University/Program Selection
The consultant presents a curated list of universities or academic programs that align with the client's profile and goals. They discuss admission requirements, curriculum, campus life, and potential career paths, helping the client narrow down their choices.
El consultor presenta una lista curada de universidades o programas académicos que se alinean con el perfil y los objetivos del cliente. Discuten los requisitos de admisión, el currículo, la vida en el campus y los posibles caminos profesionales, ayudando al cliente a acotar sus opciones.
Dialogue
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Vocabulary
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narrowed down
To reduce a large list to a smaller, more focused one. Use this when selecting options, like 'I've narrowed down the choices to three universities.'
Reducir una lista grande a una más pequeña y enfocada. Úsalo cuando seleccionas opciones, como 'He reducido las opciones a tres universidades.'
keen
Very interested or eager. It's a common way to show enthusiasm, as in 'I'm keen to learn more about this program.'
Muy interesado o ansioso. Es una forma común de mostrar entusiasmo, como en 'Estoy ansioso por aprender más sobre este programa.'
competitive
Involving strong rivalry, especially in admissions. Say 'The job market is competitive' to describe tough selection processes.
Que implica una fuerte rivalidad, especialmente en admisiones. Di 'El mercado laboral es competitivo' para describir procesos de selección difíciles.
curriculum
The subjects and courses offered in a program. Useful in education talks, like 'The curriculum includes lab work.'
Las asignaturas y cursos ofrecidos en un programa. Útil en charlas educativas, como 'El currículo incluye trabajos de laboratorio.'
holistic
Considering the whole person or situation, not just parts. In admissions, it means looking at grades, essays, and activities together.
Considerando a la persona o situación en su totalidad, no solo partes. En admisiones, significa mirar las calificaciones, ensayos y actividades juntas.
internship
A temporary job for gaining experience, often during studies. Common in career discussions: 'I got an internship at a company.'
Un trabajo temporal para ganar experiencia, a menudo durante los estudios. Común en discusiones de carrera: 'Conseguí unas prácticas en una empresa.'
career paths
Possible job routes after education. Use when planning future: 'What are the career paths in this field?'
Rutas laborales posibles después de la educación. Usar al planificar el futuro: '¿Cuáles son las carreras profesionales en este campo?'
delve into
To explore or study something in detail. Informal and useful for deeper discussions: 'Let's delve into the details.'
Explorar o estudiar algo en detalle. Informal y útil para discusiones más profundas: 'Profundicemos en los detalles.'
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Based on our last discussion about your interests and your strong academic record, I've narrowed down a few excellent programs for your consideration.
This sentence uses 'based on' to refer to previous information and shows polite professional advice. Useful for consultants or advisors summarizing client profiles; note the gerund 'narrowed down' after 'I've'.
Esta oración usa 'based on' para referirse a información previa y muestra un consejo profesional cortés. Útil para consultores o asesores que resumen perfiles de clientes; nota el gerundio 'narrowed down' después de 'I've'.
I'm really keen to see what you've found. I'm hoping to get a clearer picture today.
Expresses eagerness ('keen to') and future expectation ('hoping to'). Great for showing interest in meetings; 'get a clearer picture' is an idiom meaning to understand better.
Expresa entusiasmo ('keen to') y expectativa futura ('hoping to'). Genial para mostrar interés en reuniones;'get a clearer picture' es una expresión idiomática que significa entender mejor.
Their admissions are highly competitive, requiring a strong GPA and specific AP scores.
Describes requirements with a participial phrase ('requiring...'). Useful for explaining entry processes; 'highly competitive' emphasizes difficulty, common in academic contexts.
Describe requisitos con una frase participial ('requiring...'). Útil para explicar procesos de entrada; 'highly competitive' enfatiza la dificultad, común en contextos académicos.
What about something that balances strong academics with perhaps a slightly less intense admission process?
A polite suggestion using 'what about' for alternatives. 'Balances...with' shows comparison; helpful when seeking options that match preferences in discussions.
Una sugerencia educada usando 'what about' para alternativas. 'Balances...with' muestra comparación; útil al buscar opciones que coincidan con las preferencias en discusiones.
That's a valid point. In that case, consider the School of Environmental Sustainability at Loyola University Chicago.
Acknowledges an idea ('valid point') and suggests an alternative ('in that case'). Useful for responsive conversations; 'consider' invites thoughtful review.
Reconoce una idea ('valid point') y sugiere una alternativa ('in that case'). Útil para conversaciones responsivas; 'consider' invita a una revisión reflexiva.
Graduates often go into roles in environmental policy, urban planning, non-profit work, or corporate sustainability.
Lists career options with 'go into roles in' for job fields. Practical for discussing futures; note the parallel structure in the list for clarity.
Lista opciones de carrera con 'go into roles in' para campos laborales. Práctico para discutir futuros; nota la estructura paralela en la lista para claridad.
I'd love to explore the state university options too, just to ensure I'm keeping all my bases covered.
Shows politeness with 'I'd love to' and uses idiom 'keeping all my bases covered' meaning considering everything. Ideal for thorough decision-making talks.
Muestra cortesía con 'I'd love to' y usa la expresión idiomática 'keeping all my bases covered' que significa considerar todo. Ideal para charlas sobre toma de decisiones exhaustivas.
Let's delve into those next. We'll compare their program structures, typical four-year plans, and how their campus environments differ.
Proposes next steps with 'let's' for collaboration and lists items for comparison. Useful in planning sessions; 'delve into' means to examine deeply.
Propone próximos pasos con 'let's' para la colaboración y lista elementos para comparación. Útil en sesiones de planificación; 'delve into' significa examinar en profundidad.