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The College Match Podcast

Sep 21, 2020

“SCHOOL HAS REALLY ELEVATED WHO I AM.” 

Meet Eddy, a true change-maker who exemplifies the power of self advocacy and determination. He is proud of his Mexican roots and comes from very humble beginnings. 

When he entered high school, he was told that he was not placed in AP or Honors courses because when he was...


Sep 7, 2020

MY DREAM IS TO WORK AT BOEING AND GIVE BACK TO MY COMMUNITY THROUGH MY JOB.” 

Meet Esmeralda, one incredibly resilient young woman who was the only Latina Chemical Engineer in her graduating class at Yale University. She was also one of a few women in the program altogether. She has one powerful story to share. 


Jul 28, 2020

“DREAMS AND ACTION MUST BE WOVEN TOGETHER”

Meet Airin and Abby, two young leaders in Los Angeles who apart, have their own unique talents and interests, but together, are a powerful duo that radiates with hope and positivity. They have joined forces during high school to create two impactful programs called...


Jul 20, 2020

“WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU MAKES YOU STRONGER”

Meet Blanca, a young entrepreneur from Lawndale California.  Blanca is determined to be the best first in her family to attend college where she plans on exploring majors in either psychology or biology (with the hopes of a pre-med track). 

Blanca grew up with what...


Jul 13, 2020

“BIG CHANGE HAPPENS WHEN YOU TAKE BIG STEPS” 

Meet Martyn, a young student leader from Boyle Heights who is determined to attend a college that matches his love for engineering and drive for community change.

Martyn grew up as his dad’s “right hand man,” traveling around Los Angeles as a hardworking gardener...