Just Admit It!
Ready for the truth about college admissions? IvyWise’s Just Admit It! podcast features the most straightforward, practical, and up-to-date higher ed information and college prep advice for students, families, and educators around the world who are navigating the complex and competitive admissions process.
Episodes
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Semester 10: Episode 10: Christine G., Formerly at Boston University
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Just Admit It! host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) connects with counselor Christine G. (also formerly at Boston University) to hear how her admissions and professional recruitment experience informs her counseling style.
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Just Admit It! host, Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) sits down with Chris (former Associate Dean of Admissions at Wesleyan University) to hear about how his three-decade career in admissions informs his work as an IvyWise counselor.
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Semester 10: Episode 8: Tasha, Formerly at Boston University and USC
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Just Admit It! host, Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) goes to the other side of the mic! Counselor Christine (formerly at Yale and Georgetown) interviews Tasha about her admissions experience and about her priorities as an IvyWise counselor.
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Semester 10: Episode 7: Amanda, Formerly at Brown and The New School
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Just Admit It! host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) sits down with IvyWise Counselor Amanda (formerly at Brown University and The New School) to hear about her favorite parts of the admissions cycle and the approach she brings to her counseling.
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Just Admit It! host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) speaks with IvyWise counselor Christine (formerly at Yale and Georgetown) to learn about the breadth and depth of her professional experience.
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Just Admit It! host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) sits down with IvyWise counselor Rachel (formerly at Swarthmore College) to hear about her admissions experience on the road and on campus, as well as her favorite and least favorite parts of the admission process.
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Just Admit It! host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) shines a spotlight on IvyWise Counselor Rod (formerly at Case Western Reserve University) to hear about his extensive admissions recruitment experience and what he loves most about the college admissions world.
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Semester 10: Episode 3: Amy, Former Admissions and Financial Aid Officer at Harvard
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Just Admit It! host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) sits down with IvyWise Counselor Amy (formerly at Harvard) to hear about her favorite parts of the admissions process and why she loves counseling students.
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Semester 10: Episode 2: Lloyd, Formerly at Yale and Vassar
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Just Admit It! host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) sits down with IvyWise Counselor Lloyd (formerly at Yale and Vassar) to hear about his wide breadth of experience and his favorite part of the application process.
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Just Admit It! host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) shines the spotlight on IvyWise counselor Alecia (formerly at Duke University) and learns about her experience, expertise, and more.
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Semester 9: Episode 8: Social Media for Success
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Just Admit It! host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) and Eric (former admissions counselor at Columbia University and the New School) discuss how students can leverage social media in their college admissions process to elevate their profiles.
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Semester 9: Episode 7: Academic Enrichment Beyond School Walls
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Just Admit It! host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) teams up with Eric (former admissions counselor at Columbia University and The New School) to break down the ways that academic enrichment can strengthen a student’s college admissions profile.
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Just Admit It! host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) chats with IvyWise Counselor Nat (Formerly at NYU) to discuss the importance of volunteer opportunities to build your student profile.
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Semester 9: Episode 5: Leadership 101 — Essential Skills to Make an Impact
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Just Admit It! host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) chats with IvyWise counselor James (formerly at USC, USC Marshall School of Business, University of Illinois-Chicago, and University of Utah) about the importance of leadership in making a strong student profile for college admissions.
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Semester 9: Episode 4: From Interest to Expertise — Leveraging Research Mentorship
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Just Admit It! host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) chats with IvyWise Research Mentor Maya (Ph.D. candidate at Northwestern University) about the value of conducting research during high school to build your profile.

IvyWise
With over 410 years of combined admissions experience at some of the top institutions around the world, IvyWise’s college admissions experts know what it takes to get into your top-choice universities. From brainstorming personal statement essay topics and building test prep strategies, to creating a balanced college list and choosing impactful extracurricular activities, our former Deans and Directors of admission tell it like it really is and provide insight into what colleges are really looking for.