northwestern University:
ONE: Northwestern attracts students from all over the world
It shouldn’t have surprised me but – it piqued my interest to learn that the 8000 students at Northwestern represent 75 countries
As I walked around campus, albeit the end of the school year – It did feel more diverse than most campuses I’ve been to. It was terrific to hear so many different languages being spoken.
TWO – Academic emphasis with good connections with professors
- Northwestern almost expects that you will change your major at least once – and you won’t get behind in your timeline (or your parents’ timeline) to graduate in 4 years.
- 70% of students have more than 1 academic concentration – across the 6 core colleges: Communication, Music, Journalism, Engineering, Education/Social Policy, Arts/Sciences
- They use a Quarter System. A Semester system has 2 sessions, while a quarter system has 3: Fall, Winter, Spring. Three quarters with 4 courses each = 12 courses (and the summer quarter is optional of course)
- Faculty and relationships: 7:1 student faculty ratio. 77% courses fewer than 20 students . That is amazing, and it means your professors will get to know YOU!
THREE: Student Run campus. The school is focused on training student leaders.
For example:
Dance Marathon
1500 students dance for 30 hours straight as a Fundraiser for a different organization each year.
What I loved about this tradition is that in March 2017, Northwestern students raised 1.3 million dollars for Gigi's Playhouse
This event is completely student run and operated by an Executive board that plans, coordinates, manages a huge budget, supervises workers – every detail!
Imagine having the opportunity to run a small organization with a 100K or 500K dollar budget – all before you turn 21! I can’t tell you what an opportunity that would be for you in developing leadership and management skills for the future.
Here are the facts and figures:
- Located in: Chicago, IL
- Total Student Body of: 8,353
- Applicants: 33674 and admit 13%
- You will definitely need to bring your A game to a place like Northwestern!
https://www.northwestern.edu/
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Season 7, Episode 159
College Spotlight: Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN
While I am a product of a co-educational collegiate experience – I will admit that my life was forever changed when I discovered institutions whose sole mission is to empower young women. Saint Mary’s College is set in a college town, with a beautiful sprawling campus, and next door neighbor as Notre Dame University. But it is the empowerment of young women that serves as the headliner for this notable women’s college.
- Located in: Notre Dame, IN
- Saint Mary’s College is a Catholic, all women’s institution
- Total Student Body of: 1600 students
- Saint Mary’s admits approximately 80% of the applicant pool
- Saint Mary’s really wants to get to know their applicants; applicants are encouraged to reach out to their area officer
FIRST:
St. Mary’s was invited to merge with then all-boys Notre Dame University in the early 1970s and chose to stay committed to their mission of educating women.
SECOND:
Their choir has performed all over the world
THIRD:
Saint Mary’s College offers nearly 60 majors, and students are able to take classes at Notre Dame. Further, Saint Marys and Notre Dame share traditions, activities, clubs, campus events, you name it!
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Season 7, Episode 158
College Spotlight: Miami University (OH)
If you want a great education on a traditional college campus – at a public school price – this is the place to be! AND – as a bonus – if you are a hopeless romantic like me, this place has a great tradition for love birds.
Located in Oxford, Ohio, Miami is home to 19K students, with just about 17,000undergraduates. Students are represented from all 50 states and the District of Columbia And 86 countries.
Miami University has been labeled one of the country’s ‘Public Ivies’ and it has “The brains of a big university, heart of a small school”
Here are 3 things I love about Miami:
First: The feel of the campus and local town
Second: The Hopeless Romantic Tradition (click below to hear about this unique tradition)
Third: The Tuition Promise - Whatever the tuition is when your child arrives on campus is the tuition price for ALL FOUR YEARS!!
Curious about what makes Miami University so special? Click below to watch or listen
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Season 7, Episode 157
College Spotlight: Seton Hall
This university’s alumni tell their story of achievement -- from the first class that included three signers of the Declaration of Independence and a signer of the Constitution to a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, a Tony Award-winning choreographer and the 46th president and 47th vice president of the United States.
Other Notable alumni include: First Lady of the United States Jill Biden (B.A. 1976); New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Super Bowl XLVII's MVP Joe Flacco.
Quick Facts and Figures:
- Located in: Newark, DE
- UD has a Total Student Body of: 17,500 undergraduate students
- U Delaware – located 62 miles to Baltimore and 47 miles to Philadelphia
History:
The private academy from which the university grew was founded in 1743, making it one of the oldest in the nation. However, UD was not chartered as an institution of higher learning until 1833. Historian John Munroe toasted UD’s original class as "possibly the most distinguished in terms of the later achievements of its members, taken as a whole, of any class in any school in America." Those first students would go on to become statesmen, doctors, merchants and scholars. Thomas McKean, George Read and James Smith signed the Declaration of Independence, and Read also signed the U.S. Constitution.
This week, I’m excited to share two cool things I learned about UD
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Season 7, Episode 156
College Spotlight: Seton Hall
Seton Hall may be known to many as a sports powerhouse, but their students also take their Catholic roots seriously. According to the Seton Hall website, in 2013 – Hilary Sadlon conducted 21 acts of kindness to celebrate her 21st birthday. Her selfless acts sparked the community to do the same during the Christmas season.
What I love about this tradition is this: You do not have to be Catholic or Christian to offer the world simple acts of kindness.
The truth is – you may make your college list based on your head but you will choose a college based on your heart.
The HOW do I feel, and WHY do I feel this way comes so much later in the process, but really should come at the front end. That gut feeling you have when you meet “the one” – THAT comes from the heart.
That being said, if your religion and/or your spiritual journey is important to you, take the time to research what is offered and get to know the community on campus.
You can learn more about Seton Hall by clicking on this link.
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Season 7, Episode 155
College Spotlight: Chapman University
At many colleges, you are encouraged to reach out to your area's Admission Officer (AO). At Chapman, they make it too easy to pass up, from the robust “Meet your Counselor” pages to the slideshow on a continuous loop in the Admission office waiting room, the folks at Chapman WANT you to get to know your Rep.
Unlike many schools, Chapman ALSO includes a link to access your AO while you’re working on your application – the Chapman page on the Common App has a link inviting you to reach out to your AO right on their top page!
Not only does Chapman make it easy to make yourself known to the Admission office online, they also create opportunities to get to know them in person. Each Admission Officer is encouraged to plan a service project in the local area they serve.
I HIGHLY recommend doing this and taking advantage of this – a GREAT way for your AO to remember your name and you get to be yourself. That is the person you want to get to know and you want that person to know you!
Also, once you’ve met your AO, send a thank you note – handwritten is great – this still goes a long way!
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Season 7, Episode 154
College Spotlight: U Pittsburgh
This 42 story Cathedral of Learning is the tallest educational building in the Western Hemisphere. Learn which university stopped me dead in my tracks.
I am so excited to share the University of Pittsburgh with you. I must admit – I was on my way to another institution and stopped dead in my tracks when I saw what could only be the building known as the Cathedral of Learning. This 42 story Cathedral of Learning is the tallest educational building in the Western Hemisphere. Zachary – whom I met in Pittsburgh told me that was his favorite spot when he was a student there.
First, a few facts about University of Pittsburgh:
UP was Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787.
U Pitt is a large public institution, home to over 26K undergraduate students with an additional over 9K graduate students.
Now the good stuff! Here are THREE things I want you to know about the Cathedral of Learning, found at the center of the University of Pittsburgh.
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Season 7, Episode 153
College Spotlight: Vassar College
This college turned down Yale’s offer to merge. Instead, Vassar opened its doors to men in 1969.
For full disclosure and as you will discover in my book – I worked at Vassar College for four years in Residence Life and the Admission Office. Many of the tales in the book are inspired by real life adventures at Vassar. I have said many times that Vassar is one of the most beautiful campuses I have been to – and I have been to likely 100 campuses over the last 20 + years. It was true when I had only been to 5 and it remains a true statement today.
I am excited to share with you my three favorite things about Vassar.
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Season 6, Episode 152
Which Ivy League Will She Choose?
Meet Janah:
From: Chicago
Attends: Walter Payton College Prep
Admitted to: Princeton, UPenn, Georgetown, Cornell, UVA, Howard, U Illinois, Barnard
Coolness factor: Started her own podcast and wants to become POTUS!
Major: Political Science, Public Service
Merit Earned: $208K
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Season 6, Episode 151
The Road To Ivy Admits and Top 30 Colleges.
Meet Janah:
From: Chicago
Attends: Walter Payton College Prep
Admitted to: Princeton, UPenn, Georgetown, Cornell, UVA, Howard, U Illinois, Barnard
Coolness factor: Started her own podcast and wants to become POTUS!
Major: Political Science, Public Service
Merit Earned: $208K
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Season 6, Episode 150
Student Leader, Debater, and, Podcaster.
MEET: Janah
From: Chicago
Attends: Walter Payton College Prep
Admitted to: Princeton, UPenn, Georgetown, Cornell, UVA, Howard, U Illinois, Barnard
Coolness factor: Started her own podcast and wants to become POTUS!
Major: Political Science, Public Service
Merit Earned: $208K
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Season 6, Episode 149
She Dreams of Ivy League and Becoming POTUS!
MEET: Janah
From: Chicago
Attends: Walter Payton College Prep
Admitted to: Princeton, UPenn, Georgetown, Cornell, UVA, Howard, U Illinois, Barnard
Coolness factor: Started her own podcast and wants to become POTUS!
Major: Political Science, Public Service
Merit Earned: $208K
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Julia was admitted to seven colleges that admit UNDER 20% of their applicant pool. SEVEN. She had an abundance of riches to choose from, an enviable position for any senior. If you haven’t watched the first two episodes, go back and watch, especially episode two where Julia talks about the three things that may have been her key to success!
In this episode, Julia shares her whirlwind tour of the country when she and her father set out to visit nearly every east coast college she’d been admitted to. What she discovered about herself and when she knew she’d found The One!
You do not want to miss this episode!!
Julia is an alumna of College Essay Bootcamp. As a gold package member, she and I were able to stay connected after essay camp, review more essays with our extra time together, and when she had a quick question or needed a pep talk - she used the Marco Polo app to “holler” at me throughout the year.
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Season 2, Episode 21
It seems that everything glistens in California. The sun shines daily on Route 1, all while the Dodgers, Warriors, Bruins, or Giants are winning. Is it any wonder that this state is home to NINE colleges that are second to none. In order for high school seniors to access any of the University of California institutions they must fall within the top 9% of all seniors in the state of California. This past admission season, over 210,000 applications were received for the 9 University of California institutions. WOWZA! In this 2 part mini series on California’s flagship public college system, I will cover: 1 - Courses required to become eligible. 2 – How to determine eligibility. 3 - Components of the application. 4 - Tips on completing the application. 5 – Uniqueness of each campus and majors offered. 6 - Review of the Essay Prompts. 7 - Hot Bonus Tips!
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Season 6, Episode 147
This Egyptologist traversed the country to find her perfect match!
MEET: Julia
From: California
Attends: Bishop Amat
Admitted to: U Chicago, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Cornell, Wellesley, NYU
Coolness factor: Girl Scout Gold Award, avid Egyptologist
Major: History, Classics, Folklore
Merit Earned: $208K
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Season 6, Episode 145
This future doctor loves rock music and Fender guitars!
MEET: Suraj
From: California
Attends: Whitney High School
Admitted to: UC Berkeley, USC, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara
Coolness factor: Loves Rock Music and Playing Guitar
Major: Molecular & Cell Biology and Business Administration
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Season 6, Episode 144
This award-winning director sets his sights on the spotlight
MEET: Sawyer
From: Washington
Attends: Bothell High School
Admitted to: Western Washington University, Washington State University
Coolness factor: Directed an award-winning student play
Major: Pre-Law and Theater Arts
Merit Earned: $100k+
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Season 6, Episode 143
This soccer-playing yearbook editor is ready for anything!
MEET: Hannah
From: Southern California
Attends: Ruben S. Alayah High School
Admitted to: UCLA, UCR, UC Davis, Fordham, SDSU
Coolness factor: Yearbook Managing Editor, Club Soccer
Major: Psychology, Cognitive Science
Merit Earned: 34K
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Season 6: Episode 142
This baseball-playing trumpet player has some thoughts about EA & ED!
MEET: Sean
From: New York
Attends: Brewster High School
Admitted to: Boston College, SUNY Binghamton, Northeastern, NC State, UVA
Coolness factor: Trumpet Player, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band
Major: Engineering, Pre Med
Merit Earned: 124K
Season 6: Episode 141
This math loving, Robotics taking girl has her sights on Mechanical Engineering
MEET: Keannie
From: California
Attends: Bishop Amat
Admitted to: SDSU, Cal Poly Pomona, UC Riverside
Coolness Factor: Class Treasurer, Varsity Softball
Major: Mechanical Engineering
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Season 6: Episode 140
This Lynwood, CA local listened to her dad and took every opportunity he didn’t have!
MEET: Celeste
From: California
Attends: Lynwood HS
Admitted at: UCLA, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, Chapman, Stanford
Coolness Factor: academic Decathalon, Mock Trial, Debate, Dance Team
Major: Political Science
Merit Earned: $100,000 +
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Season 6: Episode 140
This Lynwood, CA local listened to her dad and took every opportunity he didn’t have!
MEET: Celeste
From: California
Attends: Lynwood HS
Admitted at: UCLA, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, Chapman, Stanford
Coolness Factor: academic Decathalon, Mock Trial, Debate, Dance Team
Major: Political Science
Merit Earned: $100,000 +
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Season 6: Episode 139
A Biomedical Engineer who gained a love of healthcare from volunteering at hospitals!
MEET: Jacqueline
From: California
Attends: Lynwood HS
Admitted at: UC Davis, UC Riverside, Cal Poly Pomona, CSUF, U Nebraska
Coolness Factor: Worked 30 hours per week
Major: Biology
Merit Earned: $60K for Lincoln University
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Season 6: Episode 138
This biology lover dreams of working in healthcare
MEET: Jenny
From: California
Attends: Lynwood High School
Admitted to: UC Irvine, UC Riverside, CSULB, CSUF
Coolness factor: SKILLS USA Competitor
Major: Biology
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Season 6: Episode 137
This thoughtful athlete found a passion for sports medicine in her trainer’s room
MEET: Bella
From: California
Attends: Bishop Amat
Admitted to: LMU, Pepperdine, University of San Diego, UC Santa Barbara
Coolness Factor: Sneaker Head, dual sport athlete, president of the Black Student Union
Major: Kinesiology/Psychology
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Season 6: Episode 136
This budding entrepreneur started her own summer camp!
MEET: Lauren
From: California
Attends: Mater Dei High School
Admitted to: Univ. Tennessee, Boise State, University of Portland, Univ. Wisconsin, Madison, University of Indiana, Colorado State, Penn State, Auburn University
Coolness Factor: Ran her own summer camp
Major: Marketing
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Season 6: Episode 135
This aspiring comedy writer really lays out her whole story
MEET: Ivy
From: California
Attends: Connections Academy
Admitted to: Emerson, CSUN, Ithaca CSULA
Coolness Factor: Comedy writer
Major: Screen Writing for Film/TV
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Season 6: Episode 134
This business minded Cali boy has been dreaming about USC for-ever!
MEET: Julio
From: Half Moon Bay
Admitted to: LMU, UCI, UCR, Cal Poly Pomona, USC
Coolness Factor: Love of business– looking beyond what most people see
Major: Business Administration, Marketing
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Season 6: Episode 133
This California Boy loves to surf and is a Jazz musician
MEET: Josh
From: California
Attends: Mission Hills High School
Admitted to: UC Santa Cruz, San Francisco State University, CSU San Marcos
Coolness Factor: Is an avid surfer and Jazz Musician
Major: Marine Biology
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Season 6: Episode 132
This Social Media Maven made her teacher ‘Tik Tok famous’!
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From: Rhode Island
Attends: Cumberland High School
Admitted to: Penn State, University of Connecticut, University of Delaware, U Mass Amherst, James Madison University
Coolness Factor: Runs her school’s social media accounts and went viral on Tik Tok
Major: Communications
Merit Earned: $68k
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Season 6: Episode 131
This Rowing Entrepreneur Will Change The World at U Chicago
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From: Ontario Canada
Attends: Upper Canada College
Admitted at: University of Chicago, U of Toronto: Rotman, Northeastern, St Andrews (UK)
Coolness Factor:
Committed to Climate Change, Rowing, Entrepreneur
Major: Economics
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Season 6: Episode 130
Grandma Inspired This UCSB Business/ Econ Major
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MEET HOPE:
From: California
Attends: Bishop Alemany High School
Admitted at: University of Oregon, Arizona State University, UCSB
Coolness Factor: Had business cards as a youngster
Major: Business/Economics
Merit Earned: 80K
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Season 6: Episode 129
This MD Swimmer will study Engineering at Purdue!
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MEET JEFFREY:
From: Maryland
Attends: Poolesville High School
Admitted at: Purdue, UMD, Virginia Tech, Penn State, UMBC
Coolness Factor: Top of the swim team in the summer league.
Major: Engineering
Merit Earned: $125.6K
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Season 6: Episode 128
7 Surgeries Inspired Him to Study BioMed at NC State.
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MEET JOHN:
From: New York
Attends: Brewster HS
Coolness Factor: 2 Sport Athlete, 3 Bands, Founder of Band Tutoring Program
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Merit Earned: $100.9K
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Season 6: Episode 127
Dual Citizen Heads to Rice for a Dual Degree
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From: Texas
Attends: Mirabeau B Lamar High School
Admitted at: Rice University
Coolness Factor: Dual Citizen
Major: Sociology / Statistics
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Season 6: Episode 126
Equity Advocate Heads to Syracuse for Music Industry Dreams
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MEET ANAYANSI:
From: California
Attends: Albany High School
Admitted at: Syracuse
Coolness Factor:
Girl Scout for 10 years: Silver Award for advocating for equity and equality
Major: Music Industry
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Season 6: Episode 125
Early Decision: Brown University Bound
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MEET HANNAH:
From: California
Attends: Nueva School
Admitted at: Brown University
Coolness Factor: Invention Studios
Major: Applied Math/Finance
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Season 6: Episode 124
Golf Team Captain Waited For His 1st Choice to say "Yes!"
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MEET ANDREW:
From: New Jersey
Attends: Morris Knolls High School
Admitted at: Rutgers, Drew, Bentley, St. Johns, Ramapo, St. Joe's
Coolness Factor: Golf Team Captain
Major: Business
Merit Earned: 75K
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Season 6: Episode 123
Marine Biologist Dishes Out College Admission Secrets
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MEET DAPHNE:
From: California
Attends: Orange Lutheran
Admitted to: Allegheny, Bennington, Davidson
Coolness Factor: Marine Biology Diving Trip
Major: Molecular genetics and epidemiological studies
Merit Earned: $365K
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Season 1: #10 - Thrya Briggs:Stay True. Be True. Get Admitted
When we are young, we tend to go with the crowd, do what is popular, dress to fit in. It takes courage to be you. We don’t like to admit it, but even as adults, we often fall prey to doing what everyone else says to do. Parents suggest universities they’ve read about in magazines and rating guides. Students listen to the seniors that have come before them and assume they too will find happiness at colleges Suzy, Sophia, Danny or Diego now attend.
To become the best version of yourself takes courage, will, grit, and so much more. But on the other side of that is freedom.
The Lesson is this: Discover what makes you cool. Then, find the college that gets you.
Vice President of Enrollment at Harvey Mudd College, Thyra Briggs, is an advocate is exactly this concept: Be YOU and find the college that says, “YOU are exactly who we’ve been waiting for!”
Get the best tips from VP Briggs on how to find yourself, write about yourself, and find your way to the college that just gets YOU!
Guest Bio:
Thyra Briggs is the Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid at Harvey Mudd College, one of the Claremont Colleges located in Claremont, California. Briggs has been the Vice President at Harvey Mudd since 2007. Prior to joining Harvey Mudd, Briggs spent fifteen years at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York where she moved from Admission Counselor to Dean of Enrollment. During her time at Sarah Lawrence, Briggs also served as curriculum director for the New York State Summer Institute for new admission and college counselors. Since joining Harvey Mudd College, Briggs spent five years serving on the board of the Common Application, including one year as chair. She graduated from Connecticut College magna cum laude with a double major in religious studies and child development.
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Season 1: #5 - Maria Furtado: “Know” Before No.
There are over 4000 colleges and universities in the US. Let me let that sink in for a moment. There are more colleges than there are shopping malls, Apple stores, amusement parks, and national parks COMBINED. I’ve researched and/or visited over one hundred colleges, but I could not begin to name more than maybe 300.
My question this week is, “How many could you name?” My guess is that most people would name the same 50 -150. So if this is true, why do so many shake their head, “No” to a college they’ve never heard of?
Where did we learn this? Teachers everywhere teach students that when you don’t know something, if you don’t have the answer, you should ask questions. You can ask the teacher, ask a parent, ask you neighbor, or phone a friend.
This week our guest, Maria Furtado, the Executive Director and national spokeswoman for Colleges That Change Lives, shares her journey to college. As the first in her family to attend college, Maria applied two golden rules; 1) Follow The Leader, and 2) Know before No.
Maria’s story will open your mind and heart to a group of 44 colleges and inspire you to fall in love with the college admission process. She believes you can land at your perfect destination: YOUniversity.
Guest Bio
Maria Furtado is the Executive Director of the non-profit organization, Colleges That Change Lives. She has worked in higher education for over 20 years, and she worked at two CTCL schools, Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, and Eckerd College in St Petersburg, Florida.
Maria speaks all around the country to students, parents and counselors about college rankings and popular misperceptions about college admission, the strength and worth of a liberal arts education, the lifelong value of a college education – the return on investment - and offers tips for students and parents on how to manage the college search.
She really enjoys helping students and families as they take on the college search process, and she believes that finding the right college should be about "fit,” not just settling or chasing the name brand. Maria also believes that it's OK, and actually preferable, to enjoy talking about colleges. She also thinks the college search should actually be fun.
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Season 1: #4 - Dr. Angel Perez: Poor Neighborhood. Pivotal Moment.
Average Cost of 4-Year College Degree: $150K
Average Annual Teacher Salary: $58K
Changing The Trajectory Of A Student’s Life: Priceless
Born in Puerto Rico, Angel Pérez moved to and grew up in the South Bronx where he attended low performing schools. Angel went on to attend Skidmore, Columbia, Claremont Graduate University and earned the title of Dr. Pérez. While this story may seem rare, it does happen, and should happen more often.
As educators, we have the opportunity to alter the trajectory of our students’ lives every single day. It is not what we teach, it is not even in why we teach, but the real success comes with our belief that every student can succeed. Hear Angel’s story as he recalls the very pivotal moment that changed his life.
This episode is for every parent, educator, and believer! Join us in the discussion on how to reshape and create a national college going culture that includes every single student. Find out what to do today! Let’s do it!
Bio:
Dr. Angel B. Pérez is an education administrator, author, speaker, teacher, and advocate. He’s served in leadership positions on both coasts of the U.S. and travels globally to speak on issues of American education. As a national leader on equity and access, Pérez has been recognized for his work with underrepresented student populations. His own story of graduating from some of America’s most prestigious institutions after growing up low-income in Puerto Rico and the South Bronx inspired him to dedicate his life to ensuring that all who aspire to higher education have the opportunity achieve. He currently serves as Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Pérez is called upon by media outlets to lend his voice on education issues, including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, CBS Evening News, and the Chronicle of Higher Education.
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Season 1: #2 - Julie Taylor-Vaz: Ivy or Intuition
Find Your Team of Supporters. Being accepted to an Ivy League doesn’t come by chance, it begins with a community of believers who push you to work hard, follow the plan, grow as a leader, and dream big. Find your team and achieve!
My question this week is simple: “Are the institutions we covet the perfect choice for everyone?” If you were admitted to an Ivy institution, would you turn it down? What circumstances would make you choose otherwise?
This week our guest, Julie Taylor-Vaz shares her journey to college from the Crescent City of New Orleans. Discover how Julie followed the guidance of mentors and family members, found glory in every success, and in the end, listened to her gut in choosing what would become her home for over a decade.
Every success story begins with a team of supporters, village of cheerleaders, and community of believers. Hear how this Director of College Counseling found her team that helped her land at her perfect destination: YOUniversity.
Bio:
Julie Taylor-Vaz has been a professional educator for thirty years, serving first as an undergraduate admission officer for Stanford University and then as a college counselor at three different K-12 independent schools. Currently, she serves as Director of College Counseling at The Buckley School, in Sherman Oaks, California.
She is a member of several professional organizations, including the National Association for College Admission Counseling. She is a former instructor for UCLA Extension’s college counseling certificate program, and has presented at a wide variety of professional conferences sponsored by NACAC, the College Board, the Independent Educational Consultants Association, and the National Association for Independent Schools.
Julie has moved back and forth between the Gulf Coast and the West Coast, and considers both New Orleans and Los Angeles her homes. She is married, with two children, who have attended the independent schools where she has served.
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45 - Kevin Hudson: Push. Pursue. Plan. Princeton.
Are you a dreamer? If your child has big college dreams and dares to share them with you and with the world, this show is for you. If you have no idea how or where to begin in your search for colleges, this show is for you.
My guest today, Kevin Hudson, grew up in New Jersey , and at the age of 13 , before his mother passed, she had instilled in him the value of a good education. Kevin shares his journey to Princeton University and you will learn exactly who helped pave the path for him; teachers, coaches, mentors, and even his high school peers. Today, Kevin helps pave the path for teens across the nation.
Kevin Hudson bio is filled with impressive schools, organizations, and serves on boards and scholarship programs. More impressive than his resume is Kevin’s enthusiasm for demystifying selective college admissions and opportunity.
This episode offers insight for every family, no matter your background and reminds everyone that we can all dream and dream big.
Kevin Hudson Bio:
Kevin C. Hudson joined Princeton as assistant director for college opportunity in 2015. He assists the Vice Provost in facilitating the commitment to expand socioeconomic diversity access and opportunity at Princeton. He collaborates with Princeton’s Preparatory Program, Summer Journalism Program, Freshman Scholars Program, and Scholars Institute Fellows Program, and with external organizations, American Talent Initiative, Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America, and Matriculate. He began his career as an admission officer at Princeton University. Kevin earned his bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and his M.S.Ed in Higher Education Management from University of Pennsylvania. He has served as a reader Gates Millennium Scholars and Dell Scholars. Kevin serves on various boards including the New Jersey Scholars Program, Princeton Blairstown Center, College Board Middle States Regional Council and the International Baccalaureate College and University Relations Committee.
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43 - Claudia Marroquin: RIGHT PLACE. RIGHT TIME. Bowdoin College May Be RIGHT FOR YOU
They say that luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
High School graduation is the ultimate sign of preparation. It is the culmination of 13 years of training for the marathon we call life. From high school, students head off into a variety of paths and futures, some include heading off to colleges 3000 miles away from home.
If you know a student who has been admitted to Bowdoin College, located in Brunswick, Maine, you might call that student “lucky,” or another way of talking about luck is to say a student was at the right place at the right time.
Today’s guest, Claudia Marroquin, serves as the Director of Admissions at Bowdoin, she knows a thing or two opportunity. After applying to 14 colleges, Claudia was considered lucky, yet her personal story is about preparation since elementary school.
Claudia narrowed down her choices to 4 schools. Today you’ll hear exactly how she chose the right school for her. You do not want to miss this very personal story today.
Claudia Marroquin Bio:
Claudia Marroquin is a 2006 graduate of Bowdoin College and joined the admissions office in 2010. She has overseen the expansion of the college’s multicultural recruitment efforts through fly-in programs for underrepresented students and has increased Bowdoin’s partnerships with community based organizations across the country, such as College Horizons and QuestBridge. As Director of Admissions, Claudia oversees the operations of the admissions office including hiring and supervision of staff, manages the operating budget, works on recruitment and enrollment strategy, and has served on a variety of campus-wide committees and working groups. She is a member of IACAC, NACAC, and NECBAC, where she served as chair of the finance committee from 2015-2017. In Maine, she has participated in leadership development through the Institute for Civic Leadership and served as a board member for Hardy Girls, Healthy women.
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40 - Marcela Mejia Martinez: Chapman University: The 2nd Happiest Place On Earth
What Do You Dream Of?
What Do You Believe In?
What Would You Change In The World?
How Would You Improve The Lives Of Others?
There are many people and institutions who dare to answer these questions
But it is the FEW who actually -- ASK, ANSWER, AND ACHIEVE. Chapman University achieves 4 stars on all of these fronts. They are dreamers AND achievers!
Located just 5 miles from the Happiest Place On Earth,
Chapman University just might be the 2nd Happiest Place On Earth.
My guest today, Marcela Mejia Martinez, is the embodiment of the Chapman Spirit, or what I will forever call “Chapman’s Happiness Factor.”
Marcela reveals how her big brother influenced her college choice, what a single gender high school education offered her, and what she wishes she would have included in her own college application. As a bonus, Marcela offers tips on how to answer Chapman’s diversity and inclusion question.
Marcela Mejia Martinez Bio:
As the Assistant Vice President of Admission, Marcela Mejia Martinez leads undergraduate admission at Chapman University. Marcela has lead the undergraduate team to adopt a values-based, student-centered approach. She has been able to proclaim the college’s rise in diversity, in academic quality, increased retention and graduation rates, and changes to campus culture. A steadfast advocate for liberal arts and first-generation students, she is frequently called upon to speak on these issues. Prior to Chapman, she worked in admission and financial aid at her alma mater, Loyola Marymount University. She is a member of International ACAC, WACAC, and NACAC and has presented at each of these conferences as well as College Board and Council of International Schools conferences. Marcela is a 3-year faculty member of College Board’s Summer Institute and has served on the CIS Latin American Committee for 8 years. She lives in Orange County with her husband as proud parents of two young men.
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Season 1: # 8 - Yvonne Romero daSilva: Math Whiz. MIT Alumna. Change Maker.
With everything happening a million miles per minute, what captures the attention of kids is a game and a chance at winning coins, points, and bragging rights.
The truth is, nothing has changed. I remember getting stars on the class chart for each level of multiplication. Dr. Romero da Silva remembers the challenging questions on a test she took as a first grader.
Kids can and do fall in love with school, the challenges in class, and become life long learners. Our job as adults, educators, and parents, is to nurture that curiosity.
Raised in Southern California, this math whiz tutored high school seniors as a freshman. Yvonne loved school because she was involved in organizations, engaged in the classroom, and surrounded herself with curious friends.
Learn from this MIT alumna how she is shaping the national conversation on college admissions. Dr. Yvonne Romero da Silva will inspire you to become a change maker in your home, at your school, and in your community.
Yvonne M. Romero da Silva Bio:
Yvonne M. Romero da Silva, Vice President for Enrollment, manages the admissions, enrollment, and financial aid services for all undergraduate students at Rice University. Prior to Rice, Dr. Romero da Silva served as the Vice Dean and Director of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania. From 2005 to 2012, she worked at the College Board as a corporate strategist and specialist in higher education enrollment services. From 1994 to 2002 she led minority recruitment initiatives at MIT. Romero da Silva gained national attention for her successful strategic enrollment planning efforts and for the development of a new holistic evaluation process at UPenn. She earned her BA in mathematics from the MIT, an MA in education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. In 2017, Romero da Silva earned her doctorate degree in higher education administration from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education.
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31 Meet Curtis. When someone says he plans to be the 5th African American Paleontologist in the world, you believe him. He speaks Mandarin, practices Capoeira, and knows everything about dinosaurs. Get the blueprint on how to start preparing for the dream college of your choice! You’re gonna love Curtis and the entire Lawrence family.
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30 Meet Cosette. The humility of being denied at nearly every college is something one never forgets. For some, they give up on their dream, but for others, it only fuels their determination. Cosette is determined to prove she has a voice and a gift to share with the world. If you are looking for the blueprint of how to go from community college to dream college, watch Cosette’s AH-Mazing story.
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29 Meet Juliana! This academic scholar is a competitive dancer, math tutor, Co-President of the Book Club, in pep band, and was a dance instructor. But my favorite part of Jules: she’s a science nerd and wrote her essay about the chemistry of baking. She has waited til the 11th hour to make her decision. Find out today!
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28 Meet Lara! She is the daughter of Ecuadorian parents who could not be more proud of Lara! Lara took 9 APs, completed 200+ hours of community service and is the recipient of NYS seal of biliteracy. Listen how this family from Ecuador moves to New York and built a life for their daughter, Lara. Ah-mazing!
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“Think less about what you think we want to hear, and more about what you want to say.” Gary Clark, Director of Undergraduate Admission at UCLA.
The University of California receives more applications than any other public or private institution in the country. UCLA ranks number one as the leader of the board, having received over 135 thousand applicants in each of the last two years. (nearly 150K for the class applying for entrance fall of 2022)
If you ever wanted to get in the brain of the Director of Admission at a highly selective institution, you will not be disappointed. I traveled to visit Gary live on the UCLA campus and we did the show from his office.
The interview is broken up into three parts. Here are a few key highlights of what Gary Clark shared in each section of the interview:
Part 1: Gary Clark’s Describes His Personal Journey
- Grew up in Virginia with two older brothers and supportive family.
- Gary would be the first in his family to attend college.
- Gary talks about finding a way to pay for college, including having a job and becoming a Resident Assistant.
Best Gary Clark “Golden Nuggets” from Part 1:
“If you picture a college diploma hanging on a wall, the name of that institution is in script along the top. We focus so much attention on that, that we forget about the name in the middle of the diploma which is your name.”
Part 2: Gary Clark Describes College Admissions at UCLA
- Being a tour guide and a student ambassador, Gary helped families navigate the college admission process.
- Gary enjoyed being able to “pull back the curtain” and help demystify the process for others.
- College admissions appeals to “both my head and my heart.”
- Gary discusses why colleges ask for so much information from applicants.
- Gary describes what they look for in an application, the qualities of a student that stand out.
- Why it’s important to be yourself in your college application.
- Gary and Dr. C discuss what to do when students don’t feel they have much to say or talk about in their application. Tips on how to describe your own home life experience in an application.
- At UCLA every single application is read at least twice.
- Why it’s important for the student to be their best advocate.
Best Gary Clark “Golden Nuggets” from Part 2:
“The UC application doesn't have a lot of safety nets ... you have to be a strong self-advocate. You have to be somebody who's willing to tell your story and to hit all the points that you really need us to know because there isn't a counselor or a teacher that's going to cover those details or isn't an interview that you can count on that's going to cover those details.”
Part 3: Gary Clark Offers Tips On The UC Application
- All 9 University of California campuses offer top notch education.
- University of California has increased the number of California residents over the past several years.
- Gary discusses which sport his son plays and why he is now a fan.
- Wherever you attend high school, someone on Gary’s staff is assigned to your high school.
Best Gary Clark “Golden Nuggets” from Part 3:
“[UCLA applicant pool] It's a very self-selective applicant pool and there are not a lot of bad students that apply here, and so we are choosing amongst very, very talented students. I think we're all humbled by that and proud of the fact that those students are considering UCLA and honor us with an application. But what it means is that the quality of students that we admit are extraordinary and the quality of students that are often not admitted here is also extraordinary.”
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27 Meet Audrey. This academic scholar has balanced a nearly full time job as her award winning marching band’s drum major. Audrey will major in English and has aspirations of writing for medical books and journals. Talk about Grey’s Anatomy, hello! Which California college will be lucky enough to have Audrey as a member of Class of 2025? Find out today!
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26 Meet Ethan.Yep it’s true he wrote one of his essays about Socrates. This runner and debater is also part scientist and his dynamic personality makes him a natural politician. Which California college will be lucky enough to have Ethan as a member of Class of 2025? Find out today!
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25 Meet Derick! He plays guitar and piano, builds robots, attended St. Albans School of Public Service and has a twin brother!! Will he join brother Steve on the east coast or will he stick with his Cali roots?
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24 Meet Jalynn!! She was a children’s book author before starting senior year! WOWZA! This Girl Scout Gold Award winner found a way to tie in everything she loves, animals, environmental science, and service. Will it be Spelman, Purdue, UC Davis, Trinity University, or UT San Antonio. Find out today!
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LA Catholic Schools 5-Part Mini Series Episode 5
Title: Grandmother & Uncle Raised Her With Catholic Education
Guest: Kelley Manzo, LA Catholic School Graduate, Class of 2021
Her biological parents were unable to raise her. Her grandmother and uncle took her in and raised her. Now known as “mom and dad” - grandma and uncle choose Catholic schools for Kelley. After graduating in 2021 - she is now a freshman in college. Against all odds, she made it, and not only did she make it - Kelley is a young woman other girls can aspire to become.
Oh MY Goodness! You are going to fall in love with Kelley. In this FINAL episode of our 5 - part mini series with LA Catholic schools -- Kelley is the CHERRY On TOP!
Kelley shares with us the village of champions and cheerleaders she had along the way and offers praise and thanks to those who believed in her. Kelley communicates with ease, showes kindness and compassion and she is articulate with her thoughts and ideas and incredibly confident. Kelley IS the epitome of the amazing students who graduate each year from LA Catholic schools.
If you want to hear directly from a Catholic school alumna, this episode is for you.
If you are a sucker for a good story of overcoming the odds, OMG - this episode is definitely for you.
If you want YOUR child to become a young woman/ man with courageous confidence AND a compassionate heart, THIS EPISODE has your name written on it!
Grab your tea, coffee, or beverage of choice -- oh - and you might need a tissue. If you’re like me and cry at Hallmark commercials, trust me - get a tissue. I cried tears of joy for Kelley.
Enjoy this heartwarming story.
Cheers!
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LA Catholic Schools 5-Part Mini Series Episode 4
Title: Three Ways Catholic School Teachers Show Love
Guest: Catalina Saenz, Catholic School Principal
You can be a great leader and you can be a great teacher, but the question is, can you be BOTH a GREAT Leader AND Teacher? Until I met Catalina Saenz, I wasn’t sure that was possible. I’m telling you right now, Catalina is the real deal!! As a parent, you want to meet a leader and teacher who can talk the talk AND walk the walk. When she says she cares for you and your child - she means it. AND - can teach math like no other!
Today is part 4 in our 5 part mini-series with LA Catholic School Leaders. Our topic today: Three Ways Catholic Teachers Show Love. Catalina herself attended public school through middle school, then headed to boarding school, and traveled all the way back east to attend Wellesley College and later Harvard School of Education. When I say she has experienced every type of education, I mean it.
In this episode, you will learn about CAtholina’s own education journey and why she choose to put her own children in Catholic schools. As a teacher, principal, AND Parent - she knows exactly what it means to educate the WHOLE child, while also simply showing love and care to each individual student.
If you are not yet convinced that Catholic schools are a good option for you, this episode is for you.
If you are looking to validate your decision on choosing a Catholic school - this episode is definitely for you.
If you just get excited when listening to quality educators and leaders, well, hello - this episode is for you.
Grab your tea, coffee, or beverage of choice!
Enjoy this episode.
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LA Catholic Schools 5-Part Mini Series Episode 3
Title: Three Steps To Financing a Catholic School Education
Guests: Theresa Fragoso and Andrew Garcia, Catholic Education Foundation
If you live in Los Angeles, you can find good schools - Public, Charter, Catholic, Private - you name it - you can find what you’re looking for. But like everything in LA - it is not always free. Let me rephrase - when it comes to LA - most things worth having are in fact NOT FREE.
So - if you are in the market for a school for your child, but you’re not sure exactly how to pay for it, well, you’ve come to the right place! Today is part 3 in our 5 part mini-series with LA Catholic School Leaders. Today’s Topic - you guessed it - 3 STEPS TO FINANCING A CATHOLIC EDUCATION.
Theresa Fragoso and Andrew Garcia will walk you through exactly what to do, how to do it and where to find what you need.
Catholic Education Foundation has helped fund the education of over 100K students across LA Catholic schools and are looking to fund more. Theresa and Andrew want to help you understand all your options before making any final decisions for your child’s future.
As parents - you have MANY expenses when it comes to your child, but remember - education is not an expense, but rather, an investment. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I believe that education -- and I mean Tk - 12 + COLLEGE is all about:
WHO your child will meet and eat with, Mentors they will engage with and learn from, ideas they discover and act on, and, “oh, the places they will go!”
THAT, my friends, is the real investment.
Your child’s happy future.
Sit tight everyone! You’re in for a doozie -
Enjoy!
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23 Meet Hunter. This Eagle Scout loves kittens and plants. Sound weird? Well, that’s what he wrote about in his college essays and I still remember the plant essay. Hunter has been laser focused on what he wants to do after college and he is determined to find the right spot to study biology. Will he finally decide today? Watch and see.
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LA Catholic Schools 5-Part Mini Series Episode 2
Title: Four Tips in Finding The Right Catholic School For Your Child
Guest: Anna Marie Silva, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools
If you are anything like me, you just want someone to tell you what to do and you’ll do it. I mean, heck, when it comes to your child’s education, you don’t want to get it wrong. In fact, you will do anything to make sure you get it right, but where do you begin, what do you do, what should you ask, and who do you talk to? Can I get an Amen please.
Well, today, you are in for a treat - today is part 2 in our 5 part mini-series with LA Catholic School Leaders. Today’s guest, Anna-Marie Silva is going to give you FOUR tips -- or what I would actually call the 4 STEPS in finding the perfect school for your child.
Anna-Marie was so good to give concrete advice on how to walk this journey WITH your child, be sure you’ve exhausted your resources BEFORE making a change, how to find and research schools, and finally - why parents MUST become the strongest advocate for their child.
And Oh-Em-Gee -- be sure to stay tuned til close to the end where she shares a heart wrenching and yet heartwarming story about a mother who showed up at her door with two boys in tow. WOW!
If you are the type of parent who wants to give your child more than what you had? This episode is for you.
If you know YOU have to make the first step, but not sure what to do next, this episode is definitely for you.
If you are a parent looking for a partner for your child’s future, buckle up - this episode was made for you!
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LA Catholic Schools 5-Part Mini Series Episode 1
Title: 4 Reasons Families Should Consider Catholic School Education
Guest: Paul Escala, Superintendent, LA Catholic Schools
I don’t know about you, but I love a great leader who can move, motivate or inspire me to do something, take action, do good, or become a better version of myself.
On a recent trip to visit schools for my goddaughter, I found myself asking these very questions. Who will motivate her, which teachers can inspire her, in which environment will she thrive, and where can she become the best version of her future self.
It was the late 80s when a single mother was in search of the right place for her son. She needed a safe place, he needed male role models, and grandma wanted solid values that matched her own.
Through conviction and sacrifice, this single mother sent her son, Paul, to LA Catholic schools where he attended St John Bosco and went on to attend and graduate from Cornell University. Mr. Escala now runs the largest Catholic school district in the country - right here in Los Angeles.
My conversation with Mr. Paul Escala moved and inspired me in a way I had not been in some time now. What became so clear to me was that the sacrifice his mother made was not lost on him. Paul took advantage of every opportunity along the way, brushed off naysayers and had the audacity to dream as a young freshman in high school. His grit and determination served as a reminder to me what life is all about: making the best of your resources and then - paying it forward.
This interview is the first in a mini 5-part series that will run all week.
If you are a parent in search of a safe place, filled with caring adults while teaching solid values alongside math and English - LA Catholic schools may just be what you are looking for.
To quote Paul Escala “Dream Bigger. Aspire greater. That’s what Catholic schools do.”
Whether you are Catholic, non-Catholic, or a simple JV Catholic like myself - I promise you - any parent who wants the very best for their child will take away something from this episode.
Enjoy!
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22 Meet Alexia. This no-nonsense brainiac was a Posse Foundation finalist and is now headed to become a mechanical engineer. Yep! What’s her coolness factor? She grew her school nursing club by 500%. Hear this amazing story and learn where Lex will find her “POSSE” next fall.
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MechanicalEngineering #WomenInSTEM #STEM #AmericanHeartAssociation #HobartandWilliamSmith #DePaul #Bucknell #Oberlin #Lehigh #BU #CaseWestern #BrynMawr #Brandeis #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #Classof2025
21 Meet Ashley. The athletic scholar was leaving nothing to chance. She turned over every stone to find a list of colleges that were the perfect academic, athletic, personal, and financial fit. Ashley would make any parent proud! Find out where she will call home for the next four years!!
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Soccer #StudentAthlete #BiomedicalEngineering #WomeninSTEM #STEM #UCLA #UCSD #UCSB #NotreDame #Oberlin #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #Classof2025
20 Meet Julee! She’s been playing since she could put on her own cleats and hold the lacrosse stick. From Florida, Julee is a scholar athlete and musician who will spend four years at the college once known as the “sister” school to Harvard College. Watch Julee and me gab about all things Sister Colleges and athletic recruitment.
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Wellesley #StudentAthlete #RecruitedAthlete #Biochemistry #STEM #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #Classof2025
19 Meet Osose! This scholar volleyball player also does debate and has her own jewelry business. WHAT? Yep. Next year she will major in biochemistry at Princeton, Brown or UCLA. Find out today where Osose will call home!!
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UCLA #Princeton #Brown #Volleyball #Debate #Business #Biochemistry #STEM #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #Classof2025
18 Meet Gabriella! She searched high and low to find colleges with the major as perfect as her eye for design. You are going to love Gaby who loves art, art history, interior design, and all things that heighten her senses. Find out where this intuitive young woman will land this fall.
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HolyCross #TCU #Baylor #Providence #Art #ArtHistory #InteriorDesign #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #Classof2025
17 Meet Alexandra! This New Yorker does it all. She’s a competitive dancer who started a spoken Latin club, “Latin & Lattes,” and found her love of classics. This academic all star has earned nearly 1M in scholarship dollars and will double major in classics and math. Find out where she will call home this fall.
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Classics #BostonCollege #BU #BC #Mathematics #STEM #WomeninClassics #WilliamandMary #CollegeofHC #Clemson #FordhamU #LatinaLingua #Dancer #Llamas #CompetitionDancer #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #Classof2025
16 - Meet Sophia! How does a gymnast transition into becoming a diver? And a good one at that? This scholar athlete got started in the recruiting process just months before applying to college. Hear Sophia’s story as she shares which east coast college she will call home.
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Diver #Gymnast #Studentathlete #recruitedathlete #environmentalscience #biology #mountholyoke #conncollege #clarku #umassamherst #unh #uvermont #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #Classof2025
15 - Meet Ethan! This young lad is headed for big things. He cares about his community, giving back, and has a desire to serve. Keep an eye out for this rising politician. He will call one of the University of California campuses home for the next four years.
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PoliticalScience #UCRiverside #UCSD #SDSU #CSULB #CSUFullerton #California #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #Classof2025
14 - Meet Grace! There is literally nothing this girl can’t do - with a perfect academic record, Grace is also a founder, a leader, an athlete, a painter, need I go on? She has been dreaming about The US Air Force Academy since forever. BUT, when UCLA came calling, she was perplexed as to what to do? Which to choose. Today Grace reveals if she will take flight.
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Airforce #UCLA #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #Classof2025
13 - Meet Christian! Ever heard of Colorado School of Mines? Petroleum Engineering as a major? This kid has known he wanted this exclusive major since he was a sophomore. YEP. Find out what he “stole” from National Parks which should have been a clue to what he’d end up doing!
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Fordham #Butler #ColoradoSchoolMines #PennState #UTAustin #Engineering #STEM #PetroleumEngineering #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #Classof2025
12 - Meet Arianna! It is not too often that I GET to chat with a fellow cheerleader! Arianna is competitive cheerleader and I still remember reading her essay about the big fall. OMG. They say Texas is the cheer capital of the country, so it is no surprise that Arianna has narrowed it down to TCU and Baylor!!
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Cheerleader #BaylorU #MichiganState #NortherArizonU #UOregon #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #Classof2025
11 - Meet Miles! This Computer Science whiz wrote over 30 college essays, founded an e-sports gaming club, took a million AP courses, and started a grocery delivery business for his neighbors during COVID. Find out if Miles chooses the midwest over beach city!
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UMich #Purdue #CalPolyPomona #UCSB #UCSD #Compsi #ComputerScience #STEM #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #Classof2025
10 Meet Marion. This amazing young woman speaks Russian and is learning a third language. A golfer, HOBY Participant, French Honors Society, I mean there is nothing Marion can’t do! And she’ll do it all in Canada!! Find out how she stumbled upon Canadian schools, what she plans to study, and which college quoted her essay in her letter of acceptance. Oh, and, hear from MOM and her advice to parents. You're going to see just why we all think Marion is super cool!
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InternationalRelations #IR #HOBY #Golfer #CanadianUniversities #Canada #StThomas #MountAlison #Bishops #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #Classof2025
9 Meet Bonnie! This talented rockstar applied as a Dance Education major and auditioned her way to her dream college 3000 miles from home! Wait til you hear about the organization skills it took to stay on top of every application, audition, and test deadline. Watch Bonnie take center stage!
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Hofstra #RutgersArt #WilliamsU #Pace #NYC #PerformingArts #TripleThreat #Dancer #Actor #Singer #DanceEducation #Education #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #Classof2025
8 Meet Diego!! This cool kid has a spirit that can captivate anyone. Diego will be the first in his family to attend AND Graduate from college and he can’t wait to share where he is headed!! Diego shares four key pieces of advice to those freshmen, sophomores, and juniors with college dreams. Hold out til the end when his family say a few words to Diego and Abuelita joins in via FaceTime.
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UCRiverside #ASU #USF #WashState #Business #Marketing #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #Classof2025
7 Meet Charlie. The polo wearing, Catholic School teen had five college choices and over 300K in scholarship dollars before Christmas. Charlie loves roller coasters, building custom bikes, and teaching robotics to young kids. What’s he going to major in? Mechanical Engineering. Find out where today on 30 Teens. 30 Dreams. Destination YOUniversity.
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NotreDame #SantaClara #XavierUniversity #Marquette #LoyolaChicago #FightingIrish #MechanicalEngineering #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #Classof2025
6 Meet Steve. This California native had to learn to read in middle school. Not daunted with his dyslexia - he figured out how to turn it around in high school. Steve has a love of entrepreneurship and is a die hard Red Sox fan! What? Find out how Steve made both of these love come together in finding the perfect dream college for him. You’re going to love this story!!
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Babson #Providence #UofAZ #UOregon #ProvidenceCollege #Entrepreneur #Entrepreneurship #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #Classof2025
5 Meet Savannah! California Girl with nearly 800K in Merit Scholarship Awards. Her Coolness Factor? Law Enforcement Explorer Program, her commitment to her community, and her confidence in herself. Savannah shares her secrets for collecting scholarship dollars along the way. This young woman made a plan early on in how she would help pay for college. Ah-mazing! Listen and you’ll be just as impressed as we were when we met Savannah in College Essay Bootcamp!
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AzuzaPacific #Merrimack #CalState #Whittier #Sargent #LawEnforcement #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #Classof2025
4 Meet Emilie!! Harvard, UCLA or West Point? Which would you choose? Meet EMILIE - From Orange County, California! This top scholar, soccer captain, Girl Scout Gold Award winner has been following her dreams since she was 8 years old! Emilie shares advice on what younger students should do if they are dreaming of colleges like H-Y-P-S (Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford). Which did Emilie choose? Find out where she will land this fall today on Destination YOUniversity, where college dreams really do come true!
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Harvard #GoCrimson #UCLA #WestPoint #ROTC #Army #Biology #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #Classof2025
3 Meet Grace From Florida! What’s her super power? Grace works with teens with disabilities and has been doing so for years. With spreadsheets and timelines in hand, hear how Grace applied to more than 15 colleges and was admitted to nearly every single one!! With over 600K earned in scholarships, learn which college Grace will call home this SUMMER!
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FSU #UTampa #ElonU #CatholicUniversity #Education #SpecialEd #FloridaState #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #Classof2025
2 - Meet Amar: Listen and learn how this athlete had to pivot at the last minute!! Oh my goodness - this is the craziest story I've ever heard about a recruited athlete! Don't miss this episode. Thank you, Amar for sharing!!
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occidental #studentathlete #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #Classof2025
1 Meet Caroline!! This young woman leads her high school marching band in Georgia. She had dreams of attending a major institution and she has a mother who supported her every step of the way. Caroline has several pieces of advice for youngsters just getting started on their college admission journey. You’re going to love this family and the love they have for each other.
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UAlabama #Kennesawstate #RollTide #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #Classof2025
TIP: Your love for your teen should not be kept secret. Say it, write it, share it.
TALE: From the day I packed my bags for USC and left the comfort of home, I have lived in 15 different places. The last place I lived I planted roots for 11 years and collected furniture, trinkets, books, journals, memories, and kitchen items for days. In June of 2016, I went through each drawer, closet, and room and carefully selected what to store and what to sell or give away.
Years later I sat unpacking all that I had decided to keep. I spotted a big blue storage crate labeled, “Must keep Memories.” What was in there? Inside was a pale yellow box, an oversized envelope with Cinderella glued on top, and one large envelope labeled, “Letters from Mom.” This was my treasure. Over twenty love notes from my mother. I found one from prom night, my USC graduation, birthdays, wedding, and times of heartache. I’ve only re-read a few so far but while the words may differ, the message is always the same:
I love you, I’m proud of you, I admire you, Give your gift to others, Prioritize family, and my favorite message is, “You’ll always have me.”
TRUTH: As a parent, you have such limited time with your children, let alone your teens. They need to hear you say the words, and if you can’t say them, write it down, but do find a way to share. As the school year begins, I encourage you to take the time to write your child a letter; I mean handwritten, or at least typed and printed. The letters from my mom bring tears to my eyes and comfort to my soul just knowing that she is proud of me. On the days when I feel unsure of myself, all I have to do is read one of my treasures and Mom reminds me, “You are exactly where you are supposed to be. Keep Going!!!”
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How does a high school student become their own advocate and champion? Learn about this and SO much more from Toni Purry, author of My Hype Book. If you're trying to figure out how to navigate the life of a college applicant, this episode is for you. If you want to learn how to be your own biggest cheerleader, this episode is for you.
TRUTH: If you get clarity of vision, nothing can stand in your way.
TIP: Success is all about finding and deciding on the vision you have for yourself. When you become your own cheerleader, when you focus on what and where you want to go, when YOU decide what you're greatest at, that's when you'll find success in both college and beyond.
In this episode, Toni shares the background story of her book and how it came to be, she shares all about her amazing and interesting journey - into, through, and beyond college, she explains how what she's been discussing applies directly to college bound teens, and she gives a TIP/TRUTH that she wants our youngsters to know or DO.
After listening to this week's episode, you'll leave feeling inspired and motivated by Toni's words!
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So what's really the deal with doing community service as a high schooler? Learn all about this (and more) from Carol Grace, Chief Giving Officer at Give3600. If you want to find out how important community service is to colleges, this episode is for you. If you you're interested in learning about the large variety of benefits that community service provides you with, this episode is for you.
TRUTH: When you become a more INTERESTED person, you become a more INTERSTING applicant.
TIP: You can't go wrong with giving up your time for community service. Not only can it help you stand out as an applicant, it can also provide you with real skills that you need for the long term, whether in college or beyond.
Over the first ten minutes, you'll learn about Carols' background, why she created Give3600, and she'll tell you about the overall benefits of community service beyond beefing up the “resume”, such as mental health and self growth. Throughout the rest of the episode, Carol shares all about the particular program she works with to help college bound teens: Our College Application Spotlight program. She also gives us some great practical tips to help students who have a love or passion already, but want to take it to the next level.
When you check out this episode, you'll learn so much about community service (and beyond) from Carol!
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How should a recruited athlete approach the college admissions process? Learn ALL about this (and more) from Eva Scalzo, college admissions expert and former Division-I athlete. If you are a current college-bound high school athlete or a parent of one, this episode is for you. If your teen has dreams of being recruited, this episode is for you. If you are simply wondering how to pivot in the midst of a pandemic, this episode is for you.
TRUTH: You have to have a plan.
TIP: Whether an athlete or not, you - as a college applicant - will be much more successful if you have a plan. But that's not all. You also need to know how to pivot, adjust, and adapt, because no plan works perfectly; especially during a pandemic.
In this episode, hear from Eva about what it means to train to be a D-I athlete, hear about her experience as a D-I athlete, learn about how to deal with the pandemic as an athlete applicant, learn some great tips on how to get better, hear about how schools look at your athletics versus academics, and more!
If you're a high school athlete, you really have to give this episode a listen. Eva gives some amazing tips!
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How do video games give you the skills to be a successful college applicant? Hear about this and much more from Jon Cassie, Director of Innovation at TVT Community Day School in Irvine, CA. If you want to learn about the benefits of connecting the Arts with STEM, this episode is for you. If you want to hear how one can apply knowledge from tabletop games, board games, and video games to "real life", this episode is for you.
TRUTH: There are real skills you can take away from playing games of all kinds.
TIP: When you play games, you learn perseverance, you learn how to approach different problems from different angles, you learn that failing isn't the end but just means that it's time to restart. Use those skills! Apply them to other areas of your life, and when possible, let them help you clarify your mission and values.
In this episode, you'll hear Jon talk about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) and why it's an important reframing, you'll hear about his background in roleplaying games, you'll hear his perspective on how video games give you tangible skills, and you'll hear his ideas as to how one can hone their values.
Give this episode a listen. You'll hear some interesting and refreshing perspectives from Jon!
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Are you trying to figure out how to balance an arts focus with academic rigor? Listen to Jamie of Chapman University to hear more about this and other topics! If you want to hear about how you balance different needs when it comes to choosing the right college, this episode is for you. If you need to know what the most important aspect of your application is, this episode is for you.
TRUTH: Applying to college is a (temporary) part time job.
TIP: When you're going through the admissions process, one of the best ways to stand out is to spend TIME reaching out to admission counselors, expressing interest and asking questions. Admission counselors are busy people, but if they get a little glimpse of who you are as a person, that can go a long way!
In this episode, hear Jamie talk about the Chapman community, her journey to college, her best tips, tales and truths about the admissions process, and about why she does the work she does.
Give this episode a listen, Jamie is very a passionate and knowledgeable Admission Counselor!
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What do college admissions staff actually WANT to see in your application? In this episode, hear about this (and more) from Jon Rice, Director of Transfer Admission at the University of San Francisco. If you want to know HOW authentic you should be on your college application, this episode is for you. If you want to hear more about when to say "yes" when opportunity calls, this episode is for you.
TRUTH: You never know what's going to impress an admission counselor.
TIP: Make sure to listen to yourself, and then be yourself. The best way to stand out is to be in touch with who you are. Sure, some schools may not be looking for that specific person ... but if you show your true self on your application, schools that DO fit you well will be more likely to SEE that you fit, and WANT you to go to their school.
In this episode, hear Jon talk about why he loves USF, hear him give some great details and stories about his personal journey and how he handled different opportunities, and learn about his favorite tips and truths about college admissions from an insider's perspective.
Check out this episode to learn all about Jon's thoughtful and insightful perspective on college access and college admissions from an insider's viewpoint!
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Is it okay to change or adjust your college path? In this episode, hear from Briana of Lawrence University about that and more. If you are worried about not knowing your preferred major or college, this episode is for you. If you want to see how much relationships can help you on your college journey, this episode is for you.
TRUTH: Change - it is okay to change your mind, and to be your own person!
TIP: If you need to change majors, or even colleges, that's okay! One key to being successful THROUGH these kinds of changes is to build relationships and connections along the way.
In this episode, you'll hear Briana talk about her current role at Lawrence University, you'll hear about her journey leading up to and through college and how she made many adjustments along the way. You'll hear great college admissions tips along with a few tales about college applicants that stuck out to Briana. And finally, you'll hear about why Briana loves her work.
Listen to this episode to learn from Briana's own interesting experience, both as a student and as a professional!!
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Do you want to learn about why it's important to be weird? In this episode, hear from David Hautanen - Vice President for Enrollment Management at St. Mary's College - about why he loves St. Mary's, and how important it is to be truly yourself. If you want to hear about how your weirdness can help you get into college, this episode is for you. If you want to know how to balance parent involvement with your college application, this episode is for you.
TRUTH: Colleges want you to BE YOU, be weird, find a tribe, and take the lead.
TIP: If you let yourself be yourself and find who you are, find something you love, and take ownership over YOUR college application process, colleges will recognize you as a strong, unique individual who can take ownership.
In this episode, you'll hear from David about his current role at St. Mary's, learn about David's personal journey to college and how it connects directly to his best tips for college applicants today, hear a tale from David about a student whose parent was TOO involved, a finally you'll hear about why David does the work that he does.
Give this episode a listen to learn from David's wonderful stories and advice!!
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Are you trying to figure out what it is that colleges want to learn about you in your application? Check out this interview with Carlos Leyva, admission counselor, to hear more. If you want to learn about why colleges want to see your true PASSION, this episode is for you. If you want to learn about what it can be like to go on the journey to college as a first generation college student, this episode is for you.
TIP: What You See In Others Is What You Believe In Yourself.
TALE: Carlos had a cousin who had already attended Chapman. Not only was Carlos familiar with Chapman, he had been there, and knew someone who was successful there. He could envision himself on the campus studying, working, and being mentored by the adults, just like his cousin. What Carlos saw his cousin achieve, he then believed he could do the same.
TRUTH: Cousins, peers, friends count for a lot of who we believe we can become. I was one of the older cousins, so for me I looked to my peers and friends. If they were getting A’s in class, I thought I could too. If they were joining student council, well, why not me? When they applied to public AND private colleges, I simply did the same.
As a parent you have only two responsibilities: 1 – give your child the best education you can possibly afford and 2 – expose your child to as many experiences you can possibly think of. If you can do these two things, everything will fall into place. It is all about WHO they will meet along the way. Who she sits with and debates with, who he learns with and plays with will manifest into confidence and self-belief in ways that you can’t imagine.
In this episode, learn all about Carlos' interesting journey to college, and hear about why he loves Chapman University, the school he works at. You'll also hear his intertwined tale and truth, and you'll learn about why the prototypical "overachiever" student may not actually be the most compelling applicant!
Watch, listen and learn from Carlos! He is extraordinary!
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How do you make your college application stand out? Check out this interview with Carl Forbes, Associate Director for Multicultural Admissions at The Evergreen State College. If you're thinking about how to show off your passions to colleges, this episode is for you. If you're curious about the perspective of an admissions office expert, this episode is for you.
TIP: Counting Backwards Forces Forward Thinking
TALE: Picture this: On your 10th birthday there are only 7 candles burning atop your yellow cake with white frosting. “I’m ten,” Carl reminded his mother. She looked straight at him, eyeballs to eyeballs, “I know. Seven is the number of years I have left with you.”
When you listen to Carl tell this story it will just melt your heart. What an image and pivotal moment for both mom and Carl. I get chills. She was, as Carl describes, “Raising men, not boys, and men make decisions.” Carl knew at a young age that he would decide on college.
TRUTH: We celebrate milestones as we achieve them. Birthdays, graduations, and anniversaries mark the years that have passed rather than those remaining. This notion made me question if what we are doing is “right.” Maybe we should perhaps start celebrating first grade with a 16-year themed party to indicate how many years left of school your daughter or son has left. Sixth grade graduation would become a 10-year party and HS graduation a 4-year theme. You follow?
TIP: Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say.
TALE: I ask every guest to offer their best tip regarding college admissions. In this interview, Carl Forbes recited the advice he once heard from the “legendary” Peter Johnson of Columbia University. Peter suggests, “Your application should look like you and you should look like your application.” What did Peter mean? If you say you are passionate about trains, planes, and automobiles, then show us the evidence of that. What have you done that I will find that? If you want to become a doctor, lawyer, musician, we are naturally going to look for activities, events, and experiences you’ve had BEFORE arriving to college that shows your interest and engagement.
TRUTH: When it comes to highly competitive colleges we don’t believe in you just TELLING us you are “passionate” about X, you have to SHOW us how you have demonstrated your interest. The truth is this: we don’t believe you until we see it. In grown up terms you might say, “You’ve got to walk the walk and talk the talk,” or as my mother used to tell me, “Say what you mean and mean what you say."
Listen and Learn from Carl Forbes!
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How do you go about following your college dreams? USF Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Admission April Crabtree shows us how to be a dream-builder. If you want to feel inspired to follow your goals, this episode is for you. If you want encouragement to keep at it, this episode is for you.
TIP: I CHOOSE CROW POSE.
TALE: Reading the bios of our guests for Dream College Academy is always a treat, but this particular bio made me stop in my tracks. This decorated Fulbright scholar concluded her brief bio with this sentence: “In her newly found quarantine spare time, April has been learning Klingon on Duolingo, working on her crow pose in yoga, and running away from zombies through the running app Zombies! Run.”
I couldn’t remember anything else in her bio except “crow pose.” It’s not that I too had been working on my crow pose, but the fact that April listed items on her bio that made her real, human, and accessible. That week at Dream College Academy, April became one of the “popular” guests. Why? For the same reason, she was accessible. Her advice to students, “Pay attention to how the admission office treats you before you arrive. That is an indication of how you’ll be treated once you are a student.” So sound. So simple. So true.
TRUTH: Colleges are made up of people. The administration, professors, student affairs staff, and of course, the students. Maybe it’s just a “Latino” thing, but I am positive that it was equally important to my mother that she connect with someone she trusted at USC as it was for her that I be happy at my college of choice. With each podcast, the goal is to get to know the PERSON being interviewed just as much as learning about the institution they represent.
In this podcast, you'll hear April talk about her current institution and why she loves it, you'll hear about her own personal journey to college, you'll hear a tale about how challenging it can be for admissions counselors to say "no", hear a tip about how to know what a potential college will treat you when you become a student there, AND hear about why April is learning Klingon, a language from Star Trek.
This week, April Crabtree is a treat to watch and listen to! I can’t wait for you to get to know the woman who I think of every time I attempt my crow pose.
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What does my college essay need in order to accomplish its intended goal? College essay specialist Betsy Cadel gives us great tales and tips on writing excellent college essays. If you want to learn more what your essay HAS to demonstrate, this episode is for you. If you want to learn what YOU should be doing to stand out on your college application, this episode is for you.
Parents: hear Betsy and Dr. C speak about the most important things YOU need to be doing to ensure your child's success in the college application process.
Students: learn about how to maximize your choices. You may be surprised to learn how many decisions you have control over!
In this podcast, you'll learn about Betsy Cadel's personal journey to college (and a surprise pivot she had to make), you'll hear a compelling tale about an undocumented student's path to college, and you'll learn about how YOU need to tell your STORY through your college essay.
Betsy offers great advice and intel this week on college essays, one of the most important single pieces of your application!!
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How do you navigate the world of quantifiable data as requirements are changing? Candice Lapin fills us in. If you want to learn more about the impact of test prep, AP scores, and grades, this episode is for you. If you want to learn what YOU should be doing to improve your Academic Qualities, this episode is for you.
TRUTH: In terms of Academic Qualities (AQs), a lot is changing in the world of college admissions. All you can control is what YOU do, and what skills YOU are going to build in order to show schools how you're going to make a difference.
In this podcast, you'll learn about Candice Lapin's personal journey to college, you'll learn about test blind/test optional and why it matters to you, and you'll learn about what next steps YOU need to take in regards to quantifiable data and your college application.
Candice offers great advice and intel this week on quantifiable data in a shifting college admissions landscape!!
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How can you strengthen your college application/resume during a pandemic?? Listen to this interview with Vince, college admissions guide, to find out. If you're wondering how important community service is, this episode is for you. If you're thinking about ways to boost your college resume, this episode is for you.
TIP: Never Force a teen to do something they find undesirable.
TALE: When I worked with private clients one of the things families are surprised about is when I give permission to the teen to let go of community service. WHAT? Yep. That’s right. Instead we focus on a coolness project. What is a coolness project? Pairing something you “have to” do with something you “want to” do.
Like Jalynn who had to (wanted to) do her Girl Scout Gild Award AND has a desire to become a veterinarian. Result: authored a children’s book about ocean animals and coordinated an educational fair for 200+ guests.
Or Charlie. Wants to major in mechanical engineering and loves tinkering and building. Result: starting building custom bikes.
Vince Garcia offers great advice this week on how to beef up the resume!!
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What happens when you move 11 times before the age of 20? You begin to learn, listen, watch, try, and begin again and again. Learn poignant lessons from this all-star army brat turned esteemed educator.
The lesson this week: Change is constant.
My question is: Are we shaped by those around us or that which surrounds us?
This week our guest, Barbara T. Conner, Director of College Counseling at Foxcroft School in Northern Virginia, shares her extensive experience in helping thousands of adults and teens plan their future and achieve their goals. Using everything she learned on her journey to college, Barbara created the Five First-Choice Colleges© approach to the college admission process.
Whether you are right in the midst of applying to college or you are dreaming of college for your pre-teen, you will not want to miss this episode! Barbara believes you can land at your perfect destination: YOUniversity.
HIGHLIGHTS:
10 minutes: Here father was a first generation ROTC student, her mother did not attend college, yet all siblings earned MA degree!
21 minutes: How Barbara's father introduced her to what would become her dream college.
31 minutes: Tale of a memorable first generation student that Barbara mentored and guided every step of the way.
40 minutes: The ONE truth she wants you to know about college admissions.
41 minutes: Barbara's Five First Choice College Approach. You don't want to miss these best 5 tips!
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A graduate of Sweet Briar College (BA – Political Economics) and the University of Virginia (MEd. – Social Foundations of Education), Barbara served as College and Career Specialist at West Potomac High School in Alexandria, VA, before coming to Foxcroft School in Middleburg, VA, in January 2011. She has vast experience helping individuals plan futures and achieve goals, having also worked as a human resources director, career development facilitator, and life coach.
She serves or has served on boards and committees of a vast range of organizations, including the Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admissions Counseling (PCACAC) and the Virginia State PTA to the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce, Girl Scouts of America, Trinity Church, Upperville and St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Alexandria, among others.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE AND TITLE: September 12, 2018, 5 Army Brat Lessons.
This episode is packed with valuable golden nuggets for parents, teens, athletes, students struggling with identity, and students who have gifts and talents in something other than academics. Canh Oxelson's shares his real life journey to college. It is one of the most real and candid interviews I've had. Trust me, this one is fabulous!
OK, but I digress. What is the message of this episode? Interested Students Become Interesting Applicants. Period.
Students ask, "What do I do? How will I stand out?" They want THE answer.
What is the RIGHT answer? What is the formula to solve this problem? What do I need to study, do, or repeat to earn a perfect grade, score, time, goal? In many ways school teaches us there is a right and wrong, and as long as we can figure out the “right” way, we will be rewarded.
It is no wonder college applicants everywhere are in search of the magic answer, the perfect formula, or the exact path to find that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Canh Oxelson, Admission Counselor and leader for over 20 years, believes that students want to believe the admission process is “Fair.” If it is not fair, it must be the opposite, which is, biased. While admission officers may not refer to their work as “fair,” they might use words such as, compassionate, candid, honest, principled, and equitable.
So, what is the right answer? The best advice Canh Oxelson offers is this, “Be Interesting.” Learn more on Destination: YOUniversity!
Highlights in this episode:
about 12 minutes: "I was a good student, but not great student. What I was great at was swimming."
about minute 20: Find out where Canh applied and where he was admitted and denied.
about minute 25: Canh answers the question, "Is this process fair?"
about minute 30: Canh answers the question, "How do you become more interesting?" We discuss the "Coolness" Factor. Canh shares the tale of one "modestly" talented student and how that student stood out in the application process.
about minute 40: How does a teenager figure out their "Coolness" Factor?
Canh Oxelson is the Executive Director of College Counseling at Horace Mann School in the Bronx, NY. Currently, he is also organizing the New Counselor Series & Workshop for ACCIS (Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools). Canh began his college admissions career at his alma mater, the University of San Francisco, where he earned a B.A. in Psychology. After short stints in admissions at USF, Saint Mary's College of California, and the University of California at Santa Cruz, he earned an M.Ed. in Educational Policy from Harvard's Graduate School of Education. Afterwards, Canh returned to admissions as the Director of Multicultural Recruitment for the University of Pennsylvania. His jump to college counseling came in 2003, when he became an Upper School Dean at Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles, CA. In 2011, Canh moved east to lead the college counseling effort at Horace Mann School.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE AND TITLE: October 24, 2018, Interested Students Become Interesting College Applicants.
There are over 30K high schools, which means there are 30+ valedictorians, class presidents, team captains, etc. While the average acceptance rate to colleges across the country is over 60%, if your child has a "dream college" on their mind, you won't want to miss this episode. How will s/he stand out among a pool of thousands?
Be Present. Be Open. Be Uncomfortable.
Today, our guest, Ross Mankuta, offers his tips, tales, and lessons on how teaching your child to be present, be open-minded, and be willing to explore and be uncomfortable is the best preparation for the college admission process. And if YOU, as the Parent, can find a way to teach your child to do all of that, well, my friends, you are raising a courageous doer and college-bound teen!
As the Director of College Counseling, Ross discusses Early Action, Early Decision, and the reality of applying to highly competitive institutions. Ross also offers surprising tales of two of his most memorable students and applicants, and explains what made each one so compelling in the admission process. Ross truly puts the Community in his school, Milken Community School.
HIGHLIGHTS from this episode:
IF YOU DO NOTHING ELSE, JUMP TO MINUTE 30 AND LISTEN FOR 15 MINUTES. I asked Ross to share a tale about a student that stands out from his entire career. Ross gives a detail description about two students who stood out in the application with their PQs. They found their "coolness" factor and leverage that in the application process. One is a C/B average student in school, but wins a top award while in the middle of application season. The other becomes known in the admission office as "Train Boy" because of application to USC's Policy, Planning, and Development School. Both applicants use their passions to guide their journey to college. They didn't do what they thought they "should" do, but rather, what they wanted to do.
You are in for a treat. Take the 15 minutes!! I promise you, it will be worth it.
Bio:
Originally from Long Island, NY, Ross D. Mankuta earned his Bachelors and Master’s degrees from the George Washington University (GW). After spending time working in politics in both the House of Representatives and The White House, Ross made the transition to the world of higher education by working in the Undergraduate Admission Office at GW.
After two years at GW and two more at the University of Southern California (USC), Ross came to Milken Community Schools to join its College Counseling & Academic Planning office. During his time at Milken Ross also served as an assistant coach to the baseball team as well as worked to assist the admission office by conducting interviews and sitting on the admission committee. In 2018 Ross was on the steering committee for Milken’s CAIS/WASC accreditation process.
This past summer, Ross took on added responsibility and was named Milken’s Director of College Counseling, Alumni Relations, & Strategic Partnerships.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE AND TITLE: December 18, 2019, Be Present. Be Open. Be Uncomfortable.
The Word Every Parent Should Remove
Be a good listener. I hear parents pass this advice along generation after generation. But my question is, “Whose voice are we listening to?” The messages we hear become the messages we believe. And the beliefs children internalize shape who they are and who they become. If you want your child to truly believe she/he can achieve anything, there is ONE WORD all parents must remove from their vocabulary.
After a recent conversation with my own mother, I learned of her decision to change this one word in our home. That one word changed the trajectory of my life and I’ve invited my mom to share this practice with you.
Lydia Franco is one of twelve siblings and as a child she shared one bedroom with her sisters. The cramped space and constant traffic of people made her dream of a way out. When she was admitted to college, she was shocked by the reaction of her mother and regretfully altered her plans. Long before her own daughter was at the doorstep of college, Lydia had already carved a path for a different choice for her first born.
Every success story begins with a childhood. Listen to how the voices in Lydia’s childhood made her determined to give her own children a new beginning.
Every success story begins with a childhood. Hear the one word that changed her first born's destination to YOUniversity.
HIGHLIGHTS:
10 minutes: What was it like growing up in Compton, CA as an immigrant from Mexico?
21 minutes: How Lydia got the idea to go to college.
26 minutes: What her mother said once she was actually admitted to college.
29 minutes: The ONE word you need to remove as a parent.
32 minutes: Mom finally goes to college at the age of 58. What happens when she turns in her first assignment.
41 minutes: Who is Mr. Vargas and how he helped us navigate college admissions.
49 minutes: 5 Best Tips form Dr. C and Mom!
Lydia M. Franco earned her doctorate and is a tenured professor at “Can-Do YOUniversity”
Her Resume: Daughter. Immigrant. Sister. Mother. Wife. Banker. Beach Lover. Single Mom. Hair Dresser. Ice Cream Connoisseur. Entrepreneur. Chef. Honor student. Grandmother. Artist. Dreamer. Believer.
Episode #48
Paying For College: Earn A Debt Free Degree.
My mother screamed on the other end of the phone and I ran around the house like a kid on Christmas. The pure joy is indescribable. When I look back now, I understand there is no other satisfaction than seeing your child happy.
I cannot imagine where I would be if Mom had said, “Ladybug, we can’t afford to send you to your dream college.”
Parents, the best gift you can give your child is a debt free college diploma. If you have a child in elementary school, this episode is for you. If you have a middle schooler, this episode is for you, if you have a college-bound teen headed for college in the next 4 years, this show is especially for you.
Our guest today, Jocelyn Paonita, earned over 120K in scholarships to pay for college. Instead of debt, Jocelyn left college with savings and bought her first investment property shortly after graduation. Jocelyn founded The Scholarship System so she could teach YOU what to do and how to do it!! You’ll want to listen to this entire episode.
Highlights:
Learn Jocelyn's road to earning a completely debt free degree AND even having extra in the bank when she left college.
You will learn the 4 Cs to closing that gap of what it costs and what you will pay. Credits, College, Cost, and Cash. What you need to know in order to leverage each of these before choosing a dream college for your teen.
So much to learn, my head was spinning. Be sure to take notes!
BIO:
Jocelyn Paonita Pearson founded The Scholarship System to share her own experience of graduating from college with ZERO student loans. When college looked unaffordable for Jocelyn, she sprang into action and secured over $126,000 in college scholarships, even receiving an overage check for expenses. It wasn't an easy process, however. It took her years to figure out exactly what to do to be selected for scholarships. Now she helps families learn how they can do the same by teaching them her 6-step System. Families have secured over $2.3M in scholarships to date and growing! Jocelyn is from Charleston, South Carolina and is married to her husband, Donny.
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