Admitn' it

You got denied, from your dream school, and the sky literally feels like it’s falling, what do you do now?! You move forward. We understand that getting denied can be disappointing and upsetting not only to you, but to your supporters as well, and you can be feeling a range of different emotions. This episode addresses those emotions you may be feeling, and gives you steps on how to move forward. As Netty says “You are always exactly where you’re supposed.” So embrace it and adjust your plans, and know that you can still achieve your greatness, even if you didn’t get into your dream school.  Tune in now!

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @admitnit , like us on facebook: Admitn’ It, and you can send any questions, suggestions, or fanmail to: [email protected]!

From the court to computers he did it all. This week on Admitn’ it you get to hear a very unique perspective on Life Post Sports with Uncle D and breaking into the tech industry. He was born in Inglewood, played ball with some of the greats like Byron Scott, and had a very successful career in the Tech industry before it became a “booming industry.”

Uncle D gets real with us, shares his story of almost flunking out of college, turning it around, transferring colleges right before he graduated and eventually going off to earn his Masters Degree. His journey is inspiring, and captivating.

Tune in now to get some incredible life tips, and wisdom from Uncle D!

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @admitnit , like us on facebook: Admitn’ It, and you can send any questions, suggestions, or fanmail to: [email protected]!

Money, Money. MONEY! How do you get it and where do you get it? FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) can be overwhelming and confusing. There are so many questions you’ll need to answer on the application, so much personal information to fill out, and sometimes you don’t even know where to start. Lucky for you we’ve got your back! You can start here.

In this episode of Admitn’ It we Interview Yvonne, a Financial Aid Counselor who has been in the field for 35 years. She gives us a wealth of information, based on her experience of being in the field for so long. She talks about borrowing wisely, breaks some common financial aid myths, and answers some questions you didn't even know you needed to ask. Tune in for this very informative interview.

Admission terms  of the day:

Subsidized Loan: do not accrue interest while you are in school at least half-time or during deferment periods.

Unsubsidized Loan: An unsubsidized student loan is one in which the interest starts accruing the moment you or your school receive the loan funds.

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @admitnit , like us on facebook: Admitn’ It, and you can send any questions, suggestions, or fanmail to: [email protected]!

Audio Engineer: Levi Williams. 

Money, Money. MONEY! How do you get it and where do you get it? FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) can be overwhelming and confusing. There are so many questions you’ll need to answer on the application, so much personal information to fill out, and sometimes you don’t even know where to start. Lucky for you we’ve got your back! You can start here.

In this episode of Admitn’ It we Interview Yvonne, a Financial Aid Counselor who has been in the field for 35 years. She gives us a wealth of information, based on her experience of being in the field for so long. She talks about borrowing wisely, breaks some common financial aid myths, and answers some questions you didn't even know you needed to ask. Tune in for this very informative interview.

Admission terms  of the day:

Subsidized Loan: do not accrue interest while you are in school at least half-time or during deferment periods.

Unsubsidized Loan: An unsubsidized student loan is one in which the interest starts accruing the moment you or your school receive the loan funds.

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @admitnit , like us on facebook: Admitn’ It, and you can send any questions, suggestions, or fanmail to: [email protected]!

Audio engineered by Levi. 

It’s that time of year! If you applied for fall admissions, then you either should have or will start receiving your admissions decision letters soon. This is an exciting time of year for students and their supporters, but it can also be a time full of anxiety. You’re expected to make a life changing decision, and you’re not sure how to do that, or what questions you should be asking.

Well, that is what Netty and D are here for!  They want to help make this process as easy as  possible for you. In this episode, Netty and D will give you some helpful tips, to do items, key factors to consider when choosing a school, and some important next steps you should be on the lookout for to ensure your success in choosing an institution that is the right fit for you!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram: @admitnit, like us on facebook: Admitn’ It, and you can send any questions, suggestions, or fanmail to: [email protected]!

You've been playing sports for your entire life and now your done! What do you do next? On this episode we interviewed our very first guest Paul Rodriguez and he tells us his life as a collegiate athlete; and what he’s doing now. You’ll get to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly of being an athlete and what happens in Life Post Sports. So tune in to this incredible interview, we hope his story inspires you the same way it did to us.

You can follow Paul Rodriguez on instagram at: @paulrodriguezjr92 or LinkedIn: Paul Rodriguez.

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @admitnit , like us on facebook: Admitn’ It, and you can send any questions, suggestions, or fanmail to: [email protected]!

Happy New Year! Make 2020, don’t let 2020 make you! We want to hold you accountable for setting goals and accomplishing them. We encourage you to put pen to paper and write it out. Also, get insight to Netty and D’s playful banter and see firsthand why Netty feels attacked. D can be a little aggressive with her approach, but she means well. Are you ready to tackle 2020? If so, stream now to get started!

Admission term of the day is S.M.A.R.T goal. SMART is an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely. Therefore, a SMART goal incorporates all of these criteria to help focus your efforts and increase the chances of achieving that goal.

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @admitnit , like us on facebook: Admitn’ It, and you can send any questions, suggestions, or fanmail to: [email protected]!

Going to a college fair is fun, but it can also be intimidating, and lets be real here, we could all use a little extra help with being prepared. We made a list to help you have a more positive experience. On this episode of Admitn’ It, we will give you some DO’s and DON'TS of attending a college fair. Learn how to approach a rep, what types of questions to ask, and what pens are appropriate to take!

Admission term of the day: Eligibility Index: Eligibility Index is a formula that helps us determine whether or not students are admissible. Two different formulas ACT GPA X 200 + (10 X ACT) and SAT GPA X 800 + SAT.

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @admitnit , like us on facebook: Admitn’ It, and you can send any questions, suggestions, or fanmail to: [email protected]!

College fairs are great! You can learn a lot of information and more importantly ASK any questions you want directly to a university rep.  You may or may not know what to expect or what questions to ask so we've taken liberty of giving you some do's and don'ts to prepare you for your next college fair! (You can thank us later.) In this episode we give you a ton of great tips and suggestions to make sure you maximize your time and help you create a more enjoyable experience. 

If you have any questions or would like to provide some feedback we encourage you to contact us at [email protected]

Its our first episode! Admitn' It is your one stop shop for college and career readiness. We are here to guide you to your bright and successful  future. This is our very first episode so you'll get a chance to learn a little bit about us(Netty and D). Who we are, what we do, where we went to school, and why we started this Podcast! We hope you enjoy our show!