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In High School Kalen took internationally focused courses. He loved Public Speaking and Debate and participated in a number of competitions and won the state championship in his senior year.
At 16, even though he couldn’t vote, he actively volunteered in political action organizations.
Kalen joins us on our podcast to share his UG Experience at CU Boulder, Studio Lab, UG Research in Political Science, TEDxCU, and Advice for High Schoolers.
In particular, we discuss the following with him:
Overall Experience at CU Boulder Studio Lab & UG Research Majoring in Political Science & Evolutionary Biology Advice to High SchoolersTopics discussed in this episode:
Introduction to Kalen Sieja, CU Boulder [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] Overall CU Boulder Experience [] High School Interests [] Interest in Political Advocacy [] Transition to College [] New Study Skills [] Peers [] Professors [] UG Research with Studio Lab [] The Research [] The Research Difference [] TEDxCU [] Majoring in PoliSci and Evolutionary Biology [] Grad School Plans [] Advice for High Schoolers [] Memories []Our Guests: Kalen Sieja is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Memorable Quote: “And there's so many ways that you can customize your college experience to fit you, and you shouldn't be like, ashamed or scared or anything like that, to ask for help when you need it, and really make your college experience something that's going to benefit you long term, rather than just like, following the exact traditional path that's completely cookie cutter that other people follow. ” Kalen Sieja.
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Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news.
Topics discussed in this episode:
How Students, Colleges and Counselors are using AI in College Applications 2024[]Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California.
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I last spoke to Thomas when he was a sophomore at Davidson and was pursuing an entrepreneurial venture called Portfolio Kings.
Thomas stayed entrepreneurial in the second half of his college years and co-founded MESA, a startup to provide independent musicians an administrative infrastructure and also ensure that all rights holders on music NFT get paid.
In this episode, Thomas shares his undergraduate & entrepreneurial journey at Davidson, co- founding MESA, Winning the Hub Pitch Competition, Building MESA, The Hub’s Role and What’s Next for MESA.
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The Davidson College Experience Entrepreneurial Pursuits Co-founding Mesa Role of the Hurt HubTopics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Thomas Athey, Davidson College [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] The Davidson Experience [] Portfolio Kings [] Exploring Tech-based Ideas[] Co-founding Mesa [] Winning The Hub Pitch Competition [] Building Mesa [] Raising Funds [] Beta Testing [] Campus Activities [] What’s Next? [] Memories []Our Guest: Thomas Athey graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE), and History at Davidson College.
Memorable Quote: “...it's hard to figure out what you want, and it's also hard to not cave to sort of societal pressures of what you think you should do. And so I think you just got to stay strong in that process and trust yourself, and put the work in, right?” Thomas Athey.
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When I last spoke with Rebecca, she had just graduated from High School and was headed to the University of Texas Austin.
Rebecca is a junior at UT Austin.
In this episode, Rebecca shares her undergraduate experiences at UT Austin, Her Internships, Study Abroad in Ireland, and Majoring in Journalism.
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The UT Austin Experience Transition to College Journalism Major Advice for High SchoolersTopics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Becca Youngers, University of Texas Austin[] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] The UT Experience [] Transition to College [] The classes [] Professors [] Internships [] Study Abroad [] Extracurricular Activities [] Memories []Our Guest: Rebecca Youngers is a junior at the University of Texas Austin.
Memorable Quote: “My study abroad? Oh, my gosh, literally, like the best experience ever. I'm like, I know everyone that goes abroad does not shut up about it, and I am included in that pool of people for sure. ” Becca Youngers.
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In this series of episodes, College Counselors share their takeaways from College Alumni and Student stories featured in this Podcast.
Tom Stepkoski picked the 3 episodes from “College Vignettes Tell Tales”, my handbook for sophomores and juniors.
In this episode, Tom shares his takeaways from Podcast episodes with Lorena of Davidson College, Aidan of UCLA, and Avinash of Princeton.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Tom Stepkoski, Westhill High School, CT [] 3 Podcast Stories and Takeaways [] A Question or Two to Reflect on [] The Process of Picking 3 Stories [] Closing Thoughts []Our Guest: Tom Stepkoski is the Career and College Counselor at Westhill High School in Stamford, Connecticut. In addition, Tom also runs Tom Step Coaching for Personal Development.
Memorable Quote: “And I'm sure that you know, you've heard me say before on your podcast, that kids love to listen to kids. And I say kids, you know, I'm referring to students of 16, 17, 18, years old, or primarily, they're juniors in high school, and they're starting to look at colleges.” Tom Stepkoski.
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Tracy got her PhD from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. For years after that, she taught college students in programs called “Semesters at Sea”. During that time she was also an instructor for the Outward Bound with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).
She noticed that all her students were wealthy.
That insight led Tracy to found the STEP - an amazing program to provide guidance to high achieving, low income students to get to college.
Tracy joins us on our podcast to talk about her background, the origins of STEP, The Organization and the program, How to apply for STEP, Success Stories, and finally Tips for High Schoolers.
In particular, we discuss the following with her:
Tracy Baynes’ Background Founding STEP How to Apply Learnings from STEPTopics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Tracy Baynes, Founder, CEO of STEP [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] Background [] Origins of STEP [] The STEP Org [] Becoming a STEP Student [] Internal Motivation of Students [] Engaging Parents [] Success Stories [] What makes STEP tick? [] How Students have changed in 20 years? [] What’s Next? [] Closing Thoughts []Our Guest: Tracy Baynes is the Founder and CEO of STEP - Student Expedition Program in Tucson Arizona.
Memorable Quote: “What we say is, we can't want this more than you do. Like in the end, you have to do the hard work, and you have to do the hard work when nobody's looking, you have to do the hard work when nobody's giving you accolades. And that's what it takes, right? Anything you want, is on the other side of hard work.” Tracy Baynes.
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Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Lower Acceptance Rates at the Top US Colleges [] Enrollment Decline []Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California.
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Digital SAT is here.
Today we feature 2 high school seniors, Eva and Emily from Jenks High School to share their experiences with the Digital SAT.
They talk about the structure of the test, how they prepared for it, The differences between the Paper and Digital Test, and their Advice for Juniors.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Eva Mahajan, Emily Seo, Jenks High School [] Digital SAT Overall Experience [] Setup [] Parts of the Test [] Dynamic Modules [] Eva “Prefers Paper” [] Scratch Paper [] Practice Tests [] Differences between the Practice and Real Test [] Paper versus Digital [] Advice for Juniors [] Retaking the Test? []Our Guests: Eva Mahajan and Emily Seo, Senior Jenks High School, Tulsa OK.
Memorable Quote: “So first I would tell them to take as many practice tests as possible, because that's how I like to study. And I soon learned the grammar patterns and the formatting pretty well. And then I would also say, Make sure not to cram study the day or even week before, and to create a schedule over a longer period of time.” Emily Seo.
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Beto liked Math and Science classes in High School. He loved to play soccer.
In his senior year of high school, he started gravitating towards trade school and a career in welding. So, during the summer after high school, he started working as a welder.
But then things changed for him.
Beto joins our podcast to share his inspiring undergraduate college journey at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater, Landslide Research, Summer Internships, Choosing Geography with Geology Major, and Advice for High Schoolers.
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In particular, we discuss the following with him:
UW Whitewater Experience Landslide Research Geography Major Advice to High SchoolersTopics discussed in this episode:
Introduction to Beto Patini-Luna, UW Whitewater [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] Overall Whitewater Experience [] Why UW Whitewater? [] High School Interests [] Deciding against Trade School [] Freshman Courses [] Transition to College [] Academics [] About Research [] Landslide Research [] Research Impact [] Majoring in Geography with Geology emphasis [] From Trade School to Grad School [] Campus Activities [] Advice for High Schoolers [] Summer Internships [] Memories []Our Guests: Beto Patino-Luna is studying Geography with a Geology emphasis at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater.
Memorable Quote: “I had never heard about the research process before meeting Dr Juk. I didn't know what research was. I didn't know you could get a job out of it. So I learned all about that.” Beto Patino-Luna.
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As a junior In High School, Heidi was intrigued about College. Although her College Counselor wasn’t very motivating. And her parents were not College graduates.
Her parents paid for a College Counseling program at a local community college. Heidi found this exciting and inspiring.
Today, Heidi is the Director of College Counseling at Catholic Central High School in Michigan.
Heidi joins us on our podcast to talk about her background, Catholic Central, Counseling Approach, Challenges, Information Overload and her continued passion for Counseling.
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Heidi’s Background Approach to College Counseling Challenges Staying ExcitedTopics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Heidi Clark-Smitley, Catholic Central [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] Professional Background [] Why Counseling? [] Catholic Central [] The Role [] Approach to Counseling [] Enticing Students to meet Application Deadlines [] The Challenges [] Information Overload [] Reflecting on the 2 decades [] Students’ Self-Awareness [] Staying Excited []Our Guest: Heidi Clark-Smitley, Director of College Counseling at Catholic Central High School, MI.
Memorable Quote: “I look at the student, and I go, you probably got your driver's license recently, or about to get your driver's license. So here's the deal, you are in the driver's seat of this college exploration and planning, and the rest of us are passengers. And although we might be backseat drivers at times, we are simply passengers.” Heidi Clark-Smitley.
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Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news.
Topics discussed in this episode:
FAFSA []Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California.
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Teddy grew up loving the Sciences, especially Chemistry. He felt that Chemistry with the help of Math helped explain natural phenomena.
In addition, he enjoyed History, Orchestra and Quiz Bowl. He started to appreciate taking an interdisciplinary approach to learning.
Teddy joins our podcast to share his undergraduate experience at UT Austin, Interest Chemistry, Being a Dean Scholar, Fabricating 3D nano devices, Winning the Goldwater Scholarship, and Advice for High Schoolers.
In particular, we discuss the following with him:
Overall UT Austin Experience 3D Nano Devices Research The Goldwater Scholarship Advice to High SchoolersTopics discussed in this episode:
Introduction to Teddy Hsieh, UT Austin[] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] Overall UT Austin Experience [] Why UT Austin? [] Why Chemistry? [] High School Interests [] Transition to College [] Dean’s Scholar Program Starting UG Research [] The Research [] Research over 4 years [] Impact of UG Research [] Applying for Goldwater Scholarship [] Winning the Goldwater Scholarship [] The GW Difference [] Grad School [] Advice for High Schoolers [] Memory []Our Guest: Teddy Hsieh is a Goldwater Scholar who graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Chemistry from the University of Texas Austin. Teddy is currently pursuing his PhD at the MIT.
Memorable Quote: “Yeah, so this is one of the advice I give very often, and one that I myself was sort of guilty of, and that is go to office hours. Especially if you sort of vibe well with the professor, or you feel like you know either you like them or you're interested in the things they bring up in class. And that's what happened with me. ” Teddy Hsieh.
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Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news.
Topics discussed in this episode:
College Rankings []Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California.
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This episode is part of a series of conversations related to using AI in Education.
How AI is changing High Schools, Colleges, learning and College Applications.What High Schools and Colleges are instituting in terms of policies and guidelines about the use of AI in student work.
In this Episode, Bill Hancock shares his views on AI, his early use of AI, the Do’s and Don’ts for students, Detecting AI, and Advice for College Applicants.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Bill Hancock, Cranbrook Kingswood High School [] AI Uses [] School AI Policies [] AI & Counseling [] Student Do’s & Don’ts wrt AI [] AI Detection [] Advice for College Applicants []Our Guest: Bill Hancock is the Senior Associate Dean of College Counseling at Cranbrook Kingswood High School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Bill has a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Union College, NY and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
Memorable Quote: “ It's an incredibly powerful tool. I think it's in its nascent stages of development. So is it ready for prime time? I don't think it is quite yet. It does some wonderful things, but I don't think we've fully explored what it can do, how it can help, and once we have that figured out, then we have to train people to use it in the right way. And I just think we're at the beginning.” Bill Hancock.
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Dr. Bala read “Comet” by Dr. Carl Sagan when she was probably in middle school. The book captured her imagination and she was fascinated by astronomy. Over time her curiosity led her to physics and ultimately becoming a Professor of Physics at Roanoke College, VA.
On our podcast, Dr. Bala joins us on our podcast to talk about her background in academia, Physics and Research, Importance of doing UG Research, About CCL and commitment to UG Research, and finally Advice for High Schoolers.
In particular, we discuss the following with her:
Dr. Rama Bala’s Background Academia Importance of UG Research About CCLTopics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Dr. Rama Bala [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] Professional Background [] Why Physics? [] Choosing Academia [] Academic & Research Experiences [] Getting Students to do Research [] Benefits of UG Research to Students [] UGR & Career Trajectory [] Founding CCL [] What is CCL [] What’s Next? [] Advice for High Schoolers []Our Guest: Dr. Rama Bala, President and CEO, Chance to Change Lives, Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Bala has more than 25 years of experience working in academia, most recently as Professor of Physics at Roanoke College in Virginia. Dr. Bala has taught at Stanford University, Harvard University, Georgetown University, and James Madison University.
Memorable Quote: “I think research really exposes students to develop a new and unique way of thinking when there are no answers, they’ve got to discover for themselves.” Dr. Bala.
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This is the First in a series of conversations related to using AI in Education.
How AI is changing High Schools, Colleges, learning and College Applications.What High Schools and Colleges are instituting in terms of policies and guidelines about the use of AI in student work.
In this Episode, Jodi Foxx shares her views on AI, her own experiments with AI, the Do’s and Don’ts for students, and Advice for College Applicants.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Jodi Foxx, Charlotte Christian School [] Jodi’s Perspective on AI [] Experiments with AI [] School AI Policies [] Student Do’s & Don’ts wrt AI [] Using AI as a Starting Point for Essays [] Advice for College Applicants [] Takeaways from Jodi’s AI Experiment []Our Guest: Jodi Foxx is the Director of College Counseling at Charlotte Christian School, North Carolina.
Memorable Quote: “I think if AI is used, well, it can make you more efficient, for sure, and it can potentially yield a better product, or maybe just as good of a product, still a quality product.” Jodi Foxx.
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10X International School uniquely offers Experiential Programs to High Schoolers, To do research, build products, and in the process get a really good idea of what college program or career they want to pursue.
On this Episode we feature 3 Grade 12 Student Researchers on a range of topics from Digital Safety in marginalized communities, Detecting CC fraud using AI, and Transformers in AI.
The students are Pranav Morisetty, Pratosh Tiwari, and Saachee Moholkar. We are also joined by Aparna Chandrasekharan, Head of Placements at 10X.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introductions [] Student Research projects [] Impact of Research [] How 10X nurtures research [] Close []Our Guests:
The students from 10X International School, Bengaluru India. Pranav Morisetty, Pratosh Tiwari, and Saachee Moholkar. Aparna Chandrasekharan, Head of Placements, 10X International.Memorable Quote: “When I first heard about even doing research, it was extremely terrifying for me. Because, you know, I always had this mindset that research was, you know, extremely high level work, and I didn't think I was capable of doing that honestly.” Saachee Moholkar, 10X International.
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Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news.
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ACT is Offering Digital Version of the Test [] State of Test Optional []Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California.
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Even as an engineer, Iswari found herself explaining concepts to her peers. Teaching gave her a purpose. She became a certified Montessori educator and later Director of a Montessori school.
Iswari believes it was that all-girls school she went to that built her self-confidence. Today as President of St. Mary’s Academy, Iswari is helping her students build theirs.
Iswari joins us on our podcast to share her professional background, journey from engineering to teaching, St. Mary’s Academy Flagship Programs, All Girls School, AI Impact, and her Advice for High School students.
In particular, we discuss the following with her:
Iswari Natarajan’s Background St Mary’s Academy - All Girls High School Flagship Programs Advice for High SchoolersTopics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Iswari Natarajan, St. Mary’s Academy [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] Professional Background [] Engineering to Education [] The St Mary’s Academy Opportunity [] Educator versus Engineer [] Flagship SMA Programs [] SMA Student Interests [] Experiential Learning [] Impact of AI [] All girls High School [] How Students are Handling 10X? [] Advice for High Schoolers []Our Guest: Iswari Natarajan, President of St. Mary’s Academy, Denver Colorado.
Memorable Quote: “If you ever want to truly find joy, I always go and pretend I have an emergency in the kindergarten classroom. So that's where you can find joy. If you want to get sobered up and you want a reality check, that's Middle School, because they'll tell you, like what it is, and truly, if you want hope for the future, right? If you want to say what you know, like our world, no matter what's going on, is in good hands, you have to visit our high school.” Iswari Natarajan.
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For High School, Jai went to United World Colleges ISAK in Japan. He got to meet students from different parts of the world, live and study with them.
He was very interested in Philosophy. He started a Philosophy club and wanted to grow up to be Professor.
In this episode, Jai shares his undergraduate experiences at Brown University, Interest in Philosophy, Mice models, Majoring in Philosophy and Biology, and Advice for High Schoolers.
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The Brown Experience Transition to College Philosophy & Biology Major Advice for High SchoolersTopics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Jai Singh, Brown University[] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] The Brown Experience [] High School Interests in UWC [] Applying to Colleges [] Transition to Brown [] Profs & Classes [] Doing Research [] Impact of Research [] Motivation for Research [] Interest in Philosophy [] Campus Activities [] Advice for High Schoolers [] Memories []Our Guest: Jai Singh is a rising junior at Brown University.
Memorable Quote: “I think the nice thing about studying medicine, I think, is that you really can in undergrad study anything else. I mean, you're going to be doing, you know, medicine, the biology and sciences for a long, a long time. And so I think it's, it's worth it. I think it's definitely worth it if you can in college to to study something else, studying it's a humanity subject.” Jai Singh.
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