Episodes

#023 - On today's show, we begin a series about the junior year of high school, on one of the most influential in the college admission process. There is a lot that goes on in the eleventh grade that gives college admissions people a good idea of the ability of an applicant to handle the workload that is typical in a college or university. Because of that, it is important that high school students do well in the junior year. We will talk about the importance of high grades and high standar...

#022 - Join us as we analyze the last four of seven steps that high school sophomores should take to build a strong college application. We will go over the different types of official Preliminary SAT assessments and the different ways in which students benefit from them. You will gain an understanding of the PSAT10, the PSAT/NMSQT, and the importance of the SAT in your college admission process. You will also get to know different ways in which sophomores can create their own SAT practice st...

#021 - Today, we analyze the first three of seven steps that high school sophomores should take to build a strong college application. We will go over the importance of grades and ways students can earn a grade point average above 4.0. You will learn about the first three items that all college admission officers look at in each application to decide whether a student should continue in the selection process. You will also uncover the story that your grades tell about your kid and the one ...

#020 - This episode is the first in a series that will take you through all the steps your kid should take during each year of high school, to build a strong college application in all areas, and maximize the chances for admission. The freshman year is a very important one. College admission officers look at what each student has accomplished during all the years of high school, not just the junior and senior years. We will go through a combination of 11 very important steps and things you...

#019 –On this solo episode, I conclude my talk about the seven most valuable pieces of advice I commonly share with parents of college-bound teens, by going over the remaining three. As you may remember, these are seven pieces of advice I share with personal friends who are parents of kids in high school who want to go to college. I am sharing them with you hoping these can help you add value to your kid’s college prep and admission process. Today you will hear the reason why it is importa...

#018 – On this solo episode, I cover the first four of the seven most valuable pieces of advice I commonly share parents of college-bound teens. As a parent, you have the opportunity to exert a profound influence in your kid’s college admission process. Today, you will learn about your ability to lower your kid’s anxiety about college, the role you play in the college admission process, the importance of outlining every course your kid will take in high school, and the importance of becoming ...

#017 – On this episode, we share steps you can follow to make sure your kid successfully builds one of the most important parts of the college application, taking the right courses in high school to meet the course requirements for admission into the colleges or universities to which your kid will be applying. Different types of colleges and universities will have slightly different high school course requirements for admission. It is may not be enough for your son or daughter to be on a coll...

#016 – We continue our conversation about the differences between private and public colleges and universities, starting with the number of students in the larger classes, and following with differences in campus culture, student support, availability of undergraduate research opportunities, number of degree programs, student diversity, perceived prestige, access to the alumni network, and the likelihood of students graduating on time. All of these are important components of the college expe...

#015 - On this episode we highlight the differences between private and public colleges and universities. These marked differences will affect your kid’s college opportunities and experience in several ways. It is important to understand them so that your son or daughter knows how prepare for them. Today, we will talk about differences on how private and public colleges are funded, differences in tuition cost and available financial aid, and differences in the size of their campuses. Ea...

#014 – On this episode we cover that very important question every student should ask, “Can I afford to attend the school to which I am planning to apply?” We uncover the real cost of going to college and go over the elements that you will receive as part of your financial aid. We also talk about the importance of finding out the potential aid you may receive from a college or university itself, also called Institutional Aid, and the efficacy of asking for it. By the you are done listen...

#013 – On this episode, we help you identify the colleges or universities that meet your needs by asking questions related to life on campus. We dive deep into the importance of applying to schools with a campus culture that provides you with a good fit, and offers the right type of social life. Our discussion will present you with questions to ask yourself about the type of facilities you will like to find in a school, including, types of libraries, labs, technology, gyms, and medical fac...

#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 less than 400 high school kids, to Stanford University. Dr. Bosman talks about the steps he took while in high school, and the one program he took advantage of, which gave him an advantage on his way to Stanford.The program he talks about is free and available to the vast ...

#011 – On this episode, continuing our theme of important questions to ask to uncover the colleges or universities that are a good fit for your kids, we go over questions related to academic fit. No college or university is a good fit for every student, and that is extremely important to consider when it comes to academic fit. Every school has its own academic culture, and that culture brings along with it certain expectations on its students. When there is a good fit between a school’s...

#010 – On this episode, we begin to talk about how important it is for a student to make a list of colleges to which to apply, by including schools that are a good fit for that student. The truth is that no college or university is a good fit for every student, regardless of how prestigious or high-ranking that school may be. This important fact, sheds light on how important it is for students to learn to identify schools offer them a good fit. Today, we will begin discussing ways to find the...

#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 students receive from their Transfer Centers and Dual Enrollment Programs. Dean Dueñas describes the ways in which high school students can advance their college education by joining Dual Enrollment Programs. In fact, he will tell us about students who have graduated from colleg...

#008 – Transfer Programs in Community Colleges across the country allow students to complete a number of courses that result in a seamless transition into 4-year colleges and universities. On this episode, we describe the different types of transfer programs, and talk about the value they have to offer beyond helping students transition to other institutions. For many students, these programs are a metaphorical academic lifeline and the only way they can get into some of the most popular and ...

#007 – The more selective a college or university is, the more requirements they have, and the higher the level they expect each requirement to be completed. On this episode, we talk about the qualities these schools are looking for in applicants to be considered for admission. These are qualities that go beyond grades, test scores, and academic ability in general, and spill over into areas outside the high schools themselves. We talk about each of those requirements. We also share info...

#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, vice president at PUC with more 30 years of experience in higher education, joins us in the studio to share detailed information about the many benefits students experience when they attend a small private college like PUC. Mr. Edelbach talks about the importance of c...

#005 – On this episode you will learn about the admission requirements at colleges and universities with more lenient admission policies. You will discover the benefits students receive at these schools, which are typically designed to help them strengthen their academic skills. We will analyze the admission requirements at two institutions in the Los Angeles area, California State University, Los Angeles, and Azusa Pacific University. Although one school is public, while the other is priv...

#004 – We talk about what the first two years of college look like for most students pursuing a 4-year degree and dive deep into the general education curriculum. We discuss the surprising and positive lifelong effects these courses usually have in the future personal and professional lives of students. We present the different extracurricular activities that are strategically prepared by colleges and universities for students to experience. Those activities usually make impressions in the mi...

#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 mishaps he has witnessed through the years. We talk about the important role “listening” plays in connecting with kids and the value of establishing a “Game Day” with your teen. You will be surprised to find that is not what you may think it is! However, it is very important...

#002 – Did you ever wonder how many steps teens have to take to apply to college while in high school? I counted 15. That is, in addition to all that they have to do to do well in high school and as they deal with the turmoil that the teenage years bring to their lives. On this episode, we talk about the challenges faced by college-bound teens, and the ways parents can adapt their parenting style to offer their teens support they need as they go through the college prep and admission process....

#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 skills that are necessary to properly manage the college admission process. These difficulties in teens threaten their chances of gaining admission into the more selective colleges and universities. We discuss ways in which parents can help in this process by playing an impor...

#000 – Welcome parents, guardians, and every person who is devoted to the success of college-bound high school kids! Anthony and Jankel Cadavid, along with guests experienced in the world of colleges and universities, are here come together to bring you what you need to know properly guide, support, and empower your teen as he or she goes through the college admission process. You can learn more about our mission at: https://www.collegemetropolis.com/about/ We had a lot of fun recording this ...