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Ivy League Prep Academy Podcast
Equipping you to successfully pursue the college of your dreams. I believe that the world needs every student to reach their full potential. College admittance shouldn't hold you back. I'm an educator and Harvard grad who has been in your shoes. I designed this podcast to accompany the Ivy League Challenge (my online course) to support my listeners. I've met with graduates, admissions officers, and professors to identify the criteria used to select candidates. I've crafted a road map for success and can share it with you.
Ivy League Prep Academy Podcast
Latest Episodes
How I got into UC Berkeley + Building Confidence in Elementary School
Ava beat the odds and got into UC Berkeley. Listen in to learn how she did that, despite having an application theme that is quite common (speech and debate).Part of her secret was empowering others to find their voice and gain the confi...
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She Chose Stanford Over Yale & Notre Dame-- Here’s How She Got There
Lizzie had every reason to choose Notre Dame.Her parents went there. She grew up loving the school. She was admitted early. For most students, that would have been the dream ending.But then Stanford and Yale said yes.In thi...
A fun exercise for making the most of your summer
Summer can either become a missed opportunity, or a powerful season of growth.In this episode, I share a clip from a class for students who have already completed the Ivy League Challenge. After students finish the ILC, they continue mee...
Before You Start Writing College Essays, Listen to This
Most students start their personal statement by asking, “What should I write about?”That’s the wrong starting point.In this episode, Steve explains why the topic is not the essay-- and why strong essays usually reveal three layers...
How Admissions Teams Actually Evaluate Applications
Most students believe the way to stand out in college admissions is simple:Do more.Achieve more.Be more impressive.But at the highest levels, that strategy is exactly what makes applications blend in.In this episode...