Elizabeth Nieto of Bottom Line on College Counseling: Guiding First Generation Students.

Elizabeth Nieto of Bottom Line on College Counseling: Guiding First Generation Students.

Author: Venkat Raman August 17, 2023 Duration: 43:54

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Elizabeth is a first-generation college graduate. When she was applying to college, she didn’t have anyone in her family that could help her with the process. Luckily, she found people who could help her with her questions.

Today, Elizabeth guides students like her younger self, with the college application process.

On our podcast, Elizabeth talks about her background, her role at Bottom Line, Counseling approach and challenges, and her Advice for High School students.

In particular, we discuss the following with her: 

  • Elizabeth Nieto’s Background
  • Approach to College Counseling
  • Challenges
  • Advice for High Schoolers

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • Introducing Elizabeth Nieto, Bottom Line []
  • Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights []
  • Professional Background []
  • Role at Bottom Line []
  • Student Profiles []
  • Recruiting Students []
  • Approach to College Counseling []
  • The Challenges []
  • Topic Issues []
  • Choosing Majors[]
  • Success Stories []
  • Advice for High Schoolers []
  • Staying Excited []

Our Guest: Elizabeth Nieto is a Senior College Access Advisor with Bottom Line. Elizabeth is a graduate of Loyola University, Chicago.

Memorable Quote:The end goal is helping them [students] make the most informed decision about their college commitment.” Elizabeth Nieto.

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