Inspired Education: Recent Episodes
Marisela Gomez
InspirED believes that every student can go to college. All a student needs to reach their dream is encouragement and a little guidance along their way. Marisela Gomez, Founder, invites special guests to share their expertise (or passion) in a particular area of admissions. Ready to get inspirED?
InspirED cree que todos los estudiantes pueden ir a la universidad. Para que los estudiante alcancen su meta, solo necesitan un empujón y poco de consejería durante su camino. Marisela Gómez, Fundadora, invita a personas con experiencia en el campo de admisión. ¿Listos para ser inspirados?
Los gastos de la universidad nos preocupan, y a veces no podemos dormir de tanta ansiedad del futuro. En este episodio, Francisco Tostado, Director de Ayuda Financiera, compartida como usted puede emparejar a explorar el proceso de ayuda financiera.
En este episodio, platicamos sobre:
¿Cuales documentos se necesitan entregar? ¿Que es el EFC? ¿Cuales herramientas existen para empezar a entender el proceso de ayuda financiera?
Sites que recomendamos:
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
https://fafsa.ed.gov/spa/fafsa4c/?locale=en_US#/landing
https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org
The application process for Fall 2021 is changing rapidly to support students amid the COVID-19 challenge. Brooke Higgins, Founder of Crosswalk Education, shares what the changes mean for you and what are steps that you can take to be successful during the next application process.
In this episode, we discuss:
1) What changes are happening in the testing world?
2) What are things you can do to support your application process?
3) And how to move forward as you are wrapping up Spring 2020?
Ever wondered what is it like to go to college in the UK? How about in the UK close to the beach? Jesse Lynch, shares information about Exeter. We discuss:
What makes Exeter unique compared to other universities abroad?
What type of majors/career paths are available at Exter?
What type of community will you find on both campuses?
Useful websites: For Exeter's main campus, go here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sbQHjazAwY
For Exeter's smaller campus (on the ocean) in Cornwall, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HumMMmCMYOs
The link for all requirements can be found here: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/international/yourcountry/usa/
From Jesse: "Most of all, anyone interested about anything can just email us directly at americas@exeter.ac.uk. We can help discuss the majors, discuss all aspects of the admissions process (see the AP classes and any tests), help with the very easy visa process, discuss funding opportunities, and all around life in England and student life at Exeter!"
Ready to dive into STEM or Business while studying in London? Studying at Imperial is the only specialized STEM/Business school in the UK. Catherine Eames, International Student Recruitment Manager at Imperial College London, shares everything you need to know to make it happen. Catherine studied in the UK and has been working UK Higher Education and international student recruitment since 2008. She has been advising students and counsellors based in the USA for the last 7 years and regularly presents at conferences on UK admissions and the university sector.
In this episode, we discuss:
What does it mean to study at Imperial?
Do I really need to choose my major/career before I enroll?
What type of opportunities do students have while studying at Imperial?
If you are looking for a liberal arts college that is close to the NYC, Adelphi is the perfect place for you. Melissa Bellantonio shares all the different opportunities you can find what Adelphi, from support services to accelerated programs.
In this episode, we discuss:
1) Will I be able to find an internship while in college?
2) What type of accelerated programs are offered at Adelphi?
3) If I am on the spectrum, does Adelphi offer any programs?
Useful sites:
Admissions Webpage: admissions.adelphi.edu
Admissions & Aid FAQs During COVID-19: admissions.adelphi.edu/faq-covid19
Adelphi University Campus Tours: admissions.adelphi.edu/visit/campus-tours
Adelphi University Virtual Tour: delphi.edu/virtual-tour
Discover a lot of opportunities waiting for you at London Metropolitan University. Meghan Godding is the International Officer for student recruitment and business development in North America for London Metropolitan University. She shares all the different opportunities you find while studying at London Met.
Meghan is remote-based in the US (Denver, CO) to be able to more easily advise prospective students in their time zones, and to travel around North America on behalf of London Metropolitan University. She also teaches the undergraduate study abroad prep course as adjunct faculty at the University of Denver.
In this episode, we discuss:
Will my UK degree transfer to US?
Can I afford out-of-country tuition?
Have you ever thought of going to college in the UK? Well, we have an excellent option for you. Kiara Cowart, from Regents University in London, shares with us what the university has to offer to students. She also mentions great major options. Join us in this informative discussion as we discuss:
- What makes Regents University a viable option for you?
- What academic/majors can I pursue at Regents?
- What can I do outside of the classroom while in London?
Useful websites:
https://www.regents.ac.uk/about/our-people/kiara-cowart (you can find Kiara's contact info here)
https://www.regents.ac.uk
Curious to know what you need to know what financial aid works? And how you can explore what you may receive from colleges? Francisco Tosdado, Director of Financial Aid, shares tips on what you can do now to prepare for the financial aid process. In this episode, we discuss:
- What forms do I need to submit in order to be considered?
- Expected Family Contribution
- What tools are available to find my EFC (Expected Family Contribution)?
Useful websites:
- https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
- https://fafsa.ed.gov/spa/fafsa4c/?locale=en_US#/landing
- https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org
EPISODE NOTES
Francisco Tostado, Director of Financial Aid, shares information about financial aid and what steps you can take if income has changed at home. In this episode we discuss:
- What can I do if my parents' income changed?
- Professional judgement
- What options do I have if I don't receive aid?
EPISODE NOTES All of the students' academic and activity plans have changed. This is huge! Now, they have an opportunity to think outside the box. Christopher Williamson, Founder of Veritas College Advising, and I talk about possible opportunities students can explore while being at home due to COVID-19. In this episode we discuss:
1) What is a balanced college list?
2) What activities can students do while at home?
3) Not just community service is considered, also home responsibilities are considered in the admission review.
Our guest today is Dave Kobzina, Portland State University. Dave shares a lot of useful information as he has been in the admissions for over 15 tears. He grew up in Northern California, and the room of his childhood home still has the same look to it as it did when he was a teenager! He now lives in Sherwood and enjoys playing softball, spending time with his family, working in the yard, and going to the coast. On this episode we discuss:
- Why should students consider Portland State University?
- What type of student should apply?
- More importantly, listen in to an admission expert, Dave!
Want to learn more about PSU? Contact For more information, contact Dave at kobzinad@pdx.edu.