College Admissions Is NOT Fair | Dr. Cynthia Colón | TEDxSouthCentral

Dr. Cynthia Colón is the author of the Amazon best-selling book: Be Committed. Get Admitted! and Founder of College Essay Bootcamp. As a former admission officer at Vassar College and Director of College Counseling at an elite private girls school in Los Angeles, Dr. Colón learned the behind the scenes secrets and strategies on how to access the most prestigious colleges in the country. Having worked with over 10 thousand students, she reveals three myths and three truths about college admissions and offers three action steps to get admitted to your college of choice.
Dr. Colón believes all public school students deserve private school advice, no matter their zip code. With her latest book now translated into Spanish: “Con determinación, ¡logra la admisión!, Cynthia and her team are on a mission to give away 1M digital copies of the English and Spanish version to schools and Community Based Organizations. If you are ready to join this mission: Contact Dr. Colon’s team at www.drcynthiacolon.com.
Dr. Colón is an author of the book Be Committed! Get Admitted., founder of College Essay Bootcamp and host of Destination YOUniversity podcast. She holds a B.A. from the Annenberg School of Communication at USC, a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Doctorate of Education from UCLA.
As a Principal, her leadership and vision led to a dramatic turnaround at St. Bernard High School and over the years, Dr. Colón led fundraising efforts, bringing in nearly 2 million dollars in renovations.
Prior to becoming a Principal, Dr. Colón spent 12 years at Marymount High School in LA, as the Director of College Counseling, Assistant Academic Dean, and Dean of Students.
As a former Assistant Director at Vassar College in New York, she was responsible for recruitment in seven states throughout the country. As the first to attend college in her family, Cynthia grew an intense passion for higher education. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@alexandraberardelli8364]

Every high school student and parent should watch this. Dr. Colon is an incredible mentor and teacher for us all!!

[@dr.cynthiacolon71]

You were an awesome student!! Big hugs!

[@authorreneedang]

This was a truly excellent talk. Not only did she give us really actionable takeaways (and frankly, make me want to hire her immediately lol), but she was quite entertaining and compelling. I can't believe she came from that family and managed to graduate from all of those top schools... she's the living, breathing example for college admissions. Sounds like she really gets it.

[@dr.cynthiacolon71]

Thank you! I’m glad you found it valuable. I love a good to do list! 😂🎉

[@hermalindaserrato1858]

Dr. Colon needs to be heard by all college bound students! She is an experienced, highly educated and amazing mentor. So many take always from her wonderful Ted Talk.

[@dr.cynthiacolon71]

Thank you! We can’t wait to welcome our new crop of Dream College Academy and College Essay Bootcamp students!!

[@joryla]

While the talk is about unfairness, Dr. Colon breaks it down to show how we can get a fair shot at college admissions today. A must watch. Thank you!!

[@dr.cynthiacolon71]

You are so welcome! Yes - action steps!!

[@adriannacolon7315]

Important watch for all impacted by college admissions! Love the actionable takeaways.

[@dr.cynthiacolon71]

I love a good to-do list!

[@tylenedevine2750]

Dr. Colon inspires so many applicants to believe that they can be accepted! 30/40/30!!!!

[@dr.cynthiacolon71]

Love that the 30-40-30 rule stuck!

[@brendacornelison7155]

Cynthia spoke to our parents and they were SO grateful!!

[@nutellamaman]

So important for college applicants to understand.. It's the application that gets accepted or not. Useful in fact for every application process, only what's shared can be assessed and fit matters

[@dr.cynthiacolon71]

YEP!! Students aren't rejected, applications are! So true.

[@user-ux8jq2si9b]

Dr. Cynthia Colon gives valuable advice that all high school students deserve to hear. Bringing her experience to the masses whether they can afford a private college coach or not is a noble endeavor! Truth talk for high school kids across America

[@dr.cynthiacolon71]

Amazing! Thank you. I am on a mission to close the information gap!

[@user-ze4pk9fy3y]

Cynthia makes it easy to navigate the admissions process and shares personal stories about her own journey as the first in her family to attend college. A good video for parents and teens alike.

[@dr.cynthiacolon71]

First Gens!! My favorites!!

[@Lin1906hofi]

So valuable and inspiring in appropriately coaching our future college and grad students while gently guiding them to the next levels.

[@dr.cynthiacolon71]

YES!! I give it to you straight, but with a whole lot of Rah Rah!!

[@christinearostigue-manson6433]

Such wonderful advice that is never shared. Dr. Colon gave so many tips in such a short time. Please share this will all high school students. Love it

[@dr.cynthiacolon71]

YES!! This is what we are doing in your school district, one student at a time!

[@c.k.collins]

Amazing and inspiring talk! This needs to go viral! 😢😅

[@dr.cynthiacolon71]

Yes!! Every college bound teen needs to hear this!!!

[@user-yd1qk4nf4k]

Inspiring and so helpful! Thank you so much for your guidance and words of wisdom!

[@dr.cynthiacolon71]

Yes! Let's spread the word!

[@vtvalenz]

Dr. Colón has years of proven experience and expertise to help your family! Be sure to contact her for more information on how to maximize your student's college application process.

[@dr.cynthiacolon71]

Thank you!! OMG - I remember when I was first starting at MMT! I love those girls.

[@wishIKnewHowToLove]

nothing new!!!