Destination YOUniversity

Every parent wants the best college options for their child. The problem is school counselors are not easily accessible until late junior year.  At Destination YOUniversity, we know families need key information and actionable to-dos in order to access top 100 colleges. That is why I started the podcast, Destination YOUniversity. Every Wednesday, I interview former parents, school leaders and college admission folks that offer key tips and strategies on how to become a better parent, educator, mentor or student. Whether your college bound teen is in middle school or high school, you will leave with valuable information and golden nuggets to apply immediately!  Thanks for joining us today! Visit our Website! Have a happy and sunny day!!  Dr. C #betterwewednesday #destinationYOUniversitypodcast  #becommittedgetadmitted #drcynthiacolon #highschoolparents #highschoolstudents #collegecounselor #collegedreams #top100colleges #publicschoolstudentsprivateschoolservice #happysuccessexpert #destinationYOUniversity #collegecounselor #collegeadmissions

Full Disclosure Fridays: After rejection: I ate my weight in chocolate. Today I’m sharing how I recently took a huge blow to my ego!!  I lost. Big Time! A huge rejection shocked the shit out of me.  Yep. Sure did.  If you’ve ever lost a big game, a big competition, had your heart broken, or been rejected from anything you’ve dreamt of, this episode is for you. #fulldisclosurefriday #myreallife #entrepreneurs #edupreneurs #educators #sidehustle #tedxspeaker #author #becommittedgetadmitted #drcynthiacolon #publicschoolstudentsprivateschoolservice #happysuccessexpert #destinationYOUniversity #collegecounselor #collegeadmissions

Every senior has a story to tell. The problem is, they just don’t know how to get started. More than that, students do not understand that the college essay is NOT written in the style of an English or research paper. After 20+ years in the business of college admissions, we’ve developed a teen proofed and battle tested formula that helps every student turn their story into interesting, engaging and compelling essays. Truth Talk Thursdays is where me and my guest take a deep dive in 1-2 essays unpack why it works and what makes it stand out. Tune in to today’s Destination YOUniversity podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Or, if you prefer to watch, find us on YouTube @dr.cynthiacolon71. The essays described today are found in the Free Sample Packet or 40+ Winning Essay Packet are all from Essay Campers! I highly recommend snagging your copy today! Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/10-sample-college-essay Purchase 40+ Winning Essays To Top 100 Colleges: https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/offers/2RyFN5AB/checkout Visit our website! https://www.drcynthiacolon.com/ Essay Camp Dates 2024: JUNE: 16 and 24 JULY: 15, 22, 29 AUGUST: 5, 12, 19 #truthtalkthursday #collegeessays #collegeessaybootcamp #essaycamp #becommittedgetadmitted #drcynthiacolon #highschoolparents #highschoolstudents #collegecounselor #collegedreams #top100colleges #publicschoolstudentsprivateschoolservice #happysuccessexpert #destinationYOUniversity #collegecounselor #collegeadmissions

Have you ever “accidentally” been on the other side of the tracks? All of a sudden you realize how the “other” side lives? I was in Kansas City recruiting for Vassar and I was at the right address, but on the wrong side (I was east instead of west or vice versa). As I finally drove up to the correct address, the guard greeted me, and as I drove past the brick buildings and manicured lawn, I found my “reserved” visitor spot. How was it that just half a mile the other way was so different? If your child attends a public or religious school, perhaps you have wondered what goes on behind that guard shack? WELL, this parent I’m interviewing today knows a thing or two about that. Her son was enrolled in one of those elite private schools, but decided he’d rather spend high school at the local public school.  As parents, you give your children what they want and need to be happy. I get it. But this mom KNEW what she would have to do to just keep up with her son’s private school peers. With that, she enrolled Matteo in public school, but had a plan of attack to still arrive at the same happy college ending her son had always dreamed of.  This is her story. Every parent wants the best college options for their child. The problem is school counselors are not easily accessible until late junior year.  At Destination YOUniversity, we know families need key information and actionable to-dos in order to access top 100 colleges. That is why I started the podcast, Destination YOUniversity. Every Wednesday, I interview former parents, school leaders and college admission folks that offer key tips and strategies on how to become a better parent, educator, mentor or student. Whether your college bound teen is in middle school or high school, you will leave with valuable information and golden nuggets to apply immediately!  Thanks for joining us today! Visit our website! Have a happy and sunny day!!  Dr. C #betterwewednesday #destinationYOUniversitypodcast  #becommittedgetadmitted #drcynthiacolon #highschoolparents #highschoolstudents #collegecounselor #collegedreams #top100colleges #publicschoolstudentsprivateschoolservice #happysuccessexpert #destinationYOUniversity #collegecounselor #collegeadmissions

If you’ve ever watched The Breakfast Club, Bad Teacher, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, or Election and thought, “Yep, that was my high school,” sit tight, this episode is for you!! I was the quintessential rah rah gal: cheerleader, student body president, dating the triple athlete who was the ASB vice president. Yep, I was THAT girl. I loved high school. HOWEVER, when I think back to all the teachers and administrators who knew me, nobody, I mean nobody, talked to me about college. Public schools get a bad rap. I know. And honestly, it is for good reason. Yes, they are under-resourced and under staffed. I get it. And yet, I don’t. Because if the goal is to help students get more students to apply to college, become eligible, apply to college and be admitted, this can be done. It is not an insurmountable task. Where there is a will, there is a way. And in my opinion, helping students achieve their dreams is the reward. Today I share the lessons from my elite private school days and how Lynwood Unified implemented one strategy to yield 70 college acceptances for their seniors in just 6 days. Visit our website! #fulldisclosurefriday #myreallife #entrepreneurs #edupreneurs #educators #sidehustle #tedxspeaker #author #becommittedgetadmitted #drcynthiacolon #publicschoolstudentsprivateschoolservice #happysuccessexpert #destinationYOUniversity #collegecounselor #collegeadmissions

Every senior has a story to tell. The problem is, they just don’t know how to get started. More than that, students do not understand that the college essay is NOT written in the style of an English or research paper. After 20+ years in the business of college admissions, we’ve developed a teen proofed and battle tested formula that helps every student turn their story into interesting, engaging and compelling essays.  Truth Talk Thursdays is where me and my guest take a deep dive in 1-2 essays unpack why it works and what makes it stand out. Tune in to today’s Destination YOUniversity podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Or, if you prefer to watch, find us on YouTube @dr.cynthiacolon71.  The essays described today are found in the Free Sample Packet or 40+ Winning Essay Packet are all from Essay Campers! I highly recommend snagging your copy today! Visit our website! Download your FREE 10 Sample Essays Purchase 40+ Winning Essays To Top 100 Colleges Essay Camp Dates 2024: JUNE: 16 and 24  JULY: 15, 22, 29 AUGUST: 5, 12, 19 #truthtalkthursday #collegeessays #collegeessaybootcamp #essaycamp #becommittedgetadmitted #drcynthiacolon #highschoolparents #highschoolstudents #collegecounselor #collegedreams #top100colleges #publicschoolstudentsprivateschoolservice #happysuccessexpert #destinationYOUniversity #collegecounselor #collegeadmissions

Every parent wants the best college options for their child. The problem is school counselors are not easily accessible until late junior year. At Destination YOUniversity, we know families need key information and actionable to-dos in order to access top 100 colleges. That is why I started the podcast, Destination YOUniversity. Every Wednesday, I interview former parents, school leaders and college admission folks that offer key tips and strategies on how to become a better parent, educator, mentor or student. Whether your college bound teen is in middle school or high school, you will leave with valuable information and golden nuggets to apply immediately! Check my Website! Thanks for joining us today! Have a happy and sunny day!! Dr. C #betterwewednesday #destinationYOUniversitypodcast #becommittedgetadmitted #drcynthiacolon #highschoolparents #highschoolstudents #collegecounselor #collegedreams #top100colleges #publicschoolstudentsprivateschoolservice #happysuccessexpert #destinationYOUniversity #collegecounselor #collegeadmissions

As an educator for 30 years, I have met some of the most amazing and creative people along my journey. They are teachers, college administrators, high level assistants - these people are talented.  The problem is most educators treat their talent as a hobby, when, in my mind, they could be supplementing their income with a side hustle.  Today our fabulous guest, Anais Goldberg, is just the gal with immense talent who figured how to go from educator, to mom, to entrepreneur. I worked with her, our husbands (my-ex) got along, I tasted her recipes, and trust me, they are flavorful AND healthy! My dream is to cook with Anais in her kitchen!!  If you are in a job that you like, or even love, but you know you’ve got more in you, but just don’t know how to get started, this episode is for YOU!  Tune in! Visit my website! #fulldisclosurefriday #myreallife #entrepreneurs #edupreneurs #educators #sidehustle #tedxspeaker #author #becommittedgetadmitted #drcynthiacolon #publicschoolstudentsprivateschoolservice #happysuccessexpert #destinationYOUniversity #collegecounselor #collegeadmissions

OK I’M DONE HOLDING BACK ALL THE THINGS I SAVE FOR MY PRIVATE CLIENTS. In January alone 95% of the families we met with in free or private consultations had NEVER heard of or seen the School Profile for their child’s high school. If you didn’t catch that, I said, SCHOOL PROFILE. It’s a PDF document that literally shares the academic profile of your high school with colleges. This document is how colleges view your child’s high school and the context in which to evaluate their application. Does this sound like a document YOU want to see BEFORE senior year? If you are nodding your head yes, you need today’s episode! Today I am going to break down the SCHOOL PROFILE: What is it? 3 real examples of School Profiles (Public, Catholic, Private) Walk you through the components. Tell you how this is used in college admissions. AND, Where to find your own school profile. If you’ve never heard of the School Profile, you are in good company. When I presented this info to the Stanford B-School Alumni, they didn’t know either. SO - I decided, if they need this information, I’m pretty sure YOU do too!! Destination YOUniversity: Episode #193 Essay Camp Dates 2024: JUNE: 16 and 24 JULY: 15, 22, 29 AUGUST: 5, 12, 19 Don't forget to visit our website! #truthtalkthursday #collegeessays #collegeessaybootcamp #essaycamp #becommittedgetadmitted #drcynthiacolon #highschoolparents #highschoolstudents #collegecounselor #collegedreams #top100colleges #publicschoolstudentsprivateschoolservice #happysuccessexpert #destinationYOUniversity #collegecounselor #collegeadmissions

Every parent wants the best college options for their child. The problem is school counselors are not easily accessible until late junior year. At Destination YOUniversity, we know families need key information and actionable to-dos in order to access top 100 colleges. That is why I started the podcast, Destination YOUniversity. Every Wednesday, I interview former parents, school leaders and college admission folks that offer key tips and strategies on how to become a better parent, educator, mentor or student. Whether your college bound teen is in middle school or high school, you will leave with valuable information and golden nuggets to apply immediately! Thanks for joining us today! Have a happy and sunny day!! Dr. C Don't forget to visit our website! #betterwewednesday #destinationYOUniversitypodcast #becommittedgetadmitted #drcynthiacolon #highschoolparents #highschoolstudents #collegecounselor #collegedreams #top100colleges #publicschoolstudentsprivateschoolservice #happysuccessexpert #destinationYOUniversity #collegecounselor #collegeadmissions