Demystifying College Admissions

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...

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 EPI...

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 s...

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, a...

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 UPe...

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 grad...

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 ge...

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...

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...

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...

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 i...

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 I...

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!  ...

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 resea...

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:   Bei...

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...

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...

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 EPISOD...

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...

"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 A...

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 League...

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 s...

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 gir...

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 blamin...

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...