Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy Most Strategy for Top Colleges Is Wrong
Season 2 Episode 9
In this episode, we dismantle the mythology of overrated concepts in admissions counseling such as “demonstrated interest.” We show why most of what …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Why “Gifted & Talented” Programs Don’t Stand Out to Top Colleges
Season 2 Episode 8
Masterclass Registration – Oct 15th @ 7pm ET (Zoom)
In this episode, we tackle the question of whether “gifted and talented” programs and designations…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
The Hidden Odds Game of Elite Admissions
Season 2 Episode 7
Masterclass Registration – Oct 15th @ 7pm ET (Zoom)
Elite college admissions isn’t just about “getting to apply to Stanford” or “taking your shot at P…
8 months ago
App Deep Dive: From Hook to ED Strategy
Season 2 Episode 6
In this episode, we analyze the application strategy of a high-achieving student preparing to apply Early Decision in the 2025–26 cycle. We evaluate …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
App Teardown for Student Targeting Yale & Stanford
Season 2 Episode 5
In this episode, we break down the profile and application of a top student deciding between Yale/Stanford for early action in the upcoming 2025-26 a…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Most Overrated Aspects of College Admissions
Season 2 Episode 4
Much of what students and families worry about or hear in college admissions actually matters less than they know.
In this episode, we expose the mos…
1 year ago
10 Ways To Ruin Your Admission Odds
Season 2 Episode 3
In this episode, we flip the script and walk through the 10 fastest ways to sabotage your college admissions chances—so you can do the opposite.
From…
1 year ago
Is Legacy A Backdoor To The Ivy League?
Season 2 Episode 2
In this episode, we answer three listener questions on the following topics:
how to best strategically position a pre-law studenthow to take college c…1 year ago
3 Lies Admissions Officers Love to Tell
Season 2 Episode 1
In this episode, we reveal three common pieces of misinformation that admissions officers often convey to applicants and their families, breeding a f…
1 year ago
Exposing Top Private HS Matriculation Records
Season 1 Episode 21
In this episode, we perform a case study analysis on acceptance/matriculation data from one of the top private high schools in the U.S. and a well-kn…
1 year, 7 months ago