College Experts Talk

Education has long been the vehicle for social and economic upward mobility.  The success and strength of a nation are often closely related to the prevalence of its education.  The more common education is in a given nation, the more productive its population can be.  Individuals’ financial success translates positively into a nation’s economic strength and growth.  However, with the …

Generally, getting a quality college education can be very expensive.  The high costs of higher education are even more pronounced in a single-parent household.  Legally speaking, a parent’s support obligation ends when the child reaches the age of majority or graduates from high school in the case of divorce.  This means the parent paying child support is not legally bound …

College is probably one of the most important stages in one’s life and decisions made during this period can have a significant impact on the person’s life. In a bid to guide students create sound decisions on this period, our guest for today has devoted her professional life in her own way. This week’s guest for the College Experts Talk …

A student’s academic performance in high school is not the sole determinant of his success in obtaining college scholarships.  While good academic performance in high school matters in applying for scholarships, the know-hows in finding for the right scholarships can really make a difference. In this week’s edition of the College Experts Talk (CET) interview series, we are graced by …

Students who attended homeschooling often have to deal with a lot of questions and apprehensions about getting into the college or university of their dream. These apprehensions and concerns often leave homeschooled highschoolers often discourage to aim high and perform well in college. But with proper education and support, any homeschooled high school graduate can perform at par with those …

Indeed, getting into one’s dream college or university entails a lot of effort and dedication and a mere luck is absolutely not enough. It also requires rigorous preparation on the part of the student if he or she wants better colleges in the country. However, what most students are not aware of is where to get the appropriate help in …

 What would you do when you’re torn between two equally-attractive options but you only got to choose only one of them? Difficult, right? It’s actually frustrating being in this kind of situation wherein you have to attractive options, both you want to choose but it’s not possible. Or, you don’t totally have any good option at the moment and yet, …

Developing a positive working behavior is a must skill that people should learn in order to secure a successful career in the corporate world. But with a lot of things that trouble people corporate world, it can be a real challenge. In this week’s edition of the College Expert Talk podcast, we are graced by a seasoned communication strategist with …

Succeeding in the real world doesn’t begin at the moment when students set foot the moment they finish college, it starts as early as in their college days. That’s why teaching students how to practice adopt that mindset when they are still in college is so important. Our featured guest for this week’s edition of the College Expert Talk is …

This talk is of practical value and interest to students across all discipline, since all students (presumably) will find themselves in a position of being interviewed for a job, internship, graduate school scholarship. Ms. Pamela Gockley presents the hard facts about how employers assess potential employees, and helps students land a job.  She assists them in achieving  this goal by …

They say that two heads are better than one, which was figuratively proven right by today’s guest for the College Expert Talk (CET) featuring our identical twins guests– James and Jamey Bridges. The Bridges Brothers, as they are commonly known, both graduated from the prestigious USC. Although genetically they share almost the same attributes, they still possess uniqueness on their …

Last week, on our 101th episode of the Top Career 100, we had a Certified Financial Planner (CFR) professional discussed the importance of financial literacy. This week, on our College Expert Talk (CET) interview series, we will continue our discussion about how important it is to be financially literate.  This time we will focus on educating the younger generation. Knowing …

No man is an island.  We interact with many different people in our lives at different levels everyday.  Maintaining a healthy relationship with those with whom we come into contact most often is therefore part of a healthy life.  Relationship experts assist people in fixing trouble relationships and improving decent ones.  In today’s edition of the College Expert Talk, we’re …

Knowledge is power. Educating underprivileged youth is the best way of empowering them. Many dedicated professionals make it their mission to bring education to minority children in an effort to improve their future.  Today’s guest for College Expert Talk is Jesica Gamboa Feliciano, a program manager of A Better Chance–a mission dedicated in providing support in various ways to equip …

Choosing what career to take is undoubtedly one of the most important decisions that teenagers have to face before going into college. However, most of them find the question of what their plan is for college or what career plan they want to take for the rest of their lives too overwhelming. To address this issue, it is often best …

Andrea Burns, owner of Liberty Tax Service in Costa Mesa talks about why she wanted to host a FAFSA seminar for her clients. Plan to attend either the Thursday, December 11 event from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm or the Saturday, December 13 event from 10:00 am – 11:30 am.  And bring a friend.…

Having a child headed to college is one of the most stressful events that parents experience emotionally and financially.  The worries of sending a child away from home are compounded by the financial reality of ever-increasing college tuition.  Funding a child’s college education has become equally burdensome as helping him/her obtain college admissions. Our guest for today’s edition of College …

A person’s career is an integral of his/her identity. A shift from one career to another often brings unexpected changes with which an individual must cope. Our guest for this week’s College Expert Talk will be talking about effective ways to choose careers and to have a smooth transition from one career to another. Let’s all welcome, Jennifer Bradley, a …

It’s not a secret that United States schoolchildren have consistently shown low math ranking in the world. Since 2009, US children have ranked below the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) standard and been outperformed by children in most industrialized countries. In fact, a report from the U.S. Department of Education in its most recent National Assessment of Educational …

Working directly with students and parents about finding the right school means dealing with a lot of problems and concerns in varying degree.  Yet, this is why it’s fun to be a career/admissions counselor. Today’s edition of College Expert Talks features Evelyn Alexander, who serves as a volunteer admission recruiter for John Hopkins for 15 years.  She represents schools at …

Many families today are contemplating getting a quality college education. However, they are also aware of the most common obstacles that they might have to overcome—finances. To overcome and address the problem of financing a college education, one can benefit from knowing where to get scholarships and financial grants. Today’s edition of College Expert Talk is quite unique, as Lisa …

The love for learning is probably one of the most important values that parents can teach their children. Knowledge is the power that helps anyone achieve their individual life goal. Having a good education opens the door to many opportunities for a person. Several weeks ago, Felicia Gopaul, the president and founder of College Funding Resource, interviewed her mother—Lula Caldwell—who …

No one has ever dreamed of being in a divorce. However, the best way to handle the stress and complexities of a divorce is to get help from professionals who specialize in helping people navigate the legal maze during this difficult time. Patrick Leh Meriwether is a seasoned Divorce Attorney who has been helping couples considering divorce explore the legal …

John Hunt is passionate about business and entrepreneurship. He is an online business course instructor on his website, “The Business Course.”  He teaches young entrepreneurs skills necessary to start a business and cautions them about common mistakes. Hunt is also an established author and content creator at the Bright Marketing Inc., a marketing education and publishing company in Minnesota.  He …

Cheryl Scott-Mouzon is Program Manager for Outreach at the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. She’s responsible for managing all aspects of outreach for the Young Scholars Program, College Scholarship, Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, the Graduate Arts Award as well as outreach to the Foundation’s Alumni. Prior to working at the Foundation, Ms. Scott-Mouzon has been an educator in both public and independent …

In this edition of College Expert Talk, listen as Felicia as she interviews her mother, Lula Caldwell.  You can learn the true value of education that her mother has shown her children in many different aspects, especially on how she became instrumental to Felicia’s love and appreciation towards education. Caldwell is the epitome of hard work and is passionate about …

High school can be one of the most demanding periods in a person’s life. For growing adolescents, this can be a very tough time considering all the demands from school, peer, and the family. Mentors are among the people who provide a holistic and trustworthy developmental relationship between an adult and a student. Sylvia R.J. Scott is the Founder and …

Last week, we have talked about some basic information about being a Career Counselor and what they do on a daily basis. Also, some of the points such as how to standout in job fairs as well as the needed preparation for job seekers, were also discussed as Felicia interviewed our Career Counselor guest Robyn Saunders. Today, on the second …

In our Podcasts, you often hear experts give advice on College Goals, Planning, and Preparation. But what about advice after graduation? What happens after you finally get your degree and face the real world? In this edition of the College Experts Talk, listen to this two-part interview as guest Career Counselor Robyn Saunders discusses How Students can get the most …

Most students don’t use strategies to study. They simply don’t apply that concept to learning. Little do they know that there’s so much that they can benefit from with the help of study skills. In this new edition of the College Experts Talk Podcast, listen as expert Susan Kruger, Author of SOAR® Study Skills discusses simple yet effective ways to …

Not all students understand how colleges use the Common App to asses and evaluate their college applications on a holistic manner.   In this edition of the College Experts Talk, Felicia Gopaul features Dr. Pamela Ellis (the Education Doctor) who is passionate about college readiness, students’ achievements and ultimately, college graduation. Listen as she shares her insight and tips about the …

Technology or digital knowledge has become a new literacy. The STEM fields are undoubtedly the backbone of Global advancement. In this edition of the College Experts Talk, Felicia Gopaul features Software Enginner and STEM advocate Kai Dupé who will be giving his insight of the importance of investing in STEM Education. Kai Dupé holds a Masters degree in Educational Technology …

There is increasing competition to get into colleges and this has led to the rapid spread of different myths on College Admissions. Here is Felicia Gopaul as she interviews Jenn Curtis, who will lay down some facts about what you really need to know to get into College today. Jenn Curtis is co-owner and a consultant at FutureWise Consulting. She …

Is College worth it today? In this new edition of the College Experts Talk podcast, join Felicia Gopaul and Deborah Figart as they answer the question at hand and as they talk about one of the biggest issues students face today: Handling student loan debt. Deborah Figart is the director of Stockton Center for Economic and Financial Literacy (SCEFL). The …

College visits are essential when looking for a college that’s right for you. Felicia Gopaul interviews guest Sherry Alamdari, who will be sharing about how to make the most out of your college visits, in this another edition of the College Experts talk. Sherry Alamdari is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University and began her career working in film and …

Getting into college is just the beginning. What happens after enrollment? This podcast will help you navigate your way through college and see yourself, not just through graduation, but through life in general. Felicia Gopaul interviews guest Dr. Sharon McNicol who would be sharing valuable insights on how to be successful in college. Dr. McNicol has completed numerous studies in …

Great opportunities are created for participants in Study Abroad Programs. Not only will they travel to other countries, but they will also get immersed with the country’s culture and learn more about its people and places. Study Abroad Programs are always great learning experiences but not everyone gets the chance to participate. To know more details on Study Abroad Programs …

If you’re looking for ways on how to manage your finances in all areas, here is the podcast that would give you great information about that. Whether it’s for College funding, or for your retirement, or for the house and mortgage, setting the right priorities is key to financial literacy. Listen to this podcast as Felicia Gopaul and guest Jaynee …

Here is another valuable podcast from Felicia Gopaul together with guest Jacqueline Wisner. Our experts will be addressing students and parents about what they need to do in terms of getting ready for Alumni interviews. Listen in and get some applicable tips straight from an Alumni recruiter when applying to colleges and universities. Jacqueline Wisner is an Alumni recruiter from …

For student athletes, getting into college requires more than just enhancing one’s athletic abilities to get a scholarship. More work needs to be done and so, to aid you further on the details, here is Felicia Gopaul and guest Chuck Moore who will be discussing the things you need to know about College funding for athletes. Chuck Moore is the …

The importance of the SAT has significantly grown and has become competitive than ever. Listen as Felicia Gopaul discuss with guest expert Barry Kramer about the SAT and other essential information on how to prepare for college admission testing. Barry Kramer graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania and went to New York University School of Law. He …

The depth of the whole College Planning process may be a great deal for most parents today especially when they delve into the cost of college. The good news is, there are lots of great resources for you. Let Felicia Gopaul and good friend Jaynee Sasso walk you through Financial aids to better understand them. Felicia Gopaul is a Certified …

Parents today are feeling that college is becoming less and less affordable. And if you’re one of those who are looking for ways to cut costs and still want to see their children through college, this edition is for you. We’ve turned the table in this podcast and you’ll be hearing questions from guest Jaynee Sasso and answers from Felicia …

To get more out of the college funding process, one has to gather as much information about it. Here is a very insightful podcast with Felicia Gopaul and guest Jacqueline Wisner as both experts talk about the process of getting college financial aid. Jacqueline will be interviewing Felicia who, as a College Planning Specialist, will be sharing with us her …

If you are looking for ways to figure out on how to save up to 75% of the cost of a College education, here is Felicia Gopaul and expert Chuck Moore, who will open your eyes to such valuable information. Listen as they discuss on how to deal with financial gaps in college costs. Chuck Moore is the President and …

Yet again, another addition to your learning playlist: Felicia Gopaul and Gwendolyn Moore talking about the College application process, College Funding, and other important matters that parents need to know as early as possible. Guest Gwendolyn Moore is a mother to daughter, young Acacia. Gwen, like any other parent, regards Education as very important and would do all things possible …

Here is another valuable resource from Felicia Gopaul as she discusses College Scholarships with her guest expert Devethia Thompson. This is information that every parent should know more about. An attorney by profession, practicing in Bankruptcy and Commercial Collections Area, guest speaker Devethia also does College Counseling as well–particularly focusing on College Scholarships. Being a mother of five, her time-tested …

In this edition of the College Experts Talk Podcast, Felicia Gopaul talks with Jim Northam, of College Bound Inc. who shares how adding an educational assistance benefit (a.k.a Section 127 plans) for your employees aids employers in their payroll costs while increasing employee retention for the same dollars spent. Though College Bound Inc., thousands of student employee participants have been …

In this edition of the College Experts Talk Podcast, Felicia Gopaul, meets with Jacqueline Wisner, Alumni Recruiter for Brown University to discuss the merits of talking with an alumni recruiter and how students should to put their best foot forward. For students who are applying to a competitive college like Brown, Jacqueline discusses how talking with an alumni recruiter can …