#KeepItReal Series Launch! (ft. CollegeFindMe) | Real College Talk Ep. 16

Real College Talk

Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. This episode is no exception – in fact, Real College Talk is partnering with CollegeFindMe (https://collegefindme.com/) to deliver a three-part series you won't want miss! Read on and hit subscribe to learn more about CollegeFindMe and what to expect in our first #KeepItReal collaboration series.

You haven’t heard of CollegeFindMe? Then you’re in the right place because in this episode, their Digital Media Coordinator, Samantha Savello, and Student Engagement Coordinator, Jeremy Caldwell, are here to tell you all about how this organization can help you make your college application experience truly your own (2:13). Our favorite part? CollegeFindMe believes that every student has “something incredible to show off to colleges,” regardless of their exposure to college and career resources during high school. CollegeFindMe is intent on helping you stand out in the application process, far beyond grades, test scores, or the school you come from (3:35). Whether you’re looking to attend a top tier university, a commuter college close to home, or you’re just beginning with the research process, CollegeFindMe is a resource designed to step beyond college ranking lists to connect you with schools that truly fit your unique interests and personality (11:51). Get connected and visit www.collegefindme.com to join the platform and start using the app today (12:24). Their blog, newsletter, scholarships, prizes, college tours, student spotlights, and educational resources will support you if you're just beginning high school or are preparing to graduate as a senior (13:49). You can also follow “CollegeFindMe” on all the socials (12:38)!

In the meantime, stay tuned for the next three episodes of this special #KeepItReal series! We’ll be inviting Jeremy back on (9:03) to share his unique experience interning in an admissions office and what advice he has for students who are researching and applying. Samantha will return (8:01) to tell us what it was like to switch majors in the midst of her college career and how our listeners can make the most of college, should they choose to go. Finally, we invite on two of CollegeFindMe’s top high school interns to share how they’re stepping outside the box in high school and what that means for their own post-graduation goals.

Real College Talk is a podcast that you won't want to miss! To catch every episode, make sure to hit the subscribe button and turn on our notifications. You can follow us on Instagram @realcollegetalk (along with @collegefindme!) and follow our co-hosts @morgs__anne and @nikhil.vn. We are always working on new content, so be on the lookout for our latest episodes. In the meantime, Keep It Real!