Those Who Finish First, First Fail. So Get Started!
September 25, 2019
Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Colón
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Episode Description
When I was admitted to Columbia University for graduate school I paused and just stared at the letter. My finger slowly traced the school emblem at the top of the page, a scene I imagine every student must do when admitted to one of the most elite colleges in the country. I remember asking myself, “Geez, I wonder if I could have been admitted when I was a senior in high school.” The answer is “No.” The irony is that if I could do it over again, I now know exactly what I would need to do. What I’m unveiling today is the culmination of what I’ve learned over the last 20 years - what it takes to get admitted to highly selective colleges. This episode is for those who dream big. You dream of places like Harvard, Yale, Princeton, & Stanford. I believe with all my heart that anyone can get there with the right guidance, support system, belief, and willingness to put in the work. If you want the blueprint on how to increase your chances at H-Y-P-S, this episode is for you! Episode 31
Destination: YOUniversity
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CALLING ALL STUDENTS, PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND BELIEVERS!
Success doesn’t come by chance. Success is a decision to take a chance on YOU. Being admitted to the YOUniversity of your choice is a goal, but not a guarantee. Who you surround yourself with is just as important as what you do. Hear from extraordinary people who led ordinary childhoods. Each story tells the tale of finding passion, purpose, and praise from adults.
The secret to a “YES” is becoming your best YOU. Walk away with practical tips and action steps on how to go from good, better, to best and increase your chances of receiving that “YES!” If you are a student, parent of a student, teach students, or are a student of life, this show is for you!
So, what do you say? Let’s do this! Join Dr. Cynthia Colón for Destination: YOUniversity, on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel.
Dr. Cynthia Colón
Using over 20 years experience, her book, Tips, Tales, & Truths for Teens, offers a practical road map for the college admission process. As the leading and trusted college admission expert, Dr. Cynthia Colón has been featured on KTLA, ABC, NBC, FOX 5, KCAL, WGN, WKRC, and in Latina Style.
Dr. Colón worked as an admission officer at Vassar College in New York and as a college counselor at an elite private school in Los Angeles. She has read thousands of applications and worked with over 800 students who have been admitted to top colleges – including Harvard, Yale, Cornell, Northwestern, USC, UCLA, UVA, and many more.
Dr. Colón is on a mission to help students, no matter their background, pave their way to the college of their choice. She serves as the perfect blend of Coach and Cheerleader!
Dr. Colón holds a BA from the Annenberg School of Communication at the USC, a MA in Higher Education Administration from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Doctorate of Education from UCLA.