RIMS AVID Podcast
David Conley interview
This is part one of a two-part podcast featuring an interview with David Conley, the author of "Redefining College Readiness" and other documents frequently used by AVID teachers. This episode features questions about what college readiness is and how it affects student success in college.
ConleyPart1Final.mp3
This is part one of a two-part interview of two admissions and recruitment counselors from Cal State San Bernardino. One of the interviewees is herself an AVID graduate. Lucia Zarate and Olivia Rosas answer questions about applications, entrance requirements, and having a successful freshman year.
CSUSBPart1Admissions.mp3
This is part two of a two-part interview of two admissions and recruitment counselors from Cal State San Bernardino. One of the interviewees is herself an AVID graduate. Lucia Zarate and Olivia Rosas answer questions about applications, entrance requirements, and having a successful freshman year.
CSUSBPart2Admissions.mp3
University of Redlands, Nicolette Jonkhoff
In this episode, I interview a 3rd-year student at University of Redlands who is a Chemistry major and Anthropology minor. We talk about confidence, study skills, choosing a major, and taking advantage of the college experience.
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| UoRNicoletteJohkhoff.mp3 | 6.61 MB |
Caltech Admissions Counselor, Owen Wolf
In this episode, I ask an admissions counselor from Caltech about what it takes to get into a prestigious college, how to pay for it, what students there are like, and about the notorius pranks that Caltech students play.
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| CaltechAdmissionsOwenWolf.mp3 | 17.03 MB |
University of Redlands, Marshall Chaffee
In this episode, I ask a University of Redlands Biochemistry major about note-taking, writing, teamwork, dealing with your parents, study skills, and unexpected experiences in college.
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| MarshallChaffeeF.mp3 | 5.12 MB |
Consultant and independent college counselor
Bridget Boyle is a former AVID teacher and AVID coordinator, a consultant for RIMS AVID, and an independent college counselor. In this episode, she talks about college applications, financial aid, college exams, and pitfalls to avoid in high school if you’re headed for college.
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| BridgetBoyle.mp3 | 13.65 MB |
University of Redlands Professor, Barbara Murray
This episode features a chemistry professor at University of Redlands speaking about the benefits of a small, private school; opportunities in chemistry; the importance of communication; and more.
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| BarbaraMurrayF.mp3 | 13.46 MB |
UCR ProfMarko Princevac
In this episode, I talk to UC Riverside engineering professor Marko Princevac about what it takes to be successful in college. Dr. Princevac talks about the difference between successful and unsuccessful students, how important writing is, and offers tips for high school teachers to prepare students for college.
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| UCRProfMarkoPrincevac.mp3 | 22.77 MB |
CBU English ProfessorJennifer Newton
In this episode, I speak with Jennifer Newton, English Professor from Cal Baptist University. Dr. Newton talks about how important writing is, how college writing is different than high school writing, and how important diligence is in college.
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| CBUEnglishProfFinalJenniferNewton.mp3 | 19.02 MB |
