SI Counseling aka SIC Podcast

This is it! It is college application time and there is so much information. But we are here to help you to understand all the overall steps, tips and suggestions how to move forward on your college applications. Questions are addressed, next steps are given and let's begin the college admissions game TOGETHER!

Did you know some colleges offer optional college interviews? Yes, they do! But do not worry we have a student who will share their experiences before, during and post interview along with suggestions on how you can schedule, prepare and obtain a great mindset before you go onto your next college interview!

You are so lucky! Nope, SUPER LUCKY! We have some great students who took time out of the 10th Annual SI Magis College Bootcamp where all high schoolers have a chance not only to learn about the UC (University of California), CSU (California State University), Common App for over 900 colleges across the world, college personal statement writing AND college financial aid and scholarships. They work...

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! The key thing is to take ownership of the college process and focus on one's talent...

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!

Right after visiting the University of California, Davis and California State University, Maritime we have students giving you their personal experience and advise on the importance of visiting a campus whether on line or in person, what to ask, what to look for and what to do.

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://...

Join Mia and I as we discuss a checklist to go over this summer to prepare for college application season. Let's go and 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 of its beaches. If you want to l...

Amazing, inspiring, uplifting, encouraging, real, humble, genuine, heartfelt, honest - simply put "the greater" the more" spoke at St. Ignatius College Prep Bannan Theater and the SI Magis Seniors of Class of 2022 presented their truth at the 8th Annual Magis Senior Panel. These extraordinary individuals shared their journeys as they trail-blazed as proud BIPOC, first gen, Sobrino scholars, childr...

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...

Take a moment to listen to college admission representatives with a vast amount of knowledge from colleges across the nation who will share their wisdom, insight and advice to help guide students and their support systems on how to approach the college process while staying true on their journey towards college.

We are so lucky to have once again college admission representatives from both the private and public sector to discuss their experiences and desires when reading personal statements for college undergraduate admissions. You will also get expert advise from St. Ignatius College Counseling Department on how to start, things to keep in mind and the importance of authenticity. Thank you to Jonathan R...

Did you wonder if tests really matter? Curious how athletes play in admissions? Wonder what a good fit means? Do rigorous courses really matter in admissions? These questions and more are answered by experts both from the UC and private admissions sides with special guests from UCSB and Dickinson College in Pennsylvania. Listen and learn now!

Curious what is the timeline for your college admissions experience starting from sophomore year all the way through senior year? Well listen up and learn how the journey will unfold with lots of opportunities to explore, engage and design your new destiny!

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 guest, Mia, why these activities are so important for you and COLLEGE!