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The Way to College Podcast

Jose L. Saldivar
Higher Education
Education
First-Generation College Students
First-Generation Students
Mentorship
Immigration
Student Services
Community Support
College Admissions
Education Policy
Princeton University
Texas A&M University
Work Ethic
Terytopsis Dornii
College Costs
Educational Journey
Mental Health
Imposter Syndrome
Mathematics
Community Development

The Way to College Podcast examines the multiple roads we take to get to college and beyond. Guests share their individual stories of success, failure, and what they did to push forward to find success.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes200Founded4 years ago
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In this episode of The Way to College Podcast, Dr. Jose Saldivar sits down with Dr. Cristóbal Rodríguez, a leading voice in education policy and equity. From growing up in El Paso to earning a congressional scholarship that took him to Germany at age... more

This week on The Way to College Podcast, Dr. Jose Saldivar speaks with brothers Jack and Evan Goldstein about their unique journeys and their mission to transform the college search experience for students.

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Jack Goldstein is a freshman at the U... more

What does it mean to follow curiosity through every stage of life?

This week, Dr. Jose Saldivar sits down with Ben Yzaguirre, Vice President of Education & Conferences at the School Nutrition Association. From a childhood spent exploring his home in... more

This week, Dr. Jose Saldivar sits down with Iuri Melo, licensed clinical social worker, author, and co-founder of SchoolPulse. From his journey growing up in Portugal to building a proactive student mental health platform, Iuri shares how adaptabilit... more

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Dr. Cristobal Rodriguez
Academic and advocate for educational equity, currently serving at Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
Episode: Creating Opportunities for Historically Underserved Communities: The Way to College Podcast with Dr. Cristobal Rodriguez
Jack Goldstein
Freshman at the University of Pennsylvania studying political science, aspiring law student.
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Redefining the College Tour with Quadzio on The Way to College Podcast
Evan Goldstein
Sophomore at Jesuit High School interested in various extracurriculars including mock trial.
Jesuit High School
Episode: Redefining the College Tour with Quadzio on The Way to College Podcast
Iuri Melo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Co-founder of SchoolPulse
SchoolPulse
Episode: Episode 197 – Finding Confidence and Building Mental Fitness with Iuri Melo
Daniel Santos
CEO of Prepory College Admissions Counseling
Prepory
Episode: Daniel Santos: Breaking Down the College Admissions Journey on The Way to College Podcast
Ezra Brown
Attorney and first in his family to practice law
Episode: Ep. 191 - Ezra Brown's First Gen Journey
Maria Jose Cook
Associate Director of Executive Affairs for Ispor, originally from Costa Rica.
Ispor
Episode: Ep. 190 - Maria Jose Cook
Sam Garcia
Venture capitalist and faculty member at Harvard Law School
Amplo, Harvard Law School
Episode: Ep. 189 – Sam Garcia | From STC to Harvard Law and Venture Capital
Dr. Celia Chomon Zamora
Executive director of the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy
American Council of Academic Physical Therapy
Episode: Ep 188 - Celia Chomon Zamora

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Dr. Osis
Co-host known for insightful discussions on educational paths and personal growth stories.
Dr. Cecil Leverd
Frequent host who interviews a range of guests, focusing on educational experiences and systemic challenges.

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Creating Opportunities for Historically Underserved Communities: The Way to College Podcast with Dr. Cristobal Rodriguez
Q: What advice would you give a young person who's looking for their purpose?
Building solutions from our communities and affirming that the solutions are already there are essential.
Getting Curious with Ben Yzaguirre - Ep. 198 The Way to College Podcast
Q: What do you want to do?
When deciding on college, Ben wanted to study history but reflects on how he chose St. Mary's College based on personal fit rather than prestige.
Getting Curious with Ben Yzaguirre - Ep. 198 The Way to College Podcast
Q: What would that piece of advice be?
Know your core values and don't deviate too far from them.
The Way to College Podcast - Ep 163 - Thomas Ray Garcia
Q: What did you learn from your research about the college admissions process?
I discovered that Princeton offered significant financial aid for students from low-income backgrounds, which motivated me to strive to be accepted there.
The Way to College Podcast - Ep 163 - Thomas Ray Garcia
Q: If you had to identify a starting point for your educational journey, where would that starting point be for you?
My first meeting with my high school counselor, which was pivotal because we found out I was on an incorrect academic track that wouldn't prepare me for college.

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2. Jack Goldstein
3. Evan Goldstein
4. Iuri Melo
5. Daniel Santos
6. Ezra Brown
7. Maria Jose Cook
8. Sam Garcia

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