Just Admit It!

Just Admit It: Semester 7: Episode 8: What is a hook?

IvyWise counselor Robin (formerly at Georgetown and Vanderbilt) and our host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) answer the question: What is a "hook" or a "hooked student"?

Semester 7: Episode 7: What is demonstrated interest?

IvyWise college admissions counselor Rod (formerly at Case Western Reserve University) and our host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) answer the question: What is demonstrated interest?

Semester 7: Episode 6: What does it mean to build your profile?

IvyWise counselors Rachel (formerly at Swarthmore College) and Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) answer the question: What does it mean to build your profile?

Semester 7: Episode 5: What’s the difference between ’test-optional’ and ’test-blind’?

IvyWise counselors Jenny (formerly at Washington University in St. Louis) and Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) discuss the differences between 'test-optional' and 'test-blind' admissions policies.

Semester 7: Episode 4: What are the different types of Early Action applications?

IvyWise counselor Robin (formerly at Georgetown and Vanderbilt Universities) and host Tasha (formerly at USC and Boston University) crack the code by breaking down Early Action application types.

Season 7: Episode 3: What are ”grit” and ”fit”?

IvyWise counselor Chris (formerly at Wesleyan University) and host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) answer the question: What are "grit" and "fit"?

Semester 7 Episode 2: What is a ”pointy” student?

In this episode, IvyWise counselor Alecia (formerly at Duke University) and our host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) answer the question: What is a "pointy" student?

Semester 7: Episode 1: What is an admissions committee?

In this episode, IvyWise counselor Tiffany (formerly at MIT and Colgate) and host Tasha (formerly at USC and Boston University) kick off Semester 7 by sharing insights into the admissions committee process. 

Semester 6: Episode 10: What is NYU like?

IvyWise college admissions counselor Nat (former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at NYU and NYU Abu Dhabi) shares insights into the academic offerings, campus life, and application process at New York University.

Semester 6: Episode 9: How should I tackle college application essay prompts?

In this episode, IvyWise counselors Robin (formerly at Georgetown and Vanderbilt Universities) and Tasha (formerly at USC and Boston University) share top tips on how to tackle college application essay prompts. 
 

Semester 6: Episode 8: What is Stanford University like?

IvyWise college admissions counselor Mike (formerly at Stanford University) shares insights into the academic offerings, campus life, and application process at Stanford.

Semester 6: Episode 7: Whom should I ask for letters of recommendation?

In this episode, IvyWise counselors Kim (formerly at UPenn) and Tasha (formerly at USC and Boston University) share insight into the importance of letters of recommendation.

Semester 6: Episode 6: What is Yale University like?

IvyWise college admissions counselors and Yale alumni Christine (former Assistant Director of Admissions at Yale and Georgetown Universities) and Scott (former Assistant Director of Admissions at Yale) share insights into the academic offerings, campus life, and application process at Yale University.

Semester 6: Episode 5: How important are transcripts and course rigor?

IvyWise college admissions counselors Robin (formerly at Georgetown and Vanderbilt Universities) and Tasha (formerly at USC and Boston University) answer a seemingly simple question: How important are transcripts and course rigor? They use examples and case studies to break down trends, the importance of course selection, and grades.

Semester 6: Episode 4: What’s going on with standardized testing?

IvyWise Master Tutor Carl and College Admissions Counselor Tasha discuss recent changes to the standardized testing landscape and share top test prep tips for college-bound students.