Special Guest Episodes

Guests on the College Metropolis Podcasts. Guests provide important information related to the college admission process, parenting high school kids, mental health, and other important topics.
The Path to Becoming a Veterinarian. Our Guest Today is Dr. Jonathan Dear, Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
Aug. 26, 2021

The Path to Becoming a Veterinarian. Our Guest Today is Dr. Jonathan …

#060 – Becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is a goal that requires full commitment and dedication. Our guest today is Dr. Jonathan David Dear, professor of medicine and epidemiology at one of the premier veterinary progr...

Listen to the Episode
How to Get Accepted into Medical School. Our Guest Today is Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, a Foremost Expert in Medical School Admissions
Aug. 7, 2021

How to Get Accepted into Medical School. Our Guest Today is Dr. Shira…

#058 – Today, we begin a couple of episodes focused on the path to becoming a medical doctor. This is a topic often filled with misinformation. To dispel myths and do away with bad information, Dr. Shrag Shemmassian joins us ...

Listen to the Episode
How to Become an Airline Pilot. Our Guest is Dr. Kenneth Byrnes, Professor, Assistant Dean, and Chairman of the Flight Department at the Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach Campus
July 23, 2021

How to Become an Airline Pilot. Our Guest is Dr. Kenneth Byrnes, Prof…

#056 – On this episode we uncover the path that leads to becoming an airline pilot. Dr. Kenneth Byrnes outlines the steps students must take to succeed in the aviation program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, one of t...

Listen to the Episode
Interview with AdventHealth Global Missions Program Director, Andrea Ward. The Path to Finding Professional Fulfillment While Improving the Lives of People Around the World. From Community College to a Master's Degree in Non-Profit Management
April 22, 2021

Interview with AdventHealth Global Missions Program Director, Andrea …

#040 – On this midweek episode, we feature Andrea Ward, Program Manager for AdventHealth Global Missions Department, which exists to bring health and healing to people around the world. An example of the projects which this d...

Listen to the Episode
Special Episode. From the NETFLIX Series Last Chance U: Basketball, 5-Time Coach of the Year, Coach John Mosley. Lessons to Achieve Your Goals for College and Beyond
April 16, 2021

Special Episode. From the NETFLIX Series Last Chance U: Basketball, 5…

#038 – Coach John Mosley is our guest on this special episode. We discuss several topics related to his successful approach to coaching, which has led several accomplishments inside and outside the basketball court. Coach Mos...

Listen to the Episode
Midweek Episode. The Path to Earn a Law Degree. Interview with Attorney Joel Peterson. The Path He Took to Earn Degrees in Business and Communication, to Graduating from Law School, and Passing the Bar Exam in His First Try
April 8, 2021

Midweek Episode. The Path to Earn a Law Degree. Interview with Attorn…

#036 - This is first of our Midweek Episodes, which feature professional profiles of people in what are considered to be the hottest careers in the next 10 years. These are not episodes that will take the place of our regular...

Listen to the Episode
10 Tips Teenagers Need to Hear from Their Parents Before Heading Off to College. Interview with Parenting Coach and Teen Expert, Kristina Campos, from The Impactful Parent
Feb. 12, 2021

10 Tips Teenagers Need to Hear from Their Parents Before Heading Off …

#028 - Today on the show, we are joined by a very special guest, Kristina Campos. She is the experienced parenting coach, teen expert, and founder of The Impactful Parent. Kristina shared with us 10 very important tips that p...

Listen to the Episode
From a Small High School in Florida to Stanford University. Our Guest Today Tells Us How He Did It and Shares the Qualities Highly Selective Schools Look for in High School Applicants. Interview with Andrews University Professor, Dr. Anthony Bosman
Oct. 18, 2020

From a Small High School in Florida to Stanford University. Our Guest…

#012 – Dr. Anthony Bosman, professor of Mathematics at Andrews University in Michigan, joins us to share his experience and insights on his path from Forest Lake Academy, a small Seventh-day Adventist School in Florida with l...

Listen to the Episode
Dual Enrollment Programs Allow High School Students to Graduate with College Degrees Before Graduating from High School. Today’s Guest Tells Us How. Interview with Miguel Dueñas, Dean of Student Services at East Los Angeles College
Oct. 4, 2020

Dual Enrollment Programs Allow High School Students to Graduate with …

#009 - Today on the show, we are joined by the Dean of Student Services at East Los Angeles College, Miguel Dueñas, who will share with us valuable information about the importance of community colleges and the benefits stude...

Listen to the Episode
Important Advantages Students Get at Smaller Private Colleges, the Importance of Campus Culture, and The Surprising Affordability of Private Institutions. An Interview with Gene Edelbach, Vice President at Pacific Union College
Sept. 13, 2020

Important Advantages Students Get at Smaller Private Colleges, the Im…

#006 - On this episode, we continue our conversation about colleges with higher admission rates by exploring Pacific Union College, or PUC as it is more commonly known, an institution with a 55% admission rate. Gene Edelbach,...

Listen to the Episode
How to Avoid Common Mistakes Parents Make While Helping Teens In the College Admission Process. The Importance of Listening to Your Teen, and the Significance of Scheduling a Weekly “Game Day.” Interview with College Admissions Consultant Keegan Ash
Aug. 23, 2020

How to Avoid Common Mistakes Parents Make While Helping Teens In the …

#003 – On this episode of the CMP we speak with experienced college consultant and all-around great guy, Keegan Ash from Ash College Consulting. Keegan offers advice to parents and students to avoid the college admissions mis...

Listen to the Episode
Anatomical & Physiological Reasons Why Some Teens are Unable to Manage the College Admission Process Successfully and What Parents Can Do to Help. Also, Author and Teen Expert, Dr. Uchenna Umeh, On Ways to Lower Anxiety in College Bound Kids
Aug. 9, 2020

Anatomical & Physiological Reasons Why Some Teens are Unable to Manag…

#001 – On this episode, we uncover the scientific reason why a great number of high school kids find it difficult to plan ahead, solve problems, apply good judgement, and carry out self-awaraness. These are all important skil...

Listen to the Episode