Welcome back listeners! We hope you enjoyed your spring break and are sailing throughout the last weeks of spring semester. This is an especially exciting time as many students are receiving admissions decisions from colleges. In this two-part episode we talk about the important next steps to confirming your admission. We discuss what to expect from your chosen institution, submitting your final transcripts, how to be sure you meet the upcoming deadlines, and much more. Please be sure to listen to both parts of this episode and as always we hope you will like, comment, and subscribe. It helps us grow!

In this episode, we interview Ayami, a first generation college student who chose to take a gap year before embarking on her college path. Ayami’s profound journey of self-discovery, utilizing reflection and drawing from her diverse experiences led her to discover her passion for environmental engineering. While she initially dove headfirst into community college, she reflects on the potential pitfalls of this approach, suggesting that a more measured transition might have been beneficial. Throughout the episode, Ayami imparts key insights on cultivating a learning mindset, especially when tackling challenging subjects, emphasizing the importance of maintaining curiosity as a driving force for continuous growth and development. This episode is a must listen!

In this episode, we dive into Corey's inspiring journey, marked by resilience and determination despite numerous hardships. Initially aiming for Morehouse College, Corey faced financial barriers, and then his admission to CSU East Bay fell through. While attending his third choice, a community college, he encountered common challenges such as work and school life balance, and struggled to find a major he was passionate about. Corey's resilience and persistence led to him discovering his passion for sociology, amidst juggling full-time work and familial responsibilities and led him to achieve educational success. Corey's story highlights the power of determination and resilience in overcoming challenges on the path to success.

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Roxelyn, a trailblazing first-generation college student. Roxelyn shares her unique journey navigating the community college process, offering invaluable insights and advice for fellow first-gen students. From her personal challenges to her ability to overcome challenges, Roxelyn's story is a testament to the resilience and determination of first-generation students. This episode is a must-listen for anyone beginning their college journey, especially first-generation students aiming for success.

Welcome back listeners! Spring semester is in full swing and the middle of the semester is the perfect time to assess how things are going. In this episode, we discuss the different areas for   self-assessment that can lead to ending the semester successfully.  We also share tips on how to get a head start on your summer plans. We hope you find this episode helpful and that you share it with a friend. Please remember to like, comment, and subscribe.

Welcome back to another all new episode.  If you are considering majoring in nursing, you will likely be required to take a standardized entrance exam. In this episode, we break  down the most commonly required test for nursing programs admission. The Test of Essential Academic Skills, commonly know as the TEAS, is required prior to applying to many nursing schools. We share tips on how to prepare and what to look for in program requirements before taking the exam. We also talk about test components, minimum scores, and common deadlines. We hope you find this episode helpful and please comment, like, and subscribe. 

Welcome back listeners! Have you ever wondered why some students consistently excel in their classes? It is no secret that strong study habits and time management skills are key to a successful semester. In this new episode, we share common habits that we have observed in strong students. We share tips on how to build your study skills and more importantly how to make these habits part of your routine. We hope you find this episode useful and that you will like, share, and subscribe.

You’ve received your aid for the semester now, what? Community college students have a great advantage in maximizing the federal and state aid. In this episode, we share ways to save your financial aid from the community college to hopefully use towards future college tuition and expenses. We also explain how aid is disbursed and distributed to students. We hope you find this episode helpful and that you share it with a friend. Please remember to like, comment, and subscribe. It helps us grow!

Welcome back! It is definitely the time of year when many students are thinking about their financial aid application. If you haven’t already, now is the perfect to submit your FAFSA. In this important episode, we share tips on getting your aid application completed and also ensuring that you meet priority deadlines to get the most aid possible. Also, join us next week as we discuss strategies to save and maximize the aid you receive. As always, please remember to like, comment and subscribe.