Destination YOUniversity

#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! We’ve decided to Celebrate 30 Teens With 30 Dreams and reveal the 30 Destination YOUniversities they will call home! YOU are invited for a...

#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 paren...

#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! We’ve decided to Celebrate 30 Teens With 30 Dreams and reveal the 30 Destination YOUniversities they will...

#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. We’ve d...

#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. We’ve decided to Celebrate 30 Teens With 30 Dream...

#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!! We’ve decided to Celebrate...

#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 impres...

#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?...

#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!  We’ve decided to Celebrate 30 Teens With...

#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!! We’ve decided to Celebrate 30 Teens With 30 Dreams and reveal the 30 Destination YOUniversities they will call home! YOU are invited for a front row seat!! Join us and you’ll...

#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. We’ve decided to Celebra...

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 a...

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...

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. TRUT...

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...

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...

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: Applyi...

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....

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 perso...

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...

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 epi...

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 For...

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 t...

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 an...

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 c...