Demystifying College Admissions: Recent Episodes
Julie Kim
I’m Julie Kim, and I’m the host of Demystifying College Admissions. Look, I’ve been there before! Navigating through the college admissions process is overwhelming, confusing and ultimately stressful.
This podcast is designed to inspire high school students to identify their passions, learn all about the most updated college admissions strategies, with guests and experts from all industries!
And the best part is we’ll also dive into mental health so that this podcast will be a healthy, safe, and vulnerable space for all teens and parents out there!
Is your child a strong student who freezes up on test day? Are you wondering if relying on "test-optional" policies is a safe strategy—or a silent risk for top-tier college applications? And with the SAT moving fully digital and adaptive, why are so many high-achieving students scoring lower than on their practice exams?
Welcome to the very first episode of The Modern K-12 (formerly Demystifying College Admissions)!
To kick off this new era, host Julie Kim is joined by two premier test-prep experts: Amy Seeley (Seeley Test Pros) and Mike Bergin (Chariot Learning), co-hosts of the popular Tests and the Rest podcast. Together, they pull back the curtain on the changing landscape of standardized testing, demystify digital SAT adaptive scoring, and share actionable strategies to help your student showcase their true potential.
🚨 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT & FREE LIVE TRAINING The college admissions landscape is shifting faster than ever with new testing policies, hyper-competition, and AI integration. Don't navigate these changes blindly!
Join Julie for the Back-To-School Free Live Training: The 2026 Admissions Playbook on Tuesday, August 18th.
What you'll gain:
- Deep-dive evaluation of current portfolio strategies.
- Clear action steps for new testing policies and trends.
- A roadmap to make your student's application stand out authentically.
👉 Click Here to Reserve Your Free Spot for the August 18th Live Training!
🎧 What You'll Learn in This Episode * The Test-Optional Trap: Why withholding test scores at selective schools can work against you and what admissions committees quietly infer. * Unlocking the Common Data Set: How to verify what admitted students are actually submitting—regardless of what tour guides tell you. * Myth Busting "Bad Test Takers": Why low test scores usually stem from knowledge or strategy gaps (and why that's great news for score growth). * The Score Submission Framework: Amy's decision-tree strategy to determine whether submitting your score helps or hurts your odds. * The #1 Long-Term Prep Habit: What students in grades 3–11 should focus on every day to effortlessly build SAT/ACT readiness. * Digital Screen vs. Real Books: Why digital SAT prep requires physical book reading to build high-level reading stamina. * The Adaptive SAT Surprise: Why the digital SAT feels so much harder on test day and how to structure a timeline that beats test fatigue. * Breaking the 1500 Plateau: Key strategic adjustments for high-performing students stuck at top-tier score ceilings.
💡 Notable Quotes "If a school is still test-optional and you withhold scores, you're signaling—whether you mean to or not—that your test scores would be below the 25th percentile of their incoming freshman class."
— Mike Bergin
"They have to be very certain that by not submitting a test score, those other 'cookies' in the portfolio are large enough to fill that space."
— Amy Seeley
"Working on reading skills and vocabulary acquisition is the single most important thing a student can do from 3rd grade all the way through 11th grade."
— Amy Seeley
🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned * Free Back-To-School Training (Aug 18): Register Here * Passion Project Bootcamp (1-Year Group Consulting): Learn More & Apply * PPBC Self-Paced Online Course: Enroll Now * Connect with Amy Seeley: Seeley Test Pros * Connect with Mike Bergin: Chariot Learning | TestBright * Listen to Amy & Mike's Podcast: Tests and the Rest
📩 Connect With Us * Instagram: @passion_prep * Support Email: info@passionprep.com
Are you a student with a big passion for science, but you’re feeling totally overwhelmed by the college admissions process? Are you wondering if competitions like ISEF are actually worth your time, or how you can even get a busy professor to mentor your research project?
In today’s episode, we’re doing one of my favorite things: pulling back the curtain on a real-life coaching call with one of our brilliant Passion Project Bootcamp students! She is so organized, and she had a ton of great questions about science competitions and how to find mentors. So, you’ll get to hear the step-by-step process we go through together.
You'll discover why timing is everything for competitions, get our proven strategy for reaching out to professors, and learn how to make all your extracurriculars, from volunteering to even SAT tutoring, really stand out on your application. Get ready to turn your passion into a standout college application that truly impresses admissions officers!
I wanted to let you know that I have a Back-To-School - Live Free Training that I’m hosting, and you can register now at www.passionprep.com/live. This training focuses on new trends, new policies and how you can best prepare yourself or your child for your college admissions process. So make sure you register and we hope to see you inside.
Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college https://passionprep.com/bootcamp!
If you are looking for a more affordable way to level-up your college admissions strategies, we’ve officially launched our PPBC: A Self-Paced Online Course. This digital, step-by-step course will help you build a strong college admissions gameplan, select the right extracurriculars, brainstorm & execute your unique Passion Project, create your resume, and much more: https://passionprep.teachable.com/p/ppbc-self-paced-online-course.
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
Is summer winding down and you're feeling the back-to-school jitters? Wondering how to navigate college admissions, whether you're a freshman just starting out or a senior facing big deadlines? We’ve got you covered! Today, we're diving into essential August checklists for every high schooler.
Since it's already August, this episode is perfectly timed to give you a clear roadmap of what you should be working on as you prepare for the new academic year. We've divided the content into two key categories: a tailored checklist for 9th through 11th graders and a completely different game plan for seniors.
If you enjoy this format, keep tuning in! We just might be releasing monthly checklist episodes to keep you on track throughout the year. And of course, if you need more individualized guidance with your college admissions journey, we're always here to help you find the right program within Passion Prep. Ready for close, personalized support? That option is available for August, and you can reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com, and we’ll be back with a brand-new podcast episode next week, so don't miss it.
Before we dive into this checklist episode, I wanted to let you know that we are hosting a Free Live Training this Wednesday (August 6th). You can register now at www.passionprep.com/live and I'll walk you through 5 major mistakes that students are making that could decrease their chances of getting accepted, what's changing with the Ivy League and Top-tier college admissions landscape, and the exact 3-step framework my students used to get into Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Columbia, UCLA, NYU, and many more.
Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college https://passionprep.com/bootcamp!
If you are looking for a more affordable way to level-up your college admissions strategies, we’ve officially launched our PPBC: A Self-Paced Online Course. This digital, step-by-step course will help you build a strong college admissions gameplan, select the right extracurriculars, brainstorm & execute your unique Passion Project, create your resume, and much more: https://passionprep.teachable.com/p/ppbc-self-paced-online-course.
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
Are you a rising high school student wondering how to tackle the daunting college admissions process? Or perhaps you're a parent seeking insider strategies to help your child stand out? If so, you’re going to love this one! These are my favorite types of episodes to bring you, where I pull back the curtain on a live coaching session with a real Passion Prep student and share what happens when planning for Ivy League admission starts early.
Today, you'll hear how I help students overcome the fear of starting high school, strategically selecting 9th-grade classes, and developing those truly compelling Passion Projects that make an impact. This isn't just theory; it's real-time, personalized guidance you can learn from too.
Get ready to grab some invaluable insights into building a strong foundation for college success, straight from our student's own journey!
Before we dive into this PPBC coaching call, I wanted to let you know that we are hosting a Free Live Training tomorrow (July 30th). You can register now at www.passionprep.com/live and I'll walk you through 5 major mistakes that students are making that could decrease their chances of getting accepted, what's changing with the Ivy League and Top-tier college admissions landscape, and the exact 3-step framework my students used to get into Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Columbia, UCLA, NYU, and many more.
Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college https://passionprep.com/bootcamp!
If you are looking for a more affordable way to level-up your college admissions strategies, we’ve officially launched our PPBC: A Self-Paced Online Course. This digital, step-by-step course will help you build a strong college admissions gameplan, select the right extracurriculars, brainstorm & execute your unique Passion Project, create your resume, and much more: https://passionprep.teachable.com/p/ppbc-self-paced-online-course.
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
This episode is an extra special one as I'm joined by my husband, a Brown University graduate and practicing oral surgeon! He's here to share what he wishes he knew back in high school, from navigating the Ivy League experience to thriving in the intense world of surgical training
We've prepared questions that resonate with high school students and parents, including how to handle pressure and burnout, navigating doubt on your college admissions journey, exploring different oral surgery pathways, and how our definitions of success have evolved.
Whether you're a high school student dreaming of an Ivy League or Top-tier school, a parent wondering what it really takes to support your child through the process, or someone curious about the journey from high school to surgeon life, this episode is for you.
Before we dive into this fun interview with my husband, I wanted to let you know that we are hosting a free live training this coming Wednesday. You can register now at www.passionprep.com/live and I'll walk you through 5 major mistakes that students are making that could decrease their chances of getting accepted, what's changing with the Ivy League and Top-tier college admissions landscape, and the exact 3-step framework my students used to get into Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Columbia, UCLA, NYU, and many more.
Additionally, we’ve officially launched our Passion Project Bootcamp: A : Self-Paced Online Course. This digital, step-by-step course will help you build a strong college admissions gameplan, select the right extracurriculars, brainstorm & execute your unique Passion Project, create your resume, and much more: https://passionprep.teachable.com/p/ppbc-self-paced-online-course.
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
Do you ever feel that knot of anxiety tightening in your stomach just thinking about college admissions? Are you a student wrestling with the fear of rejection, the pressure to be perfect, or the daunting question of "what if I'm not good enough?" Today I want to talk about dealing with this fear and pressure, for both students and their parents when it comes to the college admissions process.
In this episode, I share my own story and the reasons why I coach our students to set big goals, plus I reveal how I shifted my mindset to deal with the pressure and uncertainty - all while growing myself by embracing all the possibilities.
It’s my intention that this gives a perspective shift that will help you and your parents navigate the college admissions process with more confidence, less stress, and a renewed sense of purpose!
Before we get started, for those of you who want to learn more about how we help our students get into their dream Ivy League and Top-tier colleges, you can start with our Free Intro Training at www.passionprep.com/masterclass.
Additionally, we’ve officially launched our PPBC: Self-Paced Online Course. This digital, step-by-step course will help you build a strong college admissions gameplan, select the right extracurriculars, brainstorm & execute your unique Passion Project, create your resume, and much more: https://passionprep.teachable.com/p/ppbc-self-paced-online-course.
Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp 2025 - Waitlist, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. We are currently closed but you’ll be notified when we open up this summer: https://passionprep.com/ppbcwaitlist/! As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
Have you ever felt like perfect grades and sky-high SAT scores were the only ticket to your dream college? What if you could defy those odds? Today, you’ll meet Kira, a Passion Prep student who just landed her spot at the University of Virginia, her dream college despite facing GPA and test score challenges.
How did she do it? In this episode, Kira opens up about her journey and we dive into the strategies and insights that helped her stand out, even without "perfect" stats. If you're looking to demystify the path to Top-tier colleges and discover how to craft an application that truly shines, you won't want to miss this!
Before we get started, for those of you who want to learn more about how we help our students get into their dream Ivy League and Top-tier colleges, you can start with our Free Intro Training at www.passionprep.com/masterclass.
Additionally, if you are looking for more 1:1 support, our VIP College Counseling Program - Waitlist is now available. We are currently at full capacity at this moment, but once you join our waitlist, you will be notified when our spots open up. You can fill out our application & join our waitlist using our link at www.passionprep.com/vip-college-counseling-program.
Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp 2025, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college at https://passionprep.com/bootcamp!
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
Would you like to know how our students got accepted into Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges, especially in competitive fields such as Computer Science, Pre-Med, and Pre-Law? Or, learn why you are actually decreasing your chances of getting accepted into your dream colleges without even realizing it? If you find yourself asking these questions, and are left yearning for the most robust strategies to help you stand out in this competitive landscape, this episode is perfect for you.
Today, I’m sharing the audio of the Free Live Training that I just hosted last week, where I revealed our brand new presentation on 5 proven college admission strategies you must implement in order for you to stand out and get accepted into your dream colleges.
By implementing at least one of these 5 strategies I share, and taking action correctly, you will see a dramatic difference in the way you view & approach your own college admissions journey.
I’m hosting a Free Live Workshop this Wednesday, March 12th that I highly recommend you attend. During this live training, you’ll learn 5 Proven College Admissions Strategies That Got My Students Accepted Into Ivy League & Top-tier Colleges In 2024. You’ll also learn about the latest trends that we’re seeing in college admissions, along with any recent policy changes occuring in the college admissions landscape. I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//!
Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp 2025, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college at https://passionprep.com/bootcamp!
Also, every year I work with a select 10 students with the college essay and application process, and our application to the program is going to go live in a few days for the Class of 2026 students. This intensive program starts in March 2025 and ends next January 2026, and you can reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com for the application. Please note, if you are not our current Passion Prep student, we're going to give priority to our students first, as availability is very limited.
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
Ever wonder what truly sets apart students who achieve their Ivy League dreams? Or, more broadly, what the hidden traits are of those who conquer any goal they set their mind to?
Over the last 14 to 15 years, I have been able to collect 7 common traits of highly successful people who have accomplished their goals & dreams. In this episode, I reveal what they are and how they play a pivotal role in your college admissions journey, and your future!
I’m hosting a Free Live Workshop this Wednesday, March 5th + the following Wednesday, March 12th that I highly recommend you attend. During this live training, you’ll learn 5 Proven College Admissions Strategies That Got My Students Accepted Into Ivy League & Top-tier Colleges In 2024. You’ll also learn about the latest trends that we’re seeing in college admissions, along with any recent policy changes occuring in the college admissions landscape. I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//!
Every year I work with a select 10 students with the college essay and application process, and our application to the program is going to go live in a few days for the Class of 2026 students. This intensive program starts in March 2025 and ends next January 2026, and you can reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com for the application. Please note, if you are not our current Passion Prep student, we're going to give priority to our students first, as availability is very limited.
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
Are you not sure when is the right moment to dive into SAT or ACT prep? This is a question I get often, so I wanted to break it all down for you today based on each grade level.
In our latest episode, I reveal the best time to start preparing for these standardized tests, how diagnostic scores work and the academic factors that really matter when it comes to college applications.
You may find this episode a little bit more instructional in nature and requires more technical strategies, but I find it helpful to have one of these episodes every so often. Regardless of which grade you’re in right now, what I will share today will give you the guidance you need to navigate the SAT and ACT with more confidence!
I’m also hosting a free live workshop this coming Wednesday that I highly recommend you attend. During this training, you’ll learn 3 high-level strategies you must implement to get accepted into your dream colleges, new trends that we’re seeing in college admissions, along with any recent policy changes occuring in the college admissions landscape. I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//!
If you want more individualized college admissions support, we have our 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program that is one year long called the Accepted Club. Inside this program, we’ll focus on providing you with the best individualized support by focusing on your passion, strength and potential. Your support will include 8 x 1:1 Sessions via Zoom, Unlimited Email Support with our coaches, and Weekly Office Hours to answer any questions you have about your college admissions journey. Start your journey to your dream college here: https://passionprep.com/acceptedclub/!
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
Do you have to be a genius to get into Ivy League colleges? This is a question I get often, and I want to quickly debunk this myth for students (+parents) currently navigating their college admissions journey. More than ever, colleges now are looking for more than just quantitative factors, and in this episode, I discuss the often-overlooked qualitative factors that play a crucial role in the admissions decision-making process.
So, if this is a myth that has been holding you back from aiming for Ivy League or Top-tier colleges that you had your eyes on, then this episode is going to be very beneficial to you!
I’m also hosting a free live workshop this coming Wednesday that I highly recommend you attend. During this training, you’ll learn 3 high-level strategies you must implement to get accepted into your dream colleges, new trends that we’re seeing in college admissions, along with any recent policy changes occuring in the college admissions landscape. I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//!
If you want more individualized college admissions support, we have our 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program that is one year long called the Accepted Club. Inside this program, we’ll focus on providing you with the best individualized support by focusing on your passion, strength and potential. Your support will include 8 x 1:1 Sessions via Zoom, Unlimited Email Support with our coaches, and Weekly Office Hours to answer any questions you have about your college admissions journey. Start your journey to your dream college here: https://passionprep.com/acceptedclub/! As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
In today's digital age, there’s no denying that social media has become an integral part of our lives. However, there's just so much going on in the world of social media and I’ve discovered students having a hard time managing all that comes with social media as it relates to college admissions.
While there can be benefits to social media when it comes to college admissions, it can still be very tough. In our latest episode, I reveal 3 pros and cons of social media in the college admissions space, and I share how you can begin to manage your screen time, foster a positive online presence, and ultimately, leverage social media to your advantage.
I’m hosting a free live workshop this coming Wednesday that I highly recommend you register for. During this training, you’ll learn 3 high-level strategies you must implement to get accepted into your dream colleges, new trends that we’re seeing in college admissions, along with any recent policy changes occuring in the college admissions landscape. I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//!
If you want more individualized college admissions support, we have our 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program that is one year long called the Accepted Club. Inside this program, we’ll focus on providing you with the best individualized support by focusing on your passion, strength and potential. Your support will include 8 x 1:1 Sessions via Zoom, Unlimited Email Support with our coaches, and Weekly Office Hours to answer any questions you have about your college admissions journey. Start your journey to your dream college here: https://passionprep.com/acceptedclub/!
On the other hand, if you’re not quite ready to make a long-term commitment but still need help assessing your current college admissions-standing, I recommend you book a 1:1 45-Minute Private Coaching Call with me to help address your urgent questions. You can book this call by clicking this link here.
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
Are you dreaming of attending your dream college and wondering what it takes to stand out in this competitive college admissions process? The answer isn't about doing everything all at once, but about having a strategic game plan and once you have a solid foundation in place first, you can focus on important action-steps that we execute inside our Passion Prep programs.
Last week, I hosted a bonus training for our Passion Prep students on this very same topic. Although I rarely share our Passion Prep materials as I like to keep it exclusive for our students, I thought sharing the audio recording from this presentation would be really helpful for listeners of our podcast. I hope this episode helps you create a personalized roadmap to achieve your goals so you can navigate the college application process with more confidence & clarity!
I’m also hosting a free live workshop this coming Wednesday that I highly recommend you register for. During this training, you’ll learn 3 high-level strategies you must implement to get accepted into your dream colleges, new trends that we’re seeing in college admissions, along with any recent policy changes occuring in the college admissions landscape. I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//!
If you want more individualized college admissions support, we have our 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program that is one year long called the Accepted Club. Inside this program, we’ll focus on providing you with the best individualized support by focusing on your passion, strength and potential. Your support will include 8 x 1:1 Sessions via Zoom, Unlimited Email Support with our coaches, and Weekly Office Hours to answer any questions you have about your college admissions journey. Start your journey to your dream college here: https://passionprep.com/acceptedclub/!
On the other hand, if you’re not quite ready to make a long-term commitment but still need help assessing your current college admissions-standing, I recommend you book a 1:1 45-Minute Private Coaching Call with me to help address your urgent questions. You can book this call by clicking this link here.
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
Identifying your major and building evidence(s) around it will help you stand out in the college admissions process, but do you select a hard major with a lesser chance of acceptance, or an easier one with a higher chance of getting accepted? This is a very nuanced topic because it depends on a lot of factors, and in this episode, I break it all down and reveal what you need to keep in mind when deciding on which major to pursue.
I’m also hosting a free live workshop this coming Wednesday that I highly recommend you register for. During this training, you’ll learn 3 high-level strategies you must implement to get accepted into your dream colleges, new trends that we’re seeing in college admissions, along with any policy changes that have recently happened. I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//!
If you want more individualized college admissions support, we have our 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program that is one year long called the Accepted Club. Inside this program, we’ll focus on providing you with the best individualized support by focusing on your passion, strength and potential. Your support will include 8 x 1:1 Sessions via Zoom, Unlimited Email Support with our coaches, and Weekly Office Hours to answer any questions you have about your college admissions journey. Start your journey to your dream college here: https://passionprep.com/acceptedclub/!
On the other hand, if you’re not quite ready to make a long-term commitment but still need help assessing your current college admissions-standing, I recommend you book a 1:1 45-Minute Private Coaching Call with me to help address your urgent questions. You can book this call by clicking this link here. As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
A few weeks ago, one of our outstanding Passion Prep students, Rebecca, reached out to share the exciting news that she had been accepted into Cornell University! She wanted to express her gratitude for the support and guidance she received from our Passion Prep program. Her story is so inspiring that I knew I had to invite her to the podcast to share her journey with you.
In this episode, you'll hear Rebecca's firsthand experience of her successful college admissions journey and why she credits so much of her achievement to the Passion Prep program. She’ll provide valuable insights on how the program helped her align her strengths with her application process and ultimately gain acceptance into her dream school.
If you’re ready to get accepted into your dream college, and live your dream life like Rebecca is, then this episode is sure to help inspire and educate you on your own journey!
I’m also hosting a free live workshop this coming Wednesday that I highly recommend you register for. During this training, you’ll learn 3 high-level strategies you must implement to get accepted into your dream colleges, new trends that we’re seeing in college admissions, along with any policy changes that have recently happened. I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//! If you want more individualized college admissions support, we have our 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program that is one year long called the Accepted Club. Inside this program, we’ll focus on providing you with the best individualized support by focusing on your passion, strength and potential. Your support will include 8 x 1:1 Sessions via Zoom, Unlimited Email Support with our coaches, and Weekly Office Hours to answer any questions you have about your college admissions journey. Start your journey to your dream college here: https://passionprep.com/acceptedclub/!
On the other hand, if you’re not quite ready to make a long-term commitment but still need help assessing your current college admissions-standing, I recommend you book a 1:1 45-Minute Private Coaching Call with me to help address your urgent questions. You can book this call by clicking this link here. As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
In this episode, I'm excited to share real-life case studies from our students who gained acceptance into some of the most prestigious and competitive colleges: Harvard, Columbia, and UC Berkeley. By highlighting these case studies, you'll gain valuable insights into the strategies and approaches our students used to successfully get into their dream schools through our program, the Accepted Club.
The recording you'll hear is from a recent live workshop where I discussed critical factors like GPA, SAT scores, extracurriculars, passion projects, research positions, and more. These are the essential elements that played a key role in our students' acceptance into top universities. Whether you're aiming for Ivy League schools or other highly selective institutions, I hope these case studies offer you both inspiration and actionable takeaways!
I’m also hosting a free live workshop this coming Wednesday that I highly recommend you register for. During this training, you’ll learn 3 high-level strategies you must implement to get accepted into your dream colleges, new trends that we’re seeing in college admissions, along with any policy changes that have recently happened. I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//!
We also have our brand new 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program called the Accepted Club. Inside this program, we’ll focus on providing you with the best individualized support by focusing on your passion, strength and potential. Your support will include 8 x 1:1 Sessions via Zoom, Unlimited Email Support with our coaches, and Weekly Office Hours to answer any questions you have about your college admissions journey. Start your journey to your dream college here: https://passionprep.com/acceptedclub/!
On the other hand, if you’re not quite ready to make a long-term commitment but still need help assessing your current college admissions-standing, I recommend you book a 1:1 45-Minute Private Coaching Call with me to help address your urgent questions. You can book this call by clicking this link here. As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
I’m thrilled to introduce you to Tara, one of our outstanding Passion Prep students, as she shares her inspiring journey through the college admissions process. In this episode, Tara opens up about the overwhelming stress she initially felt, trying to juggle “all the things” to stand out. But as she soon discovered, it’s not about the sheer quantity of activities or test scores - it’s about quality, passion, and intellectual curiosity that truly make a difference.
Listen in as Tara reveals how shifting her mindset and adopting the strategies we teach here at Passion Prep led to incredible wins, including landing a prestigious research position at Johns Hopkins. Her story is not only motivational but also packed with valuable insights for anyone navigating their own college admissions journey.
I hope you enjoy this episode, and I highly recommend that you register for our upcoming Live Free Training starting this coming Wednesday. During this training, you’ll learn 3 high-level strategies you must implement to get accepted into your dream colleges. It all starts this coming Wednesday and I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//!
If you’d like to work with us just like Tara, we have our brand new 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program called the Accepted Club. Inside this program, we’ll focus on providing you with the best individualized support by focusing on your passion, strength and potential. Your support will include 8 x 1:1 Sessions via Zoom, Unlimited Email Support with our coaches, and Weekly Office Hours to answer any questions you have about your college admissions journey. Start your journey to your dream college here: https://passionprep.com/acceptedclub/!
On the other hand, if you’re not quite ready to make a long-term commitment but still need help assessing your current college admissions-standing, I recommend you book a 1:1 45-Minute Private Coaching Call with me to help address your urgent questions. You can book this call by clicking this link here.
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
In today’s episode, I tackle the controversial question, “Should you apply to Ivy League colleges?” I break down the real value of these prestigious institutions and whether they’re truly worth the effort. Discover the key reasons people are drawn to Ivy League schools and what they can offer - if you’re ready to maximize the opportunity.
I hope you enjoy this episode, and I highly recommend that you register for our upcoming Live Free Training starting this coming Wednesday. During this training, you’ll learn 3 high-level strategies you must implement to get accepted into your dream colleges. It all starts this coming Wednesday and I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//!
We’ve also officially opened up our brand new 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program called the Accepted Club. Inside this program, we’ll focus on providing you with the best individualized support by focusing on your passion, strength and potential. Your support will include 1:1 Sessions via Zoom, Unlimited Email Support with our coaches, and Weekly Office Hours to answer any questions you have about your college admissions journey. Start your journey to your dream college here: https://passionprep.com/acceptedclub/!
On the other hand, if you’re not quite ready to make a long-term commitment but still need help assessing your current college admissions-standing, I recommend you book a 1:1 45-Minute Private Coaching Call with me to help address your urgent questions. You can book this call by clicking this link here.
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
I immigrated with my family to the United States from South Korea in third grade, and I’ve lived through what it feels like to navigate life and education in this country. My parents sacrificed so much to give me this opportunity to live, study and start my own business here, so in this episode, I wanted to share some of the big lessons that I’ve learned (so far!) in the hopes that you find them relatable, insightful and motivating to you.
I hope you enjoy this episode, and I highly recommend that you register for our upcoming Free 3-Day Training Series + Live Q&A, The DNA of Accepted Students. During these 4 days, you’ll be working with me in identifying your Theme, building your Passion Project based on your newfound Theme, and crafting your dream college list. It all starts June 17th and I can’t wait to support you!. You can reserve your free seat now at https://passionprep.com/accepted/!
Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college https://passionprep.com/bootcamp! As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
Today, we will be talking about a controversial topic - is an Ivy League/Top-tier college education actually worth it? Recently, DailyMail.com published a report detailing the links between Ivy League degrees and future earnings, and this immediately prompted me to pick up my microphone and voice my honest opinions. Sit back, grab a refreshing drink, and enjoy our latest episode as we talk deeper about the worth of a flagship college education, as well as the common patterns we are seeing with our current generation of students (& parents) and how they perceive colleges in today’s competitive landscape.
I hope you enjoy this episode, and I highly recommend that you attend our free 60-minute introductory training where you’ll learn the 3 Essential Strategies you can implement right now to build a stand-out factor and craft a compelling college portfolio. You can reserve your seat now at https://passionprep.com/masterclass!
Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can enroll in the Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program, to help you get ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college at https://passionprep.com/bootcamp! As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
To kick off another new episode, I will be sharing a recent Student Panel hosted with several of our Passion Project Bootcamp students. In this episode, our students share their unique college admissions journey and how they were able to find success throughout this process ultimately leading to acceptances to colleges such as Cornell University, UNC Chapel Hill, Emory University, NYU, and many more.
I hope you enjoy this episode, and I highly recommend that you attend our free 60-minute introductory training where you’ll learn the 3 Essential Strategies you can implement right now to build a stand-out factor and craft a compelling college portfolio. You can reserve your seat now at https://passionprep.com/masterclass!
Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can enroll in the Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program, to help you get ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college at https://passionprep.com/bootcamp! As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
The college admissions landscape is undergoing significant changes for the first time in history. For students to have a successful college application season, they must stay informed and be prepared for the latest policy changes in the world of college admissions.
To kick off our new season for Demystifying College Admissions, I’ll take you through new college admissions trends students must watch out for in 2024 and 2025, and what you can do to combat the competition & position yourself as a must-have applicant.
I hope you enjoy this episode, and I highly recommend that you attend our free 60-minute introductory training where you’ll learn the 3 Essential Strategies you can implement right now to build a stand-out factor and craft a compelling college portfolio. You can reserve your seat now at https://passionprep.com/masterclass!
Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can enroll in the Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program, to help you get ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college at https://passionprep.com/bootcamp!
As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
Every single episode we talk a lot about students’ passion and helping them find their interest and values, but today I want to focus on the role the families play in this process with my special guest, Elizabeth West of EWC College Consulting.
In this great conversation with Elizabeth, we take a deeper look at the parents’ roles. You’ll discover the new college admission trends that we’re seeing, and she gives her best advice for students who are on their college admissions journey.
I love the humor, expertise, and wisdom Elizbeth brings to the podcast, so I’m excited for you to meet her and to laugh and learn with us today!
Mark your calendars for March 15th, 2023, at 5pm PST/8pm EST, as we are hosting a live free training on college admissions! I’ll be sharing 3 strategies you must implement, and I'll also walk you through how to plan for your summer break. You can sign up for this now at https://passionprep.com/live, but hurry as spots are very limited!
Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college https://passionprep.com/bootcamp! As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
If you’ve been following me for a while now or you’re a student in one of our programs, you know that I am always emphasising the importance of mindset. In this episode, I want to talk about some of the things that are not really discussed in the space of college admissions.
Today, I reveal the role mindset plays in having the confidence to set big goals that will ultimately lead you to find passion and success on your college admissions journey.
Remember, there’s a transformation you can go through when you set big goals. Even if you don’t reach that goal, you will inevitably go through a shift, and this process will help you evolve as you become a more happy, more confident, and more successful person.
I hope you enjoy this episode, and I highly recommend that you attend our free 60-minute introductory training, where you’ll learn the 3 Essential Strategies you can implement right now to build a compelling college portfolio. You can reserve your seat now at https://passionprep.com/masterclass!
Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college https://passionprep.com/bootcamp!
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
The college admissions process is stressful, but in this solo episode, I reveal how you can make this journey less stressful and more fun, I uncover the reasons why this stress exists, and the ways that college admissions have changed drastically over the years. Today, you’ll learn the true importance of how being passionate and being yourself is ultimately what will get you into your dream college!
I hope you enjoy this episode, and I highly recommend that you attend our free 60-minute introductory training, where you’ll learn the 3 Essential Strategies you can implement right now to build a compelling college portfolio. You can reserve your seat now at https://passionprep.com/masterclass!
Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college https://passionprep.com/bootcamp! As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
Today I’m joined by a very special guest, Andrew Kim, who is a graduate of Brown University, Cambridge, Harvard Medical School and a White House Fellowship. In this episode, Andrew reveals how he achieved all his accomplishments. You'll be surprised to hear that it wasn't just by studying hard, which could be considered unexpected coming from a doctor and researcher with such an impressive resume.
I’m really excited to share this episode with you because it’s crucial for high school students to hear from people who already went through what you’re about to go through.I hope that Andrew’s story will also be a tremendous source of inspiration to you for your own college admissions journey.
If you are listening to this episode in January 2023, I’ll be hosting a couple of free live workshops, 3 Essential Steps to Getting Accepted Into Your Dream Colleges (even if you think you’re not unique or competitive enough).I’ll be sharing the latest college admissions trends and the proven formula our students used to get accepted into Harvard, Yale, Stanford, UPenn, Cornell, John Hopkins, and many more. During this live workshop, we will officially be opening enrollment for our premier 1-year group college consulting program, Passion Project Bootcamp Next Level. The Next Level program is for YOU if you want to STAND OUT and WOW Ivy League & Top-tier colleges by strategizing your college admissions portfolio, creating your own Passion Project, and landing research/intern positions. You can reserve your seat for this free living training now at https://passionprep.com/live.I can’t wait to see you there!
Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college https://passionprep.com/bootcamp! As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
We have some exciting news! Our Passion Project Bootcamp Next Level student Isha just got accepted into UPenn Early Decision, and in today’s episode, you’re going to hear exactly how she did it. Isha shares her GPA, SAT scores, extracurriculars, and the strategies from our program that she implemented to get accepted into her dream college. It’s important to note that she didn’t have straight A’s, and she didn’t submit her SAT scores, but by following her passion and proven strategies, she was able to receive early acceptance into UPenn as an International Relations major.
I’m so proud of the growth Isha has shown and how she has matured into such a powerful and passionate individual. I hope you find her story informative and inspirational for your own college admissions journey!
Our premier 1-year group college consulting program, Project Bootcamp Next Level, is opening doors for the 2023 cohort in January, and this is the only opportunity that you’ll have to enroll this upcoming year. This program will help you stand out and get accepted into your dream Ivy League and Top-tier colleges by creating your unique strategy, executing a strategically-aligned Passion Project, and also by landing research and internship positions. Starting in February 2023, my team and I will be guiding a small group of qualified and highly-motivated high school students toward their dream colleges. You can join the waitlist now at https://passionprep.com/nextlevelwaitlist/ to be among the first to be notified when enrollment opens.
Before this year comes to an end, are you interested in learning more top strategies that will take your college application to the next level? You can start by registering for our free training now at www.passionprep.com/masterclass to discover 3 strategies to help you stand out & get accepted into your dream Ivy League & Top-tier colleges!
Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college https://passionprep.com/bootcamp! As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
Today I’m sharing with you some of the examples and strategies from our Passion Project Bootcamp and Next Level students. In this episode, you’ll hear from three different students of ours; one who got accepted into John Hopkins and Harvard, another who was accepted into Cornell, and the final student who got accepted into USC.
They each reveal the mistakes that they made in the initial part of their college admissions journey, some of the changes they had to make once they started working with us inside of our program, the extracurriculars they worked on, and a whole lot more.
Stay tuned as we’ll be doing another round of these episodes where I share case studies of our students who are getting accepted into their dream colleges!
I have exciting news! Our premier 1-year group college consulting program, Project Bootcamp Next Level, is opening doors for the 2023 cohort in January, and this is the only opportunity that you’ll have to enroll this upcoming year. This program will help you stand out and get accepted into your dream Ivy League and Top-tier colleges by creating your unique strategy, executing a strategically-aligned Passion Project, and also by landing research and internship positions. Starting in February 2023, my team and I will be guiding a small group of qualified and highly-motivated high school students toward their dream colleges. You can join the waitlist now at https://passionprep.com/nextlevelwaitlist/ to be among the first to be notified when enrollment opens!
Are you interested in learning more top strategies that will take your college application to the next level? You can start by registering for our free training now at www.passionprep.com/masterclass to discover 3 strategies to help you stand out & get accepted into your dream Ivy League & Top-tier colleges!
Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college https://passionprep.com/bootcamp! As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
Today I have a very special episode for our Class of 2024 students. Being a Junior is really tough; you have an unforgiving course load, an insane amount of homework, and a lot of added commitments that make it difficult to look ahead and plan for your Senior year. That’s why I wanted to record a comprehensive episode for you detailing 5 of the most important things you must work on right now if you are a Class of 2024 student!
Are you interested in learning more top strategies that will take your college application to the next level? You can start by registering for our free training now at www.passionprep.com/masterclass to discover 3 strategies to help you stand out & get accepted into your dream Ivy League & Top-tier colleges!
Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college https://passionprep.com/ppbc/! As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
As you can see from the title of this episode, today I want to help you understand something so essential to question in your college admissions journey: whether passion should drive your college admissions journey. In this episode, you’ll o hear why I believe the answer to this question is “no” and why I feel so strongly that passion should drive your life, and then as a byproduct, your college admissions success becomes inevitable.
Are you interested in learning more top strategies that will take your college application to the next level? You can start by registering for our free training now at www.passionprep.com/masterclass to discover 3 strategies to help you stand out & get accepted into your dream Ivy League & Top-tier colleges!
Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college https://passionprep.com/ppbc/!
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@jpassionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
Today we have a very special guest, Nicky, who is a graduate of UC Berkeley. Nicky majored in film and minored in computer science, and we invited him onto the podcast because he has a lot of useful insights and information about important things like selecting a major.
This is an area where many students and parents are stressing out about, and Nicky reveals how he was able to finally declare his major during his junior year. He also shares the pros and cons of UC Berkeley, specifically regarding the environment and the resources that were provided there, and much more.
We hope that you can gain some insight from Nicky’s journey, and after listening to this episode, you can decipher for yourself whether UC Berkeley would be a good fit for you!
I am hosting our final live workshop of the year, 3 Essential Steps To Getting Accepted Into Your Dream Colleges (Even if you think you're not unique or competitive enough), this coming Wednesday, October 19th. In this workshop, you can ask questions and learn the most updated college admission trends and strategies. You will also hear more about our college consulting program, Passion Project Bootcamp, as we’ll be opening enrollment to that during the live workshop. Head on over to https://passionprep.com/live/ to reserve your free seat now. Again, this is the last event of the year, and I do not want you to miss out on it!
You can register for our free training now at www.passionprep.com/masterclass!
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@jpassionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.
Julie Kim Consulting has been renamed Passion Prep! Our mission is to inspire, motivate, and mentor high school students to get accepted into their dream colleges using their strengths, real personality, passion, values and honesty. We mentor our students to live passionately and daringly. This is the legacy we’ll leave behind, and to learn more, visit our brand new website by clicking here. We cannot wait to mentor you!
Are you ready to take the next step in your college admissions journey? You can learn more about our Passion Project Bootcamp program inside our free, 1-hour introductory training. In only one hour, you can learn techniques, strategies and updates to the college admissions process, and at the very end, you’ll learn more about how the Passion Project Bootcamp program can help you with your college admissions journey.
You can register for our free training now at www.juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass!
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passionprep.
In this episode, I want to talk about the negative self-talk that is so addicting and easy to fall into. We tend to be hard on ourselves and want to do everything during the college admissions process, but there is a way to make this journey life-changing and stress-free. Today, I am going to share 3 strategies that you can use to begin eliminating negative self-talk so that you can start showing up as the best version of yourself!
I also want to share some amazing motivational testimonials that I’ve received from students from our Passion Project Bootcamp program. I hope that you can be inspired by their college admissions journey and see what is possible for you too!
Are you ready to take the next step in your college admissions journey? You can learn more about our Passion Project Bootcamp program inside our free, 1-hour introductory training. In only one hour, you can learn techniques, strategies and updates to the college admissions process, and at the very end, you’ll learn more about how the Passion Project Bootcamp program can help you with your college admissions journey. You can register for our free training now at www.juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass!
The Passion Project Bootcamp is our premier 1-Year Group College Consulting Program where you’ll build your unique Passion Project, create a compelling application, and get accepted to your dream college. To join our program, go to www.juliekimconsulting.com/ppbc!
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – my handle is: www.instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-130-how-to-eliminate-negative-self-talk-from-your-college-journey-ppbc-student-interviews/
As school is starting back up again, I am incredibly excited to be recording a brand new episode for you today! Along with the fun that comes with back-to-school shopping, this is a great time to focus on goal setting, which is something that I always looked forward to when I was a student.
To kick off the back-to-school season, I thought I would give you a mindset boost and talk about how I coach our Passion Project Bootcamp students to develop a long-term mindset for success beyond the college admissions process.
I also want to share some amazing motivational testimonials that I’ve received from students from our Passion Project Bootcamp program. My hope is that by hearing about their inspiring experiences in their own words, you, too, can see what is possible for you!
Are you ready to take the next step in your college admissions journey? You can learn more about our Passion Project Bootcamp program inside our free, 1-hour introductory training. In only one hour, you’ll hear me talk about techniques, strategies and updates to the college admissions process, and at the very end, you’ll learn more about how the Passion Project Bootcamp program can help you with your college admissions journey. You can register for our free training now at www.juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass!
The Passion Project Bootcamp is our premier 1-Year Group College Consulting Program where you’ll build your stand-out Passion Project and create college applications that demonstrate you are a must-have student to your dream college. To join our program, go to www.juliekimconsulting.com/ppbc!
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – my handle is: www.instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-129-the-mindset-boost-you-need-for-back-to-school-season-ppbc-student-interviews/
In today's podcast episode, I wanted to reveal what it was like for me as a 1st Generation Korean American to navigate the college admissions process. I also have a lot of insights to share that can be applied if you are an international student or a 1.5 generation student as well, so you’ll want to tune in and listen. We’re also sharing another series of student interviews with our Passion Project Bootcamp students. In these student interviews, they talk about the importance of mindset and the specific shifts that they made throughout the Passion Project Bootcamp Program, and I can’t wait for you to hear from them here today. These students also share that they will be the first child to go to college in the United States, so I’m sure it will be insightful, relatable, and extremely helpful.
As mentioned last week, I’m on a mission to transform the college admissions journey, so once a year we host a live event for students and parents from all over the world. This year we are taking it to the next level with a free 3-part video series and live Q&A called The DNA of Accepted Students, where you’ll learn the 3 essential steps to get accepted into your dream college (even if you think you’re not competitive enough). You can watch the first video starting June 20th, with the other videos releasing on June 21st and 22nd, and then on June 22nd at 5 pm Pacific/8 pm Eastern I’ll be doing a live Q&A on Zoom to answer your specific questions.
Registration is FREE and now open at https://juliekimconsulting.com/accepted. This is an amazing event that I don’t want you to miss out on, because not only will it transform the way you approach your college admissions journey as a high school student, but also the way you live your life!
Our signature 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, Passion Project Bootcamp, is currently closed for enrollment, but will be opening enrollment in June! To get added to the waitlist and be the first notified, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/ppbcwaitlist!
To start off with our free training, you can register here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is a (FREE) introductory training for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students. You’ll also learn the 3 essential strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream college!
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-128-navigating-the-college-admissions-journey-as-a-first-generation-student-ppbc-student-interviews/
Today, I’m going to answer the most frequently asked question that my team and I get, and that is when to start preparing for college admissions. Is it too early to start in 9th grade, or is it too late to start when you’re a junior? You’ll find out today!
We’re also sharing another series of interviews with our Passion Project Bootcamp students. In these student interviews, they reveal how they learned about the best time to start preparing for the college admissions journey, as well as the value of investing in themselves and what the Passion Project Bootcamp Program has brought to their lives that they didn’t have in the past.
I have a big announcement to make! I’m on a mission to transform the college admissions journey, so once a year we host a live event for students and parents from all over the world. This year we are taking it to the next level with a free 3-part video series and live Q&A called The DNA of Accepted Students, where you’ll learn the 3 essential steps to get accepted into your dream college (even if you think you’re not competitive enough). You can watch the first video starting June 20th, with the other videos releasing on June 21st and 22nd, and then on June 22nd at 5 pm Pacific/8 pm Eastern I’ll be doing a live Q&A on Zoom to answer your specific questions.
Registration is FREE and now open at https://juliekimconsulting.com/accepted. This is an amazing event that I don’t want you to miss out on, because not only will it transform the way you approach your college admissions journey as a high school student, but also the way you live your life!
Our signature 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, Passion Project Bootcamp, is currently closed for enrollment, but will be opening enrollment in June! To get added to the waitlist and be the first notified, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/ppbcwaitlist!
To start off with our free training, you can register here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is a (FREE) introductory training for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students. You’ll also learn the 3 essential strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream college!As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-127-too-early-or-too-late-to-start-college-consulting-lets-find-out-ppbc-student-interviews/
You don’t need to get accepted into your dream college to be successful.
You may have read the title of this episode and wondered… “Is Julie serious?” Yes, I am! In this episode, I’m going to unpack what I truly mean when I say that you don’t need to get into your dream college to be successful, and what actually matters in the college admissions process and your life.
I’ll also be sharing more interviews from our Passion Project Bootcamp students who resonate with this message. Today they reveal what they learned in the Passion Project Bootcamp Program and how they now apply it to their lives.
Remember, we cannot define our success and our chances of being successful by where we go to college, and I want to put an end to the labelling, identifying and judging people based on this. In this midst of all the noise, you need to find yourself first because that IS actually the strategy to getting accepted into your dream college.
Our signature 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, Passion Project Bootcamp, is currently closed for enrollment, but will be opening enrollment in June! To get added to the waitlist and be the first notified, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/ppbcwaitlist!
To start off with our free training, you can register here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is a (FREE) introductory training for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students. You’ll also learn the 3 essential strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream college!
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-126-you-dont-need-to-get-accepted-into-your-dream-college-to-be-successful-ppbc-student-interviews/
I’m so excited to be sharing this compilation episode with you, where three of our Passion Project Bootcamp students will be sharing their experiences and feedback about the Passion Project Bootcamp Program with you, in their own words!
In this episode, I really want you to understand how this ONE strategy will get you accepted into your dream colleges. I’m confident because this strategy is not about doing more, and it’s not about burning yourself out or losing who you are as a person just to get into these high-ranked and competitive colleges. It’s also not about copying what everyone else is doing, because that is NOT going to work for you.
In this episode you’ll meet our Passion Project Bootcamp students, Elizabeth, Shivani and Yashaswi, who each reveal how this ONE strategy we teach in Passion Project Bootcamp will not only get them accepted into their dream colleges, but how this strategy transformed their lives as an individual.
Mindset is key, and the shifts that you’ll learn in the Passion Project Bootcamp Program will lead to so many breakthroughs, including more confidence, loving yourself more, acknowledging your worth, knowing what you're passionate about, and identifying your strength and potential.
I hope that you’re able to relate to these students and what they share today, and realize that you’re not alone in this process. I want you to feel inspired so that you can take action towards your dream!
Our signature 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, Passion Project Bootcamp, is currently closed for enrollment, but will be opening enrollment very soon! To get added to the waitlist and be the first notified, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/ppbcwaitlist!
To start off with our free training, you can register here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is a (FREE) introductory training for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students. You’ll also learn the 3 essential strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream college!
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-125-how-this-strategy-will-get-you-accepted-into-your-dream-colleges-ppbc-student-interviews/
Today, I have another case study with one of our Passion Project Bootcamp students, Alex. In this episode, Alex shares his college admissions story of how he got accepted into Cornell University. He reveals what it felt like to receive the acceptance letter and realize that all his hard work had finally paid off!
Start off with our free training, you can register here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is a (FREE) introductory training for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students. You’ll also learn the 3 essential strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream college!
If you are interested in learning more about our 1-Year Group College Consulting Program,
or already know that you want to work with me and my team, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/ppbc to learn more!
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-124-inside-cornell-how-i-got-accepted/
I’m so excited to be speaking with another one of our Passion Project Bootcamp students this week! Katie just got accepted into USC Marshall School of Business, and in this episode, she reveals how she discovered that she didn’t have to follow what everybody else was doing, and the strategies she used in order to get accepted into her dream college without SAT/ACT scores. If you are interested in learning more about our 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, or already know that you want to work with me and my team, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/ppbc to learn more!
If you’d like to start off with our free training, you can register here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is an introductory training (FREE) for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students. You’ll also learn the 3 essential strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream colleges!
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-123-the-complete-guide-on-how-to-get-accepted-into-usc-without-sat-act-scores/
Today, I’m so excited to be introducing you to another Passion Project Bootcamp student, Ginny, who just got accepted into Vanderbilt, UC Berkeley, and UCLA (among other schools), and in this episode, she shares how our program helped her gain trust in herself, build her confidence during her college admissions journey, and motivated her to take action towards success.
If you are interested in learning more about our 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, or already know that you want to work with me and my team, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/ppbc to learn more!
If you’d like to start off with our free training, you can register here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is an introductory training (FREE) for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students. You’ll also learn the 3 essential strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream colleges!
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-122-how-she-got-accepted-into-vanderbilt-uc-berkeley-and-ucla/
Today, I have a special episode, because I’m interviewing my Passion Project Bootcamp student Simi, who just got ACCEPTED into her dream college: Rice University!
I was so excited for Simi to share her journey and to give her insight on the college admissions process on our latest podcast episode, and I hope that you can appreciate what she reveals in this episode!
If you are interested in learning more about our 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, or already know that you want to work with me and my team, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/ppbc !
If you’d like to start off with our free training, you can register here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is an introductory call for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students, and where you can learn the 3 strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream college!
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-121-how-my-student-got-accepted-into-rice-university/
The college admissions process can be overwhelming, intimidating, and often confusing, and there is a misconception that it must be hard. It doesn’t have to be this way though, and in this episode, I reveal how you can get accepted into your dream college with less effort.
We are going to dive into why the process is hard for so many and how you can begin to challenge the traditional ways to apply for your dream colleges, while experiencing less stress and being intentional at the same time!
If you are interested in learning more about our 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, or already know that you want to work with me and my team, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/bootcamp!
If you’d like to start off with our free training, I’m hosting a free training which you can attend at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is an introductory call for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students, and where you can learn the 3 strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream college.
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-120-how-to-get-accepted-into-your-dream-college-with-less-effort/
Today I have a very special and emotional episode, because one of my Passion Project Bootcamp students just got accepted into John Hopkins University, which was her dream college because she wants to be a doctor in the near future!
For confidentiality purposes I refer to her as “Michelle” in this episode, and you’ll hear about her college admissions journey, and how she felt before starting working with me inside the program.
Michelle also shares some of the achievements she had inside of our program, which ultimately led to her getting accepted into her dream college, Johns Hopkins University.
If you are interested in learning more about our 1-Year College Consulting Program, or already know that you want to work with me and my team, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/bootcamp!
If you’d like to start off with our free training, I’m hosting live training which you can attend at https://juliekimconsulting.com/live. This is an introductory call for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students, and where you can learn the 3 strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream college.
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-119-how-my-student-got-accepted-into-johns-hopkins-university/
Hey there! I took a break recording the podcast for January as my team and I were focusing on launching our Premier 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL - but we’re back! We only open this program once a year, so if you want to be notified for Next Level 2023, make sure to put yourself on the Next Level 2023 Waitlist!
Today I wanted to share with you The Beginner’s Guide to College Admissions, to give you a foundation for topics like college admissions high-level strategies, Passion Projects brainstorming, and research positions, and to look at the ways that the college admissions process has changed, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode, I’ll be sharing a snippet of the live recording that I hosted in January. No matter what grade level you’re currently in, I strongly believe that anyone can get tremendous value from this episode.
In February and March 2022, I’ll be hosting more live trainings to present our strategy and to share even more info about our Passion Project Bootcamp. To reserve your spot now, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/live, but hurry, available spaces are limited!
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-118-the-beginners-guide-to-college-admissions/
Today, I have another informative podcast episode for you! I’m coaching one of our Passion Project Bootcamp students, Rushil, who asks me a lot of great questions.
Topics include:
- What is the ultimate goal of creating and executing a Passion Project?
- What is the best way to showcase your Passion Project in your College Essay & Application?
- How can he decide to attend a summer program or not?
In this episode, I guide and coach Rushil through the process and ask him brilliant questions, so that we can come to the best solution and strategy for him! This episode is jam packed with strategies and college admissions information that I’m sure you will find help as well!
Very soon, we’ll soon be opening enrollment to the Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL program, our premier, most exclusive hands-on program, for the only time in 2002! If you’re interested in joining the next cohort of the Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL program, you can get on the waitlist now at https://juliekimconsulting.com/nextlevelwaitlist. With this program, in addition to the monthly live Q&A calls and one-year unlimited support, you’ll be invited to 8 exclusive group sessions, where you can get more hands-on support and high-level strategies from me. If you’re looking for more support and faster results, then this opportunity is for you, but as mentioned, we’ll only be opening enrollment once next year, so sign up for the waitlist to be notified when this happens!
Before you begin the new year, I highly recommend that you register for this training so that you know exactly what mistakes to avoid. I’ll also teach you the 3 strategies you’ll want to implement towards your college admissions journey in 2022. To register for the updated training, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.
We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now!
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
I want to thank you for listening to the podcast this year and to take the opportunity to wish you happy holidays and a very happy new year! See you in 2022!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-117-ppbc-coaching-call-how-to-showcase-your-passion-project-in-your-college-essay-application/
Today we’re bringing back the Passion Project Bootcamp coaching call series, where I invite my students onto the podcast and coach them through questions ranging from mindset, study techniques, college admissions strategies, Passion Projects, and much more!
This is one of the many benefits you’ll get inside the Passion Project Bootcamp, where you get more support with me in addition to the monthly live Q&A calls and unlimited support inside our private community!
In this episode, we’re talking about how my student Ishita is feeling stressed about the fact her school is very competitive and maintaining grades as a student there can be really hard. I definitely remember feeling overwhelmed and stressed during my high school years, so I can resonate with her in so many ways. As you’ll hear, we came to a really good solution for her in this coaching call.
This is an important episode because although strategies are important, we also must remember the mindset piece of the college admissions journey!
On December 18th I’m hosting a 2022 Goal Setting Workshop! In this workshop, I’ll teach you how to review your 2021 and how to set new goals for the upcoming new year - the right way. I’m also going to help you with your mindset and ways to feel more confident in 2022, and I’ll give you time management strategies to use to overcome procrastination. This workshop is for our Passion Project Bootcamp and Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL students exclusively, and if you enroll in Passion Project Bootcamp at https://juliekimconsulting.com/bootcamp by December 17th, 2021, and use the coupon code “GOAL2022”, you’ll receive a $500 discount to the program!
We’ve also just made a HUGE upgrade to our free training, so before you begin the new year, I highly recommend that you register for this training so that you know exactly what mistakes to avoid. I’ll also teach you the 3 strategies you’ll want to implement towards your college admissions journey in 2022. To register for the updated training, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.
I’ve got an exciting announcement! Very soon we’ll soon be opening enrollment to the Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL program, our premier, most exclusive hands-on program. If you’re interested in joining the next cohort of the Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL program, you can get on the waitlist now at https://juliekimconsulting.com/nextlevelwaitlist. With this program, in addition to the monthly live Q&A calls and one-year unlimited support, you’ll be invited to 8 exclusive group sessions, where you can get more hands-on support and high-level strategies from me.
We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now!
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-116-ppbc-coaching-call-im-stressed-about-my-competitive-school-and-my-grades/
Today I have a very special guest for you, and he is someone who knows so much about financial aid, scholarships, and how to pay for college. This episode is an important one because getting into college is one thing but how can you figure out the affording college? I haven’t really talked about at all on the podcast, but the subject of how students and families can afford college and prepare for the costs associated with it is such an important one.
Brad Baldridge is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™, College Funding Consultant, and chief podcaster at Taming the High Cost of College. He helps families plan and save for college, while providing expert guidance, customized planning services, and insights on the latest tax, cash flow, and academic strategies. Brad has many years of experience working with families in the college planning process, where he seeks to significantly reduce their college costs. He also specializes in helping students earn admission to their preferred school and realize their college dreams.
You’re going to learn so much about saving for college, and the ways you can be a little more strategic and prepared for this extremely important journey, and if you do find this episode with Brad helpful, we’d love it if you snapped a screenshot and shared it on your Instagram Stories.
I’ve got an exciting announcement! Very soon we’ll soon be opening enrollment to the Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL program, our premier, most exclusive hands-on program. If you’re interested in joining the next cohort of the Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL program, you can get on the waitlist now at https://juliekimconsulting.com/nextlevelwaitlist. With this program, in addition to the monthly live Q&A calls and one-year unlimited support, you’ll be invited to 8 exclusive group sessions, where you can get more hands-on support and high-level strategies from me.
We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now!
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
Recently, I posted a poll on my Instagram and asked what my followers would like to hear me talk about on this podcast episode. The topic that most students wanted me to discuss was the 3 Rules For Success, which is what I will share here with you today!
We often think that success is linear. We also like to think that success is hard. In this episode, I want to break down how to reframe the way you think about success and how you can actually be successful in your college admissions process and in life.
If you are also navigating through the college admissions process and you want a coach and mentor who can provide guidance on what you should be working on and how to identify your Passion Project, you will love our Passion Project Bootcamp Program. There are now two ways you can get to know our program. First, you can start off with our free masterclass, where I share my story and the strategies that I use to help my students get accepted into their dream Ivy League or Top-tier colleges, and at the very end I talk about the Passion Project Bootcamp Program. To register you can go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. If you already know you want to join the Passion Project Bootcamp right now, you can head straight over to the enrollment page at https://juliekimconsulting.com/bootcamp – I hope to see you there!
We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now!
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-114-the-3-rules-for-success/
It’s been a while since I’ve sat down to record a solo chit chat episode for you, so today I thought I would share with you why I became a college consultant. I feel really called to do this work helping our high school students going through the college admissions process, and in this episode, you’ll hear the full story of why!
If you are also navigating through the college admissions process and you want a coach and mentor who can provide guidance on what you should be working on and how to identify your Passion Project, you will love our Passion Project Bootcamp Program. There are now two ways you can get to know our program. First, you can start off with our free masterclass, where I share my story and the strategies that I use to help my students get accepted into their dream Ivy League or Top-tier colleges, and at the very end I talk about the Passion Project Bootcamp Program. To register you can go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. If you already know you want to join the Passion Project Bootcamp right now, you can head straight over to the enrollment page at https://juliekimconsulting.com/bootcamp – I hope to see you there!
We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now!
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-113-why-i-decided-to-be-a-college-consultant/
Today I have another Passion Project Bootcamp Coaching Call for you! This coaching session is with my amazing student Hailey. I was surprised to hear that she was an avid listener of this podcast (for nearly 2 years!) and now she’s enrolled in our Passion Project Bootcamp program.
After hearing Hailey’s questions, you’ll realize how driven and passionate she is about her academic and personal interests, and I love supporting motivated students with big goals!
The main question we dive into today is about Hailey’s major, and specifically how to select a major when she applies to college. She also asks about the ways she can grow her Passion Project, and I share with Hailey the 3 pillars to scale her Passion Project. We also evaluate her extracurriculars, and so much more.
If you are also navigating through the college admissions process and you want a coach and mentor who can provide guidance on what you should be working on and how to identify your Passion Project, you will love our Passion Project Bootcamp Program. There are now two ways you can get to know our program. First, you can start off with our free masterclass, where I share my story and the strategies that I use to help my students get accepted into their dream Ivy League or Top-tier colleges, and at the very end I talk about the Passion Project Bootcamp Program. To register you can go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. If you already know you want to join the Passion Project Bootcamp right now, you can head straight over to the enrollment page at https://juliekimconsulting.com/bootcamp (use the coupon code “DREAM500” to get $500 off – expires Tuesday, October 12th at 11:59 pm PDT)!
How does this podcast help you navigate your college admissions journey? Are you a parent of a high school student that finds this podcast valuable? We’d love to hear your feedback in a quick review on Apple Podcasts. It would mean so much to me if you did this, as that is one of the best ways to spread our message that the college admissions journey doesn’t have to be stressful and hard – it should be fun!
We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now!
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-112-ppbc-coaching-call-how-to-choose-your-college-major/
Today on the podcast I’m excited to announce that we are bringing back our coaching session episodes! In this episode, I’ll be coaching my Passion Project Bootcamp student regarding AP classes, Passion Projects, and research positions!
In this episode you’ll meet Yashaswi, a Passion Project Bootcamp student who is currently a junior. She has 3 questions for me to help her determine if she’s on the right track in her journey. You’ll hear me coach Yashaswi and give her a solution to how she can improve her Passion Project in less than 5 minutes (I know, amazing right?), and I also help her fill in the gaps with her professor outreach system. Lastly, she has questions about AP classes that you might also find very helpful!
Get ready, because this is a jammed-packed episode!
If you are wondering how you can get this type of support from me and my team, the best way is to be enrolled in our Passion Project Bootcamp Program. If you want to learn more about this program, where you will learn how I help my students get accepted into their dream college (and all the details on the program) go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass and register now!
In case you didn’t know, we have a group college consulting program, which is a bit more intensive and for students who are really aiming for the Ivy League. It used to be called The Ivy League Formula Program, and we renamed it Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL (yes, it’s literally taking your college admissions journey to the next level)! We open this program just a few times a year, and right now it is open for enrollment. At the time of this recording, we currently have 5 spots available for this program, spots are very limited. This is also a 1-year program, and in addition to the Passion Project Bootcamp monthly live Q&A sessions, you also get 8 high-level support calls on Zoom, and unlimited support in-between the calls. If you want more support, more feedback from me, and quicker results, then NEXT LEVEL could be a good fit for you. To enroll, all you have to do is visit https://juliekimconsulting.com/nextlevel.
Also, I have an exciting announcement for you! I’m hosting a brand-new live workshop for the month of September, and if you go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/live you can register and reserve your spot now (hurry, spots are limited and fill up fast)! In this live workshop, you will:
- Discover strategies to stand out & get ACCEPTED into your dream Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges ( ...even if you think you're not "unique enough" to get accepted into your dream college)
- Learn the secret to what Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges are looking for in a strong applicant that makes them say HECK YES!
- Identify your interests and passions (even if you think they don’t exist yet)!
- Learn why traditional outdated methods no longer gets students accepted into their dream Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges (and what YOU can do instead).
- Stop feeling worried and hopeless about your college admissions journey. Instead, learn how to navigate this journey with confidence and motivation!
During this live workshop we will also be opening enrollment to our Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL. This is our 1-year group college consulting program, where you’ll get 8 group college consulting sessions, with individual, live, unlimited support from me. In addition to these sessions, you’ll also be invited to our 12 monthly live Q&A sessions for extra support, and the opportunity to collaborate with your peers. This cohort will run from October 2021 to October 2022, and it will help you strategize your college admissions portfolio, create a standout factor, and make sure that you’re on the right track!
Click here to learn more about our Next Level Program: https://juliekimconsulting.com/nextlevel (closing soon!)
We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now!
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-111-ppbc-coaching-call-ap-classes-passion-project-research-positions/
Today I’m sharing with you a short interview I did with one of my Class of 2021 students, Alexcis, who recently got accepted into UPenn, Dartmouth, Columbia, Brown, and Cornell! Not to mention, Alexcis also received a merit scholarship offer at USC, and in this episode, she reveals how she was able to do this, plus what she believes was the secret to her success.
This interview really goes to show how only having good grades and perfect SAT/ACT scores won’t cut it anymore. So how do you standout, while having a feeling of purpose and passion? It’s by working on a few of the right things, and not just by doing more things (and overwhelming yourself in the process).
Also, I have an exciting announcement for you! I’m hosting a brand-new live workshop for the month of September, and if you go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/live you can register and reserve your spot now (hurry, spots are limited and fill up fast)! In this live workshop, you will:
- Discover strategies to stand out & get ACCEPTED into your dream Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges ( ...even if you think you're not "unique enough" to get accepted into your dream college)
- Learn the secret to what Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges are looking for in a strong applicant that makes them say HECK YES!
- Identify your interests and passions (even if you think they don’t exist yet)!
- Learn why traditional outdated methods no longer gets students accepted into their dream Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges (and what YOU can do instead).
- Stop feeling worried and hopeless about your college admissions journey. Instead, learn how to navigate this journey with confidence and motivation!
During this live workshop we will also be opening enrollment to our Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL. This is our 1-year group college consulting program, where you’ll get 8 group college consulting sessions, with individual, live, unlimited support from me. In addition to these sessions, you’ll also be invited to our 12 monthly live Q&A sessions for extra support, and the opportunity to collaborate with your peers. This cohort will run from October 2021 to October 2022, and it will help you strategize your college admissions portfolio, create a standout factor, and make sure that you’re on the right track!
Click here to learn more about our Next Level Program: https://juliekimconsulting.com/nextlevel (closing soon!)
We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now!
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-110-how-my-student-got-into-upenn-dartmouth-columbia-brown-cornell/
Today we are talking all about pre-med, and I’m so excited to be speaking about this topic with my special guest, Dr. Shemmassian!
If you are interested, or majoring in, biology, chemistry, physics, or anatomy, and your goal is to get into medical school or any other profession that requires you to have a pre-med major, then you’re going to love this episode.
Even if you’re not sure what you want to do (yet), then this episode will be helpful for you, and yes, you can still work on a Passion Project or land a research and intern position without knowledge in these areas!
With that being said, I invite you to our free training that is going to walk you through how my students got accepted into Ivy League and/or Top-tier colleges. We’ll reveal the strategies to use, and you’ll have an opportunity to enroll in the Passion Project Bootcamp Program, our signature 1-year college consulting program. You can register for the free masterclass at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.
I’m also excited to announce that we just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now!
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-109-applying-to-college-pre-med-dr-shemmassian/
As much as I love talking about strategies and action steps to take to get accepted into your dream college, for today’s episode I wanted to look at things a little differently.
I want to share with you a bit about the meaning that society places on college, so that you can step back and think about why you are doing all of this in the first place.
Have you registered for our free masterclass yet? Inside my free masterclass, I’ll be revealing how the college admissions process is changing, especially with Covid-19 in 2021, and what you can do to make sure that you’re not making any mistakes. Plus, I’ll be showing how you can implement a step-by-step strategy to get accepted into your dream college. You can register for the free masterclass here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.
I’m also excited to announce that we just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now!
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-108-getting-accepted-into-your-college-will-not-make-you-happy/
I see a lot of students and parents working on different extracurriculars and commitments and implementing various college admission strategies to get accepted into their dream Ivy League and Top-tier colleges. This breaks my heart, because those are the things that many of these colleges just don’t care about anymore.
In this episode, I’m going to share with you what they are actually looking for, and what will really move the needle for you in your college admissions journey. So, listen carefully and take notes!
Have you registered yet for our free masterclass yet? Inside my free masterclass, I’ll be revealing how the college admissions process is changing, especially with Covid-19 in 2021, and what you can do to make sure that you’re not making any mistakes. Plus, I’ll be showing how you can implement a step-by-step strategy to get accepted into your dream college. You can register for the free masterclass here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.
I’m also excited to announce that we just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now!
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
Are you ready to learn the 3 things that Ivy Leagues and Top-tier colleges don’t care about anymore – let’s go!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-107-3-things-ivy-league-top-tier-colleges-dont-care-about/
About 6 months ago, I started interviewing Passion Project Bootcamp students and sharing those coaching sessions with listeners here on the podcast. We received so much good feedback from listeners that resonated with these episodes, telling us how much they learned about our coaching process in Passion Project Bootcamp, as well as the support they can expect by joining the program.
In this episode, I am interviewing and coaching another one of my Passion Project Bootcamp students, Zeeshan. His main question is how he can really know if his idea for a Passion Project is good enough, and the ways that he can make it even better.
This is a frequently asked question we get, which is why I wanted to share it with you today in the hopes that the way I coach Zeeshan with this topic will help you as well.
Remember, this is about more than just creating a Passion Project, it’s really about self-exploration and getting to know yourself in order to get outside of your comfort zone. When you do, that is where the growth really happens.
I’m excited to announce that we just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now!
Also, you can visit https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass to reserve your seat in our free training that reveals the 4 strategies to stand out and get accepted into your dream Ivy League and top-tier colleges!
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-106-is-your-passion-project-good-enough/
Today I have a very special announcement for you!
We are opening applications to the new Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL Program (formerly The Ivy League Formula Program).
In this episode you’ll hear more about this exclusive 4-month group college consulting program, and how we’ll be making this a next level experience for our students (which includes getting more support from me).
The Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL Program runs from August 2021 to November 2021, and to learn more about the application process, visit https://juliekimconsulting.com/ppbcnextlevel, but hurry, applications close on Sunday, July 11th, 2021!
In this episode of the podcast, you’ll hear some past group program students share their testimonials and experiences, which should give you a really good idea of the benefits you can expect to receive by joining the program!
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-105-the-power-of-group-college-consulting-program/
It’s been a little while since we’ve released a new podcast episode, and so much has happened lately! In the beginning of June, we launched the FREE 7-Day ACCEPTED Challenge - helping almost 5,000 students with their college admissions journey during the free event. The challenge was so amazing and life-changing for its participants that I decided to turn the challenge videos into content for the podcast.
In today’s episode I’ll be sharing with you what I talked about on Day 1 of the Challenge, when we really tapped into the foundations of the college admissions process. I revealed what is happening right now in the industry, and how students need to prepare for these changes. We also looked at the mindset side of things, and what’s really preventing a lot of students from success and reaching their college goals.
You’ll want to tune in next week for Day 2 of the Challenge, where I dive deeper into how you can let go of the fear that you’re inevitably going to experience during this process!
If you want to learn more about our amazing Passion Project Bootcamp program, and to be part of it, your first step is to attend our free training by going to https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. In this masterclass you’ll learn about the strategies we teach inside the program, as well as receive a special invite to join the Passion Project Bootcamp!
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-104-whats-the-real-secret-to-getting-accepted/
Having helped hundreds of high school students get accepted into their dream colleges, I know how important this dream is for you too. Imagine opening that acceptance letter from your dream college and knowing that all your hard work has paid off. Imagine sharing this great news with your family and friends and feeling so proud. Now, imagine yourself stepping onto campus for the first time, excited for your next journey. Here’s the truth: All of that is REALLY possible even if you’re overwhelmed, extremely busy, or new to the college admissions process… We all have to start somewhere, right? And to help you out, I’m inviting you to the FREE 7-Day ACCEPTED Challenge where I provide daily training and homework for you to take daily action.
A lot of you have been asking what you should be doing as a freshman, sophomore or junior in high school, so recently I did a series on my YouTube Channel, Conquer College Admissions to share my ultimate checklists for you to refer to. The feedback I received on this video series was so good that I want to share the content with you on the podcast as well.
Today I reveal the college admissions checklist for 9th grade, which can be used to see if you’re on the right path or not in order for you to get accepted into your dream college.
Whether you’re in 9th grade right now or not, I feel this checklist will be very helpful to you as you go through the college admissions journey.
Also, I have an exciting announcement!
Soon we will be hosting a virtual summer event, and it’s one of our most popular free events that we host! That is why I’m so excited to be bringing it back this year. Once the information is live and ready to go, I’ll be sure to share it with you on the podcast, as well as on my Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7!
To learn 4 more strategies that help our students get accepted into amazing colleges using their Passion Projects, check out our brand new free training at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.
Inside this FREE masterclass, you’ll learn 4 mistakes that most high school students make in the college admissions process that you MUST avoid. In addition, I share 4 unique strategies you can use to stand out and get accepted into your dream college! You can also learn more about our 1-Year College Consulting Program, the Passion Project Bootcamp and receive a special gift if you attend the FREE masterclass.
Tune into the podcast next week as I share the Ultimate 10th Grade Checklist. See you then!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-102-the-ultimate-9th-grade-college-admissions-checklist/
I often talk about the strategies you can use to get accepted college, which are all so important to understand, but sometimes it’s nice to step back and look at why we’re doing it in the first place.
That is why in today’s episode I’m revealing what the true purpose of college is, which just might give you a new perspective on the college admissions process. And this is just my take on answering this question! :)
To learn 4 more strategies that help our students get accepted into amazing colleges using their Passion Projects, check out our free training at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.
Inside this FREE masterclass, you’ll learn 4 mistakes that most high school students make in the college admissions process that you MUST avoid. In addition, I share 4 unique strategies you can use to stand out and get accepted into your dream college! You can also learn more about our 1-Year College Consulting Program, the Passion Project Bootcamp and receive a special gift if you attend the FREE masterclass.
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
If you’ve ever wondered what is truly the purpose of college, this episode can be a game changer!
SHOW NOTES:
Let’s talk about summer break! You may be wondering why I’m talking about summer break in this episode, as it’s just May when I’m recording it. That is because you really need to be planning and thinking ahead in the college admissions process. So today, I’m sharing a recent Facebook Live I did that reveals the 3 things you MUST do during your summer break to make the best use of your time, and to put you in the best position for getting accepted to your dream college.
To learn 4 more strategies that help our students get accepted into amazing colleges using their Passion Projects, check out our free training at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. Not only will you learn about Passion Projects and research positions, but there are also monthly live Q &A sessions to get your personal questions answered!
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
If you want this summer to be the best one yet, you’re going to love this episode!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-100-3-things-you-must-do-during-summer-break/
I get asked by students in my Passion Project Bootcamp and Ivy League Formula Program about the importance of AP exams and scores, especially during the stressful time that is this AP season.
That is why I wanted to share a recent Facebook Live I did with you here on the podcast to answer this question, and to look at how colleges really evaluate your AP scores. I reveal what actually makes or breaks your college application, and why you need to step back to truly understand this process and to gain a wider perspective.
To learn 4 more strategies that help our students get accepted into amazing colleges using their Passion Projects, check out our free training at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. Not only will you learn about Passion Projects and research positions, but there are also monthly live Q &A sessions to get your personal questions answered!
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
Learning about what AP scores really do is actually simpler than you think, and you don’t need to be stressed out about this subject. I’ve been there too and have felt this way, so I want to take the stress out of this process for you with this episode today.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-99-ap-scores-how-important-are-they/
If you already have a Passion Project, or you’re thinking about creating one, you may be wondering how to share your Passion Project in your college application. This is a question I get a lot, which is why today on the podcast I’m sharing 3 ways to integrate your Passion Project the RIGHT WAY.
To learn 4 more strategies that help our students get accepted into amazing colleges using their Passion Projects, check out our free training at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. Not only will you learn about Passion Projects and research positions, but there are also monthly live Q &A sessions to get your personal questions answered!
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
Whether you are a freshman, sophomore, or junior, you need to understand why you’re really doing a Passion Project to begin with, and this episode shows how it will fit into your application!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-98-how-to-incorporate-your-passion-project-into-your-college-application-the-right-way/
In today’s episode, I want to focus on fear, and specifically the fear of being rejected by the college you desire to attend.
Fear is normal, especially if you’re playing big in life, and it is my hope that after listening to this episode you will have less fear around the college admissions process. You can’t let fear get in the way of you getting accepted into your dream college, right?
To learn the 4 strategies that help our students get accepted into amazing colleges using their Passion Projects, check out our free training at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. Not only will you learn about Passion Projects and research positions, but there are also monthly live Q &A sessions to get your personal questions answered!
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
Let me know what your biggest takeaway is from this episode, and how you’re using the strategies I revealed to help in your own journey. Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you next week!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-97-the-fear-of-college-rejection/
On today’s podcast episode, I am coaching one of my Passion Project Bootcamp students, Maya. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how I coach my student through me taking her through the process of picking the right extracurriculars.
So often students spend a lot of time on things that aren’t helpful or won’t make a big difference in their college application. Your time is valuable, and I want to make sure that you’re focusing on the right things and making the best use of your time, each and every day.
To learn the 4 strategies that help our students get accepted into amazing colleges using their Passion Projects, check out our free training at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. Not only will you learn about Passion Projects and research positions, but there are also monthly live Q &A sessions to get your personal questions answered!
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.
I hope you enjoy this episode with Maya, and I’ll see you back here next week for a new episode!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-96-how-to-pick-the-right-extracurriculars-so-youre-not-wasting-your-time/
On today’s podcast episode, I wanted to have an honest and down-to-earth conversation about your mindset, which is so important to your college admissions success.
By shifting your mindset you’ll not only improve your chances on the college admissions journey, but it can also apply to all parts of your life – family, relationships, happiness, fulfillment, and much more.
To learn the 4 strategies that help our students get accepted into amazing colleges using their Passion Projects, check out our free training at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.
Let’s connect on Instagram! You can follow me at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7, and I’ll see you back here next week with another new episode!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-95-3-mindset-shifts-you-must-make-in-order-to-get-accepted/
How will you know if your Passion Project will impress college admissions officers?
What if you spend months and years working on your Passion Project …and it doesn’t pay off?
I’ve got an answer (and some proven strategies) for you!
This episode is a coaching session with my Passion Project Bootcamp student Simi. On this episode, I reveal how she can take her Passion Project to the next level.
I share with her actionable strategies for how she can take her Passion Project to the next level, and we have more amazing strategies inside our 1-Year College Consulting Program, Passion Project Bootcamp. Click here to learn more!
To learn the 4 strategies that help our students get accepted into amazing colleges using their Passion Projects, check out our free training at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.
I hope you find value in what I have to share with Simi today, and I’ll see you next week with a brand new episode!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-94-how-to-create-a-passion-project-that-will-impress-ivy-leagues-top-tier-colleges/
Why does college cost so much? What really goes on in financial aid offices in this country, and will going to college pay off in the end? These are all big questions we’ve explored before on this podcast, and in today’s episode, I’m speaking with an expert guest who has literally written the book on this important subject.
Ron Lieber is the author of The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make, and what he shares today will give you a very different perspective on all things money, as it relates to the college admissions process.
As you’ve heard me talking about in recent episodes, the Ivy League Formula Program is our intensive 6-month college consulting program, and it’s opening for enrollment very soon. Do keep in mind! We are only accepting 30 students this round, and it will only be open once or twice this year. To be notified when The Ivy League Formula Program opens up, you can put yourself on the waitlist at http://juliekimconsulting.com/waitlist, and Passion Project Bootcamp members will be given priority for the first spots that are available.
To learn the strategies that help our students get accepted into amazing colleges using their Passion Projects, check out our free training at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.
I hope you find this episode informative and helpful as you explore the financial aspects of college. Remember, ultimately is it you that is responsible for the outcome you will achieve, and no one else. This is why I highly recommend picking up a copy of Ron’s book because it will be one of the best investments you (or your parents) will ever make as you embark on this journey.
Thanks for listening and see you next week with a brand new episode!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-93-the-price-you-pay-for-college/
In this amazing episode, I’m not only sharing how my student Rachel landed research positions, but how she turned her Passion Project into a non-profit and got publications. Would you believe me if I told you that she accomplished all of this in just 6 months? She did, and today you’re going to hear how she did it inside the Ivy League Formula Program.
The Ivy League Formula Program is our intensive 6-month college consulting program, and it’s opening for enrollment very soon. Do keep in mind! We are only accepting 30 students this round, and it will only be open once or twice this year. To be notified when The Ivy League Formula Program opens up, you can put yourself on the waitlist at http://juliekimconsulting.com/waitlist and Passion Project Bootcamp members will be given priority for the first spots that are available.
To learn the strategies that help our students get accepted into amazing colleges using their Passion Projects, check out our free training at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.
I hope you are motivated by all the successes, accomplishments and breakthroughs that Rachel had as a student in The Ivy League Formula Program! Remember, it’s not just creating a Passion Project that gets you accepted into top-tier and Ivy League colleges, but it’s how you tie it all together to strengthen the theme of your application and create a compelling story to go along with it.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-92-how-my-student-turned-her-passion-project-into-a-non-profit/
So many high school students spend many hours, weeks, and months trying to build a unique factor, but it takes more than just overall time spent to do this the right way. In today’s special episode I share how my students created a WOW factor to help their college application stand out – in less than 6 months!
You need to be very strategic about the time you’re spending on creating a WOW factor and assess whether what you’re working on is actually going to make a difference in your college application.
In this episode you’ll hear the interview I did with my former Ivy League Formula Program students. We talk about how they were able to create a WOW factor in less than 6 months insider our program, the Ivy League Formula Program.
The Ivy League Formula Program is our intensive 6-month college consulting program, and it’s opening for enrollment very soon. Do keep in mind! We are only accepting 30 students this round, and it will only be open once or twice this year. To be notified when The Ivy League Formula Program opens up, you can put yourself on the waitlist at http://juliekimconsulting.com/waitlist.
To learn the strategies that help our students get accepted into amazing colleges using their Passion Projects, check out our free training at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.
As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.
I hope this episode gives you inspiration and motivation to work on something that you’re truly passionate about because that is what’s actually going to get you accepted into your dream Ivy League & top-tier college. See you next week!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/91-how-my-students-created-their-wow-factor-in-less-than-6-months/
Are you wondering if you should be participating in competitions or how many awards you should have when applying to colleges? (Or do you even NEED to get awards?!?!)
These are questions I get a lot, so today on the podcast we’re going to talk about how college admissions officers view competitions and awards. I’ll be coaching my Passion Project Bootcamp student Simi, who is an amazing student (and person!), and I’m sure you’ll be able to tell this by the way she speaks and carries herself in sharing all about her Passion Project.
Just like Simi has, you can also create a Passion Project and figure out how to spend your time wisely during the college admissions process. If you’d like to learn more about the specific strategies I teach inside my Passion Project Bootcamp and Ivy League Formula Program, check out my free training. You can register for the free training here or go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.
The Ivy League Formula Program (intensive 6-month college consulting program) is currently full and closed. But the good news is that we’ll be opening enrollment in 1-2 months! So make sure to put yourself on the waitlist so you don’t miss our announcement! Click here to put yourself on the waitlist.
If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.
If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone - and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. I’ll be back next week with another coaching session episode, and again I’ll be speaking with a student of my Passion Project Bootcamp. See you then!
SHOWNOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-90-competitions-and-awards-are-they-worth-it/
Today on the podcast, I’m coaching my Passion Project Bootcamp student Lina, someone who plays such a big leadership role inside of our peer-led Facebook community for the Passion Project Bootcamp.
I’ll be coaching her on college lists, and specifically how to create a college list that’s both realistic and balanced. If you’re aiming for acceptance into Ivy League & top-tier colleges, you’re going to want to have what I call a “safety pick” and a “possible pick”, and I explain why this strategy is ESSENTIAL in this episode.
In addition, I also reveal how many colleges she should apply to, to maximize her chances of getting accepted (and this strategy applies to you too)! I hope you can apply the information I share in this episode to your journey as well!
If you didn’t get a chance to attend my free training recently, make sure that you do because as I really do want you to have the right information as you navigate the college admissions process. I talk about the 4 mistakes that you should avoid (and a lot more) inside this free training. You can register for the free training here or go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.
If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.
If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone - and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. I’ll be back with another episode next week!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-89-how-to-create-a-balanced-college-list/
In today’s coaching session with my Passion Project Bootcamp student Patricia, I’ll be answering a question that I get often. With the policy changes due to COVID-19, a lot of students are now wondering if they should even be taking the SAT or ACT, so I wanted to look at this topic today on the podcast (fun fact - Patricia is actually from the very same high school that I attended, which makes helping her on this coaching session extra special to me)!
In this episode Patricia not only asks about the SAT and ACT, but I also coach her on how to choose a major as well as a minor, and I share strategies with her for reaching more people and have a greater impact with her Passion Project.
We share all the resources, lessons on how to stand out, plan for SAT and ACT, land research positions and more in my Passion Project Bootcamp 1-year college consulting program.
This year I’m also hosting a bonus goal and mindset training for students enrolled in all of my programs, because I strongly believe that having the right mindset is what will lead you to success.
To learn more about Passion Project Bootcamp (1-Year College Consulting Program), we recommend that you start off with our free training, where I talk about the four main strategies that I help my students use to get accepted into their dream colleges.
You can register for the free training here.
Don’t miss out. Register here!
If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.
If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone - and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. I’ll be back with another episode next week!
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Today I have a coaching session with my Passion Project Bootcamp student, Mercedes. I’m so grateful to attract amazing students like Mercedes who are so committed to their goals and motivated to achieve them.
In this episode Mercedes and I cover a lot of different topics, and I actually got a little emotional after this call because of all that she is doing in regards to her Passion Project (and all that I know she will accomplish in the future).
Mercedes is currently in the brainstorming phase for her Passion Project, and from talking with her I can really sense how much she wants to help and give back to her community. You’re going to hear how she’s doing this, and why she’s so passionate about the political system in the United States. This episode really is a reminder that we are all here to do good in the world, and it reminds me why I do what I do in helping my students.
If you are a committed student like Mercedes who wants to use the strategies that I teach to get or stay on the best path for getting accepted into your dream college, I highly recommend that you attend my free training! You can register for the free training here.
This is where I share 4 strategies that will help you land research and intern positions, create amazing passion projects, and get awesome results for your college admissions journey.
Don’t miss out. Register here!
If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.
If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone - and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. I’ll be back with another episode next week!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-87-how-mercedes-is-impacting-the-latino-community/
Happy New Year! Happy 2021! It’s a new year, and even if it seems not much is changing during the ongoing global pandemic, it just feels like we have a new start in January 2021. To get the year started right, I’m sharing an amazing coaching session with one of my Passion Project Bootcamp students, Anjali.
Anjali asks so many good questions in this coaching session, and a big one is about how many school clubs she should be joining. I reveal whether or not joining a lot of clubs will help your college application or not. As you’ll hear, the answer will be a bit different depending on your theme, which is why having a strong theme is very important in the overall process.
Creating a unique theme for your college application is something I focus on teaching in my 1-year college consulting program, The Passion Project Bootcamp. Click here to learn more about our amazing program!
She also asks a question about how to land research positions, and a few more college admissions questions that I think you’d find relevant to your current situation too!
So here’s your 1st step to take! You can register for the free training here. This is where I share 4 strategies that will help you land research and intern positions, create amazing passion projects, and get awesome results for your college admissions journey.
This is a brand new training, so even if you’ve attended one of my free trainings in the past, you’re going to want to attend this one! Don’t miss out. Register here!
If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.
If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone - and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. I’ll be back with another episode next week!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-86-how-many-school-clubs-to-join/
As we enter this new year, I am excited to share with you another coaching session I had with my Passion Project Bootcamp student, Erica! I’m sharing this coaching call with Erica on the podcast because I want you to see what it would look like if you were to work with me inside of The Passion Project Bootcamp or The Ivy League Formula Program.
In this episode with Erica we cover a lot of different important topics, and I answer the biggest questions she has. This includes whether or not she should work on her Passion Project with friends, and how to motivate them if this is what she ultimately decides to do. We also look at how she can navigate things if there’s a shift in her academic interests and major, and so much more.
I think you’ll learn a lot about the many ways to make your application stand out, and the different ways to show who you are to colleges that you want to get accepted to. Remember, it’s not about showing the best side of yourself always, and having 10, 20 or even 30 extracurriculars. It’s more about showing who you are in the most authentic and compelling way, and then backing that up with evidence.
If you are like Erica and have questions about the college admissions process, then I really want you to check out my free training! You can register for the free training here. This is where I share strategies that will help you land research and intern positions, create amazing passion projects, and get awesome results for your college admissions journey.
This is a brand new training, so even if you’ve attended one of my free trainings in the past, you’re going to want to attend this one! Don’t miss out. Register here!
If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.
If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone - and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. Happy New Year, stay safe and I’ll be back with another episode next week!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-85-how-to-decide-your-college-major/
A big question that I’ve been getting quite frequently is about when the best time is to start college consulting. I wanted to address this topic, along with a few misconceptions about college consulting, in general. I also wanted to talk about how my programs differ from other college consulting programs out there, and then give you some pointers so that you’re not making mistakes in this very important college admissions process. I hope you find this episode and information helpful as you enjoy it during your winter break!
Now is the time to start college consulting, and I really want you to check out my free masterclass at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass! This is where I share strategies that will help you land research and intern positions, create amazing passion projects, and get awesome results for your college admissions journey.
This is a brand new masterclass, so even if you’ve attended one of my masterclasses in the past, you’re going to want to attend this one! Don’t miss out. Register here!
If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.
If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone - and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. Happy Holidays, and I’m so very grateful for each and every one of you!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-84-when-is-the-best-time-to-start-college-consulting/
Doubt and comparison is a vicious cycle that can derail your journey through the college admissions process, but it doesn’t have to be this way.
I’ve had to overcome these things too throughout my own life, and in today’s episode, I’ll be revealing how I did it and the mindset shifts that you can make to do the same!
If doubt and comparing yourself with others is holding you back, I really want you to check out my free masterclass at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is where I share strategies that will help you land research and intern positions, create amazing passion projects, and get awesome results for your college admissions journey.
This is a brand new masterclass, so even if you’ve attended one of my masterclasses in the past, you’re going to want to attend this one! Don’t miss out. Register here!
If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.
If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone - and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. Thanks for listening, and we’ll see you next week!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-83-overcoming-doubt-and-comparison/
Today I’m diving into what it means to “play small”, and how you can tell if this is something that you are doing right now. Are you ready to dream big? We only get one chance at this thing we call life, so let’s do this!
If you’re ready to stop playing small, I really want you to check out my free masterclass at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is where I share strategies that will help you land research and intern positions, create amazing passion projects and get awesome results for your college admissions journey. This is a brand new masterclass, so even if you’ve attended one of my masterclasses in the past, you’re going to want to attend this one! Don’t miss out. Register here!
If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.
If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone - and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. Thanks for listening, and we’ll see you next week!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-82-are-you-playing-small/
Today I’m so excited to be interviewing another one of the students inside my program! Her name is Rachel, and you’re going to learn how she was able to create so many wins and accomplishments, even during COVID-19!
Rachel landed not one, but TWO research positions, including one with Columbia University and one with Rutgers University. She also was able to collaborate with three students inside my program, as well as getting in contact and building a relationship with the largest local newspaper in her region. You’ll hear exactly how she did it in this interview!
These types of things are exactly what I teach inside of my paid programs, so if you’re feeling like you lost out on opportunities due to the pandemic, I really want you to check out my free masterclass at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is where I share strategies that will help you land positions, create amazing passion projects and get awesome results for your college admissions journey. This is a brand new masterclass, so even if you’ve attended one of my masterclasses in the past, you’re going to want to attend this one too.
If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.
If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone - and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. Thanks for listening, and we’ll see you next week!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-81-how-rachel-landed-2-research-positions-during-covid-19/
With everything that has happened so far in 2020, I really wanted to have a heart-to-heart conversation with you on the podcast today to share my honest thoughts on how the college admissions process has been affected this year.
Although there have been many challenges and obstacles for students and institutions to face, there’s also been good that has come from it. For that reason, I’m revealing the positives that have come from this year, along with what I’d like you to focus on moving forward for your college admissions journey and life in general.
If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.
If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone - and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. Thanks for listening, and we’ll see you next week!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-80-how-2020-changed-college-admissions-my-honest-thoughts/
So many parents and students are navigating the college admissions process incorrectly, which is why I wanted to help them avoid these pitfalls with this podcast episode.
I’m doing something a bit different today though, as I’m sharing testimonials from our students as a “mixtape!”
We’ve selected short audio clips from our previous episodes that will really help you make a decision about enrolling in our Ivy League Formula Program, and you will hear from them specifically about why they joined the program and how it has benefited them along the way in this process.
For a very limited time, our Ivy League Formula Program is now open for enrollment, with the next group happening from November 2020 to April 2021. This is the last time this year we’re opening this program, and to learn more you can go to http://juliekimconsulting.com/formula.
More importantly, this is the last time we’re offering this program at this current price. The price will increase in 2021, so make sure to claim your lowest rate!
If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.
If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone - and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. Thanks for listening, and we’ll see you next week!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-79-the-problem-with-traditional-college-admissions-strategies/
Today I’m speaking with another one of my students in the Passion Project Bootcamp, Mina, to answer some important questions that she has. Mina is wondering how she can differentiate herself from the crowd, when they’re all working on their own stand out factor. I think this is a brilliant question that will resonate with a lot of listeners, and not only do I coach her through this question but we also look at how to land research or intern positions, some ways to make her Passion Project more unique, and action steps she can do right now to improve her college resume.
If you really want to create a stand out factor and get accepted into your dream college, then this is an episode you’re going to want to check out!
Our Ivy League Formula Program is now open for enrollment, with the next group happening from November 2020 to April 2021. This is the last time this year we’re opening this program, and to learn more you can go to http://juliekimconsulting.com/formula. More importantly, this is the last time we’re offering this program at this current price. The price will increase in 2021, so make sure to claim your lowest rate!
Also, I highly recommend that you attend the last 2020 live workshop I’ll be hosting. You can register here: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/live-workshop-oct-2020-ppbc/
If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.
If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. Thanks for listening, and we’ll see you next week!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-78-how-to-make-your-passion-project-stand-out/
On today’s episode you’ll hear me coaching one of my students Isha, who is currently enrolled in my Ivy League Formula Program and Passion Project Bootcamp class. Isha is an amazing student, a hard worker and definitely someone who puts herself out there! In this episode she asks me how she can move her Passion Project from the idea stage and to do it while managing her time correctly, because the whole point of the college admissions process isn’t about the amount of hours that you sacrifice!
Our Ivy League Formula Program is now open for enrollment, with the next group happening from November 2020 to April 2021. This is the last time this year we’re opening this program, and to learn more you can go to http://juliekimconsulting.com/formula, attend one of the live workshops I’ll be hosting or contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-77-how-to-find-the-time-to-work-on-your-extracurriculars-and-or-passion-project/
I had so much fun in last week’s episode speaking with students of my Passion Project Bootcamp, and today you’re going to get to listen to even more of their experiences and insights! You’ll hear how my students felt about their college admissions journey before joining the Passion Project Bootcamp, what made them decide to enroll in the Passion Project Bootcamp, and even more ways to create and scale your passion project. It’s all in this episode of Demystifying College Admissions!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-76-interviewing-my-passion-project-bootcamp-students-part-2/
With enrollment coming to a close for this round of the Passion Project Bootcamp, I thought it would be a good opportunity for listeners to hear from current students of the program about their experiences! As well as answering common questions that you may have about the Passion Project Bootcamp, I also give a breakdown of the modules, cost, payment plans and so much more in this episode!
The Passion Project Bootcamp is open for enrollment, but just until Thursday, October 15th, 2020 at 11:55 pm PST! Enrollment only happens twice a year, and we’re offering $500 off the price with the Code “OCT2020”!
I’m so excited because we’re also including bonuses that we’ve never added before, including 4 coaching calls, How to Land Research Positions Training Session, and How to brainstorm your Passion Project Zoom session. Make sure to head over to https://juliekimconsulting.com/bootcamp to join this round of The Passion Project Bootcamp, and if you are currently a student of the program, you will also get all of the new bonuses listed too!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-75-interviewing-my-passion-project-bootcamp-students-part-1/
Do you have perfect test scores, yet you’re still worrying about not getting accepted into your dream college (given the fierce competition?)
Today’s guest is Anthony, a current student of The Passion Project Bootcamp, and in this episode, he discusses his concerns about getting rejected - even though he has a strong GPA and SAT/ACT scores.
This is something that shows up for a lot of high school students, and I coach Anthony on how to make perspective shifts that will serve him in a positive way and what he can do right now to create a standout factor to strengthen his college application. You’ll also hear how he landed a research position, created a passion project and many more amazing things as a student in the Passion Project Bootcamp.
I hope this gives you a better idea of what goes on inside one of our paid programs here at Julie Kim Consulting. Again, it felt incredible to have another coaching call here where a student can share the insights, wins, and biggest takeaways!
As I mentioned in the last episode, The Passion Project Bootcamp is open for enrollment from Monday, October 12th, 2020 to Thursday, October 15th, 2020 at 11:55 pm PST! Enrollment only happens twice a year, and we’re offering $500 off the price with the Code “OCT2020”!
I’m so excited because we’re also including bonuses that we’ve never added before, including 4 coaching calls, How to Land Research Positions Training Session, and How to brainstorm your Passion Project Zoom session. Make sure to head over to https://juliekimconsulting.com/bootcamp to join this round of The Passion Project Bootcamp, and if you are currently a student of the program, you will also get all of the new bonuses listed too!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-74-how-to-stand-out-if-you-have-perfect-gpa-sat-act-scores/
As mentioned recently, we’re switching the podcast up a bit to share the behind-the-scenes happenings here at Julie Kim Consulting.
If you don’t already know, I have a signature digital program called The Passion Project Bootcamp, with a lot of incredible students enrolled in it. I’ll be sharing the 1-on-1 coaching sessions I have with these students here on the podcast, to not only benefit each of them, but to also help you as the listener out as well.
Today’s call is with Sonya, a junior in high school whose passion project has instilled a sense of purpose and a mission in her.
Creating a passion project has not only created a standout factor for Sonya’s application, but she’s feeling so excited about it, which you’ll hear today in this conversation. She asks me some important questions around mindset, specifically how to not feel guilty when she doesn’t complete everything on her to-do list, as well as what she can do to stop comparing herself to others (and who hasn’t done this)!
We also look at how to incorporate passion projects into college essays, the way to get published in newspapers and magazines, and I even edit and make suggestions on the Professor Outreach email that she is sending out to professors.
There is a lot of strategy and mindset tips packed into this episode!
Awesome news!!
The Passion Project Bootcamp is open for enrollment from Monday, October 12th, 2020 to Thursday, October 15th, 2020 at 11:55 pm PST! Enrollment only happens twice a year, and we’re offering $500 off the price with the Code “OCT2020”!
We’re also including bonuses that we’ve never added before, including 4 coaching calls, How to Land Research Positions Training Session, and How to brainstorm your Passion Project Zoom session. Make sure to head over to https://juliekimconsulting.com/bootcamp to join this round of The Passion Project Bootcamp, and if you are currently a student of the program, you will also get all of the new bonuses listed too!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-73-how-creating-a-passion-project-shifted-her-mindset/
When trying to get accepted into your dream college, it can be hard to determine if you are doing too much, or not enough. I wanted to talk about this topic today on the podcast because it’s something we get asked so often by our students. In this episode I’m going to give you 3 ways that you can access whether you are doing enough, and share how to overcome some of the common pitfalls students often face in the college admission process
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-72-how-to-check-if-youre-doing-enough-to-get-accepted-into-your-dream-college/
It’s been awhile since I’ve sat down to record a solo episode, as I’ve been featuring a lot of amazing interviews and conversations on the podcast lately. Today I want to talk about something that so many students and parents worry about, and that is competition. When it comes to The Ivy League and top-tier college admissions process, the acceptance rate is so low that it’s easy for you to have the mindset that it’s all about the competition. It also leaves you wondering if it’s even worth it to apply, so I’m going to give you 3 strategies in this episode that can help you no longer feel so stressed out and overwhelmed about the competitive process.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-71-3-strategies-to-beat-the-competition/
You may have noticed the new intro and music at the start of this episode, and the purpose, mission and structure of this podcast is also shifting a bit. Moving forward we’re going to focus more on how mindset and mental health is going to help you get accepted into your dream college, and my goal is to help students live a healthier and more passionate life. I’m going to be also interviewing a lot of my past and current students inside my paid program, as well as coaching them and recording the session for the purpose of sharing the insights on this podcast, which I can’t wait to share with you.
Today’s episode is unique in that one of my students, Maddy, is interviewing me. One of her passion projects is her podcast, Simply Empowered, where she talks about mental health, education and many things that interest teenagers today. Today you’ll hear my appearance on Maddy’s podcast, which I’m super excited about because you’ll listen to us cover a ton of topics such as college admissions, college application essays, mindset and so much more!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-70-my-student-is-interviewing-me/
For today’s episode I’m excited to be interviewing two students of my 6-month college consulting program, The Ivy League Formula! Brianna just completed the program and Natalie is currently a student, and these amazing young ladies both share why they decided to say “Yes” to enrolling in the program, any hesitations they had before doing so, and some of the big results they’ve been able to create in their college admissions process so far.
A lot of parents and students wonder who they will work with as they approach the process, and they are looking for support, accountability, strategies and resources to help them on this journey. The Ivy League Formula is closed until 2021, but I highly recommend that you join me for my free masterclass, where I’ll teach you the 4 mistakes that you must avoid in the college admissions process, as well as the 4-step process you can implement right away to create a stand out factor in your application and up level your college admissions portfolio. You can register for this free masterclass at http://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass!
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-69-why-my-students-decided-to-work-with-me/
In today’s episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m bringing you a conversation I had with an incredible student on mine named Richie. Richie is a freshman in the 9th grade who decided to “just do it” and go all-in on his passion project, Teens Against Racism. He reveals how he got this passion project off the ground, and the significant accomplishments the organization has received already - in less than one month.
I wanted to share Richie’s success story with you so that you can learn more about how to step up, and level up your college admissions game. His story is so inspiring, and it proves that anything is possible for you too.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-68-how-my-student-landed-an-extraordinary-opportunity-using-his-passion-project/
If you don’t have the confidence in yourself to be the best applicant your dream school has seen, you won’t even give yourself the chance to try! In this episode, I want to explore why confidence is the ULTIMATE key to success in your high school career, your college admissions journey, and the rest of your life.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-67-how-to-be-confident-and-why-this-is-important-for-your-college-admissions-success/
FREE MASTERCLASS: https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass
FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/
When I was in high school, I had a super negative image of myself. In this episode, I open up about my struggles with my body image and my mental health, how it affected my entire mindset through my college admissions journey, and why I had to change that to start living my BEST life.
FREE MASTERCLASS:https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-66-i-used-to-be-overweight-and-insecure-and-this-is-what-i-learned/
FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/
In this episode, you’ll hear from my students about how the community of The Ivy League Formula Program pushed them to pursue their interests, start their Passion Projects, and keep moving forward on their college admissions journeys!
The Ivy League Formula Program is a 6-month group college consulting program where students receive direct, hands-on coaching and guidance from me to form a Passion Project that will STAND OUT from other applications. The Ivy League Formula Program will open enrollment again on July 22, and will close its doors very soon! You can find more information on the program HERE or in the links below!
THE IVY LEAGUE FORMULA: https://juliekimconsulting.com/formula
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/
FREE MASTERCLASS: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/free-masterclass-ccam/
FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/
In this episode, you’ll hear from my students Maddie and Anjal about how to get your Passion Project off the ground, the opportunities that have come from working with college professors and like-minded peers, and how The Ivy League Formula Program taught them to take action toward their own success!
The Ivy League Formula Program is a 6-month group college consulting program where students receive direct, hands-on coaching and guidance from me to form a Passion Project that will STAND OUT from other applications. The Ivy League Formula Program is currently closed, but we will open doors in a few weeks! You can find more information on the program HERE or in the links below!
THE IVY LEAGUE FORMULA WAITLIST: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/the-ivy-league-formula-program-waitlist/
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/
FREE MASTERCLASS: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/free-masterclass-ccam/
FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/
In this episode, you’ll hear from my students Fiona and Roma about how they created and scaled their own Passion Projects, the steps they took to become more competitive college applicants, and what The Ivy League Formula taught them that they will carry for the rest of their lives!
The Ivy League Formula is a 6-month group college consulting program where students receive direct, hands-on coaching and guidance from me to form a Passion Project that will STAND OUT from other applications. You can find more information in the links below!
THE IVY LEAGUE FORMULA WAITLIST: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/the-ivy-league-formula-program-waitlist/
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/
FREE MASTERCLASS: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/free-masterclass-ccam/
FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/
In this week’s episode, we’ll cover how your mindset could be messing with your college applications, what qualities you should be looking for in your dream school, and why NO passion is “cliche” or “unrealistic.”
Listen to this episode NOW to learn how to take your passion to the next level!
SHOW NOTES:https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/
FREE MASTERCLASS:https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/free-masterclass-ccam/
FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/
In this week’s episode, I talk all about how you should be showcasing your successes in this time of change. We’ll cover UC’s new policies regarding SAT/ACT scores, the shifting standards in college admissions, and how you can still make progress right now (even while social distancing).
Listen now to learn how you can still CRUSH IT on your Ivy League & Top-tier college applications!
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Finding your true passion can feel exciting AND overwhelming. Well, I’m here to tell you that…
Creating your Passion Project is your first step.
It might seem daunting to try to find your passion and focus your Passion Project. As a high school student, you might have so many interests that it’s impossible to pick just one! Or maybe you’re interested in a lot of subjects, but one doesn’t really stand out as something you’re totally passionate about. Or maybe...you feel like you’re not interested in ANYTHING!
In this episode, we’ll talk about what’s stopping you from finding your passion, how to be an action-taker, and how a Passion Project can open your eyes to where your true passion lies!
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All of a sudden, everyone is learning from HOME!
COVID-19 recently launched the entire school system into the world of e-learning and online education. But, with such a major shift in your everyday learning, you may be feeling less engaged, less motivated, and less excited about subjects. You’re not alone!
In this episode, we talk about online education and learning with Jake Miller, authorized Google Apps for Education Trainer and the current Technology Integration Specialist for Brady Middle School in the Orange City School District. We’ll cover how to motivate your brain, organize your e-learning schedule or tech-based Passion Project, and challenge yourself and grow in this ever-changing time.
Jake also hosts the Educational Duct Tape podcast, linked below!
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Are you wondering what should fuel you in this college admissions journey? Should you aim to please your parents above all else? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m going to share my honest thoughts about how much your parents’ should influence your passions and goals.
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Are you feeling fear around the college admissions process, or are you scared that you are not special or smart enough? Is anxiety starting to creep in as you are wondering how COVID-19 mandates are going to affect your application? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m going to tell you about 3 common mistakes that I see students make and what you should do instead!
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Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or alone in your college admissions journey during this pandemic? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing two of my current students who have my full support and guidance in creating their Passion Projects and crafting their stand-out college admissions applications.
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NIKI’S PASSION PROJECT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_L80WfA_hktp9nHHUaF7Zw/videos
AAYUSH’S’S PASSION PROJECT: https://aayushmurarka16.wixsite.com/theinvisible
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Are you wondering if it’s possible to create a Passion Project that actually fires you up while also capturing the attention of the decision-makers at your dream school? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing two of my students who will be sharing how they created and scale their Passion Projects in 6 months with my guidance through the Ivy League Formula Program.
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ASHWIN’S PASSION PROJECT: https://www.desaiphotography.net/
DHRUV’S PASSION PROJECT: https://dhruvbalaji02.wixsite.com/spectrumrobotics
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Are you considering a medical career? Is Brown University on your list of dream Ivy League/Top-Tier schools? Whether it’s one or the other (or both), I have a special treat for you guys today! In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing my significant other, Dr. Sung Han. Sung is going to share about his college admissions and his dental AND medical school journey along with advice he would want to tell his former high school self.
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Is your child not physically attending school this week? Are you wondering what he/she can be doing to remain proactive about their college admissions journey? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m going to share three things your child can be doing at home during this pandemic.
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During this Coronavirus pandemic, are you wondering what you should do with your high school child’s summer plans? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be replaying a popular episode, sharing my honest opinion about summer programs.
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Are you wondering if you are on track to present a strong or a weak application? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing how you can evaluate this and what you can do to improve it! SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/ CONQUER COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MEMBERSHIP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/membership FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/ YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/B6ak79m3In0
So...something didn’t work out the way you planned. How do you handle the rejection? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing how I learned (the hard way) how to bounce back after I felt like life had knocked me down.
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Are you wondering if the college admissions journey can be enjoyable for you or your child? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I freely share about how I have discovered a way to help students not only get into their dream Ivy League/Top-Tier school but also do this with a positive mindset.
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Are you trying to figure out how you or your child can stand out? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing the different kinds of passion projects and how they can be a core component of your college admissions journey.
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Are you wondering how you or your child can be different from the pile of other applicants? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing how high school students can show that they are extraordinary.
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Are you wondering if you or your child can create a passion project in a matter of months? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be interviewing my students, Mariana and Saanvi, about how each of them were able to channel their passions into a scalable passion project.
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Are you doing a bunch of different things and getting overwhelmed by what’s on your plate? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be interviewing my student, Christina, about how she discovered a common theme to her long list of extracurriculars, consolidated her energy into one passion project, and then scaled it. Tune in to hear Christina’s zeal and dedication that will inspire/motivate you to start your own passion project.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- How you can prove you are passionate about something by showing rather than telling
- What you can learn through your passion project journey
- How Julie mentors her students with a growth mindset
- Why Christina loves the Conquer College Admissions Facebook Group
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “We always want to be able to allocate our energy and time to what’s really going to make a difference in the application process.”
- “A lot of people can talk the talk, but can you walk the walk?”
- “Through this project, I’m putting action behind those words.”
- “I think I gained a lot of self-esteem.”
- “But right now, you can be the living proof that you can push for the changes that you wish to see in this world.”
- “You pushed me to my full potential.”
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Christina Vo's Website: https://christinavo.squarespace.com/
Is there a secret formula for getting into Ivy Leagues/Top-Tier schools? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing key traits that college admission officers are looking for.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- 3 key factors that stand out to admission officers
- Why I have all of my students work on passion projects
- The importance of demonstrating your interests
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “Nothing beats passion.”
- “Action is what brings clarity.”
- “People who are reviewing your applications are human.”
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IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER COLLEGE BOOTCAMP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/
Are you wondering if an Ivy League/Top-Tier College is right for you? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing my candid, unfiltered thoughts regarding my USC/Harvard experience.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- What was one of my biggest takeaways from attending Harvard
- How the people you surround yourself with impact your level of motivation
- What kind of mindset you should have in this college admissions journey
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “I was surrounded by students who had really big goals and dreams.”
- “Seeing my friends and classmates having these big visions and dreams really influenced me in a positive way.”
- “You want to make sure that your reasons for why you want to go to these schools are internal.”
- “This process is not supposed to be that stressful.”
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Are you mapping out your (or your child’s) summer plans? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing the pros and cons of summer programs, as well as what will help you (or your child) stand out.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- What a good reason for attending a summer program is
- How you can stand out
- When you should start searching for your passions
- What college admissions officers are really looking for
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “It’s a great way to explore and put yourself out there, but it’s not going to make you stand out.”
- “I would say about 80-85% of my students don’t participate in summer programs.”
- “You want to strategize your college applications in a way that makes sense.”
- “This process is not about checking off the right boxes.”
- “It has to be personable; it has to be authentic.”
- “That’s why it’s so important to find what you like and what you love.”
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Are you stressing out about your (or your child’s) college visits? Don’t worry! We’re here to help. In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, we have our guest, Moira McCullough, the founder of College Scoops. Enlisting student and parent ambassadors, College Scoops provides both college-bound students and parents with the inside scoop that goes beyond what is available on college websites.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- How to plan an effective college visit
- How to engage your child in the planning process
- How involved parents should be in the process
- The importance/value of reaching out and interacting with a current student on campus
- The #1 mistake students and parents make on college visits
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “We believe college visits should and can be fun.”
- “Make sure you have a destination to go to, but make sure that you plan several excursions that are not on your formal list.”
- “Sometimes the greatest learning points are things that you didn’t anticipate.”
- “I think you will learn so much during those visits by just watching and supporting your student.”
- “If you put them in the driver’s seat, I think that will create a different outcome and a different opportunity for that student.”
- “You have to be proactive about where you’re going to go.”
- “At the end of the day, it’s their decision.”
- “It’s a marathon, not a sprint.”
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Are you feeling discouraged about your current GPA? Don’t give up!! There is still hope! In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing how colleges actually assess your GPA.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- How your mindset is crucial
- What college admission officers look for in your transcript
- The #1 mistake made when a student does not do well on a test
- How you have the power to improve your grades
- The most common obstacle to getting good grades
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “You have the power to increase your GPA.”
- “You need to think differently about this process.”
- “She literally flipped her grades backward!”
- “You can do anything that you put your mind to, and let’s aim for those straight A’s”
- “It does define your work ethic.”
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Are you starting to worry about how you (or your child) are going to pay for college? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, we have guest, Denise Thomas, whose mission is to educate parents who take an active role in supporting their children to live a life of financial freedom. Denise, a financial coach and international best selling author who has helped both of her children get through college debt-free, and wants to help you make this possible for your child as well!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- The under-emphasized significance of the PSAT
- When you should start looking into scholarships from the colleges you want to attend
- How your SAT/ACT score can be relevant even after you’ve been admitted into the school of your dreams
- The best time to start the financial aid and scholarship side of the college process
- How often you should be applying for scholarships in your senior year
- How family members can help in the scholarship process
- What parents can do to provide a game-changing element to their child’s application process
- Important factors to consider if you are going to co-sign your child’s student loan
- The importance of educating your child about finances
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “It never ceases to amaze me, the amount of misinformation that is still out there.”
- “600,000 students graduate debt-free every year.”
- “It’s about work ethic and figuring out what’s possible. If you really want to go to school debt-free, it is certainly doable.”
- “There are opportunities; you just have to continue looking for them.”
- “Always start close to home.”
- “These people are looking for WHO you are.”
- “It really comes down to doing what you like and what you’re good at and leveraging that in all areas.”
- “Work ethic is hugely important!”
- “Read the contract!”
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Are you wondering how you can stand out amongst other college applicants? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m going to share the key to rising to the cream of the crop. This is an efficient, direct way of expanding on your academic and personal interests so make sure to tune in!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- How to gain clarity on your academic interests
- Why networking is so powerful
- When the right time to start networking is
- Who you should be networking with
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “This program is not just go into a room and chit-chat about your college admissions journey, but everything is action-oriented and results-driven.”
- “The power of networking goes above and beyond what you think and what you could possibly imagine.”
- “You’ve got to put yourself out there and network!”
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IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER COLLEGE BOOTCAMP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/
Are you searching for your passion? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m going to debunk some myths about passion and also share some useful tips on how to discover what you’re passionate about. This is NOT just for your college application, but this is also an important step towards discovering who you are and what you love.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- How a passion project will help you in your college admissions journey and beyond
- The #1 myth about where your passion is
- Step-by-step process on how to identify and explore your passion
- The perfect time to start on your passion project that will help you stand out!
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “You’re all born with a gift, an ability to serve, or to do amazing things in life, and it’s important we find out what that is.”
- “Passion can only be identified if you take some sort of action.”
- “The reason why students and people and adults procrastinate is because they’re afraid that they’re going to get it wrong.”
- “Life is not supposed to be a perfect series of events.”
- “I truly wish that you will use your interests and your strengths to get accepted into where you want.”
- “I don’t want you to stress out when there is no need to stress out, and I’m here to support you through this journey.”
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IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER COLLEGE BOOTCAMP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/
In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I have a very special guest, Ursula. Ursula is Michelle’s mom and Michelle is my former student who recently graduated from high school and is now having a blast at NYU! I’m so grateful that I was able to mentor Michelle and help her navigate this journey with ease and success.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- Why Ursula decided to work with me even though she had already hired a college counselor for Michelle
- What students truly need
- How Michelle benefited from working with me
- What kind of role Ursula played in the college admissions journey to maximize Michelle’s motivation, passion, and success
- What the college admissions journey is really all about
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “Even though there are very good professionals out in the field, not all of them are a good fit for our kids.”
- “You knew exactly how to motivate her.”
- “Her professional, academic, and personal development started with you.”
- “She has and keeps developing/discovering what her passions are.”
- “What matters is that they are happy.”
- “The most important thing is that they can find their passions.”
- “Parents: we need to be very aware and give all of the resources to our kids - to provide them the elements that they need in order to rediscover or discover what is inside of them, not outside!”
- “Enjoy the ride!”
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IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER COLLEGE BOOTCAMP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/
Are you unsure of how to help your child in the college admissions journey? Sue and Stephanie of Your Teen Media, both of whom have sent their children to college, offer wisdom and advice on how involved you should be. It’s not going to be easy, but we hope that this episode will help you navigate the college admissions journey with more trust, ease, and fun!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- The most common struggle when it comes to parenting teens
- How parenting has evolved over the years
- How to find an appropriate balance between parenting and supporting
- How to effectively communicate with your kids
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “But you have to really believe that it’s their journey.”
- “Practice, practice, practice…”
- “Ask the other person what they’re thinking.”
- “Yelling puts us on the defensive immediately.”
- “Being curious and asking questions with authenticity really starts a conversation that lasts a lifetime.”
- “It’s really a big jump to go from high school to college.”
- “Enjoy the journey!”
- “Believe that every school you’re applying to is a right fit and a place where you can be happy.”
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/
IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER COLLEGE BOOTCAMP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/
Are you struggling with this college admissions journey? Do you feel alone, overwhelmed, and/or burnt out? I’m here to help! In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing three atypical but essential must-haves for every high school student.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- Why growing your mindset is essential
- What will improve your grades and scores aside from studying
- How your beliefs about yourself affect the outcome of your results
- What high school students need to learn in order to manage stress
- How important it is to discover your preferences at a young age
- What will make college admissions officers say yes to you
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “What I realized inside of the Facebook Group was that students were getting inspired by each other!”
- “It’s hard to open up about college admissions.”
- “We act based on our identity.”
- “But because you have a good mindset, you can sort of let go of those doubts very very quickly.”
- “They are not looking for a student who is well-rounded, who is good at everything. They’re looking for a well-rounded class.”
- “We have to really get rid of this idea that we have to be perfect at every single thing.”
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IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER COLLEGE BOOTCAMP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/
Is your teen responding with “I don’t know” all the time? Are you stressed out that there are more arguments than peaceful, heart-to-heart conversations? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I am interviewing Sandy Fowler, co-host of the Mighty Parenting podcast, who will be sharing proven and effective strategies for communicating with your teen without all the yelling, shouting, and nagging.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- What the #1 source of anxiety is for both parents and students
- How anxiety affects our bodies and produces a similar physiological response to encountering a tiger
- Healthy practices that you can implement into your daily life to take care of your emotional health
- An effective way of communication with your child so that he/she can live a happier life and achieve the goals they want
- How you can relieve stress/pressure off of yourself
- How to teach your child to manage their own life
- The best time to start letting go of control over your kids
- A useful tip for what to do immediately with your child when they are stressed out
- How something can look like rebellion but is actually a sign of anxiety
- Effective strategies to breakthrough/interrupt your body’s hormonal/physiological reactions to stress
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “We really need to understand that our thoughts are not reality; they’re just thoughts.”
- “No human being can make another human being do something.”
- “Validate their feelings because that’s all we all want and stop trying to solve it!”
- “If people are doing everything for us, we have no reason to learn a skill.”
- “If it’s not a safety issue, back off a little and let them handle it.”
- “Parents need to model all the emotionally healthy coping strategies, an emotionally healthy lifestyle, and good communication.”
- “Planning for college takes everything that might be not going well in our home or in our relationship with our kids or with our parents, and it amplifies it.”
- “Take control of your emotional wellness!”
- “You can reduce your stress and anxiety with some very simple steps.”
- “So many of our bad parenting decisions actually come from a place of fear.”
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/
STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now
IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER COLLEGE BOOTCAMP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/
In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be talking with Jessica about how she left behind sunny California to step outside of her comfort zone and experience all four seasons. Jessica will be sharing how she got accepted into UPenn and why she loves it!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- The importance of visiting the college(s) that you are interested in
- What sets UPenn apart from other universities
- How to find your career path
- The significance of having a healthy mindset in the midst of your college admissions journey
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “It was a matter of just focusing and narrowing down her interests and passion.”
- “When I went to go visit Penn, it had everything I wanted!”
- “I think it was great because even though there are pictures and videos, actually going to the place was a different experience like actually being able to speak to students one on one or without the gaze of a camera looking in. It just made everything more genuine.”
- “If there is something that you love, you should definitely pursue that path.”
- “At the end of the day, you’re just saving yourself more time by starting off looking into the things that you’re interested in.”
- “To the extent possible, do not stress.”
- “I don’t think where I am now is what 9th grade me would’ve said. My plan just kind of blew up along the way but things ended up working out!”
- “Put your best foot forward and things have a strange way of working out even if it’s a completely weird turn that you never expected.”
- “Stressing out doesn’t really do anything.”
- “Just as a recap, Penn is a great school!”
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/
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In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be talking with Eric about his academic and personal experiences at Princeton. Eric will be providing insider information about Princeton so make sure to tune in!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- Clarity on why you are aiming towards whatever college you are aiming for
- The behind-the-scenes sports recruiting process
- Why the graduation rate for Princeton is so high
- The history behind the Eating Club and its selection process
- What sets Princeton apart from other Ivy Leagues
- What you should never sacrifice while you’re on this journey
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “My mission now is to help you guys move through this high school journey with more excitement, fulfillment, clarity, passion.”
- “The school that you choose needs to fit you very well and gives you the opportunity to maximize both who you are and who you think you want to be, and it gives you space to become someone who you might not even know you’re going to become.”
- “They [coaches] intuit very well when students are just using it [sports] as an avenue to get ahead or to boost their chances of getting into the school.”
- “On my recruiting visit, I just got to be me! I didn’t have to try to show off. I didn’t have to try to do something or be someone I wasn’t, and it matched up.”
- “I think Princeton is a place where they really value making sure that everyone feels like they can belong and giving everyone those opportunities.”
- “Princeton is the kind of place that will afford you TONS of opportunities to learn what you are passionate about.”
- “Never sacrifice your soul.”
- “It is far more important for you to learn who you truly are than it is for you to say, ‘I went to such and such school.”
- “There’s such beauty in the world. Don’t miss it by chasing accomplishments.”
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/
STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now
In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be breaking down the myth of busy-ness. Are you always wondering why you don’t have enough time to study for the SAT/ACT? Are you feeling upset because you got a C on your Chemistry Test although you pulled an all-nighter? If your answer is yes, tune into today’s episode so that you can learn how to manage your time, set priorities, and get accepted into your dream Ivy League/Top-tier.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- Demystify the concept of being overly busy and how you can prioritize and manage your time better
- How to use a priority planner
- How to redirect your energy towards having the right mindset
- A huge mistake in handling your tasks of different difficulty levels
- How to eliminate as many panicky situations as possible
- How not all tasks are equally important
- How to have the perfect amount of time to do anything you want, everything you want!
- The most important thing that has changed my life and the life of my students and how it can change yours as well!
- How to amplify your energy
- The scientifically-proven best tool for eliminating your negative thoughts
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “Procrastination and time management are the #1 reason students are unable to complete projects that they started or unable to do many things at once or unable to get A’s and B’s on their exams…”
- “I love helping students overcome how to manage their time.”
- “Let’s demystify this concept of ‘I’m so busy!’”
- “You don’t want to continuously remind your brain how busy you are.”
- “It’s time to declutter!”
- “If you have too much on your plate, then trust me, you will not be able to get one thing done very, very well.”
- “You always want to look ahead, way ahead.”
- “It’s always about consistency and persistence.”
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/
STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now
IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER BOOTCAMP: http://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/
In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing the foundational elements of success for your college admissions journey. Personally and professionally, I am on a mission to spread the importance of mindset, mental well-being, and passion to all high school students out there. Make sure you tune in to discover the key to learning all about how to get accepted into your dream Ivy League/Top-tier without stressing out and feeling overwhelmed.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- What a limiting belief is and how you can destroy it
- The best method to record and set your goals
- What you need to do in order to achieve your goals
- How to respond to failure/mistakes in a productive way
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “If you don’t eliminate your limiting beliefs now, it’s not going to go away on its own!”
- “The only person who can truly understand what you want in life is you!”
- A goal and a destination have to come with a compelling 'why.'”
- “This process is supposed to be fun!”
- “Failing means that you didn’t even try.”
- “My #1 goal is to teach students how to have a healthier lifestyle and a healthier mindset.”
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/
STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now
IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER BOOTCAMP: http://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/
In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing Dr. Jessica Pack, a pediatric dentist who attended UCLA for Dental School and USC for residency. Jessica will be sharing how she chose the dental path and key takeaways she learned from her journey.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- The significance of researching and experiencing your future career
- Who you should talk to if you are interested in pursuing dentistry and/or medicine
- An essential quality needed to be a doctor or dentist
- The importance of choosing a career that you are passionate about
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “I was looking for a stable job as well, but I didn’t want that to be the only reason why I go into something.”
- “Go with the flow and experience a lot because it could open up such amazing doors and opportunities that you’ve never planned ever before.”
- “Have a good time in high school. Be determined, but don’t let that overtake your life as well."
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/
STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now
IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER BOOTCAMP: http://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/
In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing Dan Ascher, M.Ed, the president of A+ Test Prep & Tutoring, who specializes in helping high school students improve their SAT or ACT scores.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- How to discern whether individual or group test-prep is best suited for you.
- The optimal time to take the SAT/ACT.
- The biggest advantage you can have when preparing for the reading comprehension portion of the SAT/ACT, regardless of how old you are.
- How to decide which SAT Subject Tests you should take
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “We get emotional very quickly when we work with our family.”
- “If you do too much too early, you may get burned out a little.”
- “You can read about things you like: read books about sports, the newspaper. You have to find things related to the interests that you have.”
- “There are a lot of different paths to success and happiness in life.”
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/
STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now
In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be interviewing my student who got accepted into Stanford, UPenn, Princeton, Columbia, and more! Tune in to hear how we were able to navigate the college admissions process together to beat the low acceptance rate of these Ivy League/Top-Tier schools!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- The non-negotiable key to getting accepted into Ivy Leagues/Top-Tier schools
- How to frame and position yourself in the most compelling way
- How my student got into several competitive schools with low acceptance rates
- What kind of proven tools you will gain if you work with me
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “I’m so, so excited to mentor and guide these amazing high school students to find their passion and use that to get into their dream colleges!”
- “The nature of this college admissions journey and this process is competition; it’s competitive so you do need to stand out!”
- “You were really good about breaking it up into achievable steps.”
- “Being told it was okay to follow my passions and not follow some plan of what other people had deemed was appropriate to do was really helpful!”
- “It makes it more manageable to have someone helping!”
COURSE: Ivy League/Top-Tier Colleges Bootcamp
In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be interviewing my student, Shivangi who got accepted into USC Marshall School of Business WBB Program (5% Acceptance rate), University of Michigan Ross Business School, UC Berkeley, and UCLA! Tune in to hear how we were able to strategize for her college applications and essays to beat the low acceptance rate!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- The four essential components that Ivy Leagues and Top-Tier Schools look for
- Questions to ask yourself in order to ensure inner-confidence
- How to best position yourself in your application to authentically represent yourself
- How my student got into a school with such a low acceptance rate
- What kind of proven tools you will gain if you work with me
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “I want all of your hard work to pay off. I believe that you have the capacity to get accepted into these colleges even though the acceptance rate is low, and that’s exactly what I’m going to teach you in the course.”
- “If I’m going to work for it, then you’re going to work for it with me.”
- “You were always able to catch onto that and make sure that it was really individualized and my personality came through instead of it just being another generic story that probably a lot of college admissions officers would see.”
- “Because in the beginning, you’ll see that Julie she’s always really on top of her game.”
COURSE: Ivy League/Top-Tier Colleges Bootcamp
In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing key milestones from my journey of getting accepted into USC and Harvard. In my freshman year of high school, the thought of Harvard did not even cross my mind, but this drastically changed. Listen to the episode to learn how I was able to get accepted into these competitive schools even without the best GPA and SAT/ACT scores!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
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1 Mindset shift that will guide you to making the best decisions during the college admissions journey
- How to ask the right questions to achieve your goals and dreams
- Mindset exercises to move towards confidence and positivity
- Proof that authenticity and personality are more important than perfect scores
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “I have everything I need to get into these schools.”
- “I was just so sick and tired of always focusing on the negative and the negative and the negative.”
- “But here’s the catch: I can’t be fake with myself. I have to be authentic with myself.”
- “This is not rocket science.”
- “If you keep thinking it’s impossible, then it will be impossible!”
- “You could tell when you read my essay that, ‘This person, this Julie Kim person, is dead serious about what her passion is.”
LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:
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[FREE CHALLENGE] FREE 5-Day Accepted Challenge
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[BLOG] Who ACTUALLY gets into Ivy Leagues?
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This is my 2nd year hosting the 5-day "Accepted" Challenge and this is what participants (high school parents and students) shared with me in 2018!
"Hi Julie...I was just amazed after listening to your live training last night. I rarely find someone who shares the same values or approach to better our children's education"
"Julie is EXCELLENT and knows what she's talking about. I spent YEARS researching and she put it out there in her training. Keep up the great work!"
In this 5-day challenge, I’m going to share with you how to:
-Identify your academic interests and strengths and how to use that create a compelling “stand out” factor for your Ivy League/Top-tier applications
-Get crystal clear on which extracurriculars to join and which you should stop altogether
-Discover how to leverage your interest and passion to strengthen your application (so you beat the 5% acceptance rate!)
-Learn what Ivy League/Top-tier colleges are looking for and how you can implement them instantly
-Plus So Much More!
Like I mentioned before, this isn’t just a challenge, it’s a CONTEST!
By participating in this challenge, you and your child have the opportunity to win a free spot into my signature course, The Ivy League/Top-Tier Bootcamp (Value: $2,000) and the runner up will be able to win a $200 Amazon Gift card!
I'll see you inside the ACCEPTED Challenge!
Click here to join: https://juliekimconsulting.com/acceptedchallenge/
In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing Mark Stucker, KIPP’s director of college counseling, who is also the host of the “Your College Bound Kid” podcast and the author of 171 Answers to the Most Asked College Admission Questions. We will be sharing key strategies in finding your best fit college so make sure to tune in!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- Being true to yourself/authentic so you and the college are a good fit for each other
- The best first step for looking for a college fit
- Key questions to ask when choosing a college
- Common errors with college visits and what you should actually do
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “If a school doesn’t want you for who you really are, then that’s not the right school for you.”
- “There is an instinctive, visceral, mystical thing that happens when you set foot on a campus.”
- “It’s not where you go; it’s what you do when you get there, and it’s what you do when you get out of there.”
- “Figure out what you love and what you’re good at and go for it, and dream big”
- “Don’t get caught up in the rankings.”
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/
STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now
In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be focusing on the college admissions process and sharing with you how to jump over the hurdles instead of running into them. There is a hidden key to making this process enjoyable so make sure to listen!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- The best way for parents to help their child discover his/her passions
- The importance of a mentor and how you can find one
- How finding one’s passion happens through a gradual process of exploring interests rather than through a spontaneous revelation
- The consequences of forcing a passion merely for your college application.
- How getting out of your comfort zone can be rewarding
- Methods for building self-confidence
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “The only way to gain clarity as to what field might be a good fit for you is to take action.”
- “Passion is a build-up of multiple interests, multiple exposures, and multiple breakthroughs.”
- “Do it now when you’re younger so that you’re building your resume, not polishing your resume to stand out.”
- “Don’t let it be a lonely process. Instead, let it be a powerful experience.”
- “That’s why it’s 99% mindset work and then one 1% actually doing the work because it’s about your mindset; it’s about your confidence.”
- “This college admissions journey doesn’t have to be so difficult.”
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/
STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now
In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be focusing on the SAT II Subject Tests and sharing with you when the optimal time to take the SAT Subject Tests is. SAT II Subjects DO play a significant role in your admissions game so make sure to tune in!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- The top 3 mistakes students make in regards to the SAT II tests and how to prevent them
- Why you should take SAT II subject tests
- How to tell if a particular SAT II subject test is a good fit for you
- What kind of SAT subject tests to take based on your major
- The worst time to study for the SAT II Subject Tests
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “SAT Subjects are great because the test is only one hour long, and it’s entirely multiple choice.”
- “You can’t spread yourself too thin.”
- “You want to take it in June and get it over with, get a 700+ score, and be done with it. ”
- “The more evidence you have to show for your academic proficiency in standardized testing is going to be another good factor for you.”
- “Make sure you check the requirements because some schools do have specific requirements.”
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/
STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now
In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing Steve Schwartz, a professional college admissions consultant for over a decade, who is also the host of the “College Admissions Toolbox” podcast. Steve also shares a snippet of his personal college admissions journey and how he got accepted into Columbia despite not having perfect numbers.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- The importance of picking something compelling to craft your story with.
- Creating a space where you can compete in, that others might not even know exists (yet!)
- Doing what you can, in your control, to help you get closer to where you really want to go
- The key to getting into your dream college!
- Words of wisdom regarding the importance of researching which schools will be a good fit for you.
- You have a fair shot with the resources you already have in front of you.
- The college application process is a lot more holistic than you think, and there are many pieces that play a role - i.e. extracurriculars, college essays, and recommendation letters.
- The importance of being authentic with yourself and why you want to go to a specific school.
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “But there are still people who get into college without the power, without the money, because they focus on what matters to them and what their values are.”
- “Let’s not feel powerless! Instead, this should be a wakeup call for us to be even more authentic with ourselves.”
- “You have to find your own way to compete in your own space.”
- “You may actually instead find that upon doing the proper research that a school ranked 25 is a better fit for your student than one that’s ranked 15.”
- “Getting in is not the end; getting in is really just the beginning of something else altogether.”
- “The test scores aren’t everything; there are many components to the application aside from that.”
- “Don’t overly focus on prestige. Find the colleges that are the best fit for your child.”
- “If you are authentic, genuine, and if you prepare early, then you will be able to hit the goal that you want, whether that is getting accepted into Brown or USC or Reed College or wherever.”
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/
STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now
In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing Erik Fisher, the host of “Beyond the To-Do List,” an award-nominated podcast featuring tips from productive people and ultimately sharing how you can also be successful and balance your life. Erik is also the father of an upcoming high school student so he shares how he helps his daughter with productivity through the techniques and strategies he has mastered over the years.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- How to prioritize your energy towards what is most pressing
- Time management tips and strategies to level up your productivity
- Systematizing your schedule so that you can optimize your daily tasks
- How to manage your time well by breaking down your work into smaller projects/artificial deadlines as much as possible
- Overcoming the #1 challenge when it comes to implementing these strategies
- The importance of an academic master calendar, similar to that of your extracurriculars (i.e. games/practices)
- Advice for parents who have kids struggling with procrastination
- Controlling what information is coming into your life via social media by assessing its value.
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “Sleep is the most important component of this journey, and just in life in general; that’s when we reprogram.”
- “Chunk your tasks so that it’s easier for you the day before.”
- “In your mind psychologically you’re thinking this is one huge project when, in fact, it’s just a bunch of little projects strung together.”
- “That’s the hidden skill of school: is learning how to manage your life.”
- “It’s not that simple; it’s a skill they have to learn.”
- “More importantly than teaching them how to do stuff, manage their workload, and be able to get it done, is show them that you’re on their team, and you’re there to help.”
- “Let them sleep.”
- “Research shows lack of sleep can equal almost to the point of being drunk.”
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/
STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now
“You have to find your “passion” to get accepted into Ivy Leagues and top-tier colleges!! OR else!”
You’ve heard that before, right?
But...Is that really true?
In this episode, I discuss and demystify the word “passion” and share 5 questions that you must ask yourself when identifying and exploring your interests and passions and how it fits into the college admissions process.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- Why I had to re-write my Harvard essay because I knew it wasn’t my “real” passion
- Why students and parents are trying so hard to find that “passion” and why “trying hard” is actually a mistake
- 5 questions you should ask yourself when exploring your interests (academic and/or non-academic)
- What Ivy Leagues and top-tier college admission officers hate seeing on the applicants’ essays (but so many students actually don’t know about this!)
- The ONE word that is prohibited when writing your college essays
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “Don’t fake your passions”
- “What are you really interested in and why?”
- “Show and demonstrate your passion in the most authentic way possible”
- “It has to come from your heart, not your ego”
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/
STRATEGY SESSION: https://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now
In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing Maria Furtado, the executive director of Colleges That Change Lives. The mission of CTCL is to help students and families better understand the college admissions process to find the best college fit possible.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- The practicality piece of getting accepted into an Ivy League
- Why the Ivy Leagues will not be the best for every student.
- Why it’s a mistake to apply to all 8 Ivy Leagues
- The importance of being true to yourself.
- Why there’s a cultural need to meet an expectation
- Why students need the freedom to be who they are
- The importance of building your back-up schools
- How many schools you should have on your final college list
- What action steps parents can take during their children’s college admissions journey
- The “Course catalog” exercise!
NOTABLE QUOTES:
- “All we can do is give our students factual information.”
- “Is your child amazing in a national or International pool?”
- “Your parental perspective doesn’t change the fact that these schools (Ivy Leagues) receive 10x the applications than they can admit”
- “Do you think your child will thrive here?”
- “Expand your horizons by one”
- “There’s nothing that’s going to cause a sweeping change”
- “Be honest with your answers”
- “Own your search”
- “Be braver”
SHOW NOTES:
- http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/episode-17-colleges-that-change-lives
STRATEGY SESSION:
- http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now
When I was in high school, I was clueless about the college admissions journey. Until one day, I met my mentor, who changed my life. She showed me what was possible, identified my weakness and strengths, provided me with all the resources that I needed. Most importantly, this mentor truly cared about my education and aspirations.
15 years later, I am now a mentor guiding my wonderful high school students identify their interests and passion, strategizing college admissions plans, and helping them gain clarity and confidence in the most vulnerable and important years of their lives.
In this episode, I’m sharing with you how having a mentor will benefit your high school teen and how it has changed my life, personally and academically.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- Why your child is not taking your advice
- How you, as a parent, might be pressuring your child (without even realizing it!)
- Why high school students need a mentor
- How my mentor changed my personal and academic life
- The 4 benefits of having a mentor, especially as a high school student navigating the college admissions journey
- Why it’s important for your child to create a summer plan that is intentional and purposeful
- How to select a mentor who will be a great fit for your high school teen
- What questions to ask yourself when selecting a mentor or a college consultant
NOTABLE QUOTES:
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It’s hard to believe that something is possible without evidence.
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A good mentor will show your kid…”hey this is my story. This is my students' stories. It's possible for you too."
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If you don’t believe in yourself, the resources you have becomes meaningless.
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Feeling good about my strength gave me a sense of self-confidence.
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Everyone is born with a special gift. Everyone.
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She did not take my dreams and educational goals lightly.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-16-high-school-teen-mentor/
STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now
In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Tim Jordan, the leading expert on parenting girls and helping them navigate through their normal developmental transformations, allowing them to emerge as strong, happy, and fulfilled women.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- Why girls are more pressured and stressed out about school and grades
- Why the pressure about that “one path” is dangerous
- Why girls are conditioned to believe that “success” comes in a straight line
- How you might be subtly sending the message that your daughter needs to be perfect.
- “Why do you want to go to college?”
- Why girls don’t want to disappoint their parents
- The importance of trusting your yearnings
- Why you should stop rescuing your child
NOTABLE QUOTES:
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Value passion where you find it
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You don’t get into flow moments if you’re told to do something
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Change your “should to a “want to” if you can’t, do something else.
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Parents, listen more and ask why questions
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It’s never late to shift gears.
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Learn to enjoy quiet time
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I need to figure this out for me.
SHOW NOTES: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/podcast
STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now
GPA is the #1 factor in getting accepted into your dream Ivy League and top-tier colleges.
Knowing this, high school students stay up until 2 AM studying for APUSH, AP Chemistry, or writing English papers. However, no matter what you do, you can’t seem to get an A on your APUSH chapter test. You’re always landing at the B and C range. No matter how hard you study, it doesn’t work. You start blaming your teachers for giving you too much work and you start to lose motivation.
“With my B’s and/or C’s, will I be able to get accepted into my dream college?”
In the worst scenario, you start to doubt your capacity as a student. Am I smart enough? Good enough?
Today, I’m going to share with you why you weren’t able to get A’s on your quizzes and tests even though you studied. This episode has nothing to do with surface-level and generic strategies such as sleep early, don’t procrastinate, ask your friends, create a study group, and the like. This is a powerful episode that will shift your mindset and identity so that you can get your first A on your next chapter test.
I’m very excited to share this interview with Rachael Kable, the host of one of my absolute favorite podcasts, The Mindful Kind! Rachael and I talk about mindfulness, which is especially important for high school students.
We all experience stress, although high school students appear to carry it the most, especially in light of college admissions. Incorporating the easy & tangible mindfulness techniques Rachael mentions can lead to better physical health, attention, memory improvement, stress management, and ultimately-- a happier you.
It’s so crucial that high school students incorporate a bit of mindfulness into their everyday lives, as the benefits can help them cultivate success.
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Jane Stine is the Managing Director of Loop Abroad, a program that focuses on high school students studying abroad with a particular focus on Animal Sciences. Studying abroad is a wonderful choice for those who are interested in it, but as we discuss, it’s all about how you grow and transform from your experiences that truly make you stand out in the competitive college admissions journey.
Not only did we discuss studying abroad, but Jane and I go in depth on the stress surrounding college admissions, activities you participate in during high school that can help cultivate your passions, ways to look for diversity within your own community, and advice on projects that are perfectly tailored for you.
SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/
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Today, I’m speaking with Ted Dorsey -- a test prep EXPERT. Ted has a passion for figuring out standardized tests, and now runs his business where he helps students plan their best for the SAT, ACT, SAT II, and other exams required to get accepted into the dream college. Fun fact! He even starred on Jeopardy and has lots of insight on resolving the stress and anxiety around test prep.
Ted and I go in-depth about test anxiety, where it comes from, and how to solve it. We both agree -- Junior year of high school can be daunting, busy, and stressful, but there are strategic strategies you can implement to alleviate the stress and overwhelm.
Ted also provided a promo code, especially for DCA listeners! Use the code “ firstmonthfree “ for a special discount on his SAT, ACT, or SAT & ACT course-- your entire first month is totally free! (And if you don’t like it, you can cancel within the first 30 days totally free of charge.)
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Danny Kim specializes in smartphone addiction and its impact on emotional intelligence. Today, he shares tons of insight on the science behind why smartphone addiction is such a problem for families around the globe.
Social media and smartphone addiction is a problem we ALL know and experience… But are teens really the only ones who are the most susceptible? Danny and I dive in on the real causes of the current generation’s obsession with smartphones, and how parents may be the actual culprits in this epidemic. Danny provides tangible action steps for you and your teen to follow so that you never have to scream, “Put your phone away!”
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As 2018 comes to a close and we begin 2019, I thought it’d be great to share with you my biggest college admissions-related takeaways from the past year. Admissions have changed significantly in the past year, and there’s a lot we can learn from this past application cycle.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- My five BIGGEST takeaways from the college admissions cycle this year.
- What you can do to incorporate these things into your college application.
- What productivity actually means… and why you shouldn’t multitask.
- How you can get a great recommendation letter.
- The importance of a growth mindset.
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Beth Young is a current Economics major and Psychology minor at Harvard! We discuss in depth her experience as an undergrad as well as my experience at Harvard graduate school.
It was so great reminiscing about my days there and hearing Beth’s refreshing perspective on Harvard undergrad. Harvard admissions, like any Ivy League, is competitive -- but there are common traits that all top schools are looking for. With acceptance rates lowering each and every year, it’s important to truly understand what qualities they’re looking for in an applicant!
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My brother Jason graduated from USC Marshall School of Business and now works as a Corporate Finance Analyst at RAND Corporation.
So many high school students are in the same position as Jason was - unmotivated and not sure what their passions are. But as we discuss, this doesn’t have to be the case forever! Changing your mindset, surrounding yourself with people who inspire you, and exploring your interests (and turning them into passions) are just a few steps students can take towards the right direction.
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Trisha Ross Anderson is the Senior Project Manager at Making Caring Common, an organization at the Harvard Graduate School of Education that seeks to encourage the younger generation to express compassion and, as the namesake indicates, make caring common.
Trisha discusses the Turning the Tide report, an initiative that seeks to promote a healthy college admissions process for both colleges and applicants.
Colleges have been changing their admissions criteria, and what used to be considered important has now shifted to another set of standards. This news is so important to share with everyone, especially high school students, and I’m so excited that Trisha and I could extend this valuable information with you all!
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Today, I’m speaking with Devin King Jones, a career coach at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, California. At Point Loma, Devin helps college students decide what they want to study in college and pursue as their careers. Devin also has her own coaching business, where she helps businesswomen in their 20s and 30s find clarity and purpose.
In this episode, Devin and I explore crucial topics high school students and college students consider when deciding their futures: the importance of exploring outside of their comfort zone, reaching out to professionals in a field you’re interested in, nurturing interests to discover gratifying careers, and passions.
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This week, I’m chatting with Allen Huang, a current Oral Maxillofacial resident at Keck Medical Center of USC. He attended UCSD for his undergraduate degree as well as UCSF for dental school. In this episode, we discuss a number of topics, ranging from Allen’s advice to high school students transitioning into college, how he figured out his system for success, what questions to ask for those students considering the pre-med track and much more.
Allen and I dive deep into what constitutes success-- and how your teen can find what works for them.
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In this episode, I’ll be chatting with Michelle Farris -- a licensed anger and relationships therapist from San Jose, CA. Michelle and I discuss communication between parents and teens, often a major issue and question that I receive from parents that I work with.
Michelle reviews some important and tangible action steps that parents and teens alike can take to better communicate with one another during this often turbulent time in their lives. Opening up these channels of communication often takes a shift in our mindset, and Michelle goes over some major mistakes parents and teens make and how we can shift our perspectives to support a healthier relationship especially during the college admissions journey.
Don’t forget to subscribe to Demystifying College Admissions podcast on iTunes and leave a rating and review. I’ll be choosing one lucky supporter to win a $100 Amazon gift card on November 30th, 2018!
I’m excited to share this interview with Jenn Park, a dear friend of mine who graduated from Dartmouth College, a private Ivy League school located in Hanover, New Hampshire.
Now a 3rd year student at Harvard Law School, Jenn is here to share her honest insights on what she liked and didn’t like about her college experience, along with inspiring strategies of how students can foster their interests and gain clarity on which college might be the best fit for them.
Welcome students and parents, to the Demystifying College Admissions podcast! I'm your host, Julie Kim, and the purpose of this show is to inspire high school students to identify their passions and learn about the most up-to-date college admissions strategies, from guests and experts in all industries! I’m celebrating the first episode by sharing my story.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- Why I couldn’t initially afford my dream college, and why I started at community college instead.
- My secret sauce for getting into Harvard, and how being yourself on your college essays will actually get you there.
- The importance of exploring your interests and passions and finding that clarity first.
- How to win a $100 Amazon gift card for supporting the show (hint: Subscribe to the Demystifying College Admissions podcast by November 30th and leave a review!)
Visit http://www.juliekimconsulting.com to learn more and sign up for my free live workshop.