Podcast Episodes

Stanford Application Review

Season 1 Episode 20

In this deep dive episode, we analyze the profile and application of a current high school senior applying to Stanford. We pinpoint critical strategi…

1 year, 7 months ago

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“Help With My Vanderbilt Essay!” & Answering Other Student Qs

Season 1 Episode 19

In this episode, we return to the popular online forum Reddit to answer college admissions Qs from students across the country. In particular, we cov…

1 year, 8 months ago

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Application Strategy With HS Senior

Season 1 Episode 18

For the first time, we analyze the profile of a current HS senior targeting three top colleges: WashU, Vanderbilt, & Michigan.
While the student posse…

1 year, 8 months ago

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10 Ways To Build An Admissions Hook

Season 1 Episode 17

In this episode, we cover ten primary ways students can build their admissions hooks to differentiate their applications at top colleges, the pros/co…

1 year, 9 months ago

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Episode 16 — Do The PSAT & National Merit Matter?

Season 1 Episode 16

In this episode, we break down the timeline and significance of the PSAT and various National Merit awards associated with strong PSAT scores:

PSAT fo…

1 year, 9 months ago

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Episode 15 — Should You Contact Admissions Officers?

Season 1 Episode 15

In this episode, we dive into the many different types of “demonstrated interest” and the particular case of contacting admissions officers:

Why “demo…

1 year, 9 months ago

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Episode 14 — Application Red Flags To Avoid

Season 1 Episode 14

Admissions Masterclass

In this episode, we cover the much more strategic attitude—versus a purely “instructions-following” mindset—students should tak…

1 year, 10 months ago

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Episode 13 — The Truth About Summer Programs

Season 1 Episode 13

Admissions Masterclass

Think college summer programs are helping your case for admission to highly selective schools?
Think again.
In this episode, we …

1 year, 10 months ago

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Episode 12 — An Extraordinary Applicant?

Season 1 Episode 12

Admissions Masterclass

In this episode, we dissect the candidacy of a student from the Wall Street Journal piece, "To Get Into The Ivy League, Extraor…

1 year, 10 months ago

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Episode 11 — “What Are My College Chances?” & Other Student Qs

Season 1 Episode 11

In this episode, we respond to questions in the popular online forum Reddit from students across the country. In particular, we cover answers to the …

1 year, 10 months ago

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