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Jenny (former admissions counselor at Washington University in St. Louis) and Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) discuss the differences between 'test-optional' and 'test-blind' admissions policies.

IvyWise counselor Robin (formerly at Georgetown and Vanderbilt Universities) and host Tasha (formerly at USC and Boston University) crack the code by breaking down Early Action application types.

IvyWise counselor Chris (formerly at Wesleyan University) and host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) answer the question: What are "grit" and "fit"?

In this episode, IvyWise counselor Alecia (formerly at Duke University) and our host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) answer the question: What is a "pointy" student?

In this episode, host Tasha (formerly at USC and Boston University) kick off Semester 7 by sharing insights into the admissions committee process. 

IvyWise college admissions counselor Nat (former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at NYU and NYU Abu Dhabi) shares insights into the academic offerings, campus life, and application process at New York University.

In this episode, IvyWise counselors Robin (formerly at Georgetown and Vanderbilt Universities) and Tasha (formerly at USC and Boston University) share top tips on how to tackle college application essay prompts.   

IvyWise college admissions counselor Mike (formerly at Stanford University) shares insights into the academic offerings, campus life, and application process at Stanford.

In this episode, IvyWise counselors Kim (formerly at UPenn) and Tasha (formerly at USC and Boston University) share insight into the importance of letters of recommendation.

IvyWise college admissions counselors and Yale alumni Christine (former Assistant Director of Admissions at Yale and Georgetown Universities) and Scott (former Assistant Director of Admissions at Yale) share insights into the academic offerings, campus life, and application process at Yale University.

IvyWise college admissions counselors Robin (formerly at Georgetown and Vanderbilt Universities) and Tasha (formerly at USC and Boston University) answer a seemingly simple question: How important are transcripts and course rigor? They use examples and case studies to break down trends, the importance of course selection, and grades.

IvyWise Master Tutor Carl and College Admissions Counselor Tasha discuss recent changes to the standardized testing landscape and share top test prep tips for college-bound students.

IvyWise counselors share insight into the academic offerings, campus life, and application process at MIT.

Eric (former admissions counselor at Columbia University) and Tasha (formerly at USC and Boston University) share insight into the academic offerings, campus life, and application process at Columbia.

For Semester 6, IvyWise counselor Tasha (formerly at USC and Boston University) takes over as host. Tasha will be asking her colleagues about the different elements of the holistic college admissions rubric and about some of their former institutions. In this season opener, Tasha asks Tiffany (formerly at MIT) and Krista (formerly at Johns Hopkins University) to answer a foundational question: Wha...

While getting deferred can be confusing and disappointing, it is important to maintain a positive attitude and take action as soon as possible. Eric (former admissions counselor at Columbia University) and Tiffany (formerly at MIT) explain what a deferral means, why it happens, and what deferred students should do next.

IvyWise Academic Advisor and Graduate School Admissions Counselor Indhika (formerly at Georgetown University), Kendra (former law school admissions counselor at Northeastern University), and Academic Advisor and MBA Admissions Counselor Nellie (formerly at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania) share their top tips for college students who are contemplating going to grad school and/...

IvyWise counselors Juhn (formerly at Stanford University School of Medicine and UC Berkeley) and Rod (formerly at Case Western Reserve University) are joined by Krista (formerly at Johns Hopkins University) to share their advice for students who are interested in pursuing STEM and/or pre-med tracks. They also address a question from one of our loyal listeners about which universities feed the most...

In this episode, IvyWise counselors Alecia (formerly at Duke University) and Kim (formerly at the University of Pennsylvania), speak to admissions expert Danielle (formerly at the University of Pennsylvania) about the most common mistakes they see when evaluating college applications and share their top dos and don’ts for college-bound students.

In this episode, Eric (former admissions officer at Columbia University and The New School) and Rachel (formerly at Swarthmore College) share top tips on what to expect during admissions interviews and auditions – and how college-bound students can stand out to admissions officers.

In this episode, IvyWise college admissions counselor Judy (formerly at Georgetown University) and Krista, former Assistant Director of Admissions at Johns Hopkins, share insight into non-Ivy League universities that are experiencing dramatic increases in popularity, examining changes in acceptance rates, increases in application numbers and other factors that prospective college applicants should...

In this episode, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor Robin (formerly at Georgetown University and Vanderbilt University), Executive Functioning Team Leader Lorenza, and Executive Functioning Coach Nicki share their top tips on how school high school students can further develop their executive functioning skills and practice stress management and self-care during the college application process.

In this episode, IvyWise college admissions counselors Nat (formerly at NYU, NYU Abu Dhabi, and Skidmore College) and Chris (formerly at Wesleyan University) share insight into the ‘Reach’, ‘Target’, and ‘Likely’ categories and how the list is becoming more of a spectrum.

Unlike some creative writing, the personal narrative is clear and dedicated with its intent, narrative arc, and lesson(s) learned or taught. In this episode, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor and Academic Advisor Tasha (formerly at USC and Boston University) and Master Tutor Jonathan (B.A., Princeton University; M.A., Harvard University; M.Sc., Lund University) share their top tips on how stude...

With so many different factors to consider — from location and curriculum, to extracurricular offerings and counseling services — searching for the right K-12 options can be an overwhelming process for students and families to navigate. In this episode, IvyWise WiseStart™ Counselor Nat (formerly at NYU, NYU Abu Dhabi, and Skidmore College) and Master Tutor Carl are joined by K-12 admissions expert...