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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.

Semester 6: Episode 3: What Is MIT Like?

IvyWise counselors Katie (Former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at MIT) and Tasha (formerly at USC and Boston University) share insight into the academic offerings, campus life, and application process at MIT.

Semester 6: Episode 2: What Is Columbia University Like?

Eric (former admissions counselor at Columbia University) and Tasha (formerly at USC and Boston University) share insight into the academic offerings, campus life, and application process at Columbia.

Semester 6: Episode 1: What Is the U.S. Holistic College Admissions Rubric?

For Semester 6, IvyWise counselor Tasha (former International Admissions Officer at USC and Assistant Director of International Admissions at Boston University) takes over as host. Tasha will be asking her fellow IvyWise colleagues about the different elements of the holistic college admissions rubric and about some of their former institutions.
In this season opener, Tasha asks Tiffany (formerly at MIT) and Krista (formerly at Johns Hopkins University) to answer a foundational question: What is the U.S. holistic college admissions rubric?

Semester 5: Bonus Episode: What Should I Do if I Got Deferred?

While getting deferred can be confusing and disappointing, it is important to maintain a positive attitude and take action as soon as possible. Eric (former admissions counselor at Columbia University) and Tiffany (formerly at MIT) explain what a deferral means, why it happens, and what deferred students should do next.

Semester 5: Episode 11: How Can College Students Prepare for Grad School/the Workforce?

IvyWise Academic Advisor and Graduate School Admissions Counselor Indhika (formerly at Georgetown University), Kendra (former law school admissions counselor at Northeastern University), and Academic Advisor and MBA Admissions Counselor Nellie (formerly at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania) share their top tips for college students who are contemplating going to grad school and/or entering the workforce.

Semester 5: Episode 10: What Makes a Strong STEM and/or Pre-Med Student?

IvyWise counselors Juhn (formerly at Stanford University School of Medicine and UC Berkeley), Krista (formerly at Johns Hopkins University), and Rod (formerly at Case Western Reserve University) share their advice for students who are interested in pursuing STEM and/or pre-med tracks. They also address a question from one of our loyal listeners about which universities feed the most students to medical schools.