Mentors 4 Teens: College, Scholarship, and Career Guidance Podcast - EP030: How to Get in to Stanford, Harvard, Berkeley or Yale Ft. Marcella De Laurentiis

EP030: How to Get in to Stanford, Harvard, Berkeley or Yale Ft. Marcella De Laurentiis

08/05/18 • 38 min

Mentors 4 Teens: College, Scholarship, and Career Guidance Podcast

Episode 030: How to Get in to Stanford, Harvard, Berkeley or Yale Ft. Marcella De Laurentiis Featuring: Marcella De Laurentiis, College Admissions Specialist Mentor Bio:

Marcella started her career working in the admissions office at the University of Chicago, her alma mater. Later, she joined UC Berkeley's Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology program— an elite program that only accepts 2% of applicants. Now, she sits on the opposite side of the table, helping talented students realize their college dreams. She founded HelpWithApps.com to help students maximize their chances for admission to the nation's top universities. Despite top universities' single digit acceptance rates, four out of every five of her students are accepted to schools like Stanford, Harvard, Berkeley and Yale.

Show Notes:

[0:53] - Episode Previews!
[1:47] - Todd Intro / Episode Start!
[2:29] - Meet This Week's Guest... Marcella De Laurentiis!
[4:05] - How Marcella Got Started!
[6:55] - Marcella's Secret Recipe for Top College Admissions!
[11:44] - How an Early Decision Application Can Change Your Life!
[14:26] - Safely Navigating Cost Concerns Surrounding Ivy League Colleges!
[23:45] - A Special Message From the Mastermind Community!
[25:40] - Specific Strategies for 9th and 10th-Grade Students!
[29:06] - Key Points / Recap From Todd!
[30:50] - Questions From the Student-Tutor Mastermind Members!
[35:10] - How You Can Connect With Marcella!
[36:05] - Wrap-up / next week's preview.
[36:36] - Episode End.

Mentor's Key Points: College is Expensive!

This is why it's SO important to consider your goals!

Stack your extra-curricular activities to stand out!

Find something that really sparks a drive within you, then use the momentum to develop a SPIKE to help your college essay stand out!

Your Major MATTERS!

Understand which majors are the "bread and butter" of the university, then use this to strategically focus your target major to increase your admission odds.

Resources: Connect With This Week's Mentor!

www.helpwithapps.com

Are you interested in learning more and joining our community of proactive teens and parents for FREE? Step 1: Join our FREE college prep, scholarship, and career guidance Facebook group!

CLICK HERE TO JOIN!

Step 2: Register for our next FREE webinar to learn how to save thousands + set your teenager up career, college, and scholarship success!

CLICK HERE TO JOIN!

-- The Mentors 4 Teens: College, Scholarship, and Career Guidance Podcast Copyright © 2018 by Student Tutor Produced by: Todd VanDuzer & Cody Mack Recording by: Todd VanDuzer Music & Editing: Cody Mack Sponsorship & Interview Requests: [email protected]

Episode 030: How to Get in to Stanford, Harvard, Berkeley or Yale Ft. Marcella De Laurentiis Featuring: Marcella De Laurentiis, College Admissions Specialist Mentor Bio:

Show Notes:

[0:53] - Episode Previews!
[1:47] - Todd Intro / Episode Start!
[2:29] - Meet This Week's Guest... Marcella De Laurentiis!
[4:05] - How Marcella Got Started!
[6:55] - Marcella's Secret Recipe for Top College Admissions!
[11:44] - How an Early Decision Application Can Change Your Life!
[14:26] - Safely Navigating Cost Concerns Surrounding Ivy League Colleges!
[23:45] - A Special Message From the Mastermind Community!
[25:40] - Specific Strategies for 9th and 10th-Grade Students!
[29:06] - Key Points / Recap From Todd!
[30:50] - Questions From the Student-Tutor Mastermind Members!
[35:10] - How You Can Connect With Marcella!
[36:05] - Wrap-up / next week's preview.
[36:36] - Episode End.

Mentor's Key Points: College is Expensive!

This is why it's SO important to consider your goals!

Stack your extra-curricular activities to stand out!

Find something that really sparks a drive within you, then use the momentum to develop a SPIKE to help your college essay stand out!

Your Major MATTERS!

Understand which majors are the "bread and butter" of the university, then use this to strategically focus your target major to increase your admission odds.

Resources: Connect With This Week's Mentor!

www.helpwithapps.com

Are you interested in learning more and joining our community of proactive teens and parents for FREE? Step 1: Join our FREE college prep, scholarship, and career guidance Facebook group!

CLICK HERE TO JOIN!

Step 2: Register for our next FREE webinar to learn how to save thousands + set your teenager up career, college, and scholarship success!

CLICK HERE TO JOIN!

Previous Episode

EP029: How to Become a Software Developer ft. Sean Coleman

Episode 029: How to Become a Software Developer! Featuring: Sean Coleman, Software Developer & Entrepreneur Mentor Bio:

Sean Coleman is a two time entrepreneur, having sold one company to Jobing.com. He has worked as a lead software developer for million dollar start ups, product manager for GoDaddy, and currently is a consultant for companies focused on software product development.

He is also fortunate to share my experiences as an adjunct faculty at ASU!

Industry Overview: What do Software Developers do?

Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device. Others develop the underlying systems that run the devices or that control networks.

The following are examples of types of software developers: Applications software developers design computer applications, such as word processors and games, for consumers. They may create custom software for a specific customer or commercial software to be sold to the general public.

Some applications software developers create complex databases for organizations. They also create programs that people use over the Internet and within a company’s intranet.

Systems software developers create the systems that keep computers functioning properly. These could be operating systems for computers that the general public buys or systems built specifically for an organization. Often, systems software developers also build the system’s interface, which is what allows users to interact with the computer. Systems software developers create the operating systems that control most of the consumer electronics in use today, including those used by cell phones and cars.

What does their work environment look like?

Many software developers work for firms that deal in computer systems design and related services, manufacturing, or for software publishers.

In general, software development is a collaborative process, and developers work on teams with others who also contribute to designing, developing, and programming successful software. However, some developers work at home.

Most software developers work full time, and additional work hours are common.

How do you become a Software Developer?

Software developers usually have a bachelor’s degree in computer science and strong computer programming skills.

Software developers also need skills related to the industry in which they work. Developers working in a bank, for example, should have knowledge of finance so that they can understand a bank’s computing needs.

What additional skills that they typically don’t teach in school do you need?

Analytical skills. Developers must analyze users’ needs and then design software to meet those needs.

Communication skills. Developers must be able to give clear instructions to others working on a project. They must also explain to their customers how the software works and answer any questions that arise.

Creativity. Developers are the creative minds behind new computer software.

Detail oriented. Developers often work on many parts of an application or system at the same time and must therefore be able to concentrate and pay attention to detail.

Interpersonal skills. Software developers must be able to work well with others who contribute to designing, developing, and programming successful software.

Problem-solving skills. Because developers are in charge of software from beginning to end, they must be able to solve problems that arise throughout the design process.

What is the pay?

The median annual wage for software developers, applications was $101,790 in May 2017.

Future demand in marketplace?

Employment of software developers is projected to grow 24 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Employment of applications developers is projected to grow 31 percent, and employment of systems developers is projected to grow 11 percent. The main reason for the growth in both applications developers and systems developers is a large increase in the demand for computer software.

The need for new applications on smartphones and tablets will help increase the demand for applications software developers.

Overall...

Software Developers are ranked: #1 in Best Technology Jobs #1 in Best STEM Jobs #1 in The 100 Best Jobs - Of ALL JOBS!

Job prospects will be best for applicants with knowledge of the most up-to-date programming tools and for those who are proficient in one or more programming languages.

Todd's personal opinion...

Programming is one of the best jobs there is. I wish I would have started learning programming when I was in middle school! I recommend everyone looks into programming!

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