Accepted: A College Admissions Podcast

In this replay, admissions expert Tyler Kusonoki responds to a few  episodes of the widely acclaimed Freakonomics Podcast, and how the topics discussed might inform admissions strategies in the years to come.  Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an init...

This is a replay of episode #44 of the Accepted podcast, covering what it means to apply to the Ivy League schools in one of the most competitive admissions cycles in college history.  Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimiz...

Admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki talks about what colleges are looking for. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit w...

This week, Tyler sits down with one of his former students, Hana, currently studying at Northeastern University. They discuss major selection, internships and how to get the most out of high school in preparation for college.  Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, an...

Now that the dust has settled a little from Prof. Thaddeus' scathing report on how Columbia manipulated the numbers to achieve its U.S. News and World Report ranking of #2, Columbia has been considerably bumped down. Tyler talks today about what this outcome means for Columbia, the U.S. News Report, and you. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Co...

With the start of the 2022-23 application season came a bit of a surprise: many of the major universities had significantly modified their supplemental essay prompts. This broad change hasn't been seen in a while, and it reflects a nation-wide shift in what colleges are looking for on college applications. Tune in this week as Tyler takes a deep dive into some of the most significant changes,...

With the constant turmoil of recent U.S. politics, more and more campuses are becoming staging grounds for protests and political discourse. This week, Tyler takes a look at the recent worker strikes at American University, examines how students became involved, and provides quick advice on how to research/evaluate universities in this new context. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/even...

The SAT is switching to a shorter, all digital format next March (for international students). What are the big changes? What do these changes mean? Should I take the test now or wait? Tune in this week as Tyler explains everything about this major shift in the standardized testing landscape. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free c...

With the surge of schools adopting online learning policies in response to the pandemic, it was perhaps inevitable that these policies would come under some scrutiny, especially in regards to student privacy. This week, Tyler delves into a recent court case involving digital testing and a student's 4th amendment rights, and explains what it might mean for online learning going forward. Join f...

With universities under more scrutiny than ever before, and the inevitable changes that this scrutiny will bring, how is a student supposed to prepare for what the world of college admissions will look like 3 or 4 years from now? This week, Tyler takes a deeper look at "The Deciding Factor", a research report by Adobe, and predicts the qualities and skills that admissions officers of the...

In this week's news update, many of USC's fraternities are disassociating themselves from the university in response to the school's increasing regulation of Greek life due to a rise in reports of violence and sexual assault. The relationship between a university and its fraternities/sororities has always been a nebulous one. Tune in to hear what this may mean for USC and other scho...

"They're too small"  "No one's heard of them"  "I won't be able to get a job" These are some of the typical arguments that can be heard when liberal arts colleges are brought up as part of a student's college search. This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki breaks down why those beliefs are misguided, and often just factually incorrect, and make...

The U.S. government has added their voice to a growing chorus of skepticism around the value of U.S. Universities. This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki takes a quick look at what Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona had to say, and briefly discusses the implications of this mounting criticism of the value of college. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to...

We've hit 10,000+ downloads! Thank you so much for continuing to support this podcast! With all the current uncertainty surrounding politics and safety in the United States, along with the high cost of tuition for international students, many families have been inquiring about university options outside of America. This week, Tyler takes a deep dive into the U.K. application process, its requ...

On this week's news update, Tyler delves into a landmark legal case regarding the role of race in admissions at top universities. Also, college admissions officers begin to weigh in on how the recent overturning of Roe v Wade may impact student decisions about the colleges they apply to. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free c...

Early Decision (ED). Early Action (EA). Early Decision II (EDII). Regular Decision (RD). Restricted Early Action (REA). The modern college admissions process is filled with acronyms about application options that can turn the simple act of building a college list into a fine-print-filled nightmare. Tune in this week as Tyler breaks down critical differences between Early Decision and Early Action,...

This week in 5 is a weekly digest of the latest college headlines, news and things to know. Today, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki talks about how you can prepare for Common App, and some recent developments in admissions options for USC and Clemson University.  Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll d...

Every student will receive recommendation letters from their teachers as part of their application, but only a few are in position to receive letters from university professors. Listen in this week as Tyler Kusunoki shares how to connect with university professors early on in your high school career, gain access to unique research opportunities, and "level up" your rec letter game to ens...

This Week in 5 is a weekly digest of the latest college headlines, news and things you need to know. Today, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses how college major choice can potentially affect admissions outcomes, and the current state of student housing across the US. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where...

In an increasingly competitive admissions environment where everything matters, the words and influence of the adults in your life can be the difference between getting in and not. Join Tyler Kusunoki as he begins a multi-part series on how you as a high school student should be thinking about networking with adults. We start this week with the most critical group of older people who can influence...

This Week in Five is your weekly digest of the latest college and admissions news, headlines, updates and more! Tune in to hear from admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki and find out what you need to know.  Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial ass...

This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses the nebulous term "holistic admissions," why it's being used and what criteria colleges are using to evaluate a student's character.  Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initia...

This Week in 5 is your weekly digest of the latest college and admissions news headlines, updates and more! Tune in to hear from admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki and find out what you need to know.  Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessm...

Today, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki reviews the New York Times Bestselling book, "Who Get's In and Why" by Jeffrey Selingo, and shares some major takeaways students and families should consider in the modern admissions landscape.  Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your st...

This week in 5 is a weekly 5-minute digest of the latest college headlines and stories. In today's edition, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki shares one of the biggest bombshell moments in college admissions history, and it involves Tyler's own alma mater Columbia University.  Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consulta...