The Student Manager

Download and listen to Ep. 135 as sophomore Jackson Macias shares his experience at one of America's oldest public universities in Oxford, Ohio.  When people say Miami, why should this Ohio campus come to mind first?  This Mater Dei alum '24 tells what he likes and what he doesn't like about the Redhawks.  Currently, the Redhawks are ranked #24 and undefeated in basketball (22-0).  Miami (OH) is a...

We sit down with two former Mater Dei '24 alum Audrey Piper and Joshua Fong and discuss their experiences in Boulder, Colorado.  Do these current Buffs think it's worth the $65,000 annual tuition that their parents pay to send them out-of-state.  Audrey and Joshua continue to their friendship after high school and look out for each other in Boulder.   Download and listen to them share what's life...

How do college admission counselors make their decisions?  Download and listen to Syossex Principal, John Durante.  He has been the principal of this Long Island High School for 14 years and hosts the College Admission Process podcast.  He has over 185 episodes with college admissions counselors.  He shares his insights and tips on what they look for, what they want and what they don't want.  Don'...

Download and listen to Kristi Steele, Owner at KC360.  She assists families through the collegiate admission process.  On this episode Steele communicates the new FAFSA filing.  Also, she discusses the application process, essays, SAT/ACT testing, financial aid and scholarships.  This is a must listen if you want to hear tips and advice from a college counselor.

Download and listen to sophomore Vol Tyler Cornuke share his experience at the University of Tennessee.  The '22 Newport Harbor alum tells "ALL" - what he likes and what he dislikes about Knoxville, Tennessee.  This is a must listen, if you are considering attending college in SEC country.  Tyler talks about classes, dorm life, fraternity rush, night life and the social scene.  How does a Southern...

Download and listen to junior Hoya Grace O'Brien share her experience at Georgetown University.  The '21 Newport Harbor alum tells "ALL" - what she likes and what she dislikes about Washington, D.C.  This is a must listen, if you are considering attending college on the east coast.  Grace talks about classes, dorm life, sorority rush, clubs on campus, night life and the social scene.  Where does t...

It's the Final Four for NCAA women's volleyball.  The Dukes didn't advance, however, senior libero Madilyn O'Toole takes time to discuss her experience at James Madison University women's volleyball team.  Find out why the Assumption Rocket alum decided on JMU in Northern Virginia.  O'Toole discusses what she likes and what she doesn't like about the campus in Harrisonburg, Virginia.  This busines...

Will the Wolverines win the football National Championship?  Download and listen to Newport Harbor '22 alum Annie O'Brien.  She shares her first year in Ann Arbor, Michigan, as well as, gives her prediction on who will win it all in college football!  The first Wolverine to join the podcast, O'Brien has a great time telling "ALL" - what she likes and what she dislikes about Ann Arbor and the unive...

Download and listen to Mater Dei '22 alum Vann Pronger and Jenny Cullen share their first year in Madison, Wisconsin!  We've had numerous Badgers on and it's good to get a refresher.  The Monarch alum have a great time telling "ALL" - what they like and what they dislike about MADtown and the university.  Is there really a bad thing to say about Wisco?  This is a must listen too if you are conside...

Download and listen to Mater Dei '22 Emily Macias share her first year in Charleston, South Carolina!  She tells "ALL" - what she likes and what she dislikes about the South.  This is a must listen too if you are considering attending college in the South.   Emily talks about classes, dorm life, sorority rush, night life and the social scene.  Where does Emily like to hang out and eat?  Is College...

Download and listen to Newport Harbor High School parent Bridgit Gaffney.  The mother of three discusses the college search and admission process with two of her college students.  Bridgit has two Cal Poly Mustangs and communicates what she did and what she would do differently.  She also discusses how her two college kids, Mikey and Stella, are very different and had individual experiences throug...

November 1st is Priority Deadline for college admissions.  Former guest from Ep. #69 joins again!  This is a definite download and must listen too.  Have you submitted your applications by the priority deadline?  If not, it's not too late.  Stucker communicates amazing information on the college search and admission process.  He emphasizes continue to research and make a master calendar of admitte...

One week away from the November 1st application deadline for early decision and early action candidates.  Question to senior students and parents...have you visited college campuses in September and October?  If so, are you taking full advantage of your visit and meeting with the right people and asking the right questions?  Is your college essay genuine and reflects you?  Who's proofreading it? ...

Why Mater Dei '22 Jordyn Schilling loves the country club life as a student-athlete at the University of High Point?  If you have never heard of HPU, this is an episode you want to listen too.  If she had to do it all over again, what she would do differently in the recruiting process and what advice she gives to students and parents?  Download and listen to Schilling share her story from Morganto...

Everything a student and parents needs to know when traveling abroad to London, England.  University of Wisconsin '24 Clare Archer shares her London experience abroad.  She discusses how she selected London and what the academic schedule and classes were like.  The Badger '24 senior also highlights her favorite trips throughout Europe.  This is a must listen if you are a student planning to go abr...

Everything a student and parents needs to know when traveling abroad to Milan, Italy.  University of Wisconsin '24 Rahman Almousalli shares his Milan experience abroad.  He discusses how he selected Madrid and what the academic schedule and classes were like.  The Badger '24 senior also highlights his favorite trips throughout Europe.  This is a must listen if you are a student planning to go abro...

Everything a student and parents needs to know when traveling abroad to Barcelona, Spain.  University of Wisconsin '24 Maggie Keiper and Fran Diaz share their Barcelona experience abroad.  The two discuss how they selected Barcelona and what the academic schedule and classes were like.  The Badger '24 seniors also highlight their favorite trips throughout Europe.  This is a must listen if you are...

Everything a student and parents needs to know when traveling abroad to Florence, Italy.  University of Colorado '24 Brendan Carley shares his experience abroad.  He discusses how he choose Florence and what the academic schedule and classes were like.  The Newport Harbor High School '20 also highlights his favorite trips throughout Europe.  This rising senior at CU talks about his first three yea...

Do you know how to interview for an internship or your first job after graduation?  You don't want to miss Haley Bain discuss how the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina prepared her for life after graduation. This Aspen, Colorado resident shares recommendations and advice on how to be persistent and not give up on finding an internship, as well as, the first job.  She will te...

The college academic year is almost done which means it's time to interview for internships or potentially your first career job after college graduation.   You don't want to miss Jake Briones discuss how Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington prepared them for life after graduation.  The Class of '22 graduate discusses his internship with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes to his current position with...

Do you know how to interview for an internship or your first job after graduation?  You don't want to miss Anthony DeBono discuss how Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona prepared him for life after graduation. This former Mater Dei alum shares recommendations and advice on how to be persistent and not give up on finding an internship, as well as, the first job.  He will tell you what to do...

The college academic year is almost done which means it's time to interview for internships or potentially your first career job after college graduation.   You don't want to miss former guest of The Student Manager Jack Meier (Ep. 21) and his girlfriend Alaina Muchnick discuss how Northeastern University prepared them for life after graduation.  The Class of '21 graduates discuss the impact and v...

Download and listen to Eric Engelbert from Orange Country Real Estate.  This entrepreneur graduated from Indiana University before relocating to Newport Beach.  His background in finance attracts buyers, sellers and investors.  Today, he shares ideas and tips for a college student or recent graduate on how to have a plan and work the plan.  His strategies and recommendations are a must listen to f...

From a D1 student-athlete to normal college student.  Download and listen to Mater Dei HS '21 Bella LeSage share her story to this prestigious academic Big 10 university and what is was like to be a student-athlete at Northwestern before an injury ended her volleyball career.  LeSage talks about her experience the first few years in Evanston.  Is this Big 10 university in Evanston, Illinois a coll...

If you had to do it all over again, what do you do differently in the recruiting process and what advice do you give to students and parents? Download and listen to Foothill High School '21 Lauren Bays share what it's like to be a student-athlete at the University of Washington.  The sophomore Husky is considered one of the top Liberos in the nation.  Bays talks about her experience the past two y...