First Choice College Tips Podcast

In this episode James talks to Jeff Iserson, principle at NC3 and Co-founder of Stars by NC3 which provides career individual assistance and professional career coaching for college students. Stars by NC3 gives students the training, tools and insights to maximize their chances of getting hired after college.Topics includeHow to get on a company's radarColleges where students are more likely to get recruitedWhen to apply for internshipsand much more...

The First Choice College Tips Podcast is brought to you by onlinecollegeplanning.com, comprised of some of the greatest minds in college planning, they help families to make informed decisions about students transition to college. In this episode, we discuss the all important college admissions essay. James speaks to Meghean Gormley, director of essay writing at First Choice College and owner of Rough Draft Essays. Topics include: - What makes a good college essay - How students can get started with their essay - How many drafts should a student go through - How to overcome writers block and more.. The essential episode for any student looking to get ahead with their college admissions essay.

In this episode James catches up with his former roommate at Yale University Bill Tessier. After studying a BA in fine art, Bill went on to complete his masters at UCLA. Bill started his career in animation as an intern working on Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone at Sony Pictures. He went on to work in animation for many years, receiving credits for films including: Stuart Little 2, Open Season, Bee Movie, Kung fu Panda 2, Frozen, Polar Express. Bill also worked in the games industry for some time, as part of Disney Infinity 3.0. Bill Tessier now works as Professor of Computer Animation at The Savannah College of Art and Design. Bill talks about the many job roles students can get into within the animation industry. He shares his top book choices as well as what students should be doing to try and secure intern work. Bill also shares how students can get access to top animation software for free.

James speaks to Dave Malarkey former professor of veterinary pathology in NC state. James and Dave talk about how students can prepare for a career within the veterinary industry. What additional activities should you take as well as getting a degree? Advice on choosing and gaining a place at a vet school, training opportunities and more.

This episode is sponsored by onlinecollegeplanning.com. In this episode James speaks to experienced animator TJ Sullivan. With over 20 years experience Sullivan has worked for Dreamworks, Nickolodeon, Lucas Film Animation. In his spare time he also illustrates the online comic "Going Boldly" (http://goingboldly.blogspot.com). James asks Sullivan about how he got into the animation industry and most importantly the types of training and tools he recommends for upcoming animators to get a foothold in the business. One of the most common routes of entry into the industry is with an internship. Sullivan offers his advice as well as the "go to" locations for animation work today. He also offers some words of warning on what to avoid when looking at a job in animation. -------- About our Sponsor Online College Planning is dedicated to finding new-innovative solutions to online family college planning. They offer families a guidance and insight to make an informed decisions about their child's academic future. Learn more at www.onlinecollegeplanning.com.

In the final installment we continue our discussion with Jackie Jewett of Mitchell College. Jackie gives her advice for athletes applying to college and talks about her experience as a parent with children who have gone through the college process. Look out for upcoming episodes featuring an animation and veterinary professor. This episode was brought to you by Online College Planning, featuring some of the best minds helping students to find their best fit college.

This episode, brought to you by Online College Planning continues a past episode with admissions officer Jackie Jewett at Mitchell college. In this second part Jackie gives her tips and advice for parents who have children with additional needs. Topics include: Identifying a go-to person What parents can do to help their children make the most from college

In this episode James speaks to David Dorfman, professor of dance at Connecticut College and founder of David Dorfman Dance. An award winning choreographer, David has had a long career teaching dance and working on hit shows including Tony award winning play "Indecent". This episode is perfect for anyone looking to start a major in dance or other performing arts. David answers questions including: - How students should decide to apply to a liberal arts college with a dance major or a conservatory. - What should a student do to prepare for a major in dance? - Advice for students preparing for an audition - Advice for students who want to pursue a career in dance.

In this episode James interviews Jacqueline Jewett Director of education outreach, parent engagement, student relations at Mitchell College in New London, CT. James speaks to Jewett about topics including the Weighted vs Unweighted GPA, college essays, interviewing and more. James asks Jacqueline about her favorite admission essay and her advice for students writing their own. What should a student write about in their admissions essay? how does an essay impact a students chances of being accepted? If you're not sure where to start writing your college admissions essay, this episode is for you.

In this episode we cover the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), discussing the importance of the form and what families should be aware of when filling it out. James speaks to Todd Kelly, financial planning expert and one of the founding partners of Online College Planning who gives his top advice, as well as some of the common mistakes to look out for.

James speaks to Keirsten Sires from Lockerroomtalk.com about the site that rates college coaches and simplifies the college recruiting process. Learn about how you can use lockerroomtalk to help you find a coach and navigate your own college recruitment.

In this episode James speaks to Christina Hamilton, the director of admissions for undergraduates at Sacred Heart University. James speaks to Christina about the admissions process at Sacred Heart university in CT, as well as admissions advice in general, including information on: The college admissions essay - Joining sports programs - Academic advising - Advice for students with learning difficulties - Advice for parents - Top admission tips And a whole lot more!

This is the first episode in the series of informative, engaging tips for the student preparing for college. This po In the first ever episode of the First Choice College tips podcast, James Maroney speaks to Kevin Phillips the associate vice president for enrollment at the University of New Haven. One of the most common questions parents ask is: What do colleges look at? How important is a students GPA score, what if it's a weighted or non weighted GPA? This is an unmissable episode for parents and students starting the college application process. With plenty of valuable tips to help you on your way!