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The Way to College Podcast

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

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.

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Latest Episodes

Who shapes what Texas students learn? Dr. Jose Saldivar talks with Thomas Ray Garcia, an educator and candidate for the Texas State Board of Education (District 2), about curriculum, textbooks, graduation requirements, charter approvals, and what fam... more

In this episode of The Way to College Podcast, Dr. Jose Saldivar sits down with Jillian Reilly (joining us from Cape Town, South Africa) to talk about the invisible “success script” so many students feel pressured to follow — and how to rewrite it wi... more

Too many families are told, “Just apply for scholarships,” and then left to figure it out alone—while tuition climbs and student debt keeps stacking.

To kick off a new season of The Way to College Podcast, Dr. Jose Saldivar sits down with Jocelyn Pe... more

In this episode of The Way to College Podcast, Dr. Jose Saldivar talks with Kevin Krebs, a first-generation college graduate and founder of Hello College. Kevin shares how his parents’ belief that education is the great equalizer shaped his journey f... more

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Jillian Reilly
Author of 10 Permissions, social transformation advocate, and speaker.
Episode: Giving Yourself Permission with Jillian Reilly on The Way to College Podcast
Jocelyn Pearson
Founder of The Scholarship System
The Scholarship System
Episode: Season Premiere | How to Pay for College with Jocelyn Pearson creator of The Scholarship System
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

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Dr. Jose Saldivar
Host of the show, engaging guests with insightful discussions about their educational journeys.

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Giving Yourself Permission with Jillian Reilly on The Way to College Podcast
Q: How has your experience shaped your relationship with your son?
Jillian highlights the importance of demonstrating to her son that it's okay to carve out his unique path and that he has choices in life, encouraging him to pursue his own interests.
Giving Yourself Permission with Jillian Reilly on The Way to College Podcast
Q: What was the starting point for your educational journey?
Jillian reflects on her exchange program in high school as a pivotal experience that ignited her curiosity to explore beyond her familiar surroundings.
Talking Education with Texas State Board of Education Candidate, Thomas Ray Garcia
Q: What if you learn from that experience?
I've learned that these issues affecting public schools can be very local and very unique, but there are systemic fixes we can enact.
Talking Education with Texas State Board of Education Candidate, Thomas Ray Garcia
Q: What do you think were some of the lessons that you learned during that first campaign?
We learned to meet the voters where they're at and expand the tent for more understanding.
Season Premiere | How to Pay for College with Jocelyn Pearson creator of The Scholarship System
Q: What are some of the common myths that parents deal with as they go through this process?
Jocelyn discusses misconceptions that students need to be perfect or low-income to receive scholarships, and emphasizes that money is available for all types of students.

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This audio series explores diverse narratives surrounding the journey to higher education and beyond, focusing on the personal stories of individuals from various backgrounds. Each episode features guests who share their unique experiences, ranging from overcoming challenges as first-generation college students to advocating for educational equity. Notable themes include the importance of mentorship, resilience, and self-advocacy in navigating educational pathways. The series aims to inspire listeners by highlighting the myriad ways individuals can achieve their educational goals regardless of their unique circumstances. Beyond individual stories, broader issues pertaining to educational policies and systemic challenges faced by minority co... more

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3. Dr. Cristobal Rodriguez
4. Jack Goldstein
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6. Iuri Melo
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8. Ezra Brown

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