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GDP Script/ Top Stories for May 27th Publish Date: May 27th From The BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, May 27th and Happy Birthday to Stevie Knicks I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia Dacula middle schooler back to ballet and school after heart transplant New principals named for Lovin Elementary, Richards Middle Two Juveniles Charged With Felony Murder In May 15 Shooting Of Lilburn Teen All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: Kia MOG (07.14.22 KIA MOG) STORY 1: Dacula middle schooler back to ballet and school after heart transplant Gracelyn “Gracie” Miller, a 7th grader from Dacula, underwent a life-saving heart transplant in February after being diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. Just 24 hours after being listed for a transplant, a new heart became available, and her surgery at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta was a success. Gracie quickly recovered, returning home in 10 days and resuming school, ballet, and her favorite activities. This summer, she looks forward to swimming, seeing friends, and attending CHOA’s Camp Braveheart for transplant recipients. Gracie embraces her journey, saying her scar symbolizes her second chance at life. STORY 2: New principals named for Lovin Elementary, Richards Middle Lovin Elementary and Richards Middle School in Gwinnett County are welcoming new principals this summer. Bridgett S. Brown, with 19 years in Gwinnett County Public Schools, will lead Lovin Elementary, replacing Kevin Payne. Brown has served as a teacher and assistant principal, most recently at Lawrenceville Elementary. Felisha E. Witcher-Caldwell, with 17 years at Richards Middle, will take over as principal following Mark McCain's retirement. She has progressed from teacher to assistant principal at Richards since 2008. Both bring extensive experience and dedication to their new roles. STORY 3: Two Juveniles Charged With Felony Murder In May 15 Shooting Of Lilburn Teen A 17-year-old from Lilburn, Andrew Gatlin, was killed, and two others were injured in a May 15 shooting in unincorporated Norcross. Police said the incident occurred after a disagreement led to gunfire on Pirkle Road. Gatlin succumbed to his injuries at a hospital, while the other two individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Two juveniles are charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, and firearm possession. The investigation is ongoing, and police urge anyone with information to contact detectives or Crime Stoppers for anonymous tips and potential rewards. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Ingles Markets 2 STORY 4: Family Pets Killed As Fire Displaces Family of 5 In Dacula A Dacula family of five was displaced after a fire destroyed their home on Friday morning, claiming the lives of several pets. Firefighters responded quickly to the blaze, which started on the back deck and spread to the attic and second floor. The fire was controlled within 25 minutes, but structural collapse concerns required demolition equipment. No injuries were reported, as the family was not home at the time. The fire was deemed accidental, caused by discarded smoking materials. The family is staying with relatives and declined Red Cross assistance. STORY 5: Johns Creek Business Helps Duluth's Rainbow Village With A 'Fresh Coat' Isabel Calero, a Johns Creek resident with a corporate background, co-founded Fresh Coat Painters of Johns Creek with her husband Diego Berto three years ago. The business, serving multiple metro Atlanta areas, also focuses on community service through its Fresh Coat Cares initiative. Recently, they partnered with Duluth-based Rainbow Village, a nonprofit aiding families to avoid homelessness, to repaint 30 apartment doors in Sherwin Williams’ Positive Red. Calero emphasized the joy of giving back and strengthening community ties, with plans for future collaborations with Rainbow Village and other nonprofits. Break: STORY 6: FULL RIDE: 30 GCPS Graduates Earn QuestBridge Scholarship Thirty Gwinnett County Public Schools seniors have been awarded QuestBridge National College Match scholarships, covering their entire college education. QuestBridge, a nonprofit connecting high-achieving, low-income students with top colleges, guarantees full four-year scholarships through early admission to its 48 partner institutions. These colleges provide financial aid covering 100% of demonstrated need, ensuring affordability for recipients. STORY 7: Mill Creek Promotes Sam Meers to Head Boys Soccer Coach Mill Creek has promoted Sam Meers to head boys soccer coach for the 2025-26 school year, following Stephen George’s departure for a club soccer role. Meers, an assistant coach since 2018, has been integral to the program’s success, including a Final Four run in 2025. A former goalkeeper, Meers brings experience as a varsity assistant, JV coach, and goalkeepers coach. He’s excited to build on the program’s culture and success with a young, dedicated roster. Joining him is veteran coach Mike Burrell, adding experience to the staff. Meers aims to continue competing for region titles and playoff success. Break 4: Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. 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In this second episode, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin continues her conversation with Ryan Klohr, exploring his experience at QuestBridge and IMG Academy. Ryan shares insights on QuestBridge's mission of connecting high-achieving, low-income students with nearly full-ride scholarships at selective colleges, and discusses IMG Academy's approach to developing student-athletes at their 600-acre Bradenton, Florida campus. He offers valuable advice for aspiring college athletes navigating recruitment and high-need students seeking elite educational opportunities. Tune in for essential guidance from someone with firsthand experience helping students succeed through these specialized pathways.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin sits down with Ryan Klohr, an experienced Admissions Reader at University of California Irvine and the prestigious QuestBridge organization, which partners with elite universities to provide substantial financial aid to high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds. Ryan also serves as a College Counselor at IMG Academy, where he guides aspiring college athlete recruits. IMG hosts NCSA College Recruiting, the world's largest college athletic recruiting platform.In this first installment of our two-part conversation, Ryan shares his insider perspective on the UC admissions process. He reveals how undergraduate applications are evaluated, how international applicant reviews differ from domestic ones, and offers crucial guidance on approaching the Personal Insight Questions (PIQs). Whether you're considering applying to Berkeley, UCLA, or any UC campus, Ryan provides valuable advice to strengthen your candidacy.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
Your College Bound Kid | Scholarships, Admission, & Financial Aid Strategies
In this episode you will hear: (01:50) In The News Julia and Mark discuss an article by Eric Hoover from the Chronicle of Higher Education entitled, “States Are Taking on Fewer College Costs. Who is Picking Up the Bill” the article appeared in Higher Ed Dive on Nov 5th, 2024, and it was written by (14:10) Question from a listener: Lynda and Lisa answer a question from a long-time listener, and she wants us to explain to her how the National Merit Program works (27:10) Interview: Gloria and Terry Crawford, Answering FAQ about Glimpse Video Preview of Part 3 of 5 ² Gloria and Terry share some of the colleges using Glimpse ² Terry shares the organic growth of Glimpse ² Gloria shares how some colleges have told her Glimpse can help with the rebuilding of their yield models, which have been crushed in recent years. ² Terry and Gloria talk about how they established their partnership with QuestBridge and their 52 selective colleges ² A listener sent in a question, does Glimpse open colleges up to a lawsuit for looks discrimination? (53:02) College Spotlight-University of Tennessee at Knoxville (Part 3 of 5) Interview with Fabrizio D'Aloisio- Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions Preview of Part 3 ² Gloria and Terry share some of the colleges using Glimpse ² Terry shares the organic growth of Glimpse ² Gloria shares how some colleges have told her Glimpse can help with the rebuilding of their yield models, which have been crushed in recent years. ² Terry and Gloria talk about how they established their partnership with QuestBridge and their 52 selective colleges ² A listener sent in a question, does Glimpse open colleges up to a lawsuit for looks discrimination? Speakpipe.com/YCBK is our method if you want to ask a question and we will be prioritizing all questions sent in via Speakpipe. Unfortunately, we will NOT answer questions on the podcast anymore that are emailed in. 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Guests:Dr. Doug Robinson – Director of the Initiative for Careers in Science and Medicine, Johns Hopkins UniversityPamela Hamm – Director of the Summer Academic Research Experience (SARE)Eleana Parajon – Graduate Student and former SARE ScholarTemitope Adenaike – Current SARE ScholarAiden Houser – Current SARE ScholarSummary:In this episode, we dive into the transformative Summer Academic Research Experience (SARE) at Johns Hopkins University, a program designed to provide high school students from underrepresented communities the opportunity to gain hands-on research experience. Dr. Doug Robinson and Pamela Hamm share the program's vision, while current students and alumni, including Eleana, Temi and Aiden, recount their personal journeys in research and mentorship. We explore the program's long-term impact, its unique structure, and the challenges in scaling it to reach even more young scientists.Key Topics:The SARE program's unique combination of academic instruction and real-world research experienceStories from SARE scholars on how the program has shaped their educational and career aspirationsThe critical role of mentorship in empowering the next generation of scientistsInsights on the long-term success of SARE, with 74% of participants graduating college within four yearsChallenges in sustaining and expanding the program, including funding and lab space limitationsThe future vision for SARE to grow beyond Johns Hopkins and expand across the countryMemorable Quotes:"We want to see scholars who are inspired, motivated, and fired up. This program is about giving them the opportunity to realize their full potential." – Dr. Doug Robinson"When students spend eight weeks feeling valued, listened to, and seen, it motivates them to go back into their schools and ask for what they need. It's incredible to watch their growth." – Pamela Hamm"The SARE program made me love science even more. It gave me the confidence to know that I can pursue this as a career." – Temitope Adenaike, SARE Scholar“I was just really proud of the fact that now large organizations like QuestBridge are recognizing my potential, talent and ability.” - Aiden Houser, SARE Scholar"I hope for a more equitable health landscape. Investing in young people is the key to making that a reality." – Eleana Parajon, SARE Graduate and MentorTo learn more about the SARE program and how to support its mission, visit the Initiative for Careers in Science and Medicine (CSM) at Johns Hopkins here. For partnership opportunities or to contribute to the program, contact Dr. Doug Robinson at dnr@jhi.edu.Applications for the 2025 SARE program open on November 1st and close on February 1st. Visit the SARE program page for details on how to apply.Thank you for joining us on this episode of Research Renaissance. Stay tuned for more discussions with leading voices in brain science and the people shaping the future of research. Until next time—onward and upward!To learn more about the breakthroughs discussed in this episode and to support ongoing research, visit our website at tofflertrust.org. Technical Podcast Support by Jon Keur at Wayfare Recording Co.
In this episode, Emily interviews Elle Rathbun, a 5th-year PhD candidate at UCLA. Elle shares her financial origin story of growing up in a low-income family, becoming a QuestBridge scholar during undergrad, and working for two years before matriculating at UCLA. During those years, Elle developed her financial acuity and prepared financially for grad school, including investing for retirement and saving up cash. This energy carried forward into grad school, where within her department Elle started a group to chat about money and created resources to help her peers navigate the financial aspects of their fellowship and UCLA's bureaucracy. Tune in to the next episode for part two of the conversation!
Imagine all the highly motivated, high-achieving students who can excel at the most challenging colleges but lack the financial resources to attend. Matching this type of talent with full funding from top-tier schools is the mission of QuestBridge. CEO Ana Rowena Mallari recounts the organization's 30-year scale journey, during which the program has fostered $5 billion in scholarships and helped 100,000 students. Co-founded by Mallari and Michael McCullough as a summer program at Stanford, QuestBridge now partners with more than 50 schools, transforming how colleges across the U.S. evaluate and admit their incoming classes.Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.comSubscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
QuestBridge is one of the most well-known, premier scholarship organizations in the country. What you might not know is how it began or what it truly entails. Dr. Christian Martell from QuestBridge joins Joel and Chris for an in-depth look at this life-changing non-profit. Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).
How do you, as a parent, help your academically strong child get to college when you're struggling to make ends meet? Elise Glidden, counselor at Booker T. Washington High School, explains Questbridge, a special college scholarship program for high-achieving, low-income students that matches the students with prestigious universities. You'll hear the details of eligibility and about a local student standout from this program.Guest: Elise Glidden https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match/scholarship-details Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/Host: Meredith Hackwith Edwards
As members of the QuestBridge community work toward achieving their professional goals, navigating traditionally privileged spaces often becomes the new norm. Danielle Newton, Princeton '20, is a full-time medical student at UCLA. While Danielle is enjoying her path to becoming a doctor, she is acutely aware of the privilege that exists in medical schools. In this episode, learn more about Danielle's experience as a first-generation, low-income medical student and hear how she has discovered the unique value that her background and experiences bring to this field.
As we enter different stages of our lives, we may face challenges that impact our mental health and well-being. It can be difficult to balance it all, especially as new opportunities and responsibilities arise. For Helen Yiu, USC ‘15, prioritizing mental health is a daily practice. Helen works as a physical therapist and is living in Allentown, Pennsylvania, while her fiancé completes his medical residency. From navigating her own professional journey to adapting to new areas in support of her partner, Helen has found that putting her well-being first allows her to embrace life's many changes.
ADMITTED, The Classic's premier college admissions podcast that delves into the essays and strategies Townsend Harris students use to get into their dream schools, is back with a new season. In this episode, senior and Class of '23 Rebecca Ortiz reads out her essay and discusses her own journey to being accepted at the University of Chicago via the Questbridge application. Check out our long-time sponsor, Kweller Prep, and all their course offerings here: https://www.kwellerprep.com/MORE ADMITTED EPISODES: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB1ZPLjfE3TDLUy1HgX3A-gKF0_uLUUqtSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gl0ymaL63t9v5JfOk8KFsAPPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-classic-podcast/id1562728675SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheClassicTV WEBSITE: https://thhsclassic.com/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thhsclassic/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thhsclassicFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thhsclassicTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thhsclassic Hosted by Elliot Heath and Katherine LianFeaturing Rebecca OrtizProduced by Allen Babakhanov and Ryan YoungEdited by Ryan YoungSpecial Guest Appearance by Mr. Sweeney
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In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with best-selling author and Harvard Career Advisor Gorick Ng about what he wishes he had known when starting college and before his last year in college. This is a show for students and also for their parents, grandparents and for school counselors. Gorick specializes in coaching first-generation, low-income students. His best-seller book is titled Unspoken Rules: Secrets in Starting Your Career Off Right. Gorick's advice is well-worth a listen!!! Find Show Notes below. Listen to this episode below (after the first broadcast Saturday) and Never Miss an Episode by subscribing HERE to listen to the post-airing podcast on any podcast platform, on Any device!!! (click here) SHOW NOTES: GORICK NG is the Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right, a book published by Harvard Business Review Press named by Thinkers50 as one of the top 10 management books of 2022. It is a guide to help early career professionals, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, navigate the school-to-work transition and ascend to positions of leadership, based on 500+ interviews with professionals across geographies, industries, and job types. The Unspoken Rules has been endorsed by Arianna Huffington, Cal Newport (Author of Deep Work), David Carey (Former Global President of Hearst Magazines), Edith Cooper (Board Director of Slack and Etsy and Former Global Head of Human Capital Management of Goldman Sachs), Ginni Rometty (Former Executive Chairman of IBM), Julie Zhuo (Former VP of Product Design of Facebook), Rich Lesser (CEO of BCG), and Ratan Tata (Former Chairman of Tata Group). The Unspoken Rules is now used for employee and manager training and diversity and inclusion at companies such as Aon, GE, IBM, Kirkland & Ellis, Charles River Associates, Abiomed, Invesco, and others. It is also used by programs such as Questbridge, Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America, Rewriting the Code, ACE Women's Collective, SEO, Africa.com, and others. Harvard Business School has also given Gorick's book to every MBA student to give them an edge in the labor market. Gorick is a career adviser at Harvard College, specializing in coaching first-generation, low-income students. He is also on the faculty at the University of California, Berkeley, where he teaches the unspoken rules of career navigation. Gorick has worked in management consulting at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), investment banking at Credit Suisse, and research with the Managing the Future of Work project at Harvard Business School. He has been featured in Forbes, The Today Show, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, BuzzFeed, New York Post, Fast Company, Fortune Magazine, and CNBC. He was named by Thinkers50 as one of 30 thinkers to watch in 2022. Gorick, a first-generation college student, is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School. Find him at www.gorick.com.
#43 - Claudia Marroquin: RIGHT PLACE. RIGHT TIME. Bowdoin College May Be RIGHT FOR YOU They say that luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. High School graduation is the ultimate sign of preparation. It is the culmination of 13 years of training for the marathon we call life. From high school, students head off into a variety of paths and futures, some include heading off to colleges 3000 miles away from home. If you know a student who has been admitted to Bowdoin College, located in Brunswick, Maine, you might call that student “lucky,” or another way of talking about luck is to say a student was at the right place at the right time. Today's guest, Claudia Marroquin, serves as the Director of Admissions at Bowdoin, she knows a thing or two opportunity. After applying to 14 colleges, Claudia was considered lucky, yet her personal story is about preparation since elementary school. Claudia narrowed down her choices to 4 schools. Today you'll hear exactly how she chose the right school for her. You do not want to miss this very personal story today. Claudia Marroquin Bio: Claudia Marroquin is a 2006 graduate of Bowdoin College and joined the admissions office in 2010. She has overseen the expansion of the college's multicultural recruitment efforts through fly-in programs for underrepresented students and has increased Bowdoin's partnerships with community based organizations across the country, such as College Horizons and QuestBridge. As Director of Admissions, Claudia oversees the operations of the admissions office including hiring and supervision of staff, manages the operating budget, works on recruitment and enrollment strategy, and has served on a variety of campus-wide committees and working groups. She is a member of IACAC, NACAC, and NECBAC, where she served as chair of the finance committee from 2015-2017. In Maine, she has participated in leadership development through the Institute for Civic Leadership and served as a board member for Hardy Girls, Healthy women. Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Teens Make and the 4 Most Common Essay Topics: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/essay-mini-training Check out the Destination YOUniversity FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2489993244570408 See our website here: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/ Schedule a call with Dr. C: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/schedule ________________________________ #collegeadmissions #collegeessays #collegeapplication #financialaid #scholarships #collegeessaybootcamp #dreamcollegeacademy #drcynthiacolon #highschooljuniors #highschoolseniors
Name: Gorick NgCurrent title: Wall Street Journal Bestselling AuthorCurrent organisation: The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off RightGorick Ng is the Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right, a book published by Harvard Business Review Press. It is a guide to help early-career professionals, especially those form underrepresented backgrounds, navigate the school-to-work transition and ascend to positions of leadership, based on 500+ interviews with professionals across geographies, industries, and job types. The Unspoken Rules is now used for employee and manager training and diversity and inclusion at companies such as Aon, GE, IBM, Kirkland & Ellis, Charles River Associates, Abiomed, Invesco, and others. It is also used by programs such as Questbridge, Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America, Rewriting the Code, ACE Women's Collective, SEO, Africa.com, and others. Harvard Business School has also given Gorick's book to every MBA student to give them an edge in the labor market. Gorick is a career adviser at Harvard College, specializing in coaching first-generation, low-income students. He has worked in management consulting at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), investment banking at Credit Suisse, and research with the Managing the Future of Work project at Harvard Business School. He has been featured in Forbes, The Today Show, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, BuzzFeed, New York Post, Fast Company, and CNBC. Gorick, a first-generation college student, is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School. Find him at www.gorick.com.Links (for any hyperlinking):- Main website: https://gorick.com/ - Book buy link (USA): https://amzn.to/3hYb6Sa- Book buy link (non-USA): https://tidd.ly/3AstmgI- https://www.linkedin.com/in/gorick - https://twitter.com/GorickNg- https://www.instagram.com/gorick.ng- https://www.facebook.com/GorickNg/ - https://www.tiktok.com/@theunspokenrulesResources mentioned in this episode:Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets)The Leadership Conversations PodcastThe Jonno White Leadership PodcastThe Leadership Question of the Day PodcastClarity Website7 Questions on Leadership SeriesWe'd Love To Interview YOU In Our 7 Questions On Leadership Series!Subscribe To Clarity's Mailing ListJonno White's eBook Step Up or Step OutJonno White's Book Step Up or Step Out (Amazon)
In this episode, Rob chats with Beyond Boundaries Program student and Marketing & Psychology double major Molly Rogers from Cleveland, Ohio. Molly talks about her journey to WashU and her Questbridge application, first year Beyond Boundaries courses like Designing Creativity and When I'm 64, case competitions in the Olin School of Business, and even the Drone Racing League. Perhaps most importantly, Molly illustrates the "ships" concept: how building relationships with faculty like Dr. Diana Parra and Director Patrick Rishe and others mixed with initiative and drive can lead to some amazing internship opportunities with companies like Pegasus, Rem & Company, and her upcoming one with Anheuser Busch in their Commercial Trainee Program. Molly also shares stories about her incredible experience from Spring 2021 as both a full-time WashU student and a full-time employee in Costa Rica and her upcoming study abroad opportunity in Dublin, Ireland. Lots of great wisdom and humor from Molly. Do NOT miss this episode!
Dr. Meron Hirpa '11 is a physician focused on public health and health equity in Cincinnati and Ethiopia. She recalls bidding an emotional farewell to her family and enrolling at Amherst as a first-generation college student, in pursuit of her longtime dream of becoming a doctor. Find out how the telementoring and QuestBridge programs, as well as faculty, staff and alumni, helped her blaze her path. Transcript: https://bit.ly/AmherstMeronHirpaTranscript Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Your College Bound Kid | Scholarships, Admission, & Financial Aid Strategies
In this episode you will hear: (07:52) In this week's “In the news segment, an October 4th, 2021 article by Allison Tate of “USA Today”, “How important is it to take AP Classes for College Admissions” Dave and Mark answer several questions including: 1) What are AP classes? 2) How important are AP test scores? 3) How many AP courses should a student take? 4) Are all AP classes equal? 5) Do colleges see AP courses and dual enrollment courses as being equal? Plus more (31:36) Mark and Lisa answer the following three questions from listeners: Question 1) Why does the Common App ask what is the occupation of the parents? If my husband has an executive management position are colleges going to discriminate against our son? (Kim from Illinois) Question 2) I see a lot of colleges we are looking at talk about the QuestBridge college application, what is the QuestBridge college application? Anonymous Question 3) What is the maximum amount of loan debt a student should take out for an undergraduate degree? (01:12:15) Mark interviews Matt McGann, the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Amherst College. Matt will be discussing How to get a research opportunity with a college professor. This is part 2 of 2: Part 2-Preview Matt talks about some other people besides the professors themselves who are great people to reach out to if you want to do research Matt goes into more depth on the difference between doing research at undergraduate only college versus doing research at a place that has doctoral degrees. Matt talks about how the approach, who your mentor is and how the feel will be different Matt ends our interview by giving advice to a high student, what they can do to get an opportunity to start doing research while in high school with a college professor (01:23:02) Our recommended resource is The American Council of Higher Education (ACE) website. We particularly want to draw attention to their top stories in Higher Education. This is a great way to stay current on the hot topics in the news beyond the one that Mark and Dave discuss every week on the podcast. https://www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pages/Todays-Top-Higher-Education-News.aspx (01:28:46) Our College Spotlight for episode 198 is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, better known as “RPI”. This 36 minute college spotlight will be split over episode 198 and 199. This is Part 2/2 Follow Mark Stucker on Twitter to get breaking college admission news, and updates about the podcast before they go live: To access our transcripts, click: Find the specific episode transcripts for the one you want to search and click the link Find the magnifying glass icon in blue (search feature) and click it Enter whatever word you want to search. I.e. Loans Every word in that episode when the words loans is used, will be highlighted in yellow with a timestamps Click the word highlighted in yellow and the player will play the episode from that starting point You can also download the entire podcast as a transcript Feel free to pass this podcast on to others who you feel will benefit, even if they are not a YCBK listener. Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to: . If you enjoy our podcast, would you please do us a favor and share our podcast both verbally and on social media? We would be most grateful! Check out the college admissions books Mark recommends: Check out the college websites Mark recommends: If you want a college consultation with Mark or Lisa, just text Mark at 404-664-4340. All he asks is that you review the services on his website first. His website is: https://schoolmatch4u.com/
Class of 2021 faced record-low acceptance rates at many elite universities, but the truth is, there are hundreds of amazing colleges out there that will support students in their success. Join Mark and Anna as they discuss the numerous options available with special guest Lisa Fuller from College Primed as they take a deeper look at women's colleges and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and how they enable success for their students. Lisa will also share how HBCUs have transformed to not only serve the black community but other students, especially those with aspirations in medicine. Lisa Fuller is an Independent Educational Consultant, Owner & Founder of College Primed, LLC, a company located in Richmond, Virginia, that focuses on advising 7-12th grade students on educational planning and the college admission process.Lisa served as an alumna recruiter for Spelman College, volunteered as a Questbridge mentor, and a ScholarMatch counselor. She earned a certificate in College Counseling from The University of California, San Diego, and a certificate in College Advising, Teachers College, Columbia University.
In Episode 7, Caroline is joined by Isabela (Bela) Yepes, a QuestBridge Scholar at Columbia majoring in Earth and Environmental Engineering and minoring in Economics. Bela is a certified yoga instructor and shares habits that have helped her cope with the stress of school. In addition, Bela explains how she decided to go into Environmental Engineering, her research experience in the field, and "Why Columbia" for her academic goals. She discusses the various career options for environmental engineers and her experience with Engineers Without Borders (EWB), a large student-run engineering club at Columbia. Caroline and Bela also talk about the new three-term structure of classes at Columbia, share life hacks only Columbia students would know, and reminisce about campus traditions (Food Fest!!). Tune in to learn about engineering for humanity and life at Columbia!
On this episode of the Beyond Boundaries Podcast, Rob has a conversation with Beyond Boundaries Program Class of 2024 student RuthAnne Dunn. They chat about RuthAnne's journey to WashU as a early-decision Questbridge applicant and her year taking a number of courses Rob teaches from Designing Creativity to the Beyond Boundaries Seminar to the Intro to Theatre Production course. RuthAnne's interests cover the gamut from sustainability to linguistics. Her involvement all across campus ranges from programs like Deneb STARS (where she will be an Aspirational Peer Mentor next year) and Period Ambassadors to her association with student groups like the Aristocats (Disney-themed a capella) to the Association of Christian Youth Seekers (ACTS).
Hey listeners! On today's podcast join me and my friends Kim Cross, Jaion Kelly, and Favour Akadiri as we talk about our college process experiences while surviving COVID-19. Hear us talk about Questbridge, the Common Application, and the four Ivy League schools we will each be attending in the fall!
As a FGLI student, Princess tells about her admissions process as a QuestBridge applicant, and how that led to her acceptance into Stanford.
Your College Bound Kid | Scholarships, Admission, & Financial Aid Strategies
In this episode you will hear: (08:07) In this week’s news segment, an article from scotscott.com “California’s rejection of affirmative action affects university admissions” by Lindsay Augustine and Andrew Tolu. Proposition 16 would have legalized affirmative action, but California voters rejected the new proposition in favor of 1996’s Proposition 209, which banned affirmative action. Mark and Dave have a spirited discussion about this controversial topic. (39:12) We’re in chapter 158 of 171 Answers and we’re talking through how to save thousands of dollars through exams and creative college programs. We cover seven different ways to save thousands of dollars on your tuition bill. Mark spends an extensive amount of time on one of the seven methods. He does this because he has only touched on this a few times and never shared anything with any depth until now. (01:04:56) This week’s question asks for more information about Pomona and some of the routes to getting in. They are especially interested in hearing about the Early Decision/Action compared to Regular Decision stats and how many admitted students are recruited athletes or from QuestBridge-like programs. Special thanks to Zola for this question. (01:17:21) Mark continues his interview with Amin Gonzalez-VP and Dean of Admission at Wesleyan University in part 1 of 2 in- Understanding Wesleyan University (01:22:32) Recommended resource Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to: . Music is by SENA HERO/Victor-Alan Weeks. If you enjoy our podcast, would you please do us a favor and share our podcast both verbally and on social media? We would be most grateful! To access and best utilize the transcripts of each podcast, please do the following: Go to Click the Transcripts tab, from the top menu by the Episodes tab Click on the transcript for the specific episode you are interested in, just click on the image or by the word “Transcript” You will see a Share icon, a download option, a link to Apple podcast and you will see a magnifying glass Use the magnifying glass to search for any word. If that word was used in the episode, it will show up, highlighted in yellow. You will also see a timestamp so you can see the exact minute and second this word was spoken. If you click the word highlighted in yellow, the podcast player will start playing right at that word. You can stop it from playing by clicking the pause button. Note: The transcription accuracy is about 90%, so you will see some spelling errors and errors in translation going from voice to print. We are excited to give our listeners a chance to play a role in shaping what topics we discuss, so please send us your ideas for college spotlights, articles for discussion and recommended resources. You can let your voice be heard by completing this survey. Just put the following link in your browser and give us your honest feedback. We thank you in advance. Every episode of Your College-Bound Kid will align with a chapter from the book 171 Answers to the Most-Asked College Admission Questions. To get a copy go to Amazon and click: If you want to place a bulk order, you will save money by purchasing this book at . Every penny goes to The Atlanta Mission, a Christian organization that helps over 1000 homeless residents every day. If you want to see what future episodes will discuss in the book chapter section, just go to 171answers.com and then click the red button "See exactly what 171 Answers covers"
Sohae discusses her application process with the added factor of being a QuestBridge finalist and how her college process was a bit different because of that.
Red Shirt-Shaw Discusses Native Student Services on Credit HourVERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota’s new director of Native Student Services, Megan Red Shirt-Shaw, discussed the importance of creating welcoming spaces on campus on the podcast Credit Hour. “There’s a tremendous opportunity for us to engage as friends and colleagues,” said Red Shirt-Shaw. “Just being able to make these connections across disciplines and do community building is important. Red Shirt-Shaw started this fall as the Director of Native Student Services and the Native American Cultural Center. She has previously held positions in undergraduate admissions, college counseling, and student advising at the University of Pennsylvania, Questbridge, Santa Clara University, Albuquerque Academy, and the 7th Gen Summer Program. Red Shirt-Shaw said she is excited to bring different indigenous voices to campus. “I think some of the challenges we’re facing in student services with being really cognizant and responsible with social distancing and mask wearing is that with the power of zoom, we can bring different Native people into our spaces virtually from across the country,” said Red Shirt-Shaw. “I think it is so important for students to see themselves reflected in a lot of different ways—especially in the fields they are pursuing or excited about.” Red Shirt-Shaw’s earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Pennsylvania. She earned her Master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Higher Education. At Harvard, she was co-chair of FIERCE — Future Indigenous Educators Resisting Colonial Education. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development with a focus on Higher Education and a minor in American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota. Red Shirt-Shaw is the founder of Natives In America, an online literary publication for Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian youth. Credit Hour is the University of South Dakota’s podcast highlighting the achievement, research and scholarship of its staff, students, alumni and faculty. Follow Credit Hour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and www.usd.edu/podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We're exploring career journeys of our QuestBridge Alumni for upcoming episodes. Please stay tuned!The Quest Continues is a podcast that highlights the stories of our QuestBridge Alumni. For more information about QuestBridge, visit us at www.questbridge.org. For any questions about this podcase, please email us at alumni@questbridge.org.
The Yale Admissions Office is a proud partner with QuestBridge, a national non-profit organization that connects students from low-income backgrounds with leading colleges and universities. Mark and Hannah interview QuestBridge Founder and CEO Ana McCullough about the organization’s strategy for matching top low-income students with full-need scholarships at top schools. Admissions officer Corrine also joins … Continue reading QuestBridge →
Applying to college will require more than just writing essays or taking standardized tests but there are other important materials and components that are required by most colleges and universities for admissions. Listen to the episode to learn more about the different types of college applications, from the traditional Common App to Questbridge, Coalition, and many more!
Hey guys! This is an update on my college application process!! (also, I am thriving in debate right now!) email: hannahgramspodcast@gmail.com twitter: @hannahgramspod Thanks for listening!!
Founding Mariachi Northwestern while he was a student at Northwestern was just one of the many ways that Daniel Flores is leaving a legacy within his communities. Flores is heavily involved with QuestBridge, the organization he earned a scholarship from to come to Northwestern, and has touched many lives through his work with this program. Flores has now found a role where he is aligning his career goals with his personal goals as the Growth Projects Associate for The Chicago Public Education Fund. Tune in for practical career transition insights from a recent alumnus who has already made several successful moves in his journey.
Last week, I had the pleasure to return to my hometown of Texarkana, Arkansas to deliver a Back to School keynote speech in front of many of the same educators who transformed my life. I shared two valuable moments from my upbringing to provide some insight into what motivated me to dream big when my family history, society, and statistics told me otherwise. I hope you enjoy. My social media accounts: Instagram: instagram.com/thativyleagueguy Twitter: twitter.com/ivyleagueguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/Notes-From-The-Ivy-League-151723779004216/ Mentioned in this episode: QuestBridge: questbridge.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notesfromtheivyleague/support
Sierra, a certified yoga instructor, QuestBridge scholar, and founder of Project Mishran-- an organization based in Rajasthan, India, created by and for a socially and economically disadvantaged community--joins the podcast to discuss the origins of her organization, the importance of gratitude, the pros and cons of accepting a full-ride scholarship, and more. My social media accounts: Instagram: instagram.com/thativyleagueguy Twitter: twitter.com/ivyleagueguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/Notes-From-The-Ivy-League-151723779004216/ Mentioned in this episode: Project Mishran: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheMishranCoop#items Rules for a Knight: https://www.amazon.com/Rules-Knight-Ethan-Hawke/dp/0307962334 QuestBridge: Questbridge.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notesfromtheivyleague/support
Karen --a 2nd year medical student, activist, and undocumented immigrant--stops by to give deeper insight on challenges and opportunities surrounding the undocumented student identity, not compromising your ambitions to satisfy others, and the importance of actively seeking out mentorship relevant to your personal interests. My social media accounts: Instagram: instagram.com/thativyleagueguy Twitter: twitter.com/ivyleagueguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/Notes-From-The-Ivy-League-151723779004216/ Mentioned in this episode: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals - https://www.uscis.gov/archive/frequently-asked-questions QuestBridge - www.Questbridge.org Pre-Health Dreamers - http://www.phdreamers.org/ Gates Millenium Scholars Program - http://www.gmsp.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notesfromtheivyleague/support
Ben Bartolome, a 2016 Yale grad from New Orleans visits the podcast to talk about how we first met at a QuestBridge conference, impactful teachers in his life, and our mutual appreciation of CiCi's Pizza. My social media accounts: Instagram: instagram.com/thativyleagueguy Twitter: twitter.com/ivyleagueguy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Notes-From-The-Ivy-League-151723779004216/ Show sponsor - First Gen and Juice: www.facebook.com/firstgenandjuice/ Show notes: https://www.facebook.com/notes/notes-from-the-ivy-league/episode-3-ben/171136937062900/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notesfromtheivyleague/support
In this episode, Jennette Barnes talks with Global Learning Charter Public School senior Sabrina Fay, who is headed to Princeton University in the fall on a QuestBridge scholarship. QuestBridge is a national nonprofit based in California that works with high-achieving, low-income students, starting in high school, and connects each one with one of about 40 leading colleges and universities.
Reid Hoffman (@reidhoffman) is often referred to as "The Oracle of Silicon Valley" by tech insiders, who look at his company-building and investing track record (Facebook, Airbnb, Flickr, etc.) with awe. Reid is Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of LinkedIn, which has more than 300 million users. He was previously Executive Vice President at PayPal, which was purchased by eBay for $1.5 billion. There, he was nicknamed "firefighter-in-chief" by CEO Peter Thiel. Noted venture capitalist David Sze says of Reid, "[he] is arguably the most successful angel investor in the past decade." They are now both partners at Greylock Partners. In this podcast, he is joined by Michael McCullough, MD, a close friend, co-founder of QuestBridge.org, and a successful investor with training as an ER physician. Michael is as an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCSF and previously served as the on-call ER physician to the Dalai Lama. Michael is also a Rhodes Scholar, Kaufman Fellow, and Ashoka Fellow. An avid meditator, he is particularly interested in investing in technologies and companies pertaining to the mind. We cover A LOT, including: Meeting Mark Zuckerberg for the first time and deciding to invest in Facebook "Fire-fighting" in startups and beyond Using board games to develop strategy Reid's view of what Uber has done well and what they could improve Some of Reid's suggested philosophers for entrepreneurs Non-technical founders and symbolic systems Going "off algorithm" in the ER to manage life-and-death decisions The 3 types of CEOs What Reid has learned from his network, including the founders of Airbnb, Kiva.org, etc. And, of course, we discuss QuestBridge, as Reid and I are both on the advisory board. All show notes, links, and resources from this episode can be found at http://fourhourworkweek.com/podcast This podcast is brought to you by MeUndies. Have you ever wanted to be as powerful as a mullet-wearing ninja from the 1980’s, or as sleek as a black panther in the Amazon? Of course you have, and that’s where MeUndies comes in. I’ve spent the last 2-3 weeks wearing underwear from these guys 24/7, and they are the most comfortable and colorful underwear I’ve ever owned. Their materials are 2x softer than cotton, as evaluated using the Kawabata method. Check out MeUndies.com/Tim to see my current faves (some are awesomely ridiculous) and, while you’re at it, don’t miss lots of hot ladies wearing MeUndies. This podcast is also brought to you by 99Designs, the world’s largest marketplace of graphic designers. Did you know I used 99Designs to rapid prototype the cover for The 4-Hour Body? Here are some of the impressive results. Click this link and get a free $99 upgrade. Give it a test run... Enjoy!***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss