College and Career Champion: Helpful Information for a Purposeful Career Path

The UCs are the most applied to institution in the world and highly competitive to get admitted especially for the top UCs. More students are put on the waitlist and I share a successful letter of continued interest. If interested in working with me, email to get started: tiffany@collegeandcareerchampion.com Want the template to write a Letter of Continue Interest? Complete the form and note you w...

I predict waitlisted students will have a higher chance of admission to their waitlisted schools. I share my reasoning, data from top universities like Stanford, Princeton, Cornell, Georgetown, Carnegie Mellon and more. I also cover appeals that worked. Reach out if you'd like help proofreading your LOCI. Want the template to write a Letter of Continue Interest? Complete the form and note you...

Looking to understand why you're on the UC waitlist? How to increase your chances of getting off the list? I discuss why being on the waitlist is a good sign, likelihood of getting off the waitlist, and how to write a convincing letter of continued interest. Reach out if you'd like help proofreading your LOCI. Want the template to write a Letter of Continue Interest? Complete the form and...

Unsure about which career paths to pursue? I cover strategies on how to verify your ideal career interest especially as a student. This is a small portion of my college and career preparation course so if you want the comprehensive guide, check out my course below.    Resources mentioned in video:   UC Berkeley Career Center Resources on Informational Interviews: https://career.berk...

I have worked with hundreds of students over the course of my decade long career as a college and career professional. I am often asked for my thoughts on what sets successful students apart. Time and time again I’ve noticed a KEY factor that top students do differently than others. In my new video, I cover their secret to success, how other students can achieve similarly, and examples of real stu...

Considering attending a community college? Looking to transfer from a community college? Rodolfo Santos, Dean of Enrollment for Contra Costa College shares reasons to go to a community college including cost, networking opportunities, and best advice on how to successfully transfer to a 4 year institution. Tune in to be informed about college options.    Check out Contra College College:...

Deciding what to write for your college application essays? Wondering if your essay topic will be unique enough to stand out? Tiffany Phu, college and career coach, covers the most common essay topics to avoid and how to write your essay if you decide to write about a common topic.   💌 SUBSCRIBE to get advice and resources directly to your inbox: https://www.collegeandcareerchampion.com/subs...

The University of California applications opened August 1st so it's time to have the BEST strategies to write your personal insight questions / essays. Tiffany covers the best questions / prompts to answer, how to answer them, and mistakes to avoid. Tune in to ensure you're prepared for applying to the UC system.    SIGN UP FOR OUR WEBINAR ON "ACING THE COLLEGE APPS" on August 17 @ 5-6pm...

Wondering how to get the best letters of recommendation (LOR) for your college application? Tiffany covers when, who, how, and what to ask for in a letter of recommendation. Tune in to learn the best strategies to ensure you get the best letter of recommendation as possible.    SIGN UP FOR OUR WEBINAR ON "ACING THE COLLEGE APPS" on August 17 @ 5-6pm PST (first 50 RSVP are offered free pr...

Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed, or anxious about your future as you're applying to college and preparing for a career? We have a discussion with Amrita Vu, a Site Lead Therapist at a California High School, who shares how mental health is related to college and career ambitions, advice on how to recognize when you need mental health assistance, and how to manage parental pressures. Tune...

Wondering which extracurricular activities to invest in while in high school to stand out against the crowd when applying to colleges? Tiffany shares common extracurricular activities that aren't as helpful for your college applications. Watch to learn what activities to avoid and pursue. Note: these activities apply to very selective universities and is not a comprehensive list. These activities...

Thinking about what to write for your college essay? Tiffany goes over 3 real student essay topics and explains how they resulted in admittance to top universities. Also don't forget to subscribe to College and Career Champion email list to get access to our e-series launching in a few weeks.  Note: please do NOT copy these essay topics. They are meant to give inspiration. Your essay should b...

Curious about what it takes to start a career in marketing? HenHouse Brewing Marketing Strategist, Ashlyn Robinson, shares her path within digital marketing, what classes to take, and how to network. We also discover both of our love for the same artist. Tune in to get her advice! HenHouse Brewing: https://henhousebrewing.com/ HenHouse Brewing Company YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Ud...

Curious about what it takes to become a Brewmaster? HenHouse Brewery's Zach Kelly shares his untraditional path of becoming a Brewmaster and how others can enter in the field. He highlights the UC Davis Brewing Program and Siebel Institute of Technology along with ergonomic importance. If you're interested in craft beer, there are also different roles beyond making beer so tune in to learn more. &...

Financial aid expert, Miguel Mendoza, has 15+ years of experience navigating FAFSA and helping families strategize to afford college. I learned a lot from the conversation and know you will too. Tune in as we discuss how to get more aid, when to submit and appeal a financial aid package, when and how to pay off loans, the CSS Profile, and much more.    👋 About College and Career Champio...

As a college and career advisor for nearly a decade, I've seen common MISTAKES students make when applying to college that cause disappointing rejections. This video highlights tactics on how to avoid these common and unpredictable mistakes so watch until the end!     👋 About College and Career Champion  I am Tiffany Phu, a college and career advisor passionate about helping s...

Interested in becoming a doctor? Deciding which major you should declare? When and how many times should you take the MCAT? We cover all these topics and more with Dr. Vinh John Le, MD about his path to becoming a doctor, how to succeed in college and medical school, skill sets that are pivotal for medicine, and strategies including which majors to choose. We discover his Hollywood ambition too! T...

Looking to apply to college, but don’t know where to start? We've compiled key milestones during the college application process so you get an overview of how to be on track during your application journey. This video is meant to be a high-level comprehensive timeline so you know what’s ahead. There will be follow up videos with deep dives into each action item as part of a larger series so subscr...

Successful international students and professionals from the Vietnamese community share college advice on how to apply, succeed, maximize financial aid, and find careers in the United States. Content is applicable to ALL international students interested in US colleges and video is available in Vietnamese subtitles.    Panel participants:   Chi Nguyen, Drexel University graduate and...

Jason Steving, Google Software Engineer, son of an amazing single mother, University of Arizona graduate, and one of my favorite hires shares how he found his passion, steps to secure a job at Google, and how to prepare for the workforce. Watch if you're considering a profession in technology.    Jason's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsteving/     Check out Cal...

Getting ready to go to college? I collected must know college advice from successful graduates who shared things they wish they knew before heading off to college. Listen to learn how to have the best college experience. LINKS Check out California College and Career Consulting to get assistance in navigating the college application process. We also specialize in career readiness with resume assist...

In this session, we are interviewing Melia Martin, Admissions Reviewer for the University of California San Diego. She shares tips on how to apply to the UCs, what to avoid, and how COVID-19 has impacted the process.     Check out California College and Career Consulting to get assistance in navigating the college application process. We also specialize in career readiness with resume as...

Accepted into multiple great college options or deciding which schools to apply to? We'll be discussing different factors to consider while finding the RIGHT college for you. These resources are SO HELPFUL that I wish I knew about these tips when I was making my decision; the process would have been WAY less stressful so TAP IN! LINKS   Check out California College and Career Consulting to ge...

If you're on the waitlist or denied admissions from your dream school, we'll be covering how to still get the future you want by appealing to get off the waitlist or admitted. Additionally, we discuss what truly matters when it comes to planning for your future. Fear not, everything will be ok!    Check out California College and Career Consulting to get assistance in navigating the coll...

Everyone makes mistakes. Some larger than others and some get caught. This podcast will focus on disciplinary records, what actions to take when applying to colleges when you've been suspended, expelled, or even charged with a crime. I’m here to tell you that it IS possible to still get into your dream school if you follow these tips.   Check out California College and Career Consulting to ge...