#029 - Today we talk about something very important in the college admissions process, creating a system that allows you to maintain the many documents and information that will be part of your college application. This is especially true for juniors, who suddenly find themselves having to gather a great many important documents that will be part of their college applications, all with their own and different deadlines. We share with you why this is so important. Maintaining a system for organiz...
Feb 20, 2021•52 min•Ep. 29
#028 - Today on the show, we are joined by a very special guest, Kristina Campos. She is the experienced parenting coach, teen expert, and founder of The Impactful Parent. Kristina shared with us 10 very important tips that parents need to share with their kids as they get ready to go to college. These are very important pieces of practical advice that kids will be able to easily put into practice to avoid many of the negative situations that kids may encounter in college and beyond. This is an ...
Feb 13, 2021•46 min•Ep. 28
#027 - Welcome to another special episode of The College Metropolis Podcast. Today, we are stepping away from our normal episode line-up to make you aware of important information that will affect you if you are a high school student planning to go to college, or if you are the parent of one. We will go over president’s Biden’s Plan for Education Beyond High School, the document in which he spelled out what he intends to do help students get a higher education. Although the document is lengthy, ...
Feb 06, 2021•46 min•Ep. 27
#026 - This episode is very important because in it we present a way for high school students to create a well thought out plan of action to prepare for the SAT. The SAT is extremely important, especially to gain admission into the more selective schools. We introduce Khan Academy as that great tool to help students prepare for the test. In addition to being absolutely free, it is the official SAT prep partner for The College Board, the organization that puts together the SAT. Jankel and I go ov...
Jan 29, 2021•49 min•Ep. 26
#025 - This is a special and timely episode that will give you important information to help you manage your college admission path within the changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. You will understand how most college admissions departments are gearing up for the next academic year, the pressures that are guiding what they do, and the ways that can be used to give you an advantage. We also discuss whether you should take the SAT, which has been made optional for admission into most colleges ...
Jan 24, 2021•52 min•Ep. 25
#024 - On this episode, we continue uncovering the steps every high school junior should take to succeed in the college admission process. We go over one of the most important components of the college application, scores from the standardized test. This is one of the 3 kings of the college admission process, the other two being the courses students take in high school and the grades they receive in those courses. We highlight the different elements that make up the SAT and the ACT, the two stan...
Jan 18, 2021•45 min•Ep. 24
#023 - Today, we begin a series of episodes about the junior year of high school, one of the most influential in the college admission process. There is a lot that goes on in the eleventh grade that gives college admissions people a good idea of the ability of an applicant to handle the workload that is typical in a college or university. Because of that it is important that high school students do well in the junior year. We will talk about the importance of high grades and standardized test sc...
Jan 13, 2021•42 min•Ep. 23
#022 - Today, we analyze the last four of seven steps that high school sophomores should take to build a strong college application. We will go over the different types of official Preliminary SAT assessments and the different ways in which students benefit from them. You will gain an understanding of the PSAT10, the PSAT/NMSQT, and the importance of the SAT in your college admission process. You will also get to know different ways in which sophomores can create their own SAT practice strategy....
Jan 04, 2021•43 min•Ep. 22
#021 - Today, we analyze the first three of seven steps that high school sophomores should take to build a strong college application. We will go over the importance of grades and ways students can earn a grade point average above 4.0. You will learn about the first three items that all college admission officers look at in each application to decide whether a student should continue in the selection process. You will also uncover the story that your grades tell about your kid and the one thing ...
Dec 29, 2020•34 min•Ep. 21
#020 - This episode is the first in a series that will take you through all the steps your kid should take during each year of high school, to build a strong college application in all areas, and maximize the chances for admission. The freshman year is a very important one. College admission officers look at what each student has accomplished during all the years of high school, not just the junior and senior years. We will go through a combination of 11 very important steps and things you shoul...
Dec 14, 2020•51 min•Ep. 20
#019 –On this solo episode, I conclude my talk about the seven most valuable pieces of advice I commonly share with parents of college-bound teens, by going over the remaining three. As you may remember, these are seven pieces of advice I share with personal friends who are parents of kids in high school who want to go to college. I am sharing them with you hoping these can help you add value to your kid’s college prep and admission process. Today you will hear the reason why it is important to ...
Dec 07, 2020•35 min•Ep. 19
#018 – On this solo episode, I cover the first four of the seven most valuable pieces of advice I commonly share parents of college-bound teens. As a parent, you have the opportunity to exert a profound influence in your kid’s college admission process. Today, you will learn about your ability to lower your kid’s anxiety about college, the role you play in the college admission process, the importance of outlining every course your kid will take in high school, and the importance of becoming and...
Nov 29, 2020•38 min•Ep. 18
#017 – On this episode we uncover the importance of planning the courses that a student will take throughout the 4 years of high school. Different schools, including those with open admission policies and those that are highly selective, each requires a slightly different amount of courses to be presented in the transcripts. Missing important courses will severely weaken an applicant’s chances for admission. That is a mistake that can be easily avoided by following advice we share today. Remembe...
Nov 23, 2020•51 min•Ep. 17
#016 – We continue our conversation about the differences between private and public colleges and universities, starting with the number of students in the larger classes, and following with differences in campus culture, student support, availability of undergraduate research opportunities, number of degree programs, student diversity, perceived prestige, access to the alumni network, and the likelihood of students graduating on time. All of these are important components of the college experie...
Nov 16, 2020•59 min•Ep. 16
#015 - On this episode we highlight the differences between private and public colleges and universities. These marked differences will affect your kid’s college opportunities and experience in several ways. It is important to understand them so that your son or daughter knows how prepare for them. Today, we will talk about differences on how private and public colleges are funded, differences in tuition cost and available financial aid, and differences in the size of their campuses. Each type o...
Nov 09, 2020•50 min•Ep. 15
#014 – On this episode we cover that very important question every parent asks, “Can my kid afford going to the school he or she wants to attend?” We uncover the real cost of going to college and go over the elements that your kid will receive as part of his or her financial aid. We also talk about the importance of finding out the potential aid your kid may receive from a college or university itself, also called Institutional Aid, and the efficacy of asking for it. Remember, you can contact us...
Nov 02, 2020•42 min•Ep. 14
#013 – On this episode, we help you identify the colleges or universities that meet your needs by asking questions related to life on campus. We dive deep into the importance of applying to schools with a campus culture that provides you with a good fit, and offers the right type of social life. Our discussion will present you with questions to ask yourself about the type of facilities you will like to find in a school, including, types of libraries, labs, technology, gyms, and medical facilitie...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 13
#012 – Dr. Anthony Bosman, professor of Mathematics at Andrews University in Michigan, joins us to share his experience and insights on his path from Forest Lake Academy, a small Seventh-day Adventist School in Florida with less than 400 high school kids, to Stanford University. Dr. Bosman talks about the steps he took while in high school, and the one program he took advantage of, which gave him an advantage on his way to Stanford. The program he talks about is free and available to the vast ma...
Oct 18, 2020•49 min•Ep. 12
#011 – On this episode, continuing our theme of important questions to ask to uncover the colleges or universities that are a good fit for your kids, we go over questions related to academic fit. No college or university is a good fit for every student, and that is extremely important to consider when it comes to academic fit. Every school has its own academic culture, and that culture brings along with it certain expectations on its students. When there is a good fit between a school’s academic...
Oct 12, 2020•55 min•Ep. 11
#010 – After listening to this episode, you will be able to help your kids make a list of colleges or universities to apply to, by asking questions that will get them to pinpoint the colleges that are a good fit to them according to their location. When location is a good fit, it can make the educational experience better, when it isn’t, it can become a difficult obstacle to overcome. Because of that, choosing a college that is a good fit is extremely important. No college or university is a goo...
Oct 11, 2020•44 min•Ep. 10
#009 - Today on the show we are joined by the Dean of Student Services at East Los Angeles College, Miguel Dueñas, who shares with us important information about the new role of community colleges, and the value of Transfer Centers and Dual Enrollment Programs. Dean Dueñas talks about students who have graduated from East Los Angeles College, and other community colleges like it, with AA degrees a week before graduating from high school. He talks about what the staff at Transfer Programs do, inc...
Oct 05, 2020•45 min•Ep. 9
#008 – Transfer Programs in Community Colleges across the country allow students to complete a number of courses that result in a seamless transition into 4-year colleges and universities. On this episode, we describe the different types of transfer programs, and talk about the value they have to offer beyond helping students transition to other institutions. For many students, these programs are a metaphorical academic lifeline and the only way they can get into some of the most popular and res...
Sep 28, 2020•39 min•Ep. 8
#007 – The more selective a college or university is, the more requirements they have, and the higher the level they expect each requirement to be completed. On this episode, we talk about the qualities these schools are looking for in applicants to be considered for admission. These are qualities that go beyond grades, test scores, and academic ability in general, and spill over into areas outside the high schools themselves. We talk about each of those requirements. We also share information r...
Sep 21, 2020•58 min•Ep. 7
#006 - On this episode, we continue our conversation about colleges with higher admission rates by exploring Pacific Union College, or PUC as it is more commonly known, an institution with a 55% admission rate. Gene Edelbach, vice president at PUC with more 30 years of experience in higher education, joins us in the studio to share detailed information about the many benefits students experience when they attend a small private college like PUC. Mr. Edelbach talks about the importance of choosin...
Sep 14, 2020•36 min•Ep. 6
#005 – On this episode you will learn about the admission requirements at colleges and universities with more lenient admission policies. You will discover the benefits students receive at these schools, which are typically designed to help them strengthen their academic skills. We will analyze the admission requirements at two institutions in the Los Angeles area, California State University, Los Angeles, and Azusa Pacific University. Although one school is public, while the other is private, t...
Sep 07, 2020•54 min•Ep. 5
#004 – We talk about what the first two years of college look like for most students pursuing a 4-year degree and dive deep into the general education curriculum. We discuss the surprising and positive lifelong effects these courses usually have in the future personal and professional lives of students. We present the different extracurricular activities that are strategically prepared by colleges and universities for students to experience. Those activities usually make impressions in the minds...
Aug 31, 2020•44 min•Ep. 4
#003 – On this episode of the CMP we speak with experienced college consultant and all-around great guy, Keegan Ash from Ash College Consulting. Keegan offers advice to parents and students to avoid the college admissions mishaps he has witnessed through the years. We talk about the important role “listening” plays in connecting with kids and the value of establishing a “Game Day” with your teen. You will be surprised to find that is not what you may think it is! However, it is very important in...
Aug 24, 2020•43 min•Ep. 3
#002 – Did you ever wonder how many steps teens have to take to apply to college while in high school? I counted 15. That is, in addition to all that they have to do to do well in high school and as they deal with the turmoil that the teenage years bring to their lives. On this episode, we talk about the challenges faced by college-bound teens, and the ways parents can adapt their parenting style to offer their teens support they need as they go through the college prep and admission process. We...
Aug 17, 2020•31 min•Ep. 2
#001 – On this episode, we uncover the scientific reason why some teens are unable to apply skills necessary to the college admission process, such as being able to plan ahead, problem-solve, apply good judgement, and being self-aware. These inabilities jeopardize chances of gaining admission into the more selective colleges and universities. There is a role parents play in ensuring their teens stay on track and maximize their chances for admission. This discussion is based on the following rese...
Aug 10, 2020•51 min•Ep. 1
#000 – Welcome parents, guardians, and every person who is devoted to the success of college-bound high school kids! Anthony and Jankel Cadavid, along with guests experienced in the world of colleges and universities, are here come together to bring you what you need to know properly guide, support, and empower your teen as he or she goes through the college admission process. You can learn more about our mission at: https://www.collegemetropolis.com/about/ We had a lot of fun recording this epi...
Aug 03, 2020•45 min
