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Parenting Teens with Dr. CamThe #1 Secret to Getting Your Teen Into a Top College (It’s Not GPA!)
In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, college admissions coach Dyllen Nellis reveals the secret to crafting standout college applications—authentic storytelling. Forget obsessing over GPAs—top schools want students who can articulate their core values, intellectual curiosity, and unique experiences. Dyllen shares expert strategies to help your teen write compelling essays, develop passion projects, and stand out in a competitive admissions landscape—without parental hovering.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE
Why authenticity matters more than perfect essays
How to help your teen find their unique story
The role of passion project...
2025-03-2536 min
More Human More Kind: Supportive Ally Tips for Parents of LGBTQ TeensHelping Your LGBTQ Teen Apply to College Without Losing Their MindIs your teen overwhelmed by college applications and feeling the pressure to be perfect?In this honest and eye-opening episode of More Human, More Kind, Heather Hester is joined by Dylan Nellis, Stanford graduate and founder of NextGen Admit, for a refreshing look at the college admissions process. Together, they unpack the emotional, mental health, and identity challenges teens face and what parents can do to provide real guidance, empathy, and support.Why elite colleges actually prefer “spiky” applicants over “well-rounded” ones and how to help your child find their “spike”How storytelling and self-awareness are far more imp...
2025-03-0445 min
The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #218 - Scott's Summertime Seafaring and Spectacular Sojourns!With school now back in session and as we are entering into Fall, we take some time to share about our summer vacations. Scott and his first mate Pam, sailed on the Navigator of the Seas to Mexico for a time of relaxation and fun. Then Scott flew back East to join up with his daughter Dyllen for a road trip with a stop at the Niagra Falls. And they even took an exhilarating boat cruise to the bottom edge of the majestic falls. What memorable and incredible experiences! Enjoy the new show! - Tommy & Scott
2024-09-2041 min
The Cruise Dudes PodcastEpisode #218 - Scott's Summertime Seafaring and Spectacular Sojourns!With school now back in session and as we are entering into Fall, we take some time to share about our summer vacations. Scott and his first mate Pam, sailed on the Navigator of the Seas to Mexico for a time of relaxation and fun. Then Scott flew back East to join up with his daughter Dyllen for a road trip with a stop at the Niagra Falls. And they even took an exhilarating boat cruise to the bottom edge of the majestic falls. What memorable and incredible experiences! Enjoy the new show! - Tommy & Scott
2024-09-2033 min
The Cyber Revolution PodcastCyber Revolution Review - Exploring Dyllen's Unique Approach To Entering Cybersecurity- Episode 46Discover cutting-edge strategies and insights that will empower you to enter cybersecurity in a unique way.
Check out Dyllen's story. Witness the individual who dared to depart from a helpdesk job, exploring a path in cybersecurity.
Forget about the usual job application process with resumes and interviews. Dyllen stood out by impressing security experts while working on a project. They saw his potential and recommended him for a role in cybersecurity.
As we delve deeper into this episode, you'll discover the power of standing out within your current role, expressing your cybersecurity aspirations, an...
2024-02-2819 min
Mindful MoneyDyllen Nellis - Transformative Entrepreneurship: How Dyllen Nellis is Helping College Applicants Tell Their Specific StoriesDyllen Nellis is the Founder of Dyllen’s College Essay Advice, an award-winning online course where Dyllen empowers students to discover their sense of self and effectively communicate their personal values, experiences, and potential in well-crafted college essays. In addition to being a young entrepreneur, Dyllen is an undergraduate student at Stanford University. Today, Dyllen joins the show to discuss what inspired her to launch her business and the resources that helped her curate her course, the importance of highlighting the growth journey in a college essay, and why having a commitment mindset is so critical to su...
2022-09-1043 min
Power2LeadHEREpisode 20: Youth Entrepreneurs - Inside Scoop on the College Application ProcessMeet Dyllen Nellis! Dyllen is a college application consultant and undergraduate at Stanford University. She empowers students to discover their sense of self and effectively communicate their personal values, experiences, and potential in well-crafted college essays. We are so excited to have Dyllen on for our Youth Entrepreneurs Series. In this episode, we discuss the importance of promoting personal growth and self-confidence, the secret to college applications, and she shares her advice to high school and college girls on starting their own businesses.
2022-02-2322 min
Ending the DroughtBuffalo's Got Ink | Ending The DroughtWe have a special guest today! The man responsible for our awesome signed Fred Jackson Jersey giveaway is none other than Dyllen Ortega of Got Ink Buffalo. He joins us today to tell us all about his world, signed Buffalo Bills memorabilia, high profile player signings, and his interactions with the greatest sports fans in the world, right here in Buffalo!
We also talk about the upcoming season, starting with game one coming up this Sunday. We can't wait! GO BILLS!
If you want to meet the greats like Jim Kelly, Josh Allen, Bruce Smith...
2021-09-0948 min
E1 - College ScoopsEpisode 87: Students Helping Students with Guest Dyllen NellisOne of the stress points for high school students applying to college is finding their unique voice for the personal statement and supplemental essays. Standing out in a way that will highlight a student's strengths and their ability to contribute to a college community is essential. Dyllen Nellis experienced the same frustration and angst during her college application journey as she researched ways to craft a college essay that would stand out to an applications reader. During her sophomore year at Stanford she officially launched her business, College Essay Advice, as a way to help students of all backgrounds...
2021-08-3150 min
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StepUp Utah Title IV and More PodcastEpisode 7: Avoiding Scholarships Scams (with guest Dyllen Cafferty)In this month’s episode, we’re discussing how students can protect themselves from scholarship scams and find legitimate scholarship resources online.
2021-03-0209 min
Her JourneyTackling College Applications ft. Dyllen NellisDyllen Nellis is a visual artist and performer studying Art Practice and Symbolic Systems at Stanford University. She works across multiple disciplines ranging from traditional, digital, and experimental media, to musical theatre, dance, and singing/songwriting. In addition to her interest in art and tech, she is passionate about making college application strategies more accessible for students. As a college consultant, she creates educational content on YouTube, works individually with students, and has launched a comprehensive online college essay course at CollegeEssayAdvice.com.In this episode, Dyllen talks about her incredible background in various forms of art, along with her...
2021-02-2047 min
Virtual Reality by loginLA5K Subscribers, 600 Essays, 1 Stanford Gap Year and 1 Dyllen NellisDyllen Nellis is an artist, performer, entrepreneur, Stanford student currently taking a gap year, and overall awesome person. In this episode we talk about acid trees, how Stanford is not what it seems, the secret to college applications, and how she does it all. It's sure to be an awesome episode, so tune in on the platform of your choice!
To learn more about Dyllen, check out https://dyllennellis.com/
To get a head-start in the college application process, check out https://collegeessayadvice.com/
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2021-01-1130 min