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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
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...
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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...
What To Do with Your Summer
In college admissions, summer serves a very important purpose.It’s one of the only times of year where your time is truly your own… and that makes it one of the clearest signals of who you are, what you value, and how you choose to opera...
Athletics & College Application Strategy
Does playing a sport actually help you get into a top college?The answer is more nuanced than most families realize.In this episode, we break down when athletics is a powerful advantage, when it doesn’t matter at all, and how to t...