Just Admit It!

S12, E1: How Can I Use AI to Help Me with College Prep?

AI tools like ChatGPT are everywhere — but how should students actually be using them in the college admissions process? In this episode, host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) and IvyWise counselor Rachel (formerly at Swarthmore) discuss how students can use AI responsibly to brainstorm, organize, and strengthen their applications without compromising authenticity or ethics.

S11, E10: Undergrad to Grad School: Your Year-by-Year Action Plan

Is grad school on your radar? Join host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) and IvyWise graduate school admissions expert Indhika (formerly at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service and McCourt School of Public Policy) as they break down what you should be doing in each year of your undergraduate career to prepare for successful graduate school applications.

S11, E9: From Campus to Courtroom: Your Undergrad Checklist for Law School Admissions

Planning to apply to law school? Host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) chats with IvyWise law school admissions expert Jeb (formerly at Columbia Law School) to reveal what you should be doing in each year of undergrad to maximize your chances of getting into your top-choice law schools.

S11, E8: Undergrad to MBA: The Ultimate Guide for Business School Admissions Success

Thinking of business school? Host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) sits down with IvyWise MBA admissions counselors Kayon (formerly at the MIT Sloan School of Management) and Nellie (formerly at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania) to detail what you should be doing in each year of your undergraduate career to prepare for top MBA programs.

S11, E7: Med School Prep: Your Undergrad Roadmap Year-by-Year

Dreaming of a career in medicine? Host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) joins IvyWise medical school admissions counselor Sarika (former Director of Admissions at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA) to break down what you should do through each year of undergrad to maximize your chances of getting into med school.

S11, E6: Building Your Profile: A Grade-by-Grade Guide to College Admissions Success

Wondering how to craft a compelling college applicant profile? This episode breaks it down, year by year! Join host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) as she speaks with expert IvyWise counselor Amy (formerly at Harvard) about strategically building your profile from freshman to senior year.

S11, E5: 8th Graders: Kickstart Your College Admissions Journey Now

College might seem far away, but eighth grade is the perfect time to start thinking about college prep! Host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) sits down with expert IvyWise counselors Juaquin (formerly at Occidental College) and Nat (formerly at NYU, NYU Abu Dhabi, and Skidmore College) to discuss what eighth graders need to know.

S11, E4: Set the Stage in 9th Grade: Your Freshman Year College Prep Checklist

Just starting high school? Host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) and IvyWise counselor Amy (formerly at Harvard) break down everything ninth graders need to know about the college admissions process. Discover how to lay a strong college prep foundation in your freshman year.

S11, E3: Sophomore Steps to College Admissions Success

Tenth grade is a pivotal year for college preparation, and this episode is your comprehensive guide! Join host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) as she sits down with expert IvyWise counselors Phuong (formerly at Babson College) and Rod (formerly at Case Western Reserve University) to break down exactly what sophomores need to do to build a strong foundation for college admissions.

S11, E2: Jumpstart Junior Year: College Prep in Full Gear

11th grade is the most critical year for college admissions! Host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) teams up with IvyWise experts Ernald (formerly at Princeton and Drexel) and Juaquin (formerly at Occidental College) to reveal the key college prep steps every junior needs to implement.

S11, E1: Senior Year, Have No Fear — Your College Admissions Checklist Is Here

Seniors, it's crunch time! Join host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) and IvyWise counselors Kayon (formerly at MIT and University of Rochester) and Scott (formerly at Yale) as they break down everything 12th graders need to do for college admissions. From perfecting applications to navigating deadlines, get expert advice to maximize your senior year success.

Semester 10: Episode 10: Christine G., Formerly at Boston University

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.

Semester 10: Episode 9: Chris, Former Associate Dean of Admissions at Wesleyan University

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.

Semester 10: Episode 8: Tasha, Formerly at Boston University and USC

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.

Semester 10: Episode 7: Amanda, Formerly at Brown and The New School

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.