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Accepted: A College Admissions Podcast

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Tokyo Academics presents "Accepted: A College Admissions Podcast." This podcast is dedicated to delivering the unfiltered truth about applying to college in the 21st century.

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#61 - We Need to Talk About ED 30.06.2022 21:52

This week, college admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki shares some recent developments for the role of ED in admissions decisions. Here's what you should know about Early Decision and how to factor it into your strategy. 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 p...

#60 - This Week in 5: Political Alignments, Student Safety, and Asking the Important Questions 28.06.2022 5:27

This week in 5 is a weekly five-minute digest of the latest college headlines and stories. 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 c...

#59 - A Harvard Approach to Failure 24.06.2022 26:24

This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki examines the role of failure in modern education and how it affects student performance, morale, and character. He also shares insights for how to manage failure and leverage it to become a better student. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your s...

#58 - This Week in 5: US News Rankings, No College, and Reading Stuff. 20.06.2022 5:36

#57 - Interview with a Brown University Alumni PART 2 17.06.2022 57:44

This week, Tyler continues his conversation with a recent Brown University graduate to discuss the role of boarding school in higher education. 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...

#56 - This week in 5: The Great Quit, What Colleges Should Teach, Board Games 14.06.2022 5:02

This week in 5 covers the latest headlines and news in the world of college admissions. 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...

#55 - Interview with a Brown University Alumni 10.06.2022 47:38

This week, Tyler sits down with a recent Brown University alumni to talk about the admissions process, college life, and Brown's unique open curriculum. 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 wan...

#54 - This Week in 5: Predictive Technology, Mental Health, and American Culture 06.06.2022 4:50

In this inaugural edition of "This Week In 5," admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki breaks down recent current events in the world of higher education. 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 wan...

#53 - The Truth About College Rankings 03.06.2022 36:30

This week, Tyler responds to some of the recent controversy surrounding college rankings and how college prospectives should think about rankings in their decision process. 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 succ...

#52 - The Freakonomics of College Admissions PART 2 27.05.2022 31:17

This week, Tyler finishes his commentary on the Freakonomics podcast and its deep dive into the value of higher education in the modern age. 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 you...

#51 - Now Talk the Talk! On College Interviews 20.05.2022 21:26

This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki wraps up his tour of American colleges with a note on the rising importance of the college interview, and how colleges are looking for additional ways to evaluate students in an increasingly competitive college climate. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll...

#50 - The Freakonomics of College Admissions 13.05.2022 27:39

Admissions expert Tyler Kusonoki continues his cross country tour of US colleges and universities. This week, he responds to a few recent 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 wh...

#49 - On the Road: College Tours 2022 06.05.2022 18:28

This week, Tyler taps into his inner Jack Kerouac as he travels across the US visiting a few of America's most top universities. Here are some of his observations and experiences so far. 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...

#48 - Staying True to Your Shelf: On Reading 29.04.2022 22:51

This week, admissions expert discusses one of the most crucial academic skills necessary for success in college: reading. No matter what career lies ahead for you, critical reading and reading comprehension are the cornerstones of not just successful college applicants but future leaders and professionals. Here are some tips to get you started. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events N...

#47 - The Absolute Value of Doing More Math 22.04.2022 26:22

How important is math prowess for an admissions profile? This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki provides perspective on just how crucial math ability is for top tier schools, and provides some tips on how to best prepare. 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...

#46 - The Best Extracurriculars: Another Food Analogy 15.04.2022 32:32

This week, admissions expert (and amateur chef) Tyler Kusunoki shares which extracurriculars make the most impact in a college application profile. 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 maxim...

#45 - So You Actually Want to Go to Harvard 08.04.2022 26:20

This week, Tyler continues his survey of pursuing an Ivy League education in 2022, and what the most competitive schools in the world look for in an ideal candidate. 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...

#44 - The Truth About the Ivy Leagues 01.04.2022 26:14

This week, Tyler shares insights on application trends over last few years and how schools both big and small have had to adjust to an exceedingly competitive 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 strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success...

#43 - The Truth About Undergraduate Business Degrees 25.03.2022 25:34

This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki comes to you live from Dubai, where he discusses the value of an undergraduate business degree and how you should adjust your college plans if business is in your future. 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 a...

#42 - The Truth About Arts and Creativity 18.03.2022 19:32

This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki talks about how art and creativity are becoming an important factor for standing out in the competitive world of college admissions. College Connection Week is next week! Sign up at tokyoacademics.com/events Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your...

#41 - The Truth About Liberal Arts Colleges 11.03.2022 26:50

March is college month at Tokyo Academics! This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki will be sharing details about our upcoming College Connection Week, a series of free online webinars designed to give students inside tips on the admissions process and prepare them for application season. We'll be talking with admissions counselors, hosting workshops, and sitting down with first-year colle...

#40 - Start Talking: A Quick Guide to Teacher Recs 04.03.2022 21:16

This week, resident admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki talks about the power of a good teacher recommendation, and what you should be doing to leverage that power. 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...

#39 - What Classes Should I Take (IB Edition) 25.02.2022 25:44

This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki continues on the theme of course selection with the International Baccalaureate program. See how the IB program differs from the AP track, and how you should position yourself for college success. 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,...

#38 - What Classes Should I Take (AP Edition) 18.02.2022 24:30

This week, resident admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses course selection, as well as a very important piece of news about the University of California, Berkeley. 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....

#37 - The New SAT: Should You Switch to the ACT Instead? 11.02.2022 23:43

This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses the current state of standardized testing with the announcement of the new SAT test, and provides some insight on whether it makes sense to explore the alternatives. 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 prov...