SI Counseling aka SIC Podcast

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.

Amazing in quality in life as well as "race/class interaction" per Princeton Review.

The close instructor contact along with amazing peer opportunities allows for a great amazing research opportunities in this NCAA Division I campus. So let's listen and learn from some of their students.

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 alums that is an impressive number. Close to transportation to get you into downtown Denver but still provides activities on campus even with their local pub on campus.

The one thing that is honored time and time again is the connection students make with their professors. It is an intimate classroom that allows students to connect with their instructors. At the same time being a "Ranger" also means you get access to days like Welcome Week, Ranger Week, Snow Week, Christmas Tree Lighting and more.

So listen and learn about Regis University!

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 know and wished she knew ahead. SYou are lucky that you are listening to this podcast now!

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, Texas Christian University to share their years of experience. Gain insight from a public university in California and an out of state private institution to learn how they are similar and different in the college process. Listen, learn and let's go!

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 answered. Families will also learn about some of the changes from the changes on FAFSA, beginning with the 2024-2025 application seasno from the Simplification Act.

Learn, listen, and let's move forward and onward TOGETHER!

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 private campus was founded in 1861 filled with about 10,000 students from 49 states and 82 countries. With the small classrooms they offer a variety of academic areas such as Advertising, Animation & Visual Effects, Broadcast Journalism, Biophysics, Engineering, Creative Producing, Graphic Design, Health Sciences Music Composition, Writing for Film & Television and more!

Need more information - here are some rankings:

*No.4 - Top American Film Schools - Hollywood Reporter
*No.52 - Most Innovative Schools - U.S. News
*No.72 - Best Business Schools - U.S. News
*No. 76 - Best Colleges for Veterans - U.S. News

Still need more, then take a moment and learn in a short time what have been Matt experiences at Chapman University.