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Episodes
Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
In this episode, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor Mari (formerly at MIT), Executive Functioning Team Leader Lorenza, and Executive Functioning Coach Nicki share advice on how parents can support their children through their educational journeys while still helping them become independent learners and extraordinary students.
Thursday May 19, 2022
Semester 4: Episode 10: What Different Types of Universities Are There?
Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
With over 3,000 four-year institutions in the U.S., it can be challenging for students to know where to start when researching universities to build their balanced college lists. There are so many different factors to consider, such as size, location and campus culture. In this episode, IvyWise college admissions counselors Carolyn (formerly at Vanderbilt), Krista (formerly at Johns Hopkins) and Tasha (formerly at USC and Boston University) shed light on all sorts of different institutions, including public vs private; rural vs suburban vs urban; small vs medium vs large; liberal arts colleges, arts colleges, institutes of technology and colleges with religious affiliations; single-sex colleges; HBCUs; and military academies!
Thursday May 12, 2022
Semester 4: Episode 9: How Can I Prepare My Student for Self-Advocacy?
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
It’s important for students to build a strong foundation in order to succeed throughout school, college, and life! In this episode, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor and WiseStart™ Counselor Christine (formerly at Yale and Georgetown) and Executive Functioning Coach Nicki share advice on how parents, teachers, and other educators can help students prepare for self-advocacy.
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thinking about going to med school? In this episode, IvyWise admissions experts Juhn (former MD Admissions Officer at Stanford University School of Medicine and Pre-Medical Advisor at UC Berkeley) and Katie (former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at MIT) discuss the medical school admissions process, focusing on the process for non-traditional programs, such as BS/MD programs.
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Semester 4: Episode 7: What Does "Holistic Review" Really Mean?
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Most U.S. universities use a ‘holistic review’ process when evaluating applications, meaning admissions committees place emphasis on the student as a whole person. Colleges want to build well-rounded classes made up of specialists who can contribute to the campus communities in ways other than just academic performance. In this episode, IvyWise college admissions experts Krista (formerly at Johns Hopkins University) and Tiffany (formerly at MIT, the University of Virginia, and Colgate University) break down what the holistic review process entails and how universities build their first-year classes!
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Semester 4: Episode 6: How Can Juniors Prepare for Senior Year?
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Junior year is one of the most critical college prep years, and with the Common App having already announced the personal statement essay prompts for the upcoming college admissions cycle, current juniors have the opportunity to get a head start on their essays before the rigors of senior year. In this episode, IvyWise college admissions experts Mike (formerly at Stanford, NYU, and the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley) and Tasha (formerly at USC and Boston University) share their top tips on how high school juniors can prepare for senior year and the college application process!
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Semester 4: Episode 5: Should I Take a Gap Year?
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Gap years are becoming increasingly popular: Many students are deferring college admission for a year to study, travel, work or volunteer. In this episode, IvyWise college admissions experts Katie (formerly at MIT) and Nat (formerly at NYU, NYU Abu Dhabi, and Skidmore College) share advice on how students can determine if taking a gap year is the right decision for them – and offer tips on how to make the most of a gap year!
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Semester 4: Episode 4: How Do I Choose My Best-Fit Admissions Offer?
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
There are many factors for students and families to consider when deciding where to enroll! It’s also important to realize that priorities might have changed in the months leading up to admission decisions, so a university that was once a top choice could easily end up at the bottom of a student’s list after decision notifications come in. In this episode, IvyWise college admissions experts Christine (formerly at Yale and Georgetown Universities), Eric (formerly at Columbia University and The New School), and Victoria (formerly at The University of Chicago and Sarah Lawrence College) share tips to help students choose their best-fit admissions offers!
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Semester 4: Episode 3: How Can I Make the Most of Campus Visits?
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Visiting campuses – whether virtually or in-person – is a crucial part of the college prep process! In this episode, IvyWise counsellors Eric (formerly at Columbia University and The New School), Mike (formerly at Stanford University), and Rachel (formerly at Swarthmore College) share advice on how students and families can make the most of their college tours.
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Semester 4: Episode 2: What Should I Do Over Spring and Summer Breaks?
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
As we start getting ready for warmer weather, many students might be wondering how they can have productive and impactful spring and summer breaks. In this episode, IvyWise college admissions experts Krista (Former Assistant Director of Admissions at Johns Hopkins University), Mike (Former Assistant Director of Admissions at Stanford University), and Tiffany (Former Assistant Director of Admissions at MIT) share advice on how high school students can continue to explore their interests – and stay on track with their college admissions goals – over the upcoming school breaks.
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Semester 4: Episode 1: Should I Transfer?
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
In the Semester 4 opener, IvyWise college admissions experts Mike (Former Assistant Director of Admissions at Stanford University), Amy (Former Associate Director of Admissions at Bucknell University), and Juaquin (Former Admissions Officer at Occidental College) discuss compelling reasons to transfer to a different college, what the transfer admissions process entails, and how to make the most of your time at your current institution.