Ivy League Prep Academy Podcast

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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.

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NHS & Volunteering

Apr 22 2024 17 mins

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 these questions and more.-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our websiteTo follow on Instagram: @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our F

So, Which College Should You Choose?

Apr 14 2024 11 mins

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. Listen in to learn my advice about how to best make that decision, and to make sure that you end up loving your choice. -----To register for the Ivy

Begin Essay Prep Now (You'll Be Glad You Did)

Apr 08 2024 19 mins

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 these meaningful moments as they occur, and just keep track of them. By the time you need to write your essays, instead of stressing over

Info Session Ahead of March 2024 Ivy League Challenge Cohort

Mar 27 2024 67 mins

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 at TILC.to/register-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our websiteTo follow on Instagram: @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebo

From Dysfunction to Impact; Productivity for Teens

Mar 24 2024 19 mins

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. Listen in to discover why clarity and energy are more important that time.-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our websiteTo follow o

Middle School & Before; How to Prepare for College?

Mar 17 2024 19 mins

Because college is difficult to prepare for, many families want to begin early. But when they ask how to prepare, too often they are told that there is no reason to start so soon. Many people believe that college prep shouldn't begin until high school.But as long as we don't get stuck in the impressiveness trap, college prep can be healthy and wonderful. Listen in to hear

The Impressiveness Trap

Mar 10 2024 19 mins

Most ambitious teens (and their parents, if we're honest) ask the question "what's most ambitious to an admissions officer" early on in the process. They figure that they can sacrifice the things they are curious about for a few short years, then later when they get into their dream college they can start doing those things they love so much.Of course, being as

(How to) Make Learning Fun

Mar 03 2024 19 mins

Want to increase your chances of getting into Harvard? My suggestion for you is to cultivate a sincere love of learning. Figure out a way to inject genuine curiosity and excitement into your learning. But how? I've recently read Adam Grant's book Hidden Potential, and I love how a couple of his stories help explain how and why this is such a powerful solution.-----To regi

Community, Coaching, & the Ivy League Challenge

Feb 25 2024 17 mins

Parents are so important to teens' success. Even if you feel like your teens are annoyed by you, your efforts are very important. For many reasons, however, parents often have a hard time motivating or inspiring teens. Sometimes the teens assume that the parents are biased and can't see the teens objectively. Other times teens don't want to be controlled, and so they

When Should I Join the Ivy League Challenge?

Feb 18 2024 23 mins

For those who enjoy this podcast, one question remains very important-- when is the best time to join the Ivy League Challenge? Is grade 8, or 9, or 10, or some other grade the best time? What if my teen is too busy to add this class to his or her schedule?Or the opposite issue-- when is my teen old enough to join? I hope this episode will help answer those questions.-----To regist