Season 3

Semester 3: Episode 11: What Should I Do if I Got Deferred?

Receiving a deferral decision can be disappointing and confusing, but it’s important for students to stay positive and view it as a second chance to highlight their accomplishments. In this episode, IvyWise college admissions expert Tasha (formerly at USC and Boston University) and former Vanderbilt admissions officer Carolyn explain what a deferral means, why it happens, and what steps deferred students should take next.

Semester 3: Episode 10: What Should Students Do over Winter Break?

In this episode, IvyWise experts Christine (formerly at Yale and Georgetown) and Mike (formerly at Stanford University, NYU, and the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley) share advice on how students can stay on track with their college prep goals over winter break.

Semester 3: Episode 9: How Can Middle Schoolers Start Preparing for High School Now?

In this episode, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor Christine (formerly at Yale and Georgetown Universities) and Executive Functioning Coaches Lorenza and Nicki share advice on how middle schoolers can start preparing for high school now.

Semester 3: Episode 8: What Should 9th and 10th Graders Be Doing Now for College Prep?

In this episode, IvyWise college admissions experts Juaquin (formerly at Occidental College and Wesleyan University) and Robin (formerly at Georgetown and Vanderbilt) share advice on how high school freshmen and sophomores can plant the seeds for college prep now.

Semester 3: Episode 7: How Should Medical School Applicants Prepare for Interviews?

In this episode, IvyWise medical school admissions expert Juhn (formerly at Stanford University School of Medicine and UC Berkeley) and IvyWise College Admissions Counselor Christine (formerly at Yale and Georgetown) share advice on how med school applicants can prepare for their interviews.

Semester 3: Episode 5: Why Are Recommendation Letters Important?

In this episode, IvyWise college admissions experts Christine (formerly at Yale and Georgetown) and Robin (formerly at Georgetown) share advice on how students can cultivate strong relationships with their teachers, how they can choose which teachers to ask for recommendation letters, and when they should start asking for these letters.

Semester 3: Episode 4: How Can Students Start off the New School Year on the Right Foot?

Amidst all the uncertainty during this busy back-to-school season, it might be hard for students to stay organized with their assignments and activities. In this episode, IvyWise college prep expert Christine (Former Assistant Director of Admissions at Yale and Georgetown) and IvyWise Executive Functioning Coaches Lorenza and Nicki share advice on how students can develop their time management, organizational and study skills in order to start off the new school year on the best note possible.

Semester 3: Episode 3: What Do All the Different Application Rounds Mean?

Between Early Decision, Early Action, Restrictive Early Action, Single-Choice Early Action, Regular Decision and rolling admissions, there are numerous options for students to choose from when it comes to submitting college applications. In this episode, IvyWise college admissions expert Katie (formerly at MIT) and Krista, former Assistant Director of Admissions at Johns Hopkins University, explain what each application round entails and offer advice on how students can build their own best-fit college application strategies.

Season 3: Episode 2: How Do I Write a Great Personal Statement and Supplemental Essays?

In this episode, IvyWise college admissions expert Katie (formerly at MIT) talks with Zach (former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Boston College) about how to write a meaningful personal statement and impactful supplemental essays.

Semester 3: Episode 1: What Is the Common App?

In the Semester 3 opener, IvyWise college admissions experts Katie (formerly at MIT) and Mike (formerly at Stanford) discuss different elements of the Common Application, including demographic info, essays, the extracurricular activities section, and more! Drawing upon both personal and professional experiences with the platform, they share insight into how students can stand out to college admissions committees through the Common App.