Demystifying College Admissions

This episode is an extra special one as I'm joined by my husband, a Brown University graduate and practicing oral surgeon! He's here to share what he wishes he knew back in high school, from navigating the Ivy League experience to thriving in the intense world of surgical training

We've prepared questions that resonate with high school students and parents, including how to handle pressure and burnout, nav...

Do you ever feel that knot of anxiety tightening in your stomach just thinking about college admissions? Are you a student wrestling with the fear of rejection, the pressure to be perfect, or the daunting question of "what if I'm not good enough?" Today I want to talk about dealing with this fear and pressure, for both students and their parents when it comes to the college admissions process. 

In this epi...

Have you ever felt like perfect grades and sky-high SAT scores were the only ticket to your dream college? What if you could defy those odds? Today, you’ll meet Kira, a Passion Prep student who just landed her spot at the University of Virginia, her dream college despite facing GPA and test score challenges. 

How did she do it? In this episode, Kira opens up about her journey and we dive into the strategie...

Would you like to know how our students got accepted into Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges, especially in competitive fields such as Computer Science,  Pre-Med, and Pre-Law? Or, learn why you are actually decreasing your chances of getting accepted into your dream colleges without even realizing it? If you find yourself asking these questions, and are left yearning for the most robust strategies to help you stand out in...

Ever wonder what truly sets apart students who achieve their Ivy League dreams? Or, more broadly, what the hidden traits are of those who conquer any goal they set their mind to? 

Over the last 14 to 15 years, I have been able to collect 7 common traits of highly successful people who have accomplished their goals & dreams. In this episode, I reveal what they are and how they play a pivotal role in your co...

Are you not sure when is the right moment to dive into SAT or ACT prep? This is a question I get often, so I wanted to break it all down for you today based on each grade level.

In our latest episode, I reveal the best time to start preparing for these standardized tests, how diagnostic scores work and the academic factors that really matter when it comes to college applications. 

You may find...

Do you have to be a genius to get into Ivy League colleges? This is a question I get often, and I want to quickly debunk this myth for students (+parents) currently navigating their college admissions journey. More than ever, colleges now are looking for more than just quantitative factors, and in this episode, I discuss the often-overlooked qualitative factors that play a crucial role in the admissions decision-making...

In today's digital age, there’s no denying that social media has become an integral part of our lives. However, there's just so much going on in the world of social media and I’ve discovered students having a hard time managing all that comes with social media as it relates to college admissions. 

While there can be benefits to social media when it comes to college admissions, it can still be very tough. I...

Are you dreaming of attending your dream college and wondering what it takes to stand out in this competitive college admissions process? The answer isn't about doing everything all at once, but about having a strategic game plan and once you have a solid foundation in place first, you can focus on important action-steps that we execute inside our Passion Prep programs. 

Last week, I hosted a bonus trainin...

Identifying your major and building evidence(s) around it will help you stand out in the college admissions process, but do you select a hard major with a lesser chance of acceptance, or an easier one with a higher chance of getting accepted? This is a very nuanced topic because it depends on a lot of factors, and in this episode, I break it all down and reveal what you need to keep in mind when deciding on which major...

A few weeks ago, one of our outstanding Passion Prep students, Rebecca, reached out to share the exciting news that she had been accepted into Cornell University! She wanted to express her gratitude for the support and guidance she received from our Passion Prep program. Her story is so inspiring that I knew I had to invite her to the podcast to share her journey with you.

In this episode, you'll hear Rebe...

In this episode, I'm excited to share real-life case studies from our students who gained acceptance into some of the most prestigious and competitive colleges: Harvard, Columbia, and UC Berkeley. By highlighting these case studies, you'll gain valuable insights into the strategies and approaches our students used to successfully get into their dream schools through our program, the Accepted Club.

The reco...

I’m thrilled to introduce you to Tara, one of our outstanding Passion Prep students, as she shares her inspiring journey through the college admissions process. In this episode, Tara opens up about the overwhelming stress she initially felt, trying to juggle “all the things” to stand out. But as she soon discovered, it’s not about the sheer quantity of activities or test scores - it’s about quality, passion, and intell...

In today’s episode, I tackle the controversial question, “Should you apply to Ivy League colleges?” I break down the real value of these prestigious institutions and whether they’re truly worth the effort. Discover the key reasons people are drawn to Ivy League schools and what they can offer - if you’re ready to maximize the opportunity.

I hope you enjoy this episode, and I highly recommend that you regis...

I immigrated with my family to the United States from South Korea in third grade, and I’ve lived through what it feels like to navigate life and education in this country. My parents sacrificed so much to give me this opportunity to live, study and start my own business here, so in this episode, I wanted to share some of the big lessons that I’ve learned (so far!) in the hopes that you find them relatable, insightful a...

Today, we will be talking about a controversial topic - is an Ivy League/Top-tier college education actually worth it? Recently, DailyMail.com published a report detailing the links between Ivy League degrees and future earnings, and this immediately prompted me to pick up my microphone and voice my honest opinions. Sit back, grab a refreshing drink, and enjoy our latest episode as we talk deeper about the worth of a f...

To kick off another new episode, I will be sharing a recent Student Panel hosted with several of our Passion Project Bootcamp students. In this episode, our students share their unique college admissions journey and how they were able to find success throughout this process ultimately leading to acceptances to colleges such as Cornell University, UNC Chapel Hill, Emory University, NYU, and many more.

I hop...

The college admissions landscape is undergoing significant changes for the first time in history. For students to have a successful college application season, they must stay informed and be prepared for the latest policy changes in the world of college admissions. 

To kick off our new season for Demystifying College Admissions, I’ll take you through new college admissions trends students must watch out fo...

Every single episode we talk a lot about students’ passion and helping them find their interest and values, but today I want to focus on the role the families play in this process with my special guest, Elizabeth West of EWC College Consulting. 

In this great conversation with Elizabeth, we take a deeper look at the parents’ roles. You’ll discover the new college admission trends that we’re seeing, and she gives her be...