How do college admission counselors make their decisions? Download and listen to Syossex Principal, John Durante. He has been the principal of this Long Island High School for 14 years and hosts the College Admission Process podcast. He has over 185 episodes with college admissions counselors. He shares his insights and tips on what they look for, what they want and what they don't want. Don't miss an opportunity during the admission process to stand out amongst others.
Mar 04, 2024•53 min•Ep. 151
Download and listen to Kristi Steele, Owner at KC360. She assists families through the collegiate admission process. On this episode Steele communicates the new FAFSA filing. Also, she discusses the application process, essays, SAT/ACT testing, financial aid and scholarships. This is a must listen if you want to hear tips and advice from a college counselor.
Feb 15, 2024•37 min•Ep. 150
Download and listen to sophomore Vol Tyler Cornuke share his experience at the University of Tennessee. The '22 Newport Harbor alum tells "ALL" - what he likes and what he dislikes about Knoxville, Tennessee. This is a must listen, if you are considering attending college in SEC country. Tyler talks about classes, dorm life, fraternity rush, night life and the social scene. How does a Southern California kid fit into the South. Where does this Rocky Top student like to hang out and eat? Is Tenne...
Feb 08, 2024•49 min•Ep. 149
Download and listen to junior Hoya Grace O'Brien share her experience at Georgetown University. The '21 Newport Harbor alum tells "ALL" - what she likes and what she dislikes about Washington, D.C. This is a must listen, if you are considering attending college on the east coast. Grace talks about classes, dorm life, sorority rush, clubs on campus, night life and the social scene. Where does this Hoya like to hang out and eat? How challenging is this private institution sitting on the hill above...
Jan 18, 2024•43 min•Ep. 148
It's the Final Four for NCAA women's volleyball. The Dukes didn't advance, however, senior libero Madilyn O'Toole takes time to discuss her experience at James Madison University women's volleyball team. Find out why the Assumption Rocket alum decided on JMU in Northern Virginia. O'Toole discusses what she likes and what she doesn't like about the campus in Harrisonburg, Virginia. This business management major shares her student-athlete experience and what she's learned from Head Coach Lauren S...
Dec 13, 2023•40 min•Ep. 146
Will the Wolverines win the football National Championship? Download and listen to Newport Harbor '22 alum Annie O'Brien. She shares her first year in Ann Arbor, Michigan, as well as, gives her prediction on who will win it all in college football! The first Wolverine to join the podcast, O'Brien has a great time telling "ALL" - what she likes and what she dislikes about Ann Arbor and the university. What does it take as a California student to get accepted into Michigan? This is a must listen t...
Nov 25, 2023•41 min•Ep. 141
Download and listen to Mater Dei '22 alum Vann Pronger and Jenny Cullen share their first year in Madison, Wisconsin! We've had numerous Badgers on and it's good to get a refresher. The Monarch alum have a great time telling "ALL" - what they like and what they dislike about MADtown and the university. Is there really a bad thing to say about Wisco? This is a must listen too if you are considering attending a top rated party school and college town. Vann and Jenny talk about classes, dorm life, ...
Nov 18, 2023•53 min•Ep. 142
Download and listen to Mater Dei '22 Emily Macias share her first year in Charleston, South Carolina! She tells "ALL" - what she likes and what she dislikes about the South. This is a must listen too if you are considering attending college in the South. Emily talks about classes, dorm life, sorority rush, night life and the social scene. Where does Emily like to hang out and eat? Is College of Charleston easy or hard to get into? Is it too Southern for a California kid? This is an episode you d...
Nov 09, 2023•40 min•Ep. 137
Download and listen to Newport Harbor High School parent Bridgit Gaffney. The mother of three discusses the college search and admission process with two of her college students. Bridgit has two Cal Poly Mustangs and communicates what she did and what she would do differently. She also discusses how her two college kids, Mikey and Stella, are very different and had individual experiences throughout the process. This is a must listen if you want to hear a parent perspective.
Nov 07, 2023•20 min•Ep. 144
November 1st is Priority Deadline for college admissions. Former guest from Ep. #69 joins again! This is a definite download and must listen too. Have you submitted your applications by the priority deadline? If not, it's not too late. Stucker communicates amazing information on the college search and admission process. He emphasizes continue to research and make a master calendar of admitted school dates. Do you know about WUE? Do you know about FAFSA? Or how about college admissions are admitt...
Nov 02, 2023•56 min•Ep. 147
One week away from the November 1st application deadline for early decision and early action candidates. Question to senior students and parents...have you visited college campuses in September and October? If so, are you taking full advantage of your visit and meeting with the right people and asking the right questions? Is your college essay genuine and reflects you? Who's proofreading it? How are you answering the prompt question and does is separate you? Do you know about WUE and FAFSA and t...
Oct 25, 2023•15 min•Ep. 145
Why Mater Dei '22 Jordyn Schilling loves the country club life as a student-athlete at the University of High Point? If you have never heard of HPU, this is an episode you want to listen too. If she had to do it all over again, what she would do differently in the recruiting process and what advice she gives to students and parents? Download and listen to Schilling share her story from Morgantown to High Point. Schilling, a volleyball student-athlete, transferred from University of West Virginia...
Sep 06, 2023•45 min•Ep. 139
Everything a student and parents needs to know when traveling abroad to London, England. University of Wisconsin '24 Clare Archer shares her London experience abroad. She discusses how she selected London and what the academic schedule and classes were like. The Badger '24 senior also highlights her favorite trips throughout Europe. This is a must listen if you are a student planning to go abroad or a parent who wants to get more intel. Download and listen to where to go eat, hang out and take y...
Aug 22, 2023•33 min•Ep. 140
Everything a student and parents needs to know when traveling abroad to Milan, Italy. University of Wisconsin '24 Rahman Almousalli shares his Milan experience abroad. He discusses how he selected Madrid and what the academic schedule and classes were like. The Badger '24 senior also highlights his favorite trips throughout Europe. This is a must listen if you are a student planning to go abroad or a parent who wants to get more intel. Download and listen to where to go eat, hang out and take yo...
Aug 05, 2023•40 min•Ep. 138
Everything a student and parents needs to know when traveling abroad to Barcelona, Spain. University of Wisconsin '24 Maggie Keiper and Fran Diaz share their Barcelona experience abroad. The two discuss how they selected Barcelona and what the academic schedule and classes were like. The Badger '24 seniors also highlight their favorite trips throughout Europe. This is a must listen if you are a student planning to go abroad or a parent who wants to get more intel. Download and listen to where to...
Jul 25, 2023•44 min•Ep. 136
Everything a student and parents needs to know when traveling abroad to Florence, Italy. University of Colorado '24 Brendan Carley shares his experience abroad. He discusses how he choose Florence and what the academic schedule and classes were like. The Newport Harbor High School '20 also highlights his favorite trips throughout Europe. This rising senior at CU talks about his first three years in Boulder and what it's like to be at a student at the University of Colorado. This is a must listen...
Jul 25, 2023•53 min•Ep. 135
Do you know how to interview for an internship or your first job after graduation? You don't want to miss Haley Bain discuss how the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina prepared her for life after graduation. This Aspen, Colorado resident shares recommendations and advice on how to be persistent and not give up on finding an internship, as well as, the first job. She will tell you what to do and what not to do during the interviewing and hiring process. You will definitely w...
May 17, 2023•37 min•Ep. 134
The college academic year is almost done which means it's time to interview for internships or potentially your first career job after college graduation. You don't want to miss Jake Briones discuss how Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington prepared them for life after graduation. The Class of '22 graduate discusses his internship with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes to his current position with the Anaheim Ducks. Jake shares recommendations and advice on how to be persistent and not give up on f...
Apr 28, 2023•34 min•Ep. 131
Do you know how to interview for an internship or your first job after graduation? You don't want to miss Anthony DeBono discuss how Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona prepared him for life after graduation. This former Mater Dei alum shares recommendations and advice on how to be persistent and not give up on finding an internship, as well as, the first job. He will tell you what to do and what not to do during the interviewing and hiring process. You will definitely want to listen to o...
Apr 28, 2023•24 min•Ep. 133
The college academic year is almost done which means it's time to interview for internships or potentially your first career job after college graduation. You don't want to miss former guest of The Student Manager Jack Meier (Ep. 21) and his girlfriend Alaina Muchnick discuss how Northeastern University prepared them for life after graduation. The Class of '21 graduates discuss the impact and value of Northeastern's nationally ranked co-op program. Jack and Alaina share recommendations and advic...
Apr 18, 2023•36 min•Ep. 132
Download and listen to Eric Engelbert from Orange Country Real Estate. This entrepreneur graduated from Indiana University before relocating to Newport Beach. His background in finance attracts buyers, sellers and investors. Today, he shares ideas and tips for a college student or recent graduate on how to have a plan and work the plan. His strategies and recommendations are a must listen to for any college student seeking an internship or employment. Eric also shares how he ended up in Blooming...
Mar 06, 2023•23 min•Ep. 128
From a D1 student-athlete to normal college student. Download and listen to Mater Dei HS '21 Bella LeSage share her story to this prestigious academic Big 10 university and what is was like to be a student-athlete at Northwestern before an injury ended her volleyball career. LeSage talks about her experience the first few years in Evanston. Is this Big 10 university in Evanston, Illinois a college you are considering? LeSage tells what she likes and dislikes. This is an episode you don't want to...
Feb 10, 2023•41 min•Ep. 126
If you had to do it all over again, what do you do differently in the recruiting process and what advice do you give to students and parents? Download and listen to Foothill High School '21 Lauren Bays share what it's like to be a student-athlete at the University of Washington. The sophomore Husky is considered one of the top Liberos in the nation. Bays talks about her experience the past two years on this beautiful campus. Unlike previous UW episodes, we focus on the life of a Husky student-at...
Jan 27, 2023•45 min•Ep. 129
What goes through the mind of an athlete being recruited out of high school? What's the process? Does travel ball lead to a scholarship? Download and listen to Newport Harbor HS '21 Eliana Gottlieb share her story to the Pacific NW and what it's like to be a student-athlete at Oregon State University. Will the Beavers win the Pac-12 Conference in women's softball and return to Omaha for the Women's College World Series? Gottlieb talks about her experience the first few years in Corvallis. Is thi...
Jan 27, 2023•47 min•Ep. 127
Is Utah football making this university a popular destination outside the state of Utah? We travel to the '23 Rose Bowl game in Pasadena with Kai Matsunami as his Utes make their 2nd consecutive appearance in the Rose Bowl. Kai shares his experience and discusses what he likes and what he dislikes about the campus and Salt Lake City. If you enjoy the outdoors you want to listen and find out what activities keep you busy when you aren't in class. What is the social life and bar scene like for a n...
Jan 13, 2023•33 min•Ep. 130
Will the Guachos win the Big West Conference for Women's Volleyball? Download and listen to Mater Dei '19 Kristina Pepek share what it's like to be a student-athlete at UCSB. The senior Gaucho talks about her experience the past four years on this beautiful campus. She talks about how the Mater Dei volleyball program prepared her for the collegiate level. Also, Kristina shares how she rushed a sorority, but it wasn't for her and she dropped out. Is UCSB a school you are considering? Pepek tells ...
Oct 18, 2022•27 min•Ep. 125
Download and listen to #16 BYU's current leading reception leader for this season Kody Epps. This Mater Dei '20 alum shares real, raw stories and experiences from Provo, Utah. He tells what he likes and dislikes about BYU. He discusses what it's like being from Southern California and how he has fit in this faith based college in Utah. He shares what he learned from legendary high school football coach Bruce Rollinson, as well as, what it was like catching passes in high school from last year's ...
Oct 07, 2022•29 min•Ep. 124
Do you know where Appalachian State is? Have you heard of the Mountaineers? This Sun Belt Conference college previously known for one of college football's greatest upsets with a 34-32 victory over Michigan in Ann Arbor in 2002. The Mountaineers blocked a game-winning field goal attempt from Michigan at the end of regulation. Download and listen to former Mountaineer graduate Adam Witten revisit his play-by-play call of "Miracle on the Mountain: Part II". Appalachian State beat Troy State 32-28 ...
Sep 30, 2022•31 min•Ep. 122
@fongernews is rolling out The Monday Morning Manager! The episodes are short (less than 10 minutes) and highlight a college that played on Saturday, but more importantly that I have visited and can give you some insight to help during the college search and admission process. The Ohio State University is located in Columbus, Ohio. My son and I visited C-Bus over the weekend and watched #3 Buckeyes dismantle the Badgers on a "Blackout" Saturday night in The Horseshoe. The energy, vibe and atmosp...
Sep 26, 2022•11 min•Ep. 123
Former Student Manager #93 guest and University of Texas Alum Lauren Griffen joins this week's mini-episode of the Hiring Manager podcast. This recent Longhorn alum is a go-getter and discusses how her internship experiences during college helped secure her first sales position following graduation. Lauren is a sales rep for CrowdStrike, a leader in global cybersecurity, and continues to live in Austin. In this mini-episode, she gives great advice and shares what she did in college and how she l...
Sep 23, 2022•22 min•Ep. 120
