Accepted: A College Admissions Podcast

Mar 02 2025 181 ep. 23 mins 2
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Tokyo Academics presents "Accepted: A College Admissions Podcast." This podcast is dedicated to delivering the unfiltered truth about applying to college in the 21st century.

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#176 - Interview with UC Admissions Reader Ryan Klohr: Part 1

Mar 02 2025 34 mins  
This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin sits down with Ryan Klohr, an experienced Admissions Reader at University of California Irvine and the prestigious QuestBridge organization, which partners with elite universities to provide substantial financial aid to high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds. Ryan also serves as a College Counselor a

#175 - Course Selection Strategies: Building Your Academic Profile for Top Universities

Feb 20 2025 32 mins  
This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin explores the critical role of course selection in college admissions, with a special focus on top-tier universities and the Ivy League. Our admissions experts break down how academic rigor influences your application, examining everything from foreign language requirements to advanced coursework selection. Whethe

#174 - The Georgia Tech Experience: Interview with Two Recent Alumni

Feb 13 2025 39 mins  
This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer welcomes two recent Georgia Tech alumni who share their firsthand experiences navigating one of America's premier STEM institutions. From their favorite engineering courses to groundbreaking research opportunities, these graduates offer an intimate look at academic life in the heart of Atlanta. They discuss how they bal

#173 - The Rise of Early Decision (Part 2)

Feb 09 2025 33 mins  
Join Tokyo Academics' Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin for Part 2 of her analysis of college admissions trends in 2024. In this second episode, Jennifer delves deeper into the strategic implications of early decision programs, providing essential guidance for students navigating early admissions outcomes. She covers critical topics including how universities have grown in

#172 - The Rise of Early Decision (Part 1)

Jan 30 2025 19 mins  
Join Tokyo Academics' Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin as she breaks down the major changes that shaped college admissions in 2024. In this first episode of a two-part series, Jennifer analyzes three critical trends: the growing influence of early decision programs, the return to mandatory standardized testing, and the looming demographic cliff's impact on acceptance rate

#171 - From Columbia to Harvard Law: A Conversation with Danielle Mikaelian (Part 2)

Jan 23 2025 18 mins  
Join Tokyo Academics' Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin for part two of her conversation with Harvard Law student Danielle Mikaelian. As a Dean's Scholar Prize recipient and executive board member of multiple Harvard Law journals, Danielle offers an insider's view of life at Harvard Law School. From her work with the Federal Reserve of Boston to her experience in Harvard's

#170 - From Columbia to Harvard Law: A Conversation with Danielle Mikaelian (Part 1)

Jan 17 2025 25 mins  
This week, Tokyo Academics' Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin sits down with Danielle Mikaelian, Columbia's 2021 Student of the Year and current Harvard Law student. In this first episode of their two-part conversation, they explore Danielle's journey through Columbia University as an English Literature major, from leading the Undergraduate Law Review to contributing acros

#169 - Summer Programs and Initial Deferment

Dec 25 2024 35 mins  
This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin navigates the complex landscape of summer programs for high school students. Drawing from her extensive 20-year experience in college admissions, Jennifer demystifies the selection process, evaluating everything from pre-college programs and research opportunities to internships and passion projects. She offers e

#168 - What Juniors Should Be Doing in December

Dec 22 2024 21 mins  
This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin shares invaluable insights on college preparation for high school juniors. As students approach this critical juncture in their academic journey, Jennifer breaks down the essential action items that can make a significant difference in their college admissions process. From strategic academic planning to extracur

#167 - Moonshots and Milestones: From TEDx to Caltech with Nikhita Penugonda

Dec 12 2024 35 mins  
This week, Tokyo Academics' Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin sits down with Nikhita Penugonda, Caltech Class of 2028, a former TEDx Speaker and passionate advocate for Girls in STEM. In this fascinating conversation, Nikhita shares her journey exploring the intersection of astrophysics and computer science, discussing her work to uncover the mysteries of the cosmos while