The College Metropolis Podcast: College Admissions Talk for High School Students and Parents

By Anthony and Jankel Cadavid

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 Feb 8, 2021
unsubscribed after host insisted that he would never "be political" honey, EVERYTHING IS POLITICAL. And stating you don't care about politics is ALSO a political position that REEKS of privilege. GROSS.

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A podcast about college admissions. Created for high school kids in all levels of college preparation and their parents. Produced and hosted by a college professor and a college admissions pro, husband and wife, Anthony and Jankel Cadavid. Each episode dives into the steps of the college admission process, the best colleges and universities in the country, and the most promising careers and professions.

Episode Date
Personal Preferences to Consider When Making Your List of Colleges (Part 1). Differences in Urban, Suburban, and Rural Campus Locations. New York University, Villanova University, and Pacific Union College
Apr 24, 2023
The key to choosing the right colleges or universities (Part 2). Comparing Elite Private Institutions, Liberal Arts Colleges, Women’s Colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Roman Catholic Institutions, and Conservative or Liberal Schools
Apr 03, 2023
Different types of colleges and universities (Part 1). Comparing private and state colleges, and large and small campuses. Expectations you may find in Honors Programs and Residential Colleges. Discover the types of schools that meet your needs
Mar 22, 2023
Handle Possible Admission Rejections Properly by Preparing Ahead. 7 Points to Help Your Family Take the Right Steps and Come Out Ahead
Mar 02, 2023
What to Do If You are Waitlisted by a College or University You Wish to Attend. Here are Six Important Steps to Increase Your Chances for Admission and to Avoid Costly Financial Mistakes
Feb 13, 2023
What to Do After Receiving Acceptance Letters from the Colleges to Which You Applied. Steps to Help You Evaluate Which School Offers You the Best Opportunities, Including Which Is the Most Affordable. The Importance of May 1st
Jan 24, 2023
Why do well qualified students get rejected, while less qualified students get accepted into highly selective schools? How are admission decisions made? Here are 5 points to understand what drives admission officers. Hint: There is no foolproof formula
Jan 16, 2023
What Selective Schools Look for When SAT Scores are Not Required. Advice from Caltech on How to Show Your Academic Preparation and What to Do to Make Your Application Stand Out
Dec 14, 2022
The California Institute of Technology (Caltech), a school with a 3.9% admission rate, has a lot of advice on how to prepare to apply to highly-selective schools. Caltech’s recommendations to high school students on how to use summer breaks effectively
Dec 05, 2022
How to Find the Colleges and Universities that are a Good Match to You (Part 2). The Pros and Cons of the Ways High School Students Typically Select the Schools to Which They Will Apply
Nov 20, 2022
The University of Washington is a School You Should Know. This Impressive and Highly Recognized Research Powerhouse has an Accessible Admission Rate, Top Notch Academic Opportunities, and Vast Extracurricular Activities
Nov 18, 2022
How to Find the Colleges and Universities that are a Good Match to You (Part 1). The Factors to Consider to Determine Which Schools Can Better Meet Your Needs and Wants. Your Success May Depend on It.
Nov 14, 2022
Important Steps to Take After Your FAFSA is Submitted. How Your Financial Aid Will Be Calculated. Who Will Do the Calculation, and Why Some Schools Will Offer You More Financial Aid Than Others
Oct 31, 2022
The Steps to Apply for Financial Aid Successfully. How to complete the FAFSA, What to Do If Your Financial Situation Changes After Submitting the Form, and More
Oct 23, 2022
10 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Financial Aid. Also, What to Do If You Cannot Afford Your EFC (Expected Family Contribution), the Amount of Money You are Responsible to Pay Out-of-Pocket After Financial Aid is Awarded to You
Oct 11, 2022
Have a Low GPA? Four Steps You Can Take to Salvage Your Chances for Admission into a Selective College or University. Two Alternatives to Keep in Mind. Advice from Wayne State University and West Texas A&M University
Oct 04, 2022
The Personal Essay (Part 7). Questions to Ask to Get Valuable Feedback on Your Essay. The Steps to Create Your 5th, 6th, and Final Draft. Your Personal Essay Would Then Be Completed!
Sep 27, 2022
The Personal Essay (Part 6). Steps to Create Your 4th Draft. How to Avoid Making the Wrong Impression on College Admission Officers. Ensuring Your Essay Communicates Your Intended Message
Sep 20, 2022
The Personal Essay (Part 5). The 12 Questions and Pieces of Advice to Create Your Third Draft. The Importance of Your Attention-Grabbing Story, Tone, Voice, Details, Organization, and Flow
Sep 12, 2022
The Personal Essay (Part 4). Questions to Ask to Turn the Brainstorming Session of the First Draft into a Workable Second Draft. Your Personal Essay Begins to Take Shape
Aug 29, 2022
The Personal Essay (Part 3). How to Write Your First Draft and Topics to Stay Away From. Advise from Vanderbilt University on How to Write Your Essay
Aug 15, 2022
The Steps All 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders Should Take Before the December Break. Follow Your Checklist to Continue Strengthening Yourself for Admission into Selective Colleges and Universities
Aug 08, 2022
The Personal Essay (Part 2). How to Select a Prompt from the Common App. 17 Questions that Will Help You Create Content for Your Essay. The Writing Requirements for Admission into Brown University
Jul 26, 2022
The Personal Essay (Part 1). Why It Is Important in Your College Application. Two Things Admission Officers Want to Learn About You from Reading Your Essay. What the University of Chicago Wants You to Know About It
Jul 17, 2022
25 College Survival Skills You Should Learn in High School to Succeed in College. The Quicker You Learn Them, the Higher Your Chances for Success (Part 3)
Jul 10, 2022
25 College Survival Skills You Should Learn in High School to Succeed in College. The Quicker You Learn Them, the Higher Your Chances for Success (Part 2)
Jun 27, 2022
25 College Survival Skills You Should Learn in High School to Succeed in College. The Quicker You Learn Them, the Higher Your Chances for Success (Part 1)
Jun 20, 2022
What Every Selective School Wants to Find in Your Extracurricular Activities (Part 2). Passion and Leadership. How to Present a Job in Your Application. Admission Requirements for the University of Southern California, USC
Jun 13, 2022
What Every Selective School Wants to Find in Your Extracurricular Activities (Part 1). How to Best Present Your Extracurriculars in Your Application. What Cornell University Looks for in Candidates
Jun 07, 2022
How Commitment to Your Vision Is Necessary to Overcome Obstacles. Also, the Many Advantages Offered by Honors Colleges at State Universities, and a Deep Look at Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University
May 30, 2022
Questions College Admission Officers Ask About You and Your High School to Estimate Your Potential for Success in College. How the ‘Summer Melt’ Can Help You Gain Admission and Get More Financial Aid. How Many APs to Take for Selective Schools
May 23, 2022
What Gets Students Accepted to MIT? Here Is What MIT Admission Officers Have to Say. This Will Help Your Chances of Admission into Any Schools, Specially the More Selective Ones
May 12, 2022
What Every College Admission Officer Will Look for in Your Application (Part 2). –Select the Courses You Take in High School Wisely. Taking Advanced Courses Is Crucial, Especially When Applying to Selective Colleges and Universities
May 02, 2022
What Every College Admission Officer Will Look for in Your Application (Part 1). Core Course Requirements for Virginia Tech and UT Austin. Update on Our Recent Trip to UC Berkeley, Stanford University, and UC Santa Barbara
Apr 23, 2022
The One Extremely Important Characteristic That Every College You Apply to Must Have. The Ability of a College to Engage You is Necessary for You to Achieve Your Best Outcomes
Mar 27, 2022
Will Attending Highly-Selective Colleges Lead to Superior Learning, Increased Job Satisfaction, and Much Higher Economic Opportunity? Here Is What Research Shows
Mar 20, 2022
Do You Know How Colleges and Universities are Ranked Each Year? What the Rankings Measure May Surprise You. It Is Time to Rethink the Idea of “Best Colleges”
Mar 04, 2022
What is a Teaching Institution? Questions to Ask to Determine If You Should Apply to Teaching Universities or Research Universities. The Experience Students Receive at Amherst College in MA
Feb 07, 2022
What are Research Universities? Qualities Students Need to Succeed in Them. Harvard University Research Findings and the Many Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Students at UC Irvine
Jan 29, 2022
Important Questions That All High School Students Should Ask Their High School College Counselors for Success in College Admissions. Be Proactive and Exercise Your Personal Leadership On This!
Jan 23, 2022
Essential Info from Guests During Our First Year. What to Communicate in Your College Essay, How to Get More Financial Aid, Ways to Stand Out to Highly Selective Schools, and More!
Jan 15, 2022
The Importance of College Interviews and How They Will Affect Your Chances for Admission. When Your College Interviews Will Happen, Who Will Interview You, What You Should Be Ready to Answer, and What You Should Ask.
Dec 22, 2021
The Colleges You Apply to May Be Test Optional, Test Flexible, or Test Blind. Here Is What These Terms Mean, and How They Have Changed What Is Expected From You on Your College Applications
Dec 12, 2021
How Selective Colleges and Universities Determine Which Students Get Admitted or Rejected Each Year. A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the 13 Admission Criteria Used by UCLA. Understand Them to Increase Your Chances for Admission into Selective Schools
Nov 27, 2021
All About Class Rank. What It Is and How It Is Used in College Admissions. The Reason Why Some Schools Do Not Use It. How Important Class Rank Is for Harvard, Brown, Princeton, Stanford, and UCLA
Nov 13, 2021
The Importance of Grades in Your College Application. Weighted and Unweighted GPA. How to Find GPA Requirements for Colleges and Universities. What to Do If Your Grades are Too Low for Admission Into Your Dream School. GPA Data for UCLA
Nov 06, 2021
How to Figure Out Whether a College or University is a Reach, Target, or Safety School for You. The Importance of Creating a Balanced List of Schools. Analyzing University of California, Berkeley and University of California, Riverside
Oct 29, 2021
The Habits of Successful and Overachieving Students (Part 4). Organizational Skills, Keeping the Brain Engaged, Embracing Feedback, and Participating in School Activities
Oct 20, 2021
The 5 Pages You Should Explore on a College Website to See If that School is a Good Fit for You. Today, We Explore Cornell University
Oct 13, 2021
The Habits of Successful and Overachieving Students (Part 3). How to Generate Self-Motivation and Intellectual Curiosity. The Importance of Your Inner Circle, Developing Endurance, and Keeping Your Emotions in Check
Oct 07, 2021
How to Build a Strong Academic Record. Your Academic Record Will Define How Your Application Will Be Viewed by the Schools to Which You Apply. [How the University of Pennsylvania Reviews the Academic Record of Each Applicant]
Oct 02, 2021
The Habits of Successful and Overachieving Students (Part 2). How to Increase Your Understanding of Everything Your Learn in Your Courses, and the Essential Role That Reverse-Engineering and Prioritizing will Play in Your Success
Sep 29, 2021
The Habits of Successful and Overachieving Students (Part 1). Vision is Absolutely Vital to Achieving College Success. How to Create Your Own Vision for Success While in High School
Sep 24, 2021
Advanced Placement Courses. How to Figure Out How Many and Which AP Courses to Take. The Right Mix of Courses to Have in Your Academic Record. The Role of Holistic Admissions. [Columbia University and the USC Marshall School of Business]
Sep 18, 2021
[Careers] Industrial Engineering. A Vital Profession Today. Personal Characteristics Required and Important High School Courses to Take. Pay and Job Prospects for the Next 10 Years. Industrial Engineering Program at the Georgia Institute of Technology
Sep 15, 2021
Selective Colleges will Look For Higher-Level Classes in Your Transcripts. Build a Strong Schedule by Taking the Ones You Can Safely Handle. Comparing Regular, Honors, and Advanced Placement Classes
Sep 11, 2021
How to Successfully Carry Out Your College Plans, Even If You Have Little Support, Very Few Resources, and a Low College Preparation
Sep 08, 2021
6 Myths About Colleges and College Admissions That May Hurt You. Some are 100% False
Sep 02, 2021
The Truth About How Colleges See First-Generation College Students (FGCS). What Most Colleges Do to Help. How This Could Benefit Your Chances for Admission
Aug 28, 2021
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
[Careers] Physician. How to Become a Medical Doctor. Pre-Med Courses and the MCAT. What Medical School is Like. Admission Requirements and Expected Competencies for the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Aug 19, 2021
How to Get Accepted into Medical School. Our Guest is Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, a Foremost Expert in Medical School Admissions
Aug 06, 2021
How Safe is the College of Your Dreams? Campus Safety Is Extremely Important. How to Check the Campus Crime Stats for the Schools to Which You Will Apply
Jul 30, 2021
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 [Updated Episode]
Jul 23, 2021
Study Abroad Programs. Take College Courses in Another Country. Your Financial Aid Can Be Used to Pay for It [University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill]
Jul 16, 2021
Strategies to Make Your College Application Stand Out (Part 3). How to Frame Your Job, the Advantage of Internships, and the Importance of Showcasing Your Personal Interest Project
Jul 09, 2021
Strategies to Help Your College Application Stand Out (Part 2). Show Your Grit by Taking College Courses. Enroll in Your Local Community College and Take Free Online Courses by Top Colleges and Universities
Jul 02, 2021
Strategies to Help Your College Application Stand Out (Part 1). How to Create Activities in High School That Make a Real Difference and Highlight Your Leadership Abilities. Ways to Catch the Attention of College Admission Officers
Jun 26, 2021
High School Sports and Your College Application. A Comparison of Sports to Other Extracurricular Activities. How College Admission Officers Perceive Participation in High School Sports
Jun 19, 2021
[Careers] Computer Science. 7 High-Paying and High-Demand Jobs for Graduates. Hot Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Cybersecurity, and Others. Bachelor’s Degree in CS. [Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, or Virginia Tech]
Jun 11, 2021
The Truth About College Admissions. There are Different Types of Colleges for “All” High School Graduates, Regardless of Academic or College Preparation. [Columbia University, Boston College, University of Oregon, Southwestern U., and Miami Dade College]
Jun 07, 2021
Senior Year Checklist (Part 8). Five Important Steps to Take During the Summer Before College Begins. The Summer Reading List. Preparing to Participate in Events and Activities Outside the College Classroom [UCLA, USC, UT Austin, and U of Miami]
May 30, 2021
[Careers] Mechanical Engineering. Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering. The Interesting and Diverse Work That Mechanical Engineers Do, Skills and Characteristics Needed, Required Education, Pay, Employment Prospects, and Other Important Data
May 27, 2021
Senior Year Checklist (Part 7). Five Important Steps to Take During the Summer Before College Begins. Getting a Dorm and Choosing Your Roommate
May 15, 2021
[Careers] Registered Nursing. Bachelor’s in Nursing Programs. The Life of a Registered Nurse, Skills and Characteristics Needed, Required Education, Pay, Employment Prospects, and Other Important Data
May 13, 2021
Senior Year Checklist (Part 6). Five Important Steps to Take During the Summer Before College Begins. Reasons Why Your Last High School Summer Job is Key and Attending Your New Student Summer Orientation is Crucial
May 11, 2021
Senior Year Checklist (Part 5). How do to Analyze the Letters of Admission from the Colleges That Accept You. The Steps to Follow to Find Out Which Offers You the Most Financial Aid. Additional Important Items to Consider to Make Your Final School Choice
May 01, 2021
Special Episode. President Biden Presented His "American Families Plan" Today. Here Is What This $1.8 Trillion Plan Means to High School Students Who Will Attend College in the Near Future
Apr 29, 2021
Senior Year Checklist (Part 4). Steps to Take After Turning in Your College Applications. Sending Back Your Formal Admission Acceptance Responses. Ways to Tilt the Scales in Your Favor If You are Waitlisted
Apr 24, 2021
[Interview] 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
Apr 22, 2021
Senior Year Checklist (Part 3). Make Sure You Meet the Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements for the Schools to Which You Will Apply. Apply for Financial Aid on Time. Financial Aid Requirements for UCLA and California State University Los Angeles
Apr 17, 2021
[Interview] 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
Apr 15, 2021
How to Overcome the Challenges That Come Your Way as You Get Ready for College. The Key to Resilience and the Role Vision Plays in the Process. Also, Jankel’s Story of Resilience After the Horrific Car Accident She Endured as a Senior in High School
Apr 10, 2021
[Careers] 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. Advice from a Pro!
Apr 08, 2021
Senior Year Checklist (Part 2). Filling Out and Submitting the College Application. Information Students Will Need to Complete It. Details About the Common App. And, an Important Announcement About a New Mid-Week Segment of Our Podcast
Apr 03, 2021
Senior Year Checklist (Part 1). Steps to Take Before Turning in Your College Applications. Making Your Final College List, Deadlines, How to Get Last-Minute Letters of Recommendation, Early Decision & Early Action, and Communicating with Your HS Counselor
Mar 27, 2021
Junior Year Checklist (Part 7). Visiting Colleges to Narrow Down Your List to Those to Which You Will Apply. What to Do Before, During, and After Each Visit, Questions to Ask 3 Key People at Each School, and What to Do If You Cannot Visit Schools
Mar 20, 2021
13 Things Every High School Student Should Do for a Smooth Transition and Success in College. My Advice After 17 Years of Teaching New College Students
Mar 13, 2021
Junior Year Checklist (Part 6). Who Should Write Your Letters of Recommendation, and the Importance of Asking Them Long Before the Rush Begins. How to Ask Properly, and What to Do When They Accept or Decline
Mar 06, 2021
Junior Year Checklist (Part 5). Narrowing Down Your List of Schools and Defining Your Reach, Target, and Safety Schools. Also, Analyzing Admission Data from Occidental College, and the Importance of Attending College Fairs
Feb 26, 2021
Junior Year Checklist (Part 4). How to create a system to keep your important college admission documents organized and, most importantly, meet all your deadlines. Organization is a big part of your personal leadership and success
Feb 20, 2021
10 Tips Teenagers Need to Hear from Their Parents Before Heading Off to College. Interview with Experienced Parenting Coach, Teen Expert, and founder of The Impactful Parent, Kristina Campos!
Feb 13, 2021
Special Episode. President Biden's Plan for Higher Education. Everything That May Be Coming Your Way Soon, Including, Free Community College and State University Tuition, Increased Pell Grant Amounts, and More
Feb 06, 2021
Junior Year Checklist. Conquer the SAT by Preparing on Khan Academy, the 100% Free, Official SAT Prep Partner of the Makers of the SAT! (Part 3)
Jan 29, 2021
Special COVID-19 Episode. Hidden Advantages and Threats Brought by the Pandemic. Specific Steps to Benefit Your College Plans During These Challenging Times. Also, the End of the SAT Essay and Subject Tests, How to Ask for More Financial Aid, And More
Jan 24, 2021
Junior Year Checklist (Part 2). The Steps Every 11th Grader Should Take to Build a Strong College Application
Jan 18, 2021
Junior Year Checklist (Part 1). The Steps Every 11th Grader Should Take to Build a Strong College Application
Jan 13, 2021
Sophomore Year Checklist (Part 2). The Steps Every 10th Grader Should Take to Build a Strong College Application
Jan 04, 2021
Sophomore Year Checklist (Part 1). The Steps Every 10th Grader Should Take to Build a Strong College Application
Dec 29, 2020
Freshman Year Checklist. The Steps Every 9th Grader Should Take to Build a Strong College Application
Dec 14, 2020
The 7 Things Every Parent of a College-Bound Teen Should Do. Advice from a College Professor (Part 2)
Dec 07, 2020
The 7 Things Every Parent of a College-Bound Teen Should Do. Advice from a College Professor (Part 1)
Nov 29, 2020
The Reasons Why It Is Crucial to Map the Right Courses Early In High School, Especially If Applying to Highly Selective Colleges. Analysis of Course Requirements for Admission Into California State University Los Angeles, UCLA, and Stanford University
Nov 23, 2020
Important Differences Between Private and Public Colleges and Universities, and How Each Affects Students (Part 2)
Nov 16, 2020
Important Differences Between Private and Public Colleges and Universities, and How Each Affects Students (Part 1)
Nov 09, 2020
How to Choose a College That Is a Good Fit for You (Part 4). Questions About Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid. Also, How to Ask for Institutional Aid and Using Your Summers Wisely While in College
Nov 02, 2020
How to Choose a College That Is a Good Fit for You (Part 3). Questions About Campus Culture, Social Life, Housing, Extracurricular Activities, and Campus Safety
Oct 26, 2020
[Interview] Andrews University Professor, Dr. Anthony Bosman. 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
Oct 18, 2020
How to Choose a College That Is a Good Fit for You (Part 2). Questions About Academics, Admission Requirements, Degrees Offered, Student Population Size, Student-Faculty Ratio, Class Size, Research Opportunities, Academic Support, and More
Oct 12, 2020
How to Choose a College That Is a Good Fit for You (Part 1). Questions About Location
Oct 11, 2020
[Interview] Dr. Miguel Dueñas, Dean of Student Services at East Los Angeles College. How to Start College While Still in High School with Dual Enrollment Programs. The Importance of Transfer Programs in Community Colleges
Oct 05, 2020
Transfer Programs Offer Huge Advantages. Students Start at Community Colleges and Transition to Great 4-Year Colleges and Universities
Sep 28, 2020
How to Get Accepted Into the More Selective Colleges and Universities. Analysis of Admission Data for Students Accepted Into the University of Southern California, UCLA, and Stanford University
Sep 21, 2020
[Interview] Gene Edelbach, Vice President at Pacific Union College. Important Advantages Students Get at Smaller Private Colleges, the Importance of Campus Culture, and The Surprising Affordability of Private Institutions
Sep 14, 2020
Applying to Colleges and Universities That Accept a Higher Number of Students. Analyzing Student Admission Data for High School Kids Who Were Accepted Into California State University Los Angeles, and Azusa Pacific University
Sep 07, 2020
The Importance of the First Two Years of College, and How the Extracurricular Activities Offered in College May Influence Your Kid Forever
Aug 31, 2020
[Interview] Keegan Ash, College Admissions Consultant. 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.”
Aug 24, 2020
Your Teen May Need You to Adjust Your Parenting Style During the College Admission Process. How to Apply Intentional Parenting While Avoiding Helicopter Parenting. Allowing Your Teen to Lead the Process Is a Necessary Part of His or Her Education
Aug 17, 2020
[Interview] Dr. Uchenna Umeh, Nationally Recognized Pediatrician and Teen Expert. How Anxiety Affects Kids Getting Ready for College. The Role Expectations Play and the Importance of Validation From Parents In Their Lives
Aug 10, 2020
How a College Professor and a College Admission Pro Got Together to Make College Admissions Easier for Parents of High School Kids
Aug 03, 2020