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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.
Episodes
259 episodes
Imposter Syndrome, or Just Growth?
When you decide to grow, you set yourself up for challenging periods of awkwardness. You might feel like you are 'faking it' or that you don't belong, when really this is just the natural transition period when you grow.Listen to learn how ...
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Season 2
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Episode 218
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16:32
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Charitable Assumptions
In times of deep conflict and polarization, we can easily become triggered. But when an event occurs, we all respond based on our assumptions coming into the event. What if we chose to become more charitable in our assumptions? I be...
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Season 2
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Episode 217
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14:50
Ace Your Alumni Interview
Your alumni interview may be the first interview you've ever been a part of that felt like a high-stakes interview. I hope you realize after listening to this podcast episode that this interview should not be stressful either. But liste...
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Season 2
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Episode 216
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18:39
How to Demonstrate Leadership (training from the Global Impact Council)
If your high school is ultra competitive, and you don't want to step on the backs of your peers in order to land a leadership title, then this training is for you.There are many different ways to demonstrate leadership, and we discuss W...
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Season 2
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Episode 215
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46:45
Maximize your SAT/ACT Score
Learn how the top test takers prepare to get such outstanding scores. If you genuinely follow this approach, you can raise your test score by a significant margin within only 3 months.-----To register for the Ivy Lea...
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Season 2
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Episode 215
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16:53
Saisha Pal-- Pivot your Impact Project
Saisha walks us through her journey to an impact project that she is excited about. It took time, probing, and effort for her to land where she is today, and we get to listen in to discover how she has transformed a very frustrating, stressful ...
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Season 2
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Episode 214
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29:03
Leading a Cause with Ava DiNapoli
Ava has founded Junior Speakers and Voices Unmuted; two organizations designed to help others to find their voices and speak up. You can find her websites here:www.juniorspeakers.comwww.voicesunmuted.orgListen in to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 213
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35:57
How to Complete the Common App Workshop pt 2
Day 2 of our workshop helping teens understand what colleges are looking for and how to complete the five different sections of the Common App so you stand out to the admissions officers who read your applications.
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Season 2
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Episode 212
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1:49:10
How to Complete your Common App Workshop
This is day 1 of our workshop helping teens understand what colleges are looking for and how to complete the five different sections of the Common App so that admissions officers will be excited to admit you.Part two will follow next!
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Season 2
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Episode 211
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59:17
Common App Workshop & a New Cohort Opening
If you are stressed about how to best fill out the Common App, I have good news for you. I'll be hosting a free workshop to help you understand how to fit all five pieces of the Common App together. You might recognize this from a few ...
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Season 2
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Episode 210
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11:23
Essay Workshop Day 1 recording
For seniors-- it is time to get those essays done. Listen in to understand what role these essays play in your application, and how to avoid the most common mistakes. Also, stay tuned next week for part 2!-----
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Season 2
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Episode 209
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1:14:33
Sathvic Interview-- Research with Harvard & MIT Professors
Sathvic has advice that is wise beyond his years. He has landed multiple research opportunities and internships, including with professors from Harvard Medical School and MIT.He discusses exactly how he began the outreach, as well as de...
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Season 2
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Episode 208
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30:38
Holistic Common App Overview Pt. 2
How do each of the five sections of the Common App come together tell your story to the admissions officers?What are the most common mistakes people make as they prepare for college?We address these issues in a two-part podcast. Thi...
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Season 2
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Episode 207
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17:20
Holistic Common App Overview
How do each of the five sections of the Common App come together tell your story to the admissions officers? What are the most common mistakes people make as they prepare for college?We address these issues in a two-part podcast. Th...
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Season 2
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Episode 206
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43:04
Restricting or Driving Change?
How can we use business principles I learned at Harvard to improve our mentoring and increase our impact? I go over how to use Lewin's Force-field Analysis as mentors in the Global Impact Council.Mentors can use this to encourage mentee...
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Season 2
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Episode 205
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17:15
Essay Workshop-- Get it Written!
Now that exams have finished up, it is time to shift your focus to your college application essays. I will be hosting a workshop to help you get started, and to make sure that you avoid the biggest mistakes most people make in these essays....
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Season 2
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Episode 204
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12:12
Dealing with Disappointment
What do you do when both of your children work hard for an audition, and then one is chosen to perform, but the other is not selected? How should they each deal with the news?I find that musicians develop a unique ability to han...
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Season 2
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Episode 203
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17:23
Academic Considerations in the College Application
Is an A in a regular class, or a B in an honors/AP class more valuable for me?How do I decide how many APs to take?How do I schedule my classes in order to be as competitive as possible for college?Which high school shou...
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Season 2
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Episode 202
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24:58
Your Common App Audit-- urgent!
Are you stressed about what is coming when you fill out the Common Application? Do you worry that you might have gaps in your story that need to be filled, but don't know how to find them ahead of time?I will be hosting a masterclas...
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Season 2
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Episode 201
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9:00
Your Holistic College Application Audit
What gaps might exist in your future application? How can you find those gaps so you can fill them before it is too late?We go through each element of the Common Application to identify how to prepare for every section. ----...
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Season 2
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Episode 200
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17:20
NHS & Volunteering
Should you sign up for NHS? Is it worth the effort?What about volunteering in general? How much should I volunteer? How many hours is enough? Which type of volunteering is best for my application?Listen in to learn the answers to th...
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Season 2
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Episode 199
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17:24
So, Which College Should You Choose?
April for high school seniors can be a stressful time-- instead of worrying about which schools might admit their application, many seniors now have multiple acceptances, and are anxious to make sure that they make the right decision. L...
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Season 2
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Episode 198
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11:38
Begin Essay Prep Now (You'll Be Glad You Did)
If you are willing to spend a few minutes listening to this podcast now, you'll be equipped to save most of the stress coming your way when it comes time to write your essays. You'll need a notebook and a few minutes of time. Watch for ...
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Season 2
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Episode 197
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19:47
Info Session Ahead of March 2024 Ivy League Challenge Cohort
Join us to hear how to avoid the major mistakes most teens make in their college prep so you can gain an advantage in future college admissions.Registration is now open and will close before class begins on Saturday night.Register a...
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Season 2
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Episode 196
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1:07:32
From Dysfunction to Impact; Productivity for Teens
Do you ever feel like you don't have enough time? It is common for stressed teens and adults to say "I wish I had more time!"But actually, you don't need more time. You actually need more energy and better clarity. L...
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Season 2
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Episode 195
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19:20