College 4 ALL

Changes are still coming your way whether you are a Senior, Junior or even a Sophomore. We are here again to talk about standardized test requirements for U.S. colleges like over 1800 of them. What have they decided since the Fall 2022 college admission cycle? Let's learn, let's understand TOGETHER and YOU DECIDE whether to test or not to test for college admissions. The key thing is to take owner...

Have you been asked about your college list? Do folks forget to ask you how you are and rather ask you where you are applying to? Let's listen to a Senior who is going through this process right now and how she is going to decide whether to share or not to share.

We are here today to cover some vocabulary words that are often used in college admissions that most folks do not know. There are many out there, but never hesitate to ask the college rep or your counselor because YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE!

We are bringing over twenty years of experience of planning, coordinating and following up on college visits with high school students with a school counselor and a coach, award winning Coach Nicole Dinas, who really just want their amazing students see themselves at a college campus. Whether you can fly out or just deciding to check out colleges online, here are some imperative tips for you that...

So honor to interview with St. Ignatius Magis Alum Ed who is a current student at Seattle University in Washington. He is also a Sullivan Leadership Scholarship winner and is a great example of how to make an impact in college both inside and outside the classroom. Let's learn together about Seattle University, one of 28 Jesuit universities and colleges in the USA. For more details go to: https://...

Welcome to another episode where we prepare you this summer to get ready for your college applications this summer. Let's do this thing!

It is time for some college advice whether you are just starting to think about college, heavy in the work or just asking yourself how should I present myself. Here is some college advice from AMV with almost 30 years of experience in college admissions.

Listen up everyone who wants to be a superhero - aka a nurse. We are fortunate to have Jonathan Rice from the University of San Francisco share his wisdom for prospective students passionate about nursing. He will talk about what colleges are looking for in prospective nursing majors, what to expect in college as a nursing major, future careers in the medical field and so much more. Let's do this...

We went to visit the beautiful campus of University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. Here we get to catch up with Jacob, a student at the University of Puget Sound, who is also a Posse Scholar. Yes, that is right he earned a full scholarship for free tuition and the most priceless thing - support by his posse. Listen to words of wisdom from Jacob, tips on the Posse process and the secret to s...

We are so excited to have an opportunity to learn about Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington from Gio who is a nursing student at Gonzaga. Here we will get a student point of view of their experiences as we all learn more about being a Zag!

California State University, Long Beach is our next tour that we took in Southern California. Before our visit we did some homework on the history of Long Beach State - THE BEACH (their mascot). Here you will learn about some unique majors and colleges along with a special interview with two of there very own students. WARNING: Long Beach State is near Long Beach Airport and as we were being safe...

Take a moment as Julia Mata who has worked on both sides in college admissions and I sit down and talk about college admissions results and what does that mean what to do or not to do as we continue to pivot with the ongoing fluid changes in admissions.

Let's learn about Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. We get an unique opportunity to learn about the campus through one of their students. Jordan is studying Public Relations and is loving Pepperdine. Here is an opportunity to learn about the pros and cons about this college campus located in the gorgeous Malibu mountains facing the Pacific Ocean with all its beaches. If you want to lear...

IT IS TIME! Decisions have come in and whether you are excited or not sure how to feel - you gotta decide on the next chapter in your life. It is SIR (statement of intent to register) to one college campus. Yes, you have to pick one college after all the decisions and award letters come in. We have a guest who had to go through this process with all the acceptances, denials and waitlist and figure...

Help the UC Campuses see YOU through your college app statements known as PIQ's. We don't get one but two college representatives from the famous University of California system. They bring their perspectives, experiences and wisdom on what a student do and not to do on their statements on the UC college application. But also remind students how GPA's and courses play a big part but just as import...

As college admissions decisions flow into the lives of seniors - it is important for seniors and everyone connected to them are aware that there is a painful, stressful, hard waiting game for that decision. Listen to Isabel about questions do ask, not to ask and other things to be aware of. THERE IS MORE -- we will get to listen as Isabel reveals an admission decision from one of her colleges. Dru...

Thinking about applying to an UC - the University of California? Well while the campuses (all nine) are amazing, the application can be overwhelming. So let's listen to Isabel who already submitted her UC application and how you can get ready for your Fall application. New application opens up August 1st.

There are so many resources how to look into colleges on how to find the good, the bad, the affordable and the ones you gotta check out. Take some time and listen from a veteran college counselor and a high school student, Mia, on the different perspectives on a variety tools - the best one is a student's!

Whether you are a 9th grader, 10th or 11th grader - it is time to find ways to enrich your life with activities outside of the classroom. It doesn't matter whether you are doing your own experiments like how to dissemble a toaster and put it back together, do a Pre-College program, internship, a job AND MORE! Find out with my guest, Mia, why these activities are so important for you and COLLEGE!

Are you ready for a college road trip? Our guest, Mia, went on to visit many colleges in Southern California. She will share her experiences at various type of universities for YOU!

Let's learn about some of the key tasks junior students in high school need to take to get ready for the college admissions process with our special guest - Mia.

Let's take an unique moment and listen to the college admissions journey with Mia from the Class of 2023. It is a crazier ride for her grade level - however - this class knows how to endure and with Mia as our guest she will help gives us insight what students need, what they know and what they need to know. Listen and learn! NOTE: Since this podcast was produced - Stanford has decided to continue...

Come with Isabel to hear about the beautiful Colorado State University and the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs which both have a great variety of majors and a variety of experiences AND we will go over what a students should do next after a virtual or in-person campus tour. LET'S GO!

Some hard decisions is coming really fast for the Class of 2023 and even Class of 2024 regarding college admissions and standardized testing. The key thing is to take ownership of the college process and focus on one's talent and moments that will benefit the students short term, mid-term and long term. Listen to why YOU, THE STUDENT, SHOULD DECIDE!

Let's go on a field trip with our guest, Isabel, a senior beginning her college admissions journey. She is here to tell us about her campus tour visits from UCSB, UCSC and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. We cover how to prepare for future visits, great follow up tips and of course how to do virtual visits, too! Let's learn and grow.