High School to Higher Ed: A Father/Daughter Perspective - Part 1: First Impressions Matter: How 9th Graders View College In this debut episode of our new pulse check series 'High School to Higher Ed: A Father/Daughter Perspective', hosts Emma and Kevin Cavanagh explore the college admissions process from a ninth grader's perspective. They discuss the early outreach from colleges, the influence of friends and family, the role of school counselors, and various platforms like Naviance and Niche that assist students in their college search. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of college admissions and the importance of understanding how young people perceive these processes.