For our final episode of this season, we've combined questions from the past month that we’ve received from our listeners, in addition to common questions we get during our community seminars and workshops. We will be covering questions such as: Academic Questions: How do I motivate my unmotivated child? Are AP’s more important than SAT IIs?... Continue Reading →
In this episode, we have a special guest, Julianne Kim, one of our current students who just got accepted into Columbia University and other Ivies. Julianne's General Academic Stats: - ACT: 36 - GPA: 4.7 (weighted), 3.98 (unweighted) Listen in on some insider knowledge about Columbia University, the application, general tips and advice and answers... Continue Reading →
In this episode, our team gets into the various secrets that you may our may not know about the college admissions process and how students need to start strategizing to improve their chances of admissions. We cover the following topics: What you may and may not know School Profile Teacher Recommendations Personality Fit/College themes Demonstrated... Continue Reading →
In a previous episode, we discussed general questions students have when creating their college list. After receiving more questions about the college search process and with our current Class of 2019 students starting to create their own lists, we decided to delve into the process in more detail during this episode by covering the following... Continue Reading →
In this episode, we discuss recommendation letters: when/how to submit, who to get them from, why they are important, etc. and most importantly, how students should start preparing for them! What is included in the college application process? How to upload? How do I choose the right teachers/professionals/etc.? How do I get close to my... Continue Reading →
In this episode, our team will be discussing what supplemental materials are and how to strategize and plan for submission. We delve into the different types of supplemental materials and cover the following topics and questions: What type of supplemental materials are there? College policies Who reviews supplements Supplemental deadlines How to upload? How do... Continue Reading →
Welcome back to our newest season of the Hall Pass Podcast! This season, we're excited to be bringing you more interesting content from inside the admissions office at top universities. In this episode, our team will review and evaluate this past application season and our overall thoughts and findings, including: UC Admissions Data Ivy League... Continue Reading →
In this episode, we will be using all of the topics we've covered throughout this season (college lists, athletic recruitment, accelerated programs, essays, etc.) to provide advice for our 2 students through case studies. Below is the data for our 2 students: Case Study #1: GPA: 3.5 UW, 4.2 W High School: Competitive HS in... Continue Reading →
Motivation by definition (according to the Business Dictionary) is the internal and external factors that stimulate desire and energy in people to be continually interested and committed to a job, role or subject, or to make an effort to attain a goal. Motivation results from the interaction of both conscious and unconscious factors such as the... Continue Reading →
