SI Counseling aka SIC Podcast

There are a lot of questions out there and we are here to answer them. Stay tune and learn about the ever changing college admissions world.

Wanted to check out colleges in Southern California? Let's find out about some exclusive and unknown colleges like UCLA, Cal Poly Pomona (both public colleges in Southern California), University of Southern California, Loyola Marymount University (LMU - Jesuit campus) and Whittier College. You have your large campuses: USC, UCLA, Cal Poly Pomona Medium size campuses: Loyola Marymount University an...

Join us and listen in with the SI College Counseling Team, with over 75 years of college counseling experience, to advise our wonderful parents and guardians regarding the next steps. As your support team expands at St. Ignatius College Counselors, the key thing is to check in with your student on what their needs are versus the wants of others. To utilize the resources available and to ask questi...

Come and join us as our agenda focuses on our parents/guardians' questions regarding college and: Test Optional does it matter yes or no? FAFSA c hanges FSA ID - establishing your parent and student accounts CSS Profile colleges that consider all variables impacting family's access to fund Common App the application for 1000+ colleges and review on factors used in admission University of Californi...

Here we go again to have the great honor of helping students close one chapter in their high school lives to begin a brand new novel - COLLEGE. This podcast is a recording of a presentation where we cover: **Role of the Parent/Guardian in the College Process **What are the Factors in Admissions **To Test or Not to Test **College Financial Aid **Tasks required on Scoir **The College Application Pla...

It is time for every senior in the country to look on what they have not done and what they need to get done like: Final draft list of colleges Their requirements for admissions, interviews, rep visits and financial aid (check this one!) Drafts of statements for each application and for each campus (there will be a lot) Check with recommenders (two core teachers, counselor and outside recommender...

Seniors it is time to get ready to work on your college applications before applications open up and deadlines approach. There is a lot you can do like statements, interviews, research and so much more. Let's just listen and let's get GOING!

Lots of changes are moving fast and forward in college admissions due to the decisions made this June by the Supreme Court of the United States aka SCOTUS. The world of college admissions will be transforming again. Some individuals in society do not know what has happened, many outlets are not talking about it extensively, many discussions are happening behind close doors and individuals are tryi...

On June 29, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) made the decision to stop allowing college admissions across the nation to use Affirmative Action. Since 1978, the Supreme Court has upheld the use of affirmative action as one factor for admissions until today even though colleges throughout time have proven time and time again that the use of holistic admissions has many factors n...

It is time to get starting in writing your personal statement. The key thing to is to start writing, but if you need a little bit more help. Here are just tips on how to start. So let's get going.

It is summer time! Time to rest. Time to connect. Time to have fun. Time for college. Yes, college. Let's make sure you have volunteer, internships or work lined up along with showing your curiosity in subject areas and fields, virtual tours, virtual interviews, research and getting that Common App and Personal Statements done. Let's go!

Welcome to Rice University in Houston, Texas. This urban campus is located in 300-acre tree-lined area with the most breathtaking research and innovative opportunities. Since 1912, the university has produced doctorates and continued to create impressive numbers. Rank top 20 university in the United States. Top 10 schools with resources per the Wall Street Journal and Timers HIgher Education. Amaz...

So lucky to have not one, not even two but FIVE Posse Scholars from the Class of 2023 who will be heading to Boston University, Lehigh University, St Olaf College and University of Puget Sound next year to continue the tradition of great leaders who will illustrate with their actions not just words - CAN'T STOP WON'T STOP!

Welcome to Regis University where we get interview a current student on campus to learn more about this Jesuit university that has been recognized as a college of distinction on Business, Nursing, Equity and Inclusion, Military Support. It has been long recognized for being a career readiness for their first generation college student. With an enrollment of over 6000 students with almost 100,000 a...

Are you the first person in your family attending college? Are you and your older siblings are the first? Whether you are first or not, learn about how being one of the few and creating a "road never traveled" can feel alone, frustrating, hard AND SO REWARDING! Listen to our host and our guests who are all First Gen!

There are a lot of instructions, information, facts and details. IT IS OVERWHELMING which creates a crazy roller coaster ride for any future prospective college admissions. Thus many topics and critical steps often are overlooked like: verification, additional required documentation and many more. Let's listen to a senior who just went through this process who is going to tell you what she didn't...

We got you experts from across the nation, from the far West, down South to the East coast. Join us as we have a college conversation about key aspects and topics from experts in the field -- college administrators themselves from admissions. Let's learn, listen and make smart choices while creating an authentic and loving choices as you move forward and upward towards your goals.

Welcome to the college admissions journey. Join us as we help sophomores and their parents and guardians understand what is up ahead in the college application process. We address some common questions that is heating up the minds of the Class of 2025 high schoolers and their family members. We are joined with college representatives from the Univeristy of California, Santa Barbara, UCSB, and TCU,...

We have our wonderful expert in financial aid, Dino Koff, who is the Director of Financial Aid at Dartmouth College. He will address the critical question of how to afford college! As college cost increases, active research on the different aspects of financial aid is critical as understanding the limits for both colleges and families. In addition, tips will be addressed, and questions will be ans...

One of our last stops was visiting some great students at Chapman University like Matt. Chapman University is very fortunate to have a student like Matt and it tells. They are a growing popular campus in Orange County in California with beauitful facilities and opportunities. Fifteen miles from the beach from their mid-sized community known for its historic architecture and great weather. This pri...

While on the road, stopped by Loyola Marymount University and visited with one of my former students who is a current student at LMU. Loyola Marymount is one of 28 Jesuit (a Catholic university) colleges that are located in 17th states, the District of Columbia and Belize. Jesuit colleges like Loyola Marymount University in California welcome students of all faith and strive to instill values of m...

We are back again on the road talking with college students to give you real stories of their experiences. This podcast is about one of the nine University of California campuses - UC Riverside! It is 1,200 acre campus with over 26,00 students with two Nobel Prize winners, 11 Fulbright Scholars and 28 National Academies Members located in a diverse geography from the desert to the coast with a gro...

The Posse Foundation was founded in 1989 by Deborah Bial who received the MacArthur "Genius" Grant for her work to recruit students from across the nation and connect them with partner colleges and universities in the United States as a leadership cohort that is about inclusiveness, support, understanding and game changers. It is one of ten organizations chosen by President Barack Obama to receive...

If you haven't heard about UC Scouts - you need to know about it. We are here to inform you about an online opportunity to help you to remediate a course or advance your skills in subject areas that may not be available at your high school. This is a podcast for anyone who is a lover of learning from 8th grade to high school. Let's learn and grow!

Let's learn about one of the big leaders in higher education - Boston University. This large university with "endless" amounts of opportunities is the gateway to so many different majors, scholars and fun all around Boston. We will learn from one of their best - BU & SI Alumnus - Rob who will talk about his best experiences at BU and how Boston University can be a great fit for YOU!