Episode 123: Using Your Resources Effectively with Vanessa Caco
This episode of Success Unlocked was recorded on location at UCLA and is the conclusion of a two-part conversation with Apply Yourself’s Client Success Coordinator, Vanessa Caco. Join us as we dig into juicy insights gained through attending an event hosted by LeGal, an undergrad organization specializing in women's empowerment in the political and legal fields.
In this episode, we explore:
- How undergraduate events and organizations have shifted in aim and scope over the past decade
- Why people with high grades may not be accepted (and what schools are really interested in)
- The options available to you when a class is dragging down your GPA
- Why students should avoid relying on social media for information about the application process — and where to find detailed, accurate guidance
- The rise in first-year students proactively seeking resources and support
- The key values that Apply Yourself looks for when sponsoring student groups
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Guest bio: Vanessa Caco is the Client Success Coordinator for Apply Yourself, where she plays a pivotal role in fostering client success. In addition to this role, she is a Paralegal at Shnier Mackenzie Law in Toronto and has been working in the legal field since 2014.
Timestamps:
01:47 LeGal event
03:12 Student groups & events
04:58 Sponsoring & social media
06:37 Accessing resources
08:47 Apply Yourself Masterclass
11:23 Written materials & improving your GPA
14:58 Median scores & expectations
17:51 Connection & commitment
20:09 Our early acceptances
23:10 Swag & outro
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