Leading the Way:
CAP Podcast Explores What Makes This New Haven School a Top Choice
By Monica Vanover on August 18, 2025
Demystifying College Admission with John Durante
The college admissions process can feel overwhelming, opaque, and frustrating. The College Admissions Process Podcast demystifies the process, putting the power in your hands. Host John Durante travels from school to school speaking with the professionals who are making the admission decisions at some of the best colleges in the country.
“Our purpose,” says host John Durante, “is to serve you, the students and parents, so that you may gain insight straight from the people who ultimately make the decisions.”
If you want a leg up on the college admissions process while receiving application tips and other college advice, then the CAP Podcast is an absolute must-listen. Each episode offers tremendous insights, enaging conversations, and invaluable advice. Regardless of where you’re applying, CAP Pod demystifies every aspect of the college admissions process.
Explore every episode at: collegeadmissionstalk.com.
Inside SCSU Admissions with Nilvio Perez
Ever wonder what a college admissions advisor is looking for in a prospective student? In this insightful episode of the College Admissions Podcast, host John Durante speaks with Nilvio Perez, the Director of Admissions at Southern Connecticut State University, taking listeners inside the admissions process. Their wide-ranging conversation explores in depth the college experience at SCSU, touching on what sets Southern apart from other medium-sized colleges, the advantage of studying in New Haven, the college’s 225+ programs, its designation as a research university, and its commitment to accessibility, plus an inside look at the admissions process with one of the school’s admissions counselors, how to write a personal essay, test scores, and a whole lot more.
Listen now and be ready for college application season.
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Southern Connecticut State University welcomes big thinkers who want to ask the big questions. As Connecticut’s only Research 2-designated university, SCSU is a school that puts students at the heart of innovation, from the latest advances in autism research and education to probing the outer reaches of the cosmos. This teaching university with an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio prides itself on in-classroom instruction while giving students the space to explore what inspires them. Affordable, supportive, and accessible, SCSU is the place for the curious student looking for a life-changing education.
At SCSU, 225 plus academic programs, 150 clubs and organizations, and 19 NCAA Division II athletic programs await. Across Southern’s four schools—College of Education, School of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Health and Human Services—Southern has a program that will inspire any student. The university’s location just outside downtown New Haven provides students the culturally diverse experience of a larger university while maintaining the personal feel of a smaller school. If you dream of making the world a better place, you belong here at Southern. Come see why Southern Connecticut State University was named one of America’s Best Regional Universities by visiting the campus. Start planning today at SouthernCT.edu.
Dr. John Durante, principal of Syosset High School since 2010 and a proud Stony Brook University alumnus, has spent over 30 years in education as a teacher and administrator. In 2022, he launched The College Admissions Process Podcast, releasing over 300 episodes with representatives from top schools nationwide and sharing practical application tips. Widely recognized as a valuable resource for students, parents, and educators, the podcast reflects Dr. Durante’s passion for guiding students on their academic journeys—a commitment that has also earned his school national recognition and him numerous accolades.
About Host Dr. John Durante