Navigating College Admissions with Dr. Khia Thomas | Mamas In Progress Podcast - Episode #34

The Mamas speak with educational consultant and founder of @Admissionisms Dr. Khia Thomas about key tools and resources to help high schoolers successfully navigate the road to college. Dr. Khia Thomas is a proud graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and the University of Michigan, where she earned a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology.Thanks to her hard work, motivation, and persistence at Stanton College Preparatory School, in Jacksonville, Florida, she embarked on her college career with several academic scholarships under her belt. She graduated without having to pay a dime in college costs. She doubled down on a doctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan, which paid for virtually all costs associated with her Ph.D. program. As a psychologist, Dr. Khia forged an area of research expertise in adolescent development and the transition to adulthood, and has presented at national conferences and published in academic journals and texts. She began her post-graduate career in mental health research, and soon found herself longing to return to higher education. In 2011, she accepted a full-time faculty position at Broward College, and has earned high praise as a gifted teacher, mentor, and student advocate.For more on Dr. Khia:Visit admissionisms.comFollow on social @admissionismsFor more on Mamas In Progress:Follow on social @MamasInProgressSubscribe on YouTube @BlackOakTVSend an email  to [email protected]