SI Counseling aka SIC Podcast

Are you ready to go on a college road trip? Well Mia did attend the St Ignatius Magis Southern California College Tour and she is going to share her adventure with us!

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...

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!

There are so MANY rumors out there in college admissions now. Too many! So we are here to play the game Myth or Truth. So let's see what are the myths and truths out there now in college admissions. Let's listen in.

Are you ready for the crazy ride for college admissions? The season is here again but with so many great changes which lead to a lot more questions. We are here to break down those barriers to help you and highlight what to do and not to do. Let's Go!

Take a moment and listen in on recommendations after you have been accepted into college! Congratulations! Congratulations!

A conversation with a veteran in the field of college admissions - Drew Riley, Dean of Admissions at Denison University in Ohio. Here we will have a conversation about where college admissions is now during the pandemic and highlights where it may be going in the future. Let's listen and learn.

Join us to understand learning differences and how students can master their skills to be great students and great contributors in their education journey and beyond.

Join us as we interview Steve Bluford aka Coach Blu who has worked with students for decades now in sports. He is a high school athletic advisor for students who want to play college sports. Let's listen.

We have a unique opportunity to get an interview from Former First Lady Michelle Obama's Reach Higher program. It is focused on making room for students to gain opportunities that helps them rise up along with their family, community and our world. Let's take a moment to listen.

Take a moment to listen to key steps that every Junior should take advantage of this Spring semester especially this year as the pandemic have transformed lives and even college admissions

As we move into Fall semester 2020 there are more questions than answers. We take the time to address some of those common questions while reinforcing how to maintain a flexible mindset during some challenging times.

Another amazing college joins the show ~ Lehigh University. A research campus with over 2000 acres in Pennsylvania providing students a vibrant campus with academic rigor, an entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative opportunities.

Join us as we learn about Xavier University! A Jesuit University in Cincinnati, Ohio, annually ranked among the nation’s best universities. A campus that offer 90+ undergraduate majors, 60+ minors and 40+ graduate programs to approximately 6,500 total students. So let's listen to the show and learn more about college.

We are here again with FAQ segment of the show to address any follow-up questions regarding college admissions during the pandemic. More and more questions are popping up and we wanted to take some time again during the summer to address questions on how COVID-19 is impacting college admissions with a very, very special guest.

An interview with executive producer John Campbell on a journey to find and document a success story in American education. The Infamous Future focuses on the unique perspectives of inspired educators, its leaders, elected officials, and the remarkable students of Eagle Academy who educate and mentor young men into future leaders committed to excellence in character, scholastic achievement and com...

Have questions about COVID-19 and college? So do we! Let's take a deep breath before we listen to some questions from a parent about COVID-19 and the future with admissions and college for their student.

Get an opportunity to learn from Dino Koff, Director of Financial Aid at Darthmouth College about the financial aid process for college. Learn tips and strategies so college can be possible for YOU!

With are privileged to take a moment to sit down with Oberlin College President Carmen Twillie Ambar to discuss about the great history of Oberlin College, the interesting opportunities at liberal art colleges and even the issues with higher education with even the recent Varsity Blues scandal. Listen in and learn how Oberlin College integrates a "rich array of experiences" for students in academi...

Need help addressing the University of California's Personal Insight questions? We welcome again Mike Drish from the University of California, Los Angeles - UCLA from Undergraduate Admissions Office sharing valuable tips and tools to prepare students on giving their story for the UC system.

If you are a high school student looking into engineering here are some general tips and advice to some popular colleges for college admissions.

A documentary that seeks to spark conversations about the nature of the college admission that is directed by Juliane Dressner and co-directed by Edwin Martinez. Personal Statement follows three seniors at Brooklyn high schools. We are lucky enough to have an interview with one of the students, Karoline, and the director Juliane Dressner with a staff member from the Reacher Higher initiative creat...

Learn about all the amazing opportunities that community colleges have to offer with Dean Alex Guirba at the City College of San Francisco's Community Outreach, Enrollment & Engagement. Community colleges truly practice the message for all students "Nothing is impossible unless YOU think it is impossible."

Learn about the college options and obstacles that DREAMers will have to face to become college bound and college graduates. We are fortunate to speak with Estefania Hermosillo from Immigrants Rising. She is the Community Education Coordinator at Immigrants Rising. She began to actively participate in the immigrant rights movement in 2012 and has participated in various capacities. Estefania has b...