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Today I'm talking about a myth that I commonly hear in the college admissions space, that in order to get into top schools you need to be "well rounded." I share how this myth is most likely affecting your student, and explain a more effective strategy for their college application strategy. Learn more at janaetutoring.com  and  @janaetutoring . Join  Ivy League Score , my 12-month test prep progr...

In the first episode of 2025, I focus on annual planning. I help you consider what your student needs to get done this year and how to plan it effectively. I share a series of questions that I ask all students and go through recommended pathways for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Learn more at  janaetutoring.com  and  @janaetutoring . Join  Ivy League Score , my 12-month test prep program to h...

As we close out this year and enter the holiday season, I want to say thank you! I appreciate all of my students, parents, podcast listeners, and team. I wish you all a happy holiday season and I look forward to the exciting things to come in 2025! Learn more at  janaetutoring.com  and  @janaetutoring . Join  Ivy League Score , my 12-month test prep program to help your student reach their goal SA...

A good internship will give your student career clarity and provide your student with experiences they can discuss in application essays. In this episode, I outline three strategies your student can use to find an internship for this summer. Learn more at janaetutoring.com  and  @janaetutoring . Join  Ivy League Score , my 12-month test prep program to help your student reach their goal SAT/ACT sc...

In this episode, I share what to expect from Junior to Senior year. This is a big year and I want you to understand what to do in each of the four core phases, including how to find support, so that your student can be successful in their application process. Learn more at janaetutoring.com  and  @janaetutoring . Join Ivy League Score , my 12-month test prep program to help your student reach thei...

Today I discuss the importance of the Foundation Year in the college application process. I explain why using Sophomore year to build the foundation of your application will make the entire process easier and less stressful for your student. Learn more at janaetutoring.com  and  @janaetutoring . Join Ivy League Score , my 12-month test prep program to help your student reach their goal SAT/ACT sco...

In this episode, I explain how the scholarship process works so you can learn what your student needs to focus on to win big merit scholarships. Listen to hear what to prioritize and how to get the highest return on investment of your student's time and effort. Learn more at  janaetutoring.com  and  @janaetutoring . Join  Ivy League Score , my 12-month test prep program to help your student reach...

Summer is an important time for students to explore things outside of the classroom, get clarity on a certain career path, and to differentiate their college application. In this episode, I discuss how to approach summer planning as a freshman and sophomore, and how to approach it as a junior. Learn more at  janaetutoring.com  and  @janaetutoring . Join  Ivy League Score , my 12-month test prep pr...

In part 2 of this series, I cover the 5 other types of supplemental essays your student will need to write for top schools from the Community-Asset essay to the Diversity essay. Tune in to hear about how your student can intertwine more personal aspects of their story into their application using these essays. Learn more at janaetutoring.com  and  @janaetutoring . Join  Ivy League Score , my 12-mo...

This series covers supplemental essays in the college application process. I share the type and style of essays that your student will need to write for their college application. In part 1 of this series, I discuss 5 of the supplemental essays, and I will cover the remaining 5 in the next episode. Learn more at  janaetutoring.com  and  @janaetutoring . Join Ivy League Score , my 12-month test pre...

In this episode, I talk about extracurricular development and the 3 core extracurriculars that your student needs in addition to volunteering. I break down the Ivy League Extracurricular Framework that allows your student to create a niche area of expertise and makes essay writing easy. Learn more at janaetutoring.com  and  @janaetutoring . Join  Ivy League Score , my 12-month test prep program to...

This episode is a replay of a parent workshop I recently hosted covering the essay writing process and outlining the timeline of senior year. This was a very thorough workshop and I decided to share it here so you can learn more about the topics I covered, and see how I work with students and parents. Learn more at  janaetutoring.com  and  @janaetutoring . Join  Ivy League Score , my 12-month test...

There are 5 different ways that your student can apply to college. I explain the different options for college application, and why they matter. I also share the common mistakes I see people make when it comes to putting together their early application strategy. Learn more at janaetutoring.com and @janaetutoring . Join Ivy League Score , my 12-month test prep program to help your student reach th...

Today I am talking with Grace, an Ivy League Score Alumni and current Duke University Student. Grace was a busy student athlete who benefited from the test prep plan inside of Ivy League Score. Grace explains how Ivy League Score helped her raise her SAT score during the college application process, and provided her with the skills she needs in college. Learn more at  janaetutoring.com  and  @jana...

Today I am joined today by Marc, an Ivy League Score student. Marc shares his testing journey and about the ways Ivy League Score benefited him. Hear how Marc learned to be efficient with his time and raise his ACT score in just a few months. Learn more at janaetutoring.com and @janaetutoring . Ivy League Score, my signature SAT/ACT test prep program, is now open for our October enrollment! Inside...

I am joined today by Aditi, an Ivy League Score student. Aditi shares about her experience with Ivy League Score and how the program helped her. Learn how Aditi was able to raise her SAT score quickly and easily with the tutoring and coaching offered inside the Ivy League Score program. Learn more at  janaetutoring.com  and  @janaetutoring . Ivy League Score, my signature SAT/ACT test prep program...

I'm sharing all of the details you need to know about Ivy League Score. I provide an overview of the program so you can understand how we walk students from where they are to where they want to be. I explain the SCORE method we teach inside the program and answer some frequently asked questions so you can determine if Ivy League Score is for your student. Learn more at janaetutoring.com and @janae...

In this episode, I explain 4 reasons why your student doesn't need to wait to take the SAT or ACT and why your sophomore or junior should start test prep this fall. Learn how early test prep benefits your student in a variety of ways. Register for the "How Your Student Can Achieve a 1500+/34+ on the SAT or ACT, Even if They're Anxious About Testing" Master Class here . Learn more at  janaetutoring...

Today, we're going to discuss why "test optional" won't save your student from having to learn how to become a great test taker. With so many schools reversing their test-optional policy, learn the four reasons why your student should learn how to master the skill of standardized test-taking and how these test taking skills will benefit them for years to come. Register for the "How Your Student Ca...

In this episode, I share how to break through an SAT or ACT score plateau. This is a masterclass on what really matters when it comes to test prep. If you have tried different things to raise your score, and you don't know why they aren't working, it's probably because one of these 4 elements is missing. Register for the "How Your Student Can Achieve a 1500+/34+ on the SAT or ACT, Even if They're...

Today I'm talking about analyzing SAT and ACT results. I share the 3 areas that I break down with my students to help them understand how to identify the next steps to reach their goal score. Register for the "How Your Student Can Achieve a 1500+/34+ on the SAT or ACT, Even if They're Anxious About Testing" Master Class here . Learn more at janaetutoring.com and @janaetutoring . Join Ivy League Sc...

This episode is a masterclass on scaling a passion project, or an extracurricular initiative. I share what an IMPACT project is, the IMPACT method I teach my students, and IMPACT project business models and how to scale them. Learn more at  janaetutoring.com  and  @janaetutoring . Join  Ivy League Score , my 12-month test prep program to help your student reach their goal SAT/ACT score with ease b...

So many people think writing a personal statement takes weeks, or even months. But writing doesn't have to take a lot of time when you have the right strategy behind your writing process. Today I'm sharing the writing process I teach called the RWR Method, which stands for Reflect, Write, Revise. Learn all about the RWR Method, and how you can write a personal statement draft in 60 minutes flat. L...

Do you wonder if it is too late for your student to do the work to get accepted into a highly competitive school, or to get the scholarships they want? The answer is "no" if you follow these 4 steps for their college application process. In this episode, I share a story that is a great example of why it is never too late, and walk you through the fundamentals of the college application process. Le...

Today I am joined by Ivy League Acceptance Alumni, Sarah, along with her mom. Sarah and her mom provide their perspectives on the Ivy League Acceptance program and Sarah's college application journey. Hear what Sarah learned from the program and the value the program provided that helped Sarah get into her dream school and win 380K in merit scholarships. Learn more at janaetutoring.com  and  @jana...