College Confidence 101: Evan Giokas on Finding Your Fit, Transfers, and Navigating Admissions (Ep. 15)

Choosing a college isn’t just about rankings, it’s about alignment, authenticity, and knowing yourself. In this episode of Scholar Scoop, host Steve Loflin sits down with Evan Giokas, founder of College Confidence Coach, to explore how students can navigate the admissions process with clarity and confidence.Evan shares his personal story, from transferring universities to launching a coaching business that helps high-school and first-generation students find their best-fit colleges. Together, Steve and Evan dive into:- How to handle the stigma around transferring schools and turn it into an advantage- The importance of internal self-validation when making college decisions- Why community college can be a powerful and affordable stepping-stone- Tools like YouScience and Kolbe assessments for understanding your strengths- How parents can support—without steering—the decision-making processIf you’re a high-school student, parent, or educator helping someone prepare for college, this episode offers practical advice to make the journey more intentional and less stressful.Learn more about the College Confidence Coach and follow Evan on LinkedIn:https://www.thecccoach.com/evans-journeyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-giokas-56443746