Destination YOUniversity

#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 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 hear each applicant’s tale; the hits, the regrets, their advice, and where they will land this fall.

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#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 hear each applicant’s tale; the hits, the regrets, their advice, and where they will land this fall.

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Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Teens Make and the 4 Most Common Essay Topics:

https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/essay-mini-training

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#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 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 hear each applicant’s tale; the hits, the regrets, their advice, and where they will land this fall.

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Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Teens Make and the 4 Most Common Essay Topics:

https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/essay-mini-training

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Schedule a call with Dr. C:

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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 and carefully selected what to store and what to sell or give away. 

Years later I sat unpacking all that I had decided to keep. I spotted a big blue storage crate labeled, “Must keep Memories.” What was in there? Inside was a pale yellow box, an oversized envelope with Cinderella glued on top, and one large envelope labeled, “Letters from Mom.” This was my treasure. Over twenty love notes from my mother. I found one from prom night, my USC graduation, birthdays, wedding, and times of heartache. I’ve only re-read a few so far but while the words may differ, the message is always the same:

I love you, I’m proud of you, I admire you, Give your gift to others, Prioritize family, and my favorite message is, “You’ll always have me.”

TRUTH: As a parent, you have such limited time with your children, let alone your teens. They need to hear you say the words, and if you can’t say them, write it down, but do find a way to share. As the school year begins, I encourage you to take the time to write your child a letter; I mean handwritten, or at least typed and printed. The letters from my mom bring tears to my eyes and comfort to my soul just knowing that she is proud of me. On the days when I feel unsure of myself, all I have to do is read one of my treasures and Mom reminds me, “You are exactly where you are supposed to be. Keep Going!!!”

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Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Teens Make and the 4 Most Common Essay Topics:

https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/essay-mini-training

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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 way.

TIP: Success is all about finding and deciding on the vision you have for yourself. When you become your own cheerleader, when you focus on what and where you want to go, when YOU decide what you're greatest at, that's when you'll find success in both college and beyond.

In this episode, Toni shares the background story of her book and how it came to be, she shares all about her amazing and interesting journey - into, through, and beyond college, she explains how what she's been discussing applies directly to college bound teens, and she gives a TIP/TRUTH that she wants our youngsters to know or DO.

After listening to this week's episode, you'll leave feeling inspired and motivated by Toni's words!

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Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Teens Make and the 4 Most Common Essay Topics:

https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/essay-mini-training

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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.

TRUTH: When you become a more INTERESTED person, you become a more INTERSTING applicant.

TIP: You can't go wrong with giving up your time for community service. Not only can it help you stand out as an applicant, it can also provide you with real skills that you need for the long term, whether in college or beyond.

Over the first ten minutes, you'll learn about Carols' background, why she created Give3600, and she'll tell you about the overall benefits of community service beyond beefing up the “resume”, such as mental health and self growth. Throughout the rest of the episode, Carol shares all about the particular program she works with to help college bound teens: Our College Application Spotlight program. She also gives us some great practical tips to help students who have a love or passion already, but want to take it to the next level.

When you check out this episode, you'll learn so much about community service (and beyond) from Carol!

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Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Teens Make and the 4 Most Common Essay Topics:

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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 of a pandemic, this episode is for you.

TRUTH: You have to have a plan.

TIP: Whether an athlete or not, you - as a college applicant - will be much more successful if you have a plan. But that's not all. You also need to know how to pivot, adjust, and adapt, because no plan works perfectly; especially during a pandemic.

In this episode, hear from Eva about what it means to train to be a D-I athlete, hear about her experience as a D-I athlete, learn about how to deal with the pandemic as an athlete applicant, learn some great tips on how to get better, hear about how schools look at your athletics versus academics, and more!

If you're a high school athlete, you really have to give this episode a listen. Eva gives some amazing tips!

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Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Teens Make and the 4 Most Common Essay Topics:

https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/essay-mini-training

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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", this episode is for you.

TRUTH: There are real skills you can take away from playing games of all kinds.

TIP: When you play games, you learn perseverance, you learn how to approach different problems from different angles, you learn that failing isn't the end but just means that it's time to restart. Use those skills! Apply them to other areas of your life, and when possible, let them help you clarify your mission and values.

In this episode, you'll hear Jon talk about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) and why it's an important reframing, you'll hear about his background in roleplaying games, you'll hear his perspective on how video games give you tangible skills, and you'll hear his ideas as to how one can hone their values.

Give this episode a listen. You'll hear some interesting and refreshing perspectives from Jon!

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Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Teens Make and the 4 Most Common Essay Topics:

https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/essay-mini-training

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Schedule a call with Dr. C:

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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: Applying to college is a (temporary) part time job.

TIP: When you're going through the admissions process, one of the best ways to stand out is to spend TIME reaching out to admission counselors, expressing interest and asking questions. Admission counselors are busy people, but if they get a little glimpse of who you are as a person, that can go a long way!

In this episode, hear Jamie talk about the Chapman community, her journey to college, her best tips, tales and truths about the admissions process, and about why she does the work she does.

Give this episode a listen, Jamie is very a passionate and knowledgeable Admission Counselor!

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Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Teens Make and the 4 Most Common Essay Topics:

https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/essay-mini-training

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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.

TRUTH: You never know what's going to impress an admission counselor.

TIP: Make sure to listen to yourself, and then be yourself. The best way to stand out is to be in touch with who you are. Sure, some schools may not be looking for that specific person ... but if you show your true self on your application, schools that DO fit you well will be more likely to SEE that you fit, and WANT you to go to their school.

In this episode, hear Jon talk about why he loves USF, hear him give some great details and stories about his personal journey and how he handled different opportunities, and learn about his favorite tips and truths about college admissions from an insider's perspective.

Check out this episode to learn all about Jon's thoughtful and insightful perspective on college access and college admissions from an insider's viewpoint!

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Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Teens Make and the 4 Most Common Essay Topics:

https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/essay-mini-training

Check out the Destination YOUniversity FB Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2489993244570408

See our website here:

https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/

Schedule a call with Dr. C:

https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/schedule

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