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 →
Season 3, Episode 4: The College Search
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 →
Season 3, Episode 3: Recommendation Letters
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 →
Season 3, Episode 2: Supplemental Materials
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 →
Season 3, Episode 1: Application Season Recap
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 →
Season 2, Episode 10: Season Recap & Case Studies
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 →
Season 2, Episode 9: Motivational Strategies
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 →
Season 2, Episode 8: Special Guest (Dorothy Kang – Stanford University)
In this episode, we have a special guest, Dorothy Kang, one of our former students who just finished her first year at Stanford University. Listen in on some insider knowledge about Stanford University, the application, general tips and advice and answers to the questions below: Tell us about what you did in high school. What... Continue Reading →