Destination YOUniversity Dr. Cynthia Colon

I know ONE math cheer. ONE. 

I was the best student in Geometry, but it was my Algebra II  teacher, Mr. Modlin, who brought in the newspaper and asked if anyone wanted to come up and lead the class in a math cheer. 

Um. Hello. My hand raised up faster than you could say, “Go!”

Mr. Modlin gave me the floor:

D to the X

E to the X

Cosine, Secant, Tangent, Sine

3.14159

Square Root

Cube Root

Log of Pi

Disintegrate them, RPI

Today’s podcast features my second favorite Math teacher, Catalina Saenz. 

OK  - I don’t know about you, but I love SMART women!! I mean - there is nothing better than having a conversation with a Wellesley woman who majored in MATH! Today, I have just the woman for you!! 

If you have a child interested in Math - this is for you.

If you have a child who does NOT like math and wonders what in the heck s/he needs math for - this episode is definitely for you.

If your child has any interest in STEM majors, wants to be a doctor and is needing to figure out exactly what to major in, well, buckle up!! 

If you and/or your child has ever…  

… wondered what Admission Officers look for on the transcript? "Is it better to get a B in an honors/AP course or A in a regular course?"

… wished you could learn the best strategies for choosing a major or colleges to apply to straight from a former college admission officer.

… wanted to know exactly which activities and leadership roles to add in order to stand out among a pool of equally qualified applicants. 

Well, you are in for a treat! Today's episode is EXACTLY what you’ve been waiting for!! 

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If you’ve never been to Dayton, OH, promise me you will go there and visit. You could spend at least three days alone in the National Museum of the Air Force. I’ve been to that museum and I also went to Dayton University to watch the First Four (the official beginning of March Madness).  

Dayton is one of my favorite cities in Ohio and today, I’ve got my great friend, Tom Rock, who is an alum of Dayton University who will give you a virtual tour!! 

Tom Rock is the Associate Vice President & Chief Student Affairs Officer at Teachers College, Columbia University. BUT, what I love so much about Tom, is that he also comes from the college admission world, so he knows a thing or two about colleges. 

Enjoy!

Every parent wants the best college options for their child. The problem is school counselors are not easily accessible until late junior year. 

At Destination YOUniversity, we know families need key information and actionable to-dos in order to access top 100 colleges. That is why I started the podcast, Destination YOUniversity.

Every Wednesday, I interview former parents, school leaders and college admission folks that offer key tips and strategies on how to become a better parent, educator, mentor or student. Whether your college bound teen is in middle school or high school, you will leave with valuable information and golden nuggets to apply immediately! 

Thanks for joining us today!

Have a happy and sunny day!! 

Dr. C



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Full Disclosure Friday is about one thing only: BE HONEST. Today I share the exact 3 questions I ask every parent I work with. I’ll give you the three questions, answer them as they relate to my goddaughter, and how they relate to parenting. 

If you are a parent of a teenager, this episode is for you.

If you are a parent of a college-bound teen who is in high school right now, this episode is definitely for you! 

Let’s get to it! You will want to answer these questions in your home!


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IF YOUR CHILD IS CLASS OF 2025, s/he is SEVEN months away from applying to college. KEEP reading for my invitation.

Did you know that the University of California system once required only two essays, with a 1000 word limit? In College Essay Bootcamp 1.0 (Senior Fast Track) students completed TWO essays. In 2016, the UC application offered 8 choices and students had to choose 4 essays (aka PIQs: Personal Insight Questions) at a 350 word limit each, a total of 1400 words. 

College Essay Bootcamp 2.0 re-booted in 2017, the year my first book came out. I still remember offering our first essay workshop in the living room of my cousin’s home (Thank you, Luisa). The photo here is from that very workshop. 

Since 2017 there are FOUR Signature Essays EVERY applicant needs, whether you are applying to the UC system or not. 


Who Am I?  episode


What Am I Good At?  


What is Cool About Me?  


Why This Major? 



In fact, today we have a signature 90-Minute Essay Workshop that gets students from brainstorm to 10 ideas and 2 drafted essays. Boom!

My team and I are headed to LILA School in Burbank on Saturday for a 4-Hour workshop. Chris and I can’t wait!

MY INVITATION TO YOU: 

YOU AND YOUR CHILD (Yes, parents can join as well) are invited to take this  90-MINUTE CHALLENGE. 

Join us for our MINI ESSAY WORKSHOP 

Sunday, April 28 at 4pm PDT 

Wednesday, May 1 at 5pm PDT

After just 90 Minutes, your child will walk away

👉 Feeling confident and five steps ahead of the game!

👉 With clarity on what to write, knowing s/he has something interesting to write about.

👉With a teen-proofed, battle tested, 3-Step writing formula that can repeated over and over again!

✅Remember: Students Aren’t Rejected, Applications Are. Learn HOW to submit the BEST college application possible and you are sure to maximize college acceptance letters!!

Register: MINI ESSAY WORKSHOP 

See you soon! Have a Happy and Sunny Day!

Dr. C