The college application process doesn't have to be as hard as you think. Julie Kim is a college admissions consultant who helps middle and high school students "do it all": earn good grades, cultivate an empowering mindset for college and beyond, and get into the school of their dreams through finding their true passions.
Aileen and Julie reflect on their o ... Show More
Apr 12
If You’re Feeling Anxious About the World… Watch This
💫 Try Resonance—my app for daily meditations, affirmations & inner transformation. ✧ Try it free → https://resonance.lavendaire.com?utm_source=podcast (Enjoy 50% off your first month with code: SPARK50)If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stressed lately, you’re not a ... Show More
15m 3s
Nov 2023
Ep 32: College Admissions Made Simple: An Executive Function Approach to Success in College
<p>Applying for college can feel like a monumental, overwhelming task - and that’s because it is! There are so many deadlines, details, and steps that could be missed even by someone with fantastic Executive Function skills - but does it have to be? And then, once you get there, ... Show More
57m 36s
Feb 2024
88. How to Find Your Unique Voice in College Application Essays
<p>How do you capture an Admissions Officer’s attention through your college essays? On today’s episode, Nivanthi Karunaratne, a Graduate Coach at InGenius Prep, shares her personal journey of self-discovery through music and how it has influenced her approach in helping students ... Show More
24m 52s
Jan 2022
Episode 23: Junior Year Questions & Answers
As they begin their college search journey, high school juniors face a mountain of information about the admissions process. Hannah, Mark, and Jill answer some of the questions that are most frequently asked by juniors. They share strategies for learning about schools, maximizing ... Show More
22m 15s
Aug 2022
60. 11 College Admissions Myths: Debunking Common Misconceptions about the College Application Process
<p>On today’s episode, we chat with Padya Paramita, a Columba MFA graduate, InGenius Prep Graduate Coach, and writing professor at the University of New Haven. Padya and I break down 11 college admissions myths and misconceptions, including:</p>
<ul><li>MYTH #1 - True or False: L ... Show More
27m 55s
Jun 2023
How to be an adult – and how to raise one (w/ Julie Lythcott-Haims)
Whether it’s grades and test scores, cushy jobs or big salaries, our ideas of “success” tend to be incredibly narrow and often start incredibly early. Julie Lythcott-Haims is a New York Times bestselling author and former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford, and she is dedicated to help ... Show More
34m 27s
Dec 2020
Applying For College/Admissions Advice/Essay Tips
We talked to two college admission experts and asked about their best advice for getting into college. Doesn't matter if you're an underclassman, junior, or senior, this episode will help you a lot if you're thinking about applying to college. This is the last episode in our Back ... Show More
46m 15s
Aug 2024
How to be an adult - and how to raise one (w/ Julie Lythcott-Haims) (re-release)
Whether it’s grades and test scores, cushy jobs or big salaries, our ideas of “success” tend to be incredibly narrow and often start incredibly early. Julie Lythcott-Haims is a New York Times bestselling author and former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford, and she is dedicated to help ... Show More
35m 19s