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EPISODE · Apr 12, 2022 · 28 MIN

MaryLynne Rodriguez of St. Francis on College Counseling: Making Future Bright for Students.

from College Matters. Alma Matters. · host Venkat Raman

When MaryLynne was in High School, she noticed that the amount of attention students received from counselors depended on their grades. MaryLynne Rodriguez is the Guidance and College Counseling Chair at St. Francis High School in California. On our podcast, MaryLynne shares her background, experience & insights, her approach to counseling, the COVID impact, her advice to high school students. In particular, we discuss the following with her: MaryLynne Rodriguez’s Background Approach to College Counseling COVID Impact on Students & Colleges Advice for the High School Students Topics discussed in this episode: Introducing MaryLynne Rodriguez, St. Francis High School [0:43] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:46] Professional Background [3:48] Why Counseling? [4:46] Transition to St. Francis HS [6:22] Role at St. Francis HS [7:23] Approach to College Counseling [8:51] “Good” but Not Well Known Colleges [11:50] COVID Challenges [13:42] Virtual Learning Environment [16:14] College Visits to St. Francis HS [17:47] Advice to College Applicants [19:55] Is Test Optional here to stay? [22:41] Making Things Bright for Students! [24:29] Our Guest: MaryLynne Rodriguez is the Guidance and College Counseling Chair at St. Francis High School, Mountain View, California. Katy earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Jose State University, and Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University. Memorable Quote: “So I'm coming from a place, where my family wanted me to continue pursuing [my education] but didn't know how to support me.” MaryLynne Rodriguez. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript. Recommended Episodes: College Experiences from Alumni Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Digest. Follow us on Instagram. To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email [email protected]. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations:Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify.

When MaryLynne was in High School, she noticed that the amount of attention students received from counselors depended on their grades. MaryLynne Rodriguez is the Guidance and College Counseling Chair at St. Francis High School in California. On our podcast, MaryLynne shares her background, experience & insights, her approach to counseling, the COVID impact, her advice to high school students. In particular, we discuss the following with her: MaryLynne Rodriguez’s Background Approach to College Counseling COVID Impact on Students & Colleges Advice for the High School Students Topics discussed in this episode: Introducing MaryLynne Rodriguez, St. Francis High School [0:43] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:46] Professional Background [3:48] Why Counseling? [4:46] Transition to St. Francis HS [6:22] Role at St. Francis HS [7:23] Approach to College Counseling [8:51] “Good” but Not Well Known Colleges [11:50] COVID Challenges [13:42] Virtual Learning Environment [16:14] College Visits to St. Francis HS [17:47] Advice to College Applicants [19:55] Is Test Optional here to stay? [22:41] Making Things Bright for Students! [24:29] Our Guest: MaryLynne Rodriguez is the Guidance and College Counseling Chair at St. Francis High School, Mountain View, California. Katy earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Jose State University, and Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University. Memorable Quote: “So I'm coming from a place, where my family wanted me to continue pursuing [my education] but didn't know how to support me.” MaryLynne Rodriguez. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript. Recommended Episodes: College Experiences from Alumni Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Digest. Follow us on Instagram. To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email [email protected]. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations:Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify.

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